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To: thouworm

Given his age it’s possible (but a bit later than normal) he’s had a first paranoid schizophrenic break, which took his apparently fairly mainstream and non-violent conservative political views and twisted them into an obsession against the Norwegian Labour Party; however, the level of his personal planning and organization in the attacks seems to be a bit unrealistic for the condition; however, there are always exceptions and outlier cases in mental illness.


416 posted on 07/23/2011 10:23:43 AM PDT by Strategerist (There is only so much stupidity one man can prevent - Andrew Marshall)
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To: Strategerist
Given his age it’s possible (but a bit later than normal) he’s had a first paranoid schizophrenic break, which took his apparently fairly mainstream and non-violent conservative political views and twisted them into an obsession against the Norwegian Labour Party; however, the level of his personal planning and organization in the attacks seems to be a bit unrealistic for the condition; however, there are always exceptions and outlier cases in mental illness.

Well said, and a rational voice on a day when such is in short supply.

I remember a largely forgotten case in the middle of the 20th century where a deranged individual saved up or created explosives and attacked a school with severe casualties. It also combined elements of insanity and long-term planning. Rare, but it happens.

436 posted on 07/23/2011 10:39:12 AM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Strategerist

Agree with your hypothetical scenarios. Plausible...just no evidence yet.


475 posted on 07/23/2011 6:22:25 PM PDT by thouworm (.)
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