Islamic State mocks US with photoshopped Santa held hostage

“The cropped image of Santa Claus about to be beheaded isn’t just part of the Islamic State’s humor or entirely a joke. It emanates from a supremacist worldview that seeks the forced extinction of all contrary beliefs.” “Islamic State Mocks US With Photoshopped Santa Held Hostage,” by Ryan Mauro, Clarion Project, December 18, 2014:

Islamic State members and supporters online are distributing a photoshopped image of Santa Claus being held hostage by the group. The dark humor and heavy sarcasm of Islamic State (ISIS) supporters define its aggressive social media campaigns that position the group as the “cool” successor to the out-of-style Al-Qaeda.

Islamic State mocks US with photoshopped Santa held hostage.