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That Didn't Take Long: CNN Editor Suggests Zarqawi Death 'Not Going to Be a Big Deal'
CNN/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

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."


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alqaeda; aqi; aqii; cnn; elvisbinladen; iraq; isis; mediabias; msmmourningzarqawi; nasr; octavianasr; zarqawi; zarqawikilled
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To: moose2004
Surprisingly enough he went right after the reporter in Iraq.

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.

141 posted on 06/08/2006 9:14:19 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Williams
It definitely is a "big deal." It's very similar to one of the old Star Trek shows "Spock's Brain". We now have destroyed Al Qaeda's brain in killing Zarqawi. The ones who are left are not going to show as much resilience without a strong icon leader. (I believe UBL is either dead or incapacitated beyond repair).
142 posted on 06/08/2006 9:17:09 AM PDT by conservative blonde (Conservative Blonde)
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To: LibSnubber
Like there wasn't going to be more violence in the days ahead had zarqawi not been killed?

Good point. Mr. Berg says very little that makes any sense.

143 posted on 06/08/2006 10:07:12 AM PDT by syriacus (Which humans does Gore accuse of causing the Ice sheets to retreat from Wisconsin?)
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To: Berosus; Cincinatus' Wife; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; FairOpinion; ...

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


144 posted on 06/08/2006 10:32:52 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (All Moslems everywhere advocate murder, including mass murder, and they do it all the time.)
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To: elhombrelibre
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. :')
145 posted on 06/08/2006 10:36:05 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (All Moslems everywhere advocate murder, including mass murder, and they do it all the time.)
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To: SunkenCiv

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.


146 posted on 06/08/2006 10:38:18 AM PDT by dervish
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To: dervish

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.


147 posted on 06/08/2006 10:46:50 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (All Moslems everywhere advocate murder, including mass murder, and they do it all the time.)
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To: OldFriend

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!


148 posted on 06/08/2006 10:51:05 AM PDT by moose2004 (You Can Run But You Can't Hide!)
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To: subterfuge

Wondering if CNN will bring Christianne Amanpour out of her mourning for Arafat to comment upon the death of this piece of garbage.


149 posted on 06/08/2006 11:10:01 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: xzins

Indeed. Thanks for the ping!


150 posted on 06/08/2006 11:21:21 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Redleg Duke

Arf!!

Last words Zarqawi heard:

"Hey, Zarq, what's that red dot on your forehead??"


151 posted on 06/08/2006 11:38:10 AM PDT by zipper
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

It's a big deal, CNN, because it shows the bad guys how vulnerable they are.


152 posted on 06/08/2006 11:41:06 AM PDT by Let's Roll ( "Congressmen who ... undermine the military ... should be arrested, exiled or hanged" - A. Lincoln)
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To: JimRed

I always thought sopranos were the high voices in the choir!

ONLY Vito!


153 posted on 06/08/2006 4:08:33 PM PDT by ConservativeGreek
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