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"Musk claimed that "Only the Alternative for Germany (AfD) can save Germany" in a post on X"

That was before it turned out that the perpetrator was a AfD and Musk fanboy, and AFAIR even before the attack itself. It should be changed accordingly.

As it is written, it seems to be a reaction after the attack, and after the perp's social-media history became public. (IIRC Musk gave the cited statement before the attack, and afterwards reacted by accusing Chancellor Scholz of lame-duckism, and then the perp's political leaning and social-media habits were revealed and I am not aware if Musk has said anything on the issue since - which is probably wise, since the perp repeatedly cited Musk to "justify" his murderous agenda.) 2A0A:A547:22A4:0:C9BE:3FA8:1520:B410 (talk) 19:51, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

The opinion of Musk, a private citizen, is irrelevant. Removed from article. Please gain consensus before re-adding. WWGB (talk) 01:29, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

I support the inclusion of Musk's opinion, he is a prominent billionaire enterprenuer, political donor, activist and conspiracy theorist. I mean, come on, he is one of the richest and most politically powerful men in the world. His opinion is included in 2024 British riots too. Theofunny (talk) 15:22, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

I also support including Musk’s comments. They’ve been extensively covered by RS. Bondegezou (talk) 16:55, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

I don't support including Musk's opinion because there isn't enough to directly connect him to the story. The criteria used to include his comments could apply to many individuals. However, I do acknowledge that his opinion, along with those of some others, is interesting.

I suggest creating a new section under "Responses" for prominent individuals. Maybe "Prominent Individuals" :D PubliusPretoria (talk) 08:38, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

He responded to the story by claiming that the migrants anti-Islam advocacy was a "scam". Musk's response has received significant coverage in RS. Firecat93 (talk) 15:00, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

He is sufficiently connected to the story by virtue of being an influential figure on the side that the perpetrator has also belonged to, and by virtue of him spreading disinformation about the incident. 46.97.170.199 (talk) 16:26, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Should not be in the article 108.48.53.155 (talk) 01:51, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Should we add a greater emphasis on Taqiyya in his motive?

Currently, the suspected perpetrator is described as Islamophobic. Would it be appropriate to state that this is disputed, and that many argue that he is a Muslim who practiced Taqiyya to hide his religion? Is this a fringe view? Would like to hear Misplaced Pages's thoughts.

Thanks! JohnR1Roberts (talk) 21:25, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Yes, this is indeed a fringe view. The people pushing this narrative are ignoring explicit statements by this guy, and projecting their own narratives onto him, b/c it undermines their politics. There is no evidence that he was "secretly muslim" or whatever, but plenty of evidence that he was anti muslim as stated by the authorities themselves. Midgetman433 (talk) 01:36, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Islamic attackers aren't known for hiding their religion. We should have a section in this wiki and Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen clarifying the meaning of Taqiyya - hiding one's beliefs to avoid torture or getting killed (most Muslims don't even know it) and debunking claims - including the out-of-context sarcastic Hamas comment. I will add a sub-section since I am too inexperience with wiki to write long paragraphs Cherry567 (talk) 09:28, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Why aren't we taking in account his cultural background and nature of the attack? Whether or not he said it, he was influenced by Islamic extremism. Treating such incidents separate from each other is disingenuous to the problem that Islamic fundamentalism poses. 62.80.225.198 (talk) 13:13, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

It is not the job of Misplaced Pages to "solve the problem of Islamic fundementalism" Trade (talk) 13:29, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages's focus is to document events and inform people. It's good to highlight why such incidents happen. Criminal background, failed integration, cultural upbringing of the attacker/s. Even if they claim to be non-religious, this attack was no different from ISIS. 62.80.225.198 (talk) 13:50, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

When white atheist shoot a school we don’t run around speculating Christian influence. We will do the same here Cherry567 (talk) 08:38, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Islamic theocracy is enforced on a state level in a dozen Muslim countries, including the country the attacker is from. There is also this small, little problem called Jihad, which caused numerous terror attacks in the Middle East, as well as in Europe. People seem to forget critical thinking when it comes to Islam. 62.80.225.198 (talk) 10:46, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Our focus is to accurately summarize what reliable sources say. If most (reliable) sources are including such a topic about his upbringing, then we should add it. If they are not, we shouldn't.

It's not up to us to decide how much did growing up in Saudi Arabia affect him to influence his actions. Gue101 (talk) 05:10, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Sarcastic? That man was threatening an actual pro-Israeli Arab. I've checked who he was responding to. He's also been found to support Omar Abdulaziz and ISIS. In addition, many ex-Muslims have accused him of threatening ex-Muslims. We can't suppress this information. Linkin Prankster (talk) 15:53, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages is not stopping you from spreading this information Trade (talk) 19:32, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thing is I added that, but people keep removing it. Linkin Prankster (talk) 07:49, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Proof? With original tweet only Cherry567 (talk) 11:36, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

No, it would not be appropriate. Firecat93 (talk) 19:03, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Dubious Article

My god. This whoe article is - gelinde gesagt - speculation up until misinformation. Please take an example of the German Article. Until the official sources, especially prosecutors have more decisive evidence, we should not engage in political specualtion. Especially since he declared himself as a "leftist" and also hosted a website that helped migrants take money from the government with fake stories. Pastelfa (talk) 15:38, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

One of the key differences is that foreign media organizations have been able to identify Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen as the accused person, which the German media has not been allowed to do due to German privacy law. This has led to foreign news organizations examining things that he has said and done in the past. But I agree that we don't know the exact motive, which is made clear in the lead section.--♦IanMacM♦ 17:37, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

He said that as a leftist, he came to know that the left are the worst criminals on the whole planet. Theofunny (talk) 19:37, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

You also engaged in a blatant POV by claiming that the "SPD" (which you emphasized in the edit) interior minister described him as Islamophobe and not the authorities but she mentioned it a lot of times that the authorities can confirm and the sources do too. Theofunny (talk) 19:39, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

Its our Minister of Interieur and she is in this party. Which I am proud of. Soit should be reflected inthe intro, no?

Also we really have to wait till prosecutors make more information public... Pastelfa (talk) 22:22, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

He is described as a suspect and alleged attacker for this reason. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal are reliable sources. They describe the suspect as a far-right, anti-Islam activist. Firecat93 (talk) 22:52, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

I can assure you, that I am closer to sources than NYT etc.

However if you want to be ridiculed, go ahead. -- Cheers Pastelfa (talk) 23:35, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

This lede has been kept after a lot of additions and removals for neutrality so you better explain your reasons behind doing so. Theofunny (talk) 19:41, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

The Wall Street Journal says "anti-Islam activist", which seems like an appropriate term to use in this article. https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/several-wounded-after-car-rams-german-christmas-market-06678562

Pastelfa, I don't know what you mean by "I can assure you, that I am closer to sources than NYT etc" but if you have better sources, let's see them.

Yaris678 (talk) 00:29, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

An "anti-Islam activist" calls himself a leftist, says Wahhabism is the only true islam and runs his car into a christian "Weihnachtsmarkt". I cant possible believe that international media is that insane and i don't want to believe that they are despicable liars. So what? Pastelfa (talk) 01:41, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

We rely on reliable sources. The suspect is an ex-Muslim and activist against Islam. He also supported the AfD. Firecat93 (talk) 01:54, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Taleb Al is a leftist, he says he is not on the right.https://imgur.com/a/FnmuIU7

He claims that Wahhabism is the only true Islam. https://imgur.com/a/lGaXQCs

He hosted a forum for asylum seekers and how to get the most "material rights" (i.e. money).https://imgur.com/a/lE8PMAS Pastelfa (talk) 02:04, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

I will not open links to Imgur. It is not a reliable source.

I do not wish to engage in this discussion anymore. Have a good day. Firecat93 (talk) 02:11, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

We will have to wait for better sources. Have a good Night. :-) Pastelfa (talk) 02:24, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

You as well, take care Firecat93 (talk) 02:32, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

If an individual says that, "Wahhabism is the original Islam", that does not make him a Muslim. If you find reliable sources that contradict the claims in the lead, we can discuss them. Firecat93 (talk) 02:00, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

If an individual says that "I and AfD have the common enemy" that does not make him far right. Pastelfa (talk) 02:04, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Pastelfa, I suggest you read up on original research and why it is not allowed, and on the use of WP:PRIMARY sources. Misplaced Pages is based on what reliable, secondary sources say. Bondegezou (talk) 10:36, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

I have changed the first sentence of article to focus on the most widely reported, and least controversial aspect. Views on the specifics of his politics (e.g. he has shared some far-right posts online, some sources describe him as far-right, some sources describe him as Islamophobic) can be covered in the Suspect section of the article. Yaris678 (talk) 12:47, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Motive

I'd recommend adding that, though there is no motive found, it is suspected that his motivate was retaliation at the German government's treatment of Saudi refugees within the lead. This information is stated in the Investigation section of the article, so it would really only be moving pre-existing info into the led for better clarity.108.48.53.155 (talk) 01:49, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

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