The rambling manifesto's Cho Seung-Hui sent to NBC are starting to appear online. You can see the original NBC News report at LiveLeak, and some more of the raw video via AP. From the AP video comes a piece of the text I haven't seen quoted elsewhere.
- "Thanks to you I died like Jesus Christ, to inspire generations of the weak and defenseless people."
Um, no you didn't...
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That's messed up. And that... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Tony | April 19, 2007 1:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That's messed up. And that block wall behind him looks like most state college dorm walls that I've seen. And I've partied in more than a few in my day ; )
That kid's still messed up though.
1. Posted by Tony | April 19, 2007 1:17 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:17
2. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He didn't inspire weak and defenseless people, he perspired weak and defenseless people. Slip of the thought pattern I guess...
2. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:18 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:18
3. Posted by astigafa | April 19, 2007 1:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Is it possible this person was nuts?
Just a thought.
3. Posted by astigafa | April 19, 2007 1:20 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:20
4. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
scratch my perspire with expire...
I'm having my own brain fart slip of thought pattern >_
4. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:21 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:21
5. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Expired might be a better word choice than perspired.
This has nothing to do with class struggle. It doesn't even have anything to do with this person's delusions.
No one sane is inspired by someone who targets students *in the same classes he attended* for being the oppressor class. Sheesh.
He killed his PEERS.
5. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:26 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:26
6. Posted by Gmac | April 19, 2007 1:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It's quite possible that he's going to inspire generations not to be weak and defenseless people in the face of brutality.
Yes, he was insane with an evil twist leaning towards singleing out women.
6. Posted by Gmac | April 19, 2007 1:28 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:28
7. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yes, astigafa, he was nuts.
For whatever reason and in whatever way he was truly messed up, that's what it was.
7. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:28 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:28
8. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | April 19, 2007 1:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The one time that we know of when this evil person actually encountered "weak and defenseless people" - he shot them.
From Ann Coulter, just posted:
8. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | April 19, 2007 1:44 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:44
9. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I know Synova, thanks for pointing out my brain fart =-P
9. Posted by Henry | April 19, 2007 1:50 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:50
10. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yeah, I hit "post" and saw you'd already caught that while I was typing.
10. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 1:54 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:54
11. Posted by James Cloninger | April 19, 2007 1:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think Ace at Ace of Spades has the right idea, start photoshopping pictures of him in dresses with dildos...give him the kind of fame he didn't quite bargain for.
To quote Ace, regarding NBC:
NBC spokesmen said they would handle the videos with "all the discretion, care, and sensitivity that a certifiable ratings bonanza deserves."
Indeed. The only thing that would top it if NBC had a video of him killing US soldiers in Iraq...
...of course, CNN beat them to that.
11. Posted by James Cloninger | April 19, 2007 1:58 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:58
12. Posted by James Cloninger | April 19, 2007 1:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He didn't inspire weak and defenseless people, he perspired weak and defenseless people. Slip of the thought pattern I guess...
I think you mean "expired"...
12. Posted by James Cloninger | April 19, 2007 1:59 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 01:59
13. Posted by jpm100 | April 19, 2007 5:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Anti-Christian, Anti-Rich, Anti-West.
If he had any political affiliation, it was with the socialist wannabe Left.
13. Posted by jpm100 | April 19, 2007 5:44 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 05:44
14. Posted by jpm100 | April 19, 2007 5:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
To clarify that had nothing directly to do with him being a murderous scumbag. But it looks like that was his thing.
14. Posted by jpm100 | April 19, 2007 5:48 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 05:48
15. Posted by 89 | April 19, 2007 5:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think he was firmly placed where the extreme left and the extrme right meet. In the sewer.
More photoshops please.
We are anonymous, we are legion, anonymous does not forgive morons who kill defenseless people.
15. Posted by 89 | April 19, 2007 5:49 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 05:49
16. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A perfect portrait of a paranoid schizophrenic not taking their medication to control their delusions if ever there was one.
16. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:00 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 06:00
17. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:01 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A perfect portrait of the horror of a paranoid schizophrenic nat taking their medication to control their violent delusions.
17. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:01 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 06:01
18. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sorry for the double post. A systemic glitch here.
18. Posted by Paul Hooson | April 19, 2007 6:03 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 06:03
19. Posted by Mac Lorry | April 19, 2007 6:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. - 1 Jhon 4:20
19. Posted by Mac Lorry | April 19, 2007 6:58 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 06:58
20. Posted by hansel2 | April 19, 2007 7:11 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I don't think any analysis of this pussy is worthy of our time. He was a weak little self-absorbed pissant who hopefully will enjoy his existence in hell. If there is any justice, he will live forever in the circle where those "rich kids" and minorities he hates will be giving it to him in a private place every second of his miserable eternity.
20. Posted by hansel2 | April 19, 2007 7:11 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 07:11
21. Posted by WildWillie | April 19, 2007 7:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Schizo's cannot plan and organize their thoughts to carry out a plan like this. He is psychotic.
Sometimes I think he was rebuffed by a rich, white girl. His anger at times seems specific. Like a life changing experience or delusion. ww
21. Posted by WildWillie | April 19, 2007 7:49 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 07:49
22. Posted by Tim McNabb | April 19, 2007 7:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I don't think Cho was clincally nuts. His actions were consistent with someone who lacks empathy and is highly narcissistic.
22. Posted by Tim McNabb | April 19, 2007 7:50 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 07:50
23. Posted by Exhaustguy | April 19, 2007 8:01 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I wish they had not aired the video for one important reason. It is what this sicko wanted. I would have denied him his opportunity for glory. I have not seen it, and I will leave the room or turn off the tv if it is aired for that reason.
23. Posted by Exhaustguy | April 19, 2007 8:01 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 08:01
24. Posted by Wethal | April 19, 2007 8:31 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Enjoy Hell, you cowardly scum.
24. Posted by Wethal | April 19, 2007 8:31 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 08:31
25. Posted by pretzel_logic | April 19, 2007 9:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Has anyone else noticed he sounds a little like Napolian Dynamite?
25. Posted by pretzel_logic | April 19, 2007 9:03 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 09:03
26. Posted by epador | April 19, 2007 9:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
As I've said in similar threads in the past, its not appropriate to even give this scum the attention he's getting in this thread. Don't mention his name, don't post his pictures and videos, and don't even discuss his deeds. Just mourn the lost victims and realize that one of the prices we pay for a free society is that maniacs like him are not locked up at the first sight of mental disturbance.
26. Posted by epador | April 19, 2007 9:34 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 09:34
27. Posted by Vegas Vic | April 19, 2007 10:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
This was the act of a COWARD and should be labled as such. There is some irony in the fact that this same mentality exists in the bloggers at Daily Koz, Wonkette, Etc. that believe the death of someone else who they percieve as EVIL & (OMG) RICH! can be justified in thier minds. Acts of cowardice brought to you through the mindset of perceived superiority!
27. Posted by Vegas Vic | April 19, 2007 10:40 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 10:40
28. Posted by Rory | April 19, 2007 10:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Synova-
You said-
He killed his peers
Not a chance- for days now I have been mourning the high quality of people that he took away with him.
The inequality of it.
They were never ever his peers or equals.
We have lost a community of great people, and we will never know the enormity of the loss of their potential or what might have been.
28. Posted by Rory | April 19, 2007 10:49 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 10:49
29. Posted by Rory | April 19, 2007 10:55 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wildwillie-
With the narcissism, lack of empathy and dehumanization of others I think the term or diagnosis for him is-
sociopath.
29. Posted by Rory | April 19, 2007 10:55 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 10:55
30. Posted by Heralder | April 19, 2007 10:56 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I realize this is off topic and I apologize, bearing in mind waht epador said, I found this video of The US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon via LGF a much better watch.
Enjoy.
30. Posted by Heralder | April 19, 2007 10:56 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 10:56
31. Posted by Jeff | April 19, 2007 11:06 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
NBC gave this crazy killer exactly what he wanted. They gave him a forum that others will see as possible. NBC claims that as soon as they got the package that they contacted the FBI. They only contacted the FBI after they made copies of everything. What have they done will certainly have copy cats in the future.
NBC soldout their journalistic integrity for ratings. The other networks ABC, CBS & FOX lined up like sheep to participate in this folly.
I am so dissapointed, it will some time before I ever consider whatching TV news again...
31. Posted by Jeff | April 19, 2007 11:06 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 11:06
32. Posted by hansel2 | April 19, 2007 11:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A good idea for his funeral:
His corpse should be on public display so people can line up to piss on it.
32. Posted by hansel2 | April 19, 2007 11:50 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 11:50
33. Posted by Jo | April 19, 2007 11:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Heralder, I watched that marine video, wasn't it awesome?
Wasn't it interesting that the guy sent this stuff to NBC? I guess he figured he'd send it to the people who would be the most sympathetic to his views.
33. Posted by Jo | April 19, 2007 11:52 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 11:52
34. Posted by Jo | April 19, 2007 11:56 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jeff, many feel as you do. And looks like some of the parents of the victims were so mad at NBC that they cancelled their Today Show appearances this morning.
http://newsbusters.org/node/12149
34. Posted by Jo | April 19, 2007 11:56 AM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 11:56
35. Posted by Heralder | April 19, 2007 12:00 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jo,
Absolutely incredible. I'll be watching that a few more times.
One of the things about this VT shooting that continues to bother me is that he got the chance to take his own life. I was really hoping he would be killed by law enforcement (since no one else was armed.)
I thought of Rainbow Six and the part where the one of the R6 snipers was being reprimanded by Clark for not taking a head shot on a terrorist who had killed hostages. He had purposefully dropped his aim and gut shot him instead so he would die a painful death.
35. Posted by Heralder | April 19, 2007 12:00 PM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 12:00
36. Posted by BillyBob | April 19, 2007 12:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The little Korean was just a nutcase loser whose mind was filled with leftist ideals of class warfare.
He did not inspire anyone and he certainly did not die like Jesus Christ. He died like a coward loser. He did not have the balls show up for court tickets, let alone take a bullet from a cop.
All this attention is just what he wanted. We should drop him from our memory after pissing on his grave.
36. Posted by BillyBob | April 19, 2007 12:30 PM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 12:30
37. Posted by _Mike_ | April 19, 2007 12:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think Ace at Ace of Spades has the right idea, start photoshopping pictures of him in dresses with dildos...give him the kind of fame he didn't quite bargain for.
Actually, not a bad idea. It would a least show any would be copycats how they'll be memorialized.
37. Posted by _Mike_ | April 19, 2007 12:42 PM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 12:42
38. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 12:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rory,
I said: He killed his peers
You said: Not a chance- for days now I have been mourning the high quality of people that he took away with him.
In the context of his grandiose claims of class struggle and sticking up for the little guy, he did kill his peers. He was a student at the same school, in the same classes. He probably killed more children of working class parents than anything else.
Of *course* this wasn't *really* about class warfare or struggle. It was just an excuse born of his delusions.
As shown by the fact that he chose to kill people no more privileged than he was.
Go down a couple posts to the one about European reaction and follow the link and read them.
When you're done being nauseous (particularly over the remark from Italy) you'll see that others seem willing enough to buy into his delusions, despite the fact that he killed his PEERS and not members of an oppressive ruler class.
38. Posted by Synova | April 19, 2007 12:44 PM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 12:44
39. Posted by Oyster | April 19, 2007 1:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Actually, not a bad idea. It would a least show any would be copycats how they'll be memorialized."
It'll also make it a little easier to spot them :)
39. Posted by Oyster | April 19, 2007 1:49 PM |
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Posted on April 19, 2007 13:49
40. Posted by Oyster | April 19, 2007 1:59 PM | Score: 0 (