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."
The reporter was stumbling all over himself after that.
Evidently Imus continued on in that vein and suggested David Gregory would be blaming the capture on Rove......or something along those lines.
Good point. Mr. Berg says very little that makes any sense.
my last message for the day, and a tiny bump going out to FRiends...
more about partisan media shills:
Good on Imus: Catches Boettcher Spinning Bombing as Response to Zarqawi Killing
Imus in the Morning/NewsBusters | Mark Finkelstein
Posted on 06/08/2006 8:38:14 AM EDT by governsleastgovernsbest
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645479/posts
more about the Dhimmicrat response:
Dems Irked Over Zarqawi's Death
NewsMax.com | June 8, 2006 | Carl Limbacher
Posted on 06/08/2006 9:15:55 AM EDT by Carl/NewsMax
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645501/posts
and don't forget, it's all blood for oil [sarcasm alert]:
Oil Prices Drop on Death of al-Zarqawi
Associated Press | Thursday June 8, 9:24 am ET | George Jahn,
Posted on 06/08/2006 9:41:56 AM EDT by BenLurkin
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645518/posts
Oil Falls Below $70.00 Upon Death of Al Qeada's Zarqawi
Reuters | 6.8.06 | staff
Posted on 06/08/2006 10:09:27 AM EDT by gopwinsin04
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645542/posts
meanwhile, in Iraq:
Iraqis celebrate Zarqawi's death
(and DUmmies are depressed for their hero to bite the dust)
Kuwait News Agency | 2006 Jun 8
Posted on 06/08/2006 10:02:27 AM EDT by Wiz
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645537/posts
and, the first FR topic about Zarqawi's joining with Satan:
ABC News: Zarqawi may have been killed
[Confirmed DEAD by NBC] Now breaking on MSNBC & CNN
ABC News
Posted on 06/08/2006 2:41:09 AM EDT by StJacques
Edited on 06/08/2006 4:00:37 AM EDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1645408/posts
The MSM embarrasses itself with its self-evident Catch-22. If we don't get these guys, we're incompetent. If we get them, it's futile in the war on terror.Well put. However, it's not enough reason not to fill up all the slots on the Sunday shows with pro-US (as opposed to Dhimmicrat) talking heads. :')
Of course its not a 'big deal.' But it just makes me feel sooo good that I'm wishing they get Zawahiri and Bin Laden next.
Oh, it's a big deal, but the work isn't over. The reactions by the various Middle East scumballs and Islamaholes will help flush out more enemies, and undermine the Dhimmicrats here, as their over-the-top treasonous remarks further alienate US voters.
You're right about Gregory. Imus said something like "how long will it be before you and the other members of the liberal media start telling us this guy's death doesn't matter." Gregory laughed very nervously. I hate to say this, but Go Imus!
Wondering if CNN will bring Christianne Amanpour out of her mourning for Arafat to comment upon the death of this piece of garbage.
Indeed. Thanks for the ping!
Arf!!
Last words Zarqawi heard:
"Hey, Zarq, what's that red dot on your forehead??"
It's a big deal, CNN, because it shows the bad guys how vulnerable they are.
I always thought sopranos were the high voices in the choir!
ONLY Vito!
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