CNN's MOTTO and CREED :
Ted Turner, June 18, 2002:
"So who are the terrorists?
I would make a case that both sides are involved in terrorism."
Posted on 06/08/2006 3:56:39 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
Mark Finkelstein
June 8, 2006
You just knew it. The MSM had to find a way to downplay the significance of the killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Whereas he had been portrayed as the key to violence in the country, now that he's dead, he is described as just one among many.
And sure enough, on CNN this morning at about 6:20 AM, there was Octavia Nasr CNN's senior editor for Arab affairs, interviewed by host Soledad O'Brien, suggesting that Zarqawi's death might not really be such a big deal, after all. She reported that beyond Al Qaeda, there were hundreds, even thousands, of other, home-grown insurgent groups in Iraq.
Concluded Nasr: "Some people say it will enrage the insurgency, others say it will hurt it pretty bad. But if you think about the different groups in Iraq, you have to think that Zarqawi's death is not going to be a big deal for them."That Didn't Take Long: CNN Editor Suggests Zarqawi Death 'Not Going to Be a Big Deal' view edit Posted by Mark Finkelstein on June 8, 2006 - 06:36. You just knew it. The MSM had to find a way to downplay the significance of the killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Whereas he had been portrayed as the key to violence in the country, now that he's dead, he is described as just one among many.
And sure enough, on CNN this morning at about 6:20 AM, there was Octavia Nasr CNN's senior editor for Arab affairs, interviewed by host Soledad O'Brien, suggesting that Zarqawi's death might not really be such a big deal, after all. She reported that beyond Al Qaeda, there were hundreds, even thousands, of other, home-grown insurgent groups in Iraq.
Concluded Nasr: "Some people say it will enrage the insurgency, others say it will hurt it pretty bad. But if you think about the different groups in Iraq, you have to think that Zarqawi's death is not going to be a big deal for them."
It's a big deal to me.
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Same with me...and you can guarantee it's a big deal to our people in Iraq. All I know is immediately after I first heard the great news this morning - I was ready to take on the day....great spirit booster & yet all I am doing is going to my job..
If it was a big deal when he was alive, then its a big deal now that he is taking the dirt nap in hell.
Now I hear that the death of the leading terrorist in Iraq is "no biggie".
It almost makes me think that the MSM has an agenda to downplay anything that might show that Republicans are doing the right thing.
Yeah but at the rate of 72 each, this has got to be causing them to think all the good-looking virgins will be taken soon. Eventually the only virgins left will all look like Helen Thomas.
"It almost makes me think that the MSM has an agenda to downplay anything that might show that Republicans are doing the right thing."
Almost? They DO that treasonous crap daily.
CNN--is that thing still on?
And by extension of the Republicans doing the right thing, the thought of America making any progress in the middle east must cause these traitor media types to lose sleep at night.
Anyone heard Murtha open his filthy mouth yet to praise our guys for getting this target off the most wanted list?
Funny..."Bush's failure to get Zarqawi" was always a big deal. Now that Zarqawi's he's apparently not a big deal.
CNN's MOTTO and CREED :
Ted Turner, June 18, 2002:
"So who are the terrorists?
I would make a case that both sides are involved in terrorism."
When we finally eliminate Osama Bin Laden, they'll downplay that, too.
PJ,it should be some fertile ground over there for the DUmmie FUnnies
It's a sad, sad day for the msm.
The Guardian already had a similar story running.
Iraqi's are clapping and celebrating..That's a good thing.
CNN is a fifth column committed to undermining not only the military and the Iraq mission, but the very foundations of America. Fortunately, no one watches it anymore.
Tony Blair on now FOX.
No informed person is listening, reading or watching CNN.
They are irrelevant.
I don't know - it's a big deal to me. I am buying drinks for everybody and showing pictures of Zarqawi when asked who he was...
Dancing in the Streets in Singapore...
Just keep them under the Burka until you turn out the lights.
"She reported that beyond Al Qaeda, there were hundreds, even thousands, of other, home-grown insurgent groups in Iraq."
Mike Boettcher of NBC news said the same thing this morning on Imus/PMSNBC
And notice how they found the friendliest, smiley photos of him they could...
My earlier report on Octavia wasn't too far off:
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Octavia Nasr, Sssr. Editor CNN on Arab Affairs, in Paris, saying middle east websites immediately talking about replacement for Zaroqawi. Nasr says to be careful describing Zaroqawi, that there are many more insurgent groups more powerful than his group. She says there are thousands of groups like his. She says this is a blow, but it could go either way, by encouraging more to step in. This Octavia gives "what experts say" on both sides, as if she wants to have her ass covered no matter what happens."
What is this "television" device you speak of?
How about we give our guys the $25 million bounty?
She just got hewr DNC talking points. Sounds like Howlin' Howard wrote them himself.
New Balance should make a new pair of shoes with Zarqawi on the bottom.
That would be appropriate.
I can hear hillary now saying "But did we have to kill him"?
Aren't those Lefties predictible?? We knew by 5 AM EST that Nicholas Berg's father would criticize the killing of Zarqawi. Sure enough, he did that by phone to Fox and Friends before 7AM EST. When do we hear from Cindy Sheehan?
And take a chance it might be Helen?
I hope that Bush gets out bed today and has a press conference. Otherwise this "none story" will not last until the evening news. CNN makes me puke.
here's a post from the DU from someone called "pachamama"
Wonder if they had to cut off the leg of the "Zarqawi" for authenticity purposes?
Convenient too that this would happen now....guess we should just all forget about that Haditha mess, the fact that we are approaching 2,500 dead and the fact that our economy is in big trouble.
"television" device you speak of?
Sorry, I should have explained.
It is the device that you view Sopranos, 24, and Brit Hume! No other channels or programs are considered.
I wonder if Today will bring Al-Katie back to the set just to tell their audience that this is not a good thing.
"the fact that our economy is in big trouble."
Hey DU dude, get off the crack.
It screw up ya mind.
Let them spin away! Everyone knows this is a great day and they will not be fooled by lefty dribble. In all probability, it will wake up many who have been in denial re: media bias. And all I can say to them is: Welcome to Sanity Island!
YAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
They're hoping against hope that innocent Iraqi civilians continue to be murdered day in and day out.
I don`t believe that his his/her thoughts.
you are correct..I was only pointing out how way out of touch the DU is..
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