MSNBC host Joe Scarborough suggested that President Obama went golfing after his angry speech against Islamic State for beheading American journalist James Foley just to send a message to terrorists.

On Morning Joe Thursday, Scarborough said terrorists would likely view Obama as “one cold bastard” for golfing in spite of their attempt to disrupt American life.

While American’s would criticize Obama’s decision, Scarborough suggested that it might be part of a greater message strategy.