That is an utterly brilliant (and simultaneously tragic) way of putting the madness:
Toulouse Syndrome.
You absolutely must read the whole thing (Hat Tip: Blazing Cat Fur)
"It may surprise some British readers to know that although American
public debate is undoubtedly wider and more robust than in Britain, even
America displays denial and deflection when it turns out that the
culprits are radical Islamists."
"I think of this as ‘Toulouse syndrome.’"
"Much of the reaction to
Boston is very reminiscent of what we saw last year after the shooting
of seven people in France. From the first attacks on French soldiers
until after the third shootings at a Jewish school, both national and
international news focussed on the possibility that the lone gunman had
been a far-right extremist. This led to claims that various right wing
politicians – including then President Sarkozy – bore at least some
degree of responsibility for the attacks. Alleged trails of culpability
were sniffed out and fingers pointed."
"However, once the gunman turned out to be a radical Muslim called
Mohammed Merah, the speculation ceased."
"Nothing much to see here. Please
move along."