Yes, its political satire. The entire point is to make fun of the attempts to avoid a "conclusion" in order to avoid naming the terrorist and mentioning his religion. Come to think of it, that's exactly how the MSM has treated the subject since it broke this month.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus