[iconoclast]

But Newsweek couldn't wait a moment to run a story that predictably ginned up Islamic savages into murderous riots in Afghanistan, leaving hundreds injured and 16 dead.

I'm no defender of MSM, but I think this has gotten a little one-sidedly out of hand.

It's my understanding that the Pentagon had a copy of the story in hand for eleven days before it was published and said or did nothing to hold it up, much less stop it.

[auboy]

It's my understanding that the Pentagon had a copy of the story in hand for eleven days before it was published and said or did nothing to hold it up, much less stop it.

I don't doubt you. But, I do doubt the MSM. I would like to have more details.

Who in the Pentagon is responsible for reviewing articles and reports scheduled for release by the media? Is it possible that this claim is an attempt to shift blame and responsibility?