Bounty Hunter Disrupts Possible Terror Plot

gives a new meaning to the phrase “Go Army” I’m sure the post office would appreciate that.

Isnt the definition of a terrorist a person who attacks civilians for political or ideological purposes? In that case, this guy would be attacking a military complex in revenge, not for the purposes of fear. He could be called a lone soldier using Guerilla warfare, but calling him a terrorist implies he was targetting civilians, which doesnt appear to be the case. Anyways, the Media should stop labelling everyone anti-American as a terrorist. There are other kinds of anti-Americans too..

Thanks for the good work Cobra! By the way, did this guy Riendeau have a legitimate beef? Why was he discharged?

“…planning a revenge attack on a U.S. military base, as what the FBI calls a “lone-wolf” terrorist…”
I would not describe a person who attacks military targets as a “terrorist”. Military targets, by their nature, are legitimate targets in armed conflict.
This man may have been planning to attack civilian targets. If so, then he could be fairly referred to as a terrorist.

You media guys with the journalist degrees and FBI agents need to brush up on your definitions for terrorist. This single guy was by no means a terrorist. As has been so well pointed out a terrorist targets civilians. This man was going to target military installations. And my guess would be base headquarters or command posts which would have mostly military personnel or civilians in military functions. I personally think you people are over using the “terrorist” word a bit much and if you keep doing it then people will start growing complacent and become numb and when we have a real terrorist attack no one will be ready because you have been calling WOLF for too many times. Think about it.

You’d be suprised how many civilians there are on US military bases. This is also more of a potential terrorist attack “by proxy”. Terrorist don’t have to attack civilians directly, they can also attack infrastructure.

Filming before calling the police? Making a deal with a criminal for money? Going into a place that could be a trap. I really hope there is more to this story.

My Oxford:Terrorist Any one who attempts to further his views by a system of coercive intimidation.
In early use also applied spec. to members of one of the extreme revolutionary societies in Russia. The term now usually refers to a member of a clandestine or expatriate organization aiming to coerce an established government by acts of violence against it or its subjects.

Hmmm… so if your reasoning that this guy is not a terrorist because his targets were associated with the military is correct, why didn’t anybody bring this up when those Muslim men were accused of plotting to attack Fort Dix?? Or can only Muslims be terrorists?

congrats brian for staying on top of the story. without you there are no real investigative journalist. you are without competition. stop touching your son.
dog the bounty hunter

Think of it this way: In 1776 we were terrorists. What was our target, the British Military, otherwise called the Red Coats due to their uniforms. Terrorist target both civilian and military targets in their efforts to disrupt legitimate government actions. This is what happened then, when we dumped tea into Boston Harbor (and we fished it out too.) This is also what is happening today in Iraq. Both civilians and the military, both Iraqi, American and third country. This individual was both a terrorist and in bad need of mental health help. Let’s hope that he gets help for his problems and spends a little time thinking about what he was doing and the effects that it could have for both him and the people he attacked.

Mr. Johnson, if you only knew the truth

If you are “anti-American”, move! Noone is stopping you from leaving this horrible place and making it somewhere else. Anyone who plans to set off a bomb ANYWHERE in the USA is a terrorist! Period!

So…us military setting off bombs outside the usa is not terrorism ?

Sorry boys & girls; anyone not in a military uniform who attacks civilians or military targets is a terrorist. Period. In Vietnam we called them sappers 9or guerrillas–or charlie). In Africa, we called them Terrs or “G’s”. No matter what, if they are not a uniformed member of someone’s standing military organization, then they are terrorists.
And what do we do with a terrorist, b&g? We kill them and move on to the next battle.

Why do I see hair splitting when I encounter verbal gymnasts offering up a narrow definition of “terrorist.” To these presumed Webster Dictionary purists a person in the military, innocent of crimes or otherwise, can be murdered in his sleep or wherever, and we won’t deem it terrorism. What nonsense!

The real problem that we have are those above who try to define the meaning of the word terrorist. It is evident these people do not know what this country is facing and their apathy will be our true down fall!

Just questioning the bounty hunters’ claim that he has captured over 8,000 fugitives in his career. I’m curious how old he is & how long he’s been in the business. he would have to capture 1 fugitive every day for 22 years, holidays included. Does ABC News check facts like these before running them ? It could be true, but sounds unlikely.

I think the Bush administration is a terrorist organization. And, if they had there way we would all be terrorist if we weren’t onboard or subscribed to there idealology. It’s presidents like Bush that create terrorist with there way of thinking, and misleading information to further there cause. So, that would make about 90% of Americans terrorist because they don’t subscribe to Bush’ lies and deciet. I blame him for America’s condition!

From Webster: Terrorism – The systematic use of violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve an end.
Although he had acquired sufficient tools to implement a campaign of terror he does not meet the necessary category of terrorist unless the law enforcement can find evidence of intent. I know many individuals who have extensive of collections of weapons, none of whom would qualify as terrorists. In all cases they have frustration with one government agency or another. I don’t believe we have given away the ideal of innocent until proven guilty. Let’s quit overuse of the term terrorist.
I agree with the “big john”. Let’s get Dog and Cobra a visa into Pakistan and see what they can do. At the very least sending in a couple TV production crews might flush OBL and company into the open.

I am a BIG fan of Dog Chapman and his wife Beth, and the rest of his family that works with him. I honestly think that if anyone could flush out Osama Bin Laden (not sure if I spelled it right), that they could. Then that would free up our troups to do what they need to do. Of course, I’m sure the Chapman family wouldn’t do that, and I couldn’t blame them, it would nearly be a form of suicide. However, nothing else has worked, and they do have an excellent record of finding people that need to be found. Best to you, Dog and Family.
Leisa

Way to go Cobra, Hope the Truck is working out ok for you. You are truly a stand-up guy.
Keep doing what you are doing, you surely saved some lives
Regards Lucky