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Media Eager to Rip Bush for Abu Gharib Reluctant to Criticize Obama for Navy SEAL Charges
Newsbusters ^ | November 28, 2009 | Jeff Poor

Posted on 11/28/2009 8:57:32 PM PST by Rufus2007

It's a night and day difference between the media's scrutiny of former President George W. Bush and the current command-in-chief, President Barack Obama. And the coverage of three Navy SEALs now facing a court martial that captured one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq, who allegedly was the mastermind of the murder of four Blackwater contractors in Fallujah in 2004, is proof.

John Scott, host of "Fox News Watch" noted this story on the show's Nov. 28 episode and asked why there hasn't been more coverage about this.

"Pretty outrageous story came out, in my view, this week," Scott said. "These three Navy SEALs who were involved in capturing one of the most wanted bad guys in Iraq - the guy supposedly responsible for planning the execution of those four Blackwater contractors. The SEALs are now facing charges because the guy somehow wound up with a bloody lip. Is the media paying attention?"

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: calthomas; mediabias; military; navyseals
It is a crying shame more of stink isn't being made about the double standard here.
1 posted on 11/28/2009 8:57:34 PM PST by Rufus2007
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To: Rufus2007

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2 posted on 11/28/2009 9:02:53 PM PST by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: Rufus2007

There is no media.

If these thugs shut down the internet, we will be in complete darkness as far as what is going on in the world.

I think they know this, and that is what they will do.

Knowledge is power.


3 posted on 11/28/2009 9:04:08 PM PST by chris37
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To: Rufus2007
"The SEALs are now facing charges because the guy somehow wound up with a bloody lip."

To the rest of my days I will not understand this.

4 posted on 11/28/2009 9:04:33 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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To: blackbart.223

It’s easy to understand: Satan is in his last throws and is like a cornered animal. He will fight like hell until he goes down. Our side will win...but only after a lot of suffering and anguish.


5 posted on 11/28/2009 9:10:13 PM PST by unkus
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To: blackbart.223

I truly believe BS like this will anger the swing voters in 2010 and 2012, once they actually see it happening first hand.

Americans won’t tolerate politicians f-ing with its servicemen for purely political reasons.

If the terrorists are freed on U.S. soil, I think that will spell the end of the liberals for a long time in America.


6 posted on 11/28/2009 9:14:45 PM PST by Pavegunner72
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To: Rufus2007; chris37

The Navy SEAL story was on the “Popular Articles” side bar until Tiger Woods took over 4 of the top 5 spots. Hard to blame the media when FReepers are more interested in some sports guy than our Navy SEALS and the prospect of our Troops being tried for war crimes in the ICC.


7 posted on 11/28/2009 9:17:03 PM PST by Just A Nobody ( (Better Dead than RED! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA))
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To: Just A Nobody

Your point is well taken, Just A Nobody.

I have posted more on the Woods story than the SEAL story over the past few days, I admit.

But it’s just like an escape or a release for me personally,

Because I am so PISSED OFF at Obama that if I was to actually type what I really think there would be black sedans at my door promptly.

What can I do about the noble SEALS being court martialed. What can I do about terrorists being granted rights and citizens being told they have no standing. The government is totally ignoring both us and the constitution. Everything is bass ackwards, good sir, and I fear the only way to turn it around is going to be more costly than anyone can even imagine.


8 posted on 11/28/2009 9:25:26 PM PST by chris37
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To: Jeff Head
Little Man receiving the flag from the Marine.

boy child as CINC (GAG).

9 posted on 11/28/2009 9:26:44 PM PST by Eagles6 ( Typical White Guy: Christian, Constitutionalist, Heterosexual, Redneck. (Let them eat arugula!))
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Chris, I’m sorry. I didn’t know you had posted on the Woods stories and I certainly understand the escape/release factor. I pinged you only because you made the remark about having no media.


10 posted on 11/28/2009 9:35:57 PM PST by Just A Nobody ( (Better Dead than RED! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA))
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To: Pavegunner72
"Americans won’t tolerate politicians f-ing with its servicemen for purely political reasons."

I pray you are correct.

11 posted on 11/28/2009 9:36:45 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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"What can I do about the noble SEALS being court martialed."

Keep speaking up. I could not give two shits about Tiger Woods. None issue. Does he risk his life to protect you?

12 posted on 11/28/2009 9:45:53 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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To: Just A Nobody

No apology is necessary at all, Just A Nobody. These are very tough and troubling times. I really appreciate your post regarding Woods, because it helps me not to lose sight of what is important.

To be perfectly honest, Woods doesn’t matter at all. What matters is American heroes on trial for doing their duty. What matters is the potential of our soldiers on trial in the Hague. What matters is terrorists being granted rights and standing in US federal court. I hate this president. I am not even sure that hate is a strong enough word to describe my feelings. I do in fact believe he is the devil.

I have never seen a more disgusting, evil man than Barack Obama.


13 posted on 11/28/2009 9:58:00 PM PST by chris37
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To: blackbart.223

I want to keep speaking up, but I keep being ignored along with everyone else. At some point, I am going to stop talking.

Woods is a non-issue. You are right. He does not risk his life to protect me. God Bless the Navy SEALS, please, Lord, let them be found innocent.


14 posted on 11/28/2009 10:01:50 PM PST by chris37
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To: chris37
What matters is American heroes on trial for doing their duty.
What matters is the potential of our soldiers on trial in the Hague.
What matters is terrorists being granted rights and standing in US federal court.
I hate this president. I am not even sure that hate is a strong enough word to describe my feelings. I do in fact believe he is the devil.

Well, now that we are in COMPLETE agreement, I think I will head to bed. ;*) Th

15 posted on 11/28/2009 10:05:43 PM PST by Just A Nobody ( (Better Dead than RED! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA))
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To: chris37
"I want to keep speaking up, but I keep being ignored along with everyone else."

Your voice is being heard. Trust me on this.

16 posted on 11/28/2009 10:13:06 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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To: Just A Nobody
"I do in fact believe he is the devil."

I don't think so. Just a corrupt scam artist. History is full of those.

17 posted on 11/28/2009 10:17:01 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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18 posted on 11/29/2009 1:40:34 AM PST by Freedom2specul8 (Vote conservative....Please pray for our Troops, our Vets, our Country, Families and Friends)
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