Al Qaeda Higher-up Nicknamed 'Abu Reuters'

newsbusters/CNN ^ | August 24, 2006 | Greg Sheffield

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It turns out that Osama bin Laden valued the western media so much that one of his media advisers had the pseudonym "Abu Reuters." Al Qaeda videos are specifically designed for play in the Western media, with its own production company providing English subtitles. Said one CNN producer, "The media meant and still means a lot to them.”

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So CNN knows about this, yet it doesn't show up in their reporting.

Whatever happened to that old talking point "the american people have a right to know"?

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Mark Steyn mentioned that yesterday during his stint as guest host for the Rush Limbaugh Show. BTW, he did a magnificent job.

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Reuters Photo fraud:

http://www.aish.com/movies/PhotoFraud.asp

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BTW, he did a magnificent job

He certainly did. Awesome show - a great sub for Rush.

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Even bin Laden knows they're on his side.

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I'm sure Reuters is proud of this accomplishment.

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So the obvious question is: does the drive-media consider this is problem? or in fact are they delighted to have played such a crucial role in helping al-Qaida as to be honored for it in this way?