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In reply to the discussion: DC shooter was Afghani, Asylum brought in under Biden program, approved under Trump, shouted Allah Akbar [View all]Klarkashton
(4,593 posts)44. Maybe PTSD? Seeing those clowns in full battle dress.
He didn't do anything prior to this bullshit trump stunt.
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DC shooter was Afghani, Asylum brought in under Biden program, approved under Trump, shouted Allah Akbar [View all]
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Nov 26
OP
If those are the facts, have to report them, its just unfortunate they will be used to justify bigotry
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Nov 26
#2
No it doesn't. Or do only Christians show religious mania? Wouldn't it be wise to wait for ALL the facts for ...
marble falls
Nov 26
#26
One can certainly denounce it as a heinous act immediately, followed by facts (validated) only sans any interpretation
hlthe2b
Nov 26
#8
Overly conveniant excuse wasn't it? Some people don't need all the facts to kneejerk their hatred of others.
marble falls
Nov 26
#29
Lakanwal applied for asylum in 2021 and was granted it in April 2025, CNN reported.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 26
#11
So, that does not sound "undocumented" to me, unless I totally misunderstand that term
AZJonnie
Nov 26
#13
It is being reported that he did work with the US In Afghanistan. He may have felt betrayed
surfered
Thursday
#63
I get that he might feel betrayed, but how would shooting national guard members ameliorate his fear of being deported?
onenote
Thursday
#64
I don't know about these types of attacks, but Vietnamese youth gangs have been a problem in the US.
generalbetrayus
Nov 26
#47
So the Trump Administration granted the asylum. You should adjust your headline.
writes3000
Nov 26
#19
Half of the posters on this thread seem to eschew facts when they interfere with their preconceived notions.
marble falls
Nov 26
#33
This is not aimed at the DUer reporting the story. My response is: Pics or it didn't happen n/t
Coventina
Nov 26
#54
Looks like a case of the Trump administration not protecting Americans to me.
BannonsLiver
Nov 26
#56