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by macinjosh 2003 days ago
> This attack screams anti-government militia with it's technique

What makes you think this? Vehicle bombs have been used by Islamic bombers, IRA bombers. Doesn’t seem that unique to me.

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The IRA was an anti-government militia, specifically against British occupation.
He clearly has a nice narrative, stop trying to spoil it for him by popping his balloons
They usually do not go out of their way to avoid civilian victims. On the contrary.
As mentioned elsethread, the IRA did in fact often phone in warnings before a bombing.