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Al Jazeera Praises Kerry
Newsmax ^ | 3/16/04 | Limbacher

Posted on 03/16/2004 10:35:37 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection

Al Jazeera, the Arab news network considered by Westerners to be the voice of al Qaeda, is praising likely Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry as "a popular mainstream Democrat with liberal tendencies, [who] has been widely seen as a good compromise candidate in a divided party."

"A decorated war hero, Kerry supported the attack on Iraq and wants to see a strong U.S. military," notes al Jazeera in a candidate profile on its Web site. "But that hawkish stance is balanced by his promotion of healthcare coverage, workers' rights and environment-friendly practices."

The network favored by Osama bin Laden as the chief venue for his propaganda tapes stressed that although Kerry initially supported the Iraq war, "he has suggested Bush's handling of the campaign is "f****ed up."

Dwelling on Kerry's criticism of the White House, al Jazeera cites his complaints that "Bush misled Americans on the degree Iraq posed a threat," along with accusations from the Massachusetts Democrat that Bush isn't "working closely enough with the wider international community."

The al Qaeda friendly network also notes, "[Kerry] says excluding France and Germany from rebuilding Iraq was 'dumb and insulting'" - and spotlighted Kerry's charge that the Bush Justice Department has stigmatized "innocent Muslims and Arabs who pose no danger."

Calling Kerry "a relatively liberal senator," al Jazeera explained that he "made a name for himself on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he . . . exposed the role of President Ronald Reagan's aide Colonel Oliver North in smuggling guns to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua."

Stopping just short of an endorsement, al Jazeera concludes, "Kerry is well placed politically between his party's radical left and arch conservatives. And he has the funds to last the whole season if necessary."



TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004; aljazeera; alqaedavote; arabmedia; kerry; praise

1 posted on 03/16/2004 10:35:39 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
And you will know your enemies by their friends.
2 posted on 03/16/2004 10:37:44 AM PST by grobdriver
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Why is Al Jazeera still on the air ?
3 posted on 03/16/2004 10:38:45 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
What more is there to say.

So9

4 posted on 03/16/2004 10:38:52 AM PST by Servant of the 9 (Goldwater Republican)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Foreigners 4 Kerry!!
5 posted on 03/16/2004 10:42:08 AM PST by eyespysomething (To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Foreigners 4 Kerry!!
6 posted on 03/16/2004 10:42:27 AM PST by eyespysomething (To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target)
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To: eyespysomething
hiccup!
7 posted on 03/16/2004 10:43:10 AM PST by eyespysomething (To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target)
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To: eyespysomething
bttt
8 posted on 03/16/2004 10:43:19 AM PST by Pikamax
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
bump
9 posted on 03/16/2004 10:43:26 AM PST by drq
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
If Al Jeezeera loves Kerry, what more can we say?

An endorsement by AJ is as good as an endorsement by Saddam and Usuma.

10 posted on 03/16/2004 10:43:55 AM PST by BushisTheMan
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To: All
AQ 4 K
11 posted on 03/16/2004 10:44:10 AM PST by mpreston
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I don't think I'd put that endorsement on the ole' resume!
12 posted on 03/16/2004 10:46:57 AM PST by Republican Red (Karmic hugs welcomed!)
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To: eyespysomething
more to the point,

People who Hate America 4 Kerry!!
13 posted on 03/16/2004 10:48:14 AM PST by MrB
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Stopping just short of an endorsement, al Jazeera concludes, "Kerry is well placed politically between his party's radical left and arch conservatives.

This IS an endorsement. Ought to be a kiss of death for voters who believe there is a terrorist war out there aimed at the heart of America.

14 posted on 03/16/2004 10:48:57 AM PST by toddst
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To: toddst
Ought to be a kiss of death for voters who believe there is a terrorist war out there aimed at the heart of America.

Nobody will ever hear about this. The media will BURY this one bigtime.

15 posted on 03/16/2004 10:51:16 AM PST by kevao
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
"Friends in low places."
16 posted on 03/16/2004 11:01:41 AM PST by F.J. Mitchell (Only a snobbish no class bluenose puke , would refuse to apologize for being an ass..)
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To: BushisTheMan
Yup! Add Osama to Kim Jong Ill, Aristide, and Zapatera of Spain. Can Mugabe, Castro and Arafat be far behind? And Colin Powell had the nerve to ask who...

Looks like a "coalition of the chilling" for Kerry

17 posted on 03/16/2004 11:06:57 AM PST by MACVSOG68
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To: kevao; swarthyguy
Oh, no no no. This will play. It's about third in line.

God, I love news like this.

18 posted on 03/16/2004 11:07:03 AM PST by txhurl
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

19 posted on 03/16/2004 11:07:19 AM PST by binger
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Here's the John Kerry profile on Al Jazeera's website:
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/EA7323C4-A18D-412E-9AA2-E227120F13D3.htm
20 posted on 03/16/2004 11:07:42 AM PST by Califelephant (John Kerry has more positions than the Kama Sutra)
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To: All

"A decorated war hero, Kerry supported the attack on Iraq and wants to see a strong U.S. military."

21 posted on 03/16/2004 11:14:56 AM PST by Hon
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To: Hon
LOL!
22 posted on 03/16/2004 11:21:08 AM PST by kevao
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
This is stunning.

The Kerry camp has made contact with Iran, is being openly endorsed by Castro, has his 1971 anti-war speeches played by the North Koreans and is now basically praised by Al Jazzera.

What's next - an interview with the relatives of Pol Pot?!?!

We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried.

The real challenge is for us to get this type of information out to the general voting public. I don't mean the 40% of the populace that will vote for Bush, or the 40% that will vote for Kerry (no matter what the facts). I mean the 20% of undecided and independent voters. They need to be educated about what Kerry is really like and the threat that his election posses to our nation's security and to the global War on Terror.

We are in the midst of World War III. We better start acting like it.
23 posted on 03/16/2004 11:31:51 AM PST by Skywarner (Enjoying freedom? Thank a Veteran!)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Hmph.

Al Jezeera:

"But that hawkish stance is balanced by his promotion of healthcare coverage, workers' rights and environment-friendly practices."

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Chirac:

"We must also combat the roots of terrorism," he said, citing in particular economic under-development.

24 posted on 03/16/2004 11:41:29 AM PST by Alia (California -- It's Groovy! Baby!)
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To: Alia
What does al Jazeera care about US employment, wages, healthcare or environmentalism? They only care about who will appease and who will resist the relentless Islamic tide. Hah, environmental concerns...coming from a land of hot dry sand and oil.
25 posted on 03/16/2004 11:51:27 AM PST by Sender ("This is the most important election in the history of the world." -DU)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Yes, Arabs love Kerry.
26 posted on 03/16/2004 11:58:15 AM PST by sr4402
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To: Sender
You are right, of course.
27 posted on 03/16/2004 1:35:28 PM PST by Alia (California -- It's Groovy! Baby!)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

The Iraqi people fully endorse Mr Kerry and his fine tomatoe based products... Mr Kerry is not a Golddigger...I triple guarantee you, we will roast all doubters in Jack Daniels Grilling Sauce and serve them with a side order of Ore-Ida golden crinkles

28 posted on 03/16/2004 1:50:38 PM PST by MD_Willington_1976
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Of course most of the sheep will never realize this.
29 posted on 03/16/2004 1:52:32 PM PST by Tempest (Don't blame me, I'm voting for Bush.)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Secret Kerry supporter list exposed!

President HU Jintao – China. “A candidate Manchuria can trust!”

KIM Chong-il – North Korea. “Nukes? What Nukes?”

Fidel Castro – Cuba. “Have a cigar. And here's one for your intern…”

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hoseini-KHAMENEI – Iran. “Allah Kerry Ahkbar!”

President Bashar al-ASAD – Syria. “No WMD’s over here!”

President Jacques CHIRAC – France. “He is the Jerry Lewis of politicians!”

President Tran Duc LUONG – Vietnam. “Thanks! John. Say Hi to Jane for us!”

Col. Muammar al-QADHAFI – Libya. “Can I have my Nukes back?”

Usama bin LADIN – al Queda. “Elect Kerry and we promise not to kill you.”

Saddam Hussein - "Let's make a deal!"

Yasser Arafat - Palestinian Authority. "A few here, a few there, soon you're talking real atrocities."

Zapatero - Spain. "Viva la Kerry!"

30 posted on 03/16/2004 1:54:05 PM PST by PsyOp ("Zapatero" is Spanish for "Girly-Man.")
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To: binger

31 posted on 03/16/2004 1:58:18 PM PST by Bon mots
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Didn't Al Jazeera bring us "Baghdad Bob" on a daily basis?
32 posted on 03/16/2004 2:22:28 PM PST by wjcsux (3rd Party Voters; stupid is as stupid does.)
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To: eyespysomething
Be sure you put ETA on that list, because they want to talk to him as well.
God I fear for our Republic.
33 posted on 03/16/2004 2:28:08 PM PST by Iberian
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