Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Joe Lieberman says he plans to begin a congressional investigation to determine whether the shooting of 13 people at Fort Hood was an act of home-grown terrorism.
Lieberman said there were "strong warning signs" that the alleged gunman, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, was an "Islamist extremist."
"If that is true, the murder of these 13 people was a terrorist act and, in fact, it was the most destructive terrorist act to be committed on American soil since 9/11," Lieberman told FOX News Sunday.
He said he also wants to find out whether the Army missed warning signs that Hasan was becoming extreme in his Islamist views.
According to bystanders at Fort Hood, Hasan shouted the words "Allah Akbar," Arabic for "God is great!" when he opened fire. Over the past few years, Hasan reportedly made a series of statements justifying suicide bombing and comparing it to the bravery of an American soldier who would throw himself on a grenade to protect his colleagues.
Lieberman said if Hasan was showing signs he had become an Islamist radical, the Army should have shown "zero tolerance" and discharged him immediately.
Meanwhile, in interviews Sunday, Army Chief of Staff George Casey warned against reaching conclusions about the suspected shooter's motives until investigators have fully explored the attack. He said that focusing on Hasan's Islamic roots could "heighten the backlash" against all Muslims in the military.
The political correctness by the Obama administration is deplorable. This terrorist yells Allah Akbar on a military installation and starts firing on our unarmed troops and we are not supposed to come to any quick conclusions. Does our president think we are all idiots. This terrorist had business cards stating that he was a terrorist. President Obama needs to take some common sense pills. Thank you Senator Joe Lieberman for not being politically correct over safety for our soldiers.
Senator Lieberman is a respected Senator. He and his committee will investigate thoroughly.
It appears General Casey and the military high command at Fort Hood believe political correctness is more important than the truth. The investigation will likely show that they are incompetent and should be removed. The lives of American troops were put in danger and some lost their lives.
Homeland Czar Napolitano believes the worst threat is Muslim backlash. Obama political correctness.
According to yesterday's Houston Chronicle, the FBI and the Army investigated this guy back in 2008, and the investigation was dropped because it was determined he didn't pose a threat. So while everyone here is dying to blame Obama, it appears that it was the Bush administration that dropped the ball.
[...] not take action when informed that he was trying to make contact with al Qaeda? Hopefully the investigation being pushed by Senator Lieberman will expose some of these faults in our system, military and [...]
Even with a possible "investigation" nothing happens to this terrorist. #1 Muslim - Hands off! #2 P.C. Dont offend anyone except white people #3 Poor guy never sees a court because attorneys (plural) see he is unable to understand charges. #4 Medium length mental hospital stay to help. #5 Total support and celebrations by muslims around the world #6 Dear Leader apologizes to world for our making the guy suffer so. Many millions of bucks later; freedom + hero status. Sieg Heil!!
[...] but that’s apparently not good enough for Connecticut’s own Jack Bauer. He appeared on Fox News Sunday to announce his support for a separate Senate investigation into the [...]
Kirsten is a little wet behind the ears. She needs some life experience (thus, knowledge) and a course in logic.
You cannot compare a "Christian" who murders an abortionist (disobeying the most basic of the commandments of Christianity) to a Muslim who premeditates and commits mass murder,and in so doing, follows the tenets, though lesser emphasized by all but the extremists, of his religion.
The problem for Kirsten is the inability to decipher truth from fiction.
SEN JOE LIEBERMAN HAS MORE BRAINS THAN ALL THE DEMOCRATIC REPS IN CONGRESS. HE IS PRAGMATIC AND THOUGHTFUL. HE IS NOT AFRAID TO BUCK HIS PARTY AND INSTEAD OF FALLING IN LINE LIKE SHEEP LIKE THE DEMOCRATS HE STANDS UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES IN LIKE LISTENING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE INSTEAD OF SOCIALIST PELOSI AND SOCIALIST OBAMA. HE IS A TRUE AMERICAN
Did anyone see Foxnews Sunday today? Chris Wallace is a bias liberal and Kristen Powers is a mouth piece for Obama. We all know this was a Islamist extremist attack on our troops. Only an idiot like Chris or Geraldo Rivera cannot see pass their bias views. I don't need to say much for Kristen, she works for Obama's newspaper, Washington Post. Do I need to say more?
Reading some of these comments makes me want to puke! These lilly livers are the same as the apologists in government, ACLU and every other socialist. "Go along to get along", make any excuse, run cover for the monsters whilst the victims lie bleeding! I may get sick yet! This freak was always a terrorist waiting to go off! Ever hear: "Not all Muslims are terrorists but all terrorists are Muslim"? Half of you understand. The other half will continue to blame Bush (Vivian Miller) & PTSD. Idiots!
I so hope this makes some of those that thouhgt, we should remove the system the Bush Administration put in to try to catch these guys before they do a terrorist act. Please change your mind.
BTW....obviously Hasan snapped, but he committed the mass murder/attack from a radical Islamist persepctive....to inflict damage on the military force that was "attacking Islam."
A few months ago, a woman from my church asked our weekly prayer group to pray for her daughter who is stationed at Ft Hood. She said her daughter told her that Muslims were actively trying to convert christian soldiers and their families to ISLAM. A very scary thought. Someone needs to investigate this fact.
Get muslims out of our military. He was very patient and served for years. How do we know he did not release sensitive information before this. He clearly wanted to compromise our missions. This is the worst military attack on our troops on our soil since pearl harbor. Then dont forget about the muslim who tossed a grenade into the tent of our soldiers. Wasnt he muslim too? I am not a racist, but I believe you are supposed to keep the enemy on the other side of the line. Right?
ARE THERE ANY MUSLIMS IN THE US MILITARY WHO HAVE DIRECT, INDIRECT OR ARE PROXIMITE TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS?
IT IS TIME TO GET ALL OF THE MUSLIMS IN THE MILITARY TO CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THE MISSIONS GIVEN TO THE MILITARY IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN AND ELSEWHERE.
IF ANY MUSLIM MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY HAVE ANY QUALMS, CONCERNS, OR MISGIVINGS, THEY SHOULD BE ASKED TO RESIGN WITH NO NEGATIVE FIANANCIAL IMPACT,
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The political correctness by the Obama administration is deplorable. This terrorist yells Allah Akbar on a military installation and starts firing on our unarmed troops and we are not supposed to come to any quick conclusions. Does our president think we are all idiots. This terrorist had business cards stating that he was a terrorist. President Obama needs to take some common sense pills. Thank you Senator Joe Lieberman for not being politically correct over safety for our soldiers.
Bill
Senator Lieberman is a respected Senator. He and his committee will investigate thoroughly. It appears General Casey and the military high command at Fort Hood believe political correctness is more important than the truth. The investigation will likely show that they are incompetent and should be removed. The lives of American troops were put in danger and some lost their lives. Homeland Czar Napolitano believes the worst threat is Muslim backlash. Obama political correctness.
Ed
According to yesterday's Houston Chronicle, the FBI and the Army investigated this guy back in 2008, and the investigation was dropped because it was determined he didn't pose a threat. So while everyone here is dying to blame Obama, it appears that it was the Bush administration that dropped the ball.
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[...] not take action when informed that he was trying to make contact with al Qaeda? Hopefully the investigation being pushed by Senator Lieberman will expose some of these faults in our system, military and [...]
David
Even with a possible "investigation" nothing happens to this terrorist. #1 Muslim - Hands off! #2 P.C. Dont offend anyone except white people #3 Poor guy never sees a court because attorneys (plural) see he is unable to understand charges. #4 Medium length mental hospital stay to help. #5 Total support and celebrations by muslims around the world #6 Dear Leader apologizes to world for our making the guy suffer so. Many millions of bucks later; freedom + hero status. Sieg Heil!!
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Laurie
Kirsten is a little wet behind the ears. She needs some life experience (thus, knowledge) and a course in logic. You cannot compare a "Christian" who murders an abortionist (disobeying the most basic of the commandments of Christianity) to a Muslim who premeditates and commits mass murder,and in so doing, follows the tenets, though lesser emphasized by all but the extremists, of his religion. The problem for Kirsten is the inability to decipher truth from fiction.
richard rizzo
As a Koraen Vet I say put that piece of muslem crap in front of a firing squad without delay.
DAVID RAVANESI
SEN JOE LIEBERMAN HAS MORE BRAINS THAN ALL THE DEMOCRATIC REPS IN CONGRESS. HE IS PRAGMATIC AND THOUGHTFUL. HE IS NOT AFRAID TO BUCK HIS PARTY AND INSTEAD OF FALLING IN LINE LIKE SHEEP LIKE THE DEMOCRATS HE STANDS UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES IN LIKE LISTENING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE INSTEAD OF SOCIALIST PELOSI AND SOCIALIST OBAMA. HE IS A TRUE AMERICAN
teofilo22
Did anyone see Foxnews Sunday today? Chris Wallace is a bias liberal and Kristen Powers is a mouth piece for Obama. We all know this was a Islamist extremist attack on our troops. Only an idiot like Chris or Geraldo Rivera cannot see pass their bias views. I don't need to say much for Kristen, she works for Obama's newspaper, Washington Post. Do I need to say more?
David
Reading some of these comments makes me want to puke! These lilly livers are the same as the apologists in government, ACLU and every other socialist. "Go along to get along", make any excuse, run cover for the monsters whilst the victims lie bleeding! I may get sick yet! This freak was always a terrorist waiting to go off! Ever hear: "Not all Muslims are terrorists but all terrorists are Muslim"? Half of you understand. The other half will continue to blame Bush (Vivian Miller) & PTSD. Idiots!
Sharon M
Thank you Senator Lieberman. It's nice to know that there's at least one person in Washington with the gonads to speak the truth on this issue.
Ted Dornin
The shooting at Fort Hood is the definition of a hate crime!
Vivian Miller
I so hope this makes some of those that thouhgt, we should remove the system the Bush Administration put in to try to catch these guys before they do a terrorist act. Please change your mind.
Kris in AL
BTW....obviously Hasan snapped, but he committed the mass murder/attack from a radical Islamist persepctive....to inflict damage on the military force that was "attacking Islam."
Betty Jayne
A few months ago, a woman from my church asked our weekly prayer group to pray for her daughter who is stationed at Ft Hood. She said her daughter told her that Muslims were actively trying to convert christian soldiers and their families to ISLAM. A very scary thought. Someone needs to investigate this fact.
David
Get muslims out of our military. He was very patient and served for years. How do we know he did not release sensitive information before this. He clearly wanted to compromise our missions. This is the worst military attack on our troops on our soil since pearl harbor. Then dont forget about the muslim who tossed a grenade into the tent of our soldiers. Wasnt he muslim too? I am not a racist, but I believe you are supposed to keep the enemy on the other side of the line. Right?
Kris in AL
ARE THERE ANY MUSLIMS IN THE US MILITARY WHO HAVE DIRECT, INDIRECT OR ARE PROXIMITE TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS? IT IS TIME TO GET ALL OF THE MUSLIMS IN THE MILITARY TO CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THE MISSIONS GIVEN TO THE MILITARY IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN AND ELSEWHERE. IF ANY MUSLIM MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY HAVE ANY QUALMS, CONCERNS, OR MISGIVINGS, THEY SHOULD BE ASKED TO RESIGN WITH NO NEGATIVE FIANANCIAL IMPACT,
john a bohl
Will the killed and wounded be awarded the purple heart???? This is a very pregnant question. Think about it.