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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: YaYa123

[This Octavia gives "what experts say" on both sides, as if she wants to have her ass covered no matter what happens." ]

Exactly, like some two-bit gypsy psychic. Octavia wants to assure she continues to receive her thirty pieces of silver.


61 posted on 06/08/2006 4:22:09 AM PDT by khnyny (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.- Winston Churchill)
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To: mtbopfuyn

MSM conveniently ignoring the fact that two vital ministers in the new Iraqi government have been appointed.


62 posted on 06/08/2006 4:22:43 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: randita

PUT THAT BURKA BACK ON, DAMMIT!


63 posted on 06/08/2006 4:23:02 AM PDT by zipper
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To: governsleastgovernsbest; P-Marlowe; blue-duncan; Buggman; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Thunder 6; ...

Correction: Prior to US INVASION Zarqawi was in Iraq.


64 posted on 06/08/2006 4:24:40 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It. Supporting our Troops Means Praying for them to Win!)
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To: YaYa123
Octavia Nasr, Sssr. Editor CNN on Arab Affairs, in Paris, saying middle east websites immediately talking about replacement for Zaroqawi. Nasr says to be careful describing Zaroqawi, that there are many more insurgent groups more powerful than his group. She says there are thousands of groups like his. She says this is a blow, but it could go either way, by encouraging more to step in. This Octavia gives "what experts say" on both sides, as if she wants to have her ass covered no matter what happens."

Maybe this is a good thing. In the power vacuum, they'll be focussed on fighting and killing each other rather than innocent people.

65 posted on 06/08/2006 4:24:42 AM PDT by randita
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Oh of course. Just like CNN's election coverage in 1994 after the Republican revolution victories: "clearly there is no mandate here."


66 posted on 06/08/2006 4:24:42 AM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: zipper

Fun game- Zarqawi's last words.

"Hey, anyone seen [Benedict Arnold] around lately?"


67 posted on 06/08/2006 4:27:28 AM PDT by synbad600
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To: All
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL EXCERPT FROM NASR'S REPORT:

"Experts we talk to all the time tell us to be very careful with the way we describe Al Qaeda in Iraq. They say they are the ones that get the most attention, especially from the U.S. media, the western media, but tell us there are many small insurgency groups in Iraq that are more powerful than Al Qaeda, the zarqawi group. They tell us that there is a resistance in Iraq that is a bit different from the terror groups like Zarqawi's group. So percentage wise, I don't think anyone can put a number on that. But definitely the experts tell us that this is not a lone group in Iraq. There are many thousands more like it."

68 posted on 06/08/2006 4:30:32 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show Since 2002 So You Don't Have To.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Perhaps those 'embedded' journalist from CNN should be worried post Nasr's comments. . .

This really is painful for these MSM lefties. . .

69 posted on 06/08/2006 4:31:17 AM PDT by cricket (Live Liberal Free. . .or suffer the consequences. . .)
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To: syriacus
"Aren't those Lefties predictible??..........When do we hear from Cindy Sheehan?

Yeah...I wonder if CNN will get an exclusive with OBL & his thoughts & feelings on the latest developments.... Also, how does Pelosi feel about his death? Teddy? Kerry?

70 posted on 06/08/2006 4:31:19 AM PDT by texianyankee
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I don't have one of those "television" thingys, but I'd appreciate your letting us know if the Katie (of which you frequently speak) is dressed in black today.
71 posted on 06/08/2006 4:31:40 AM PDT by joshhiggins
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To: Agent Smith

He is speaking right now


72 posted on 06/08/2006 4:32:30 AM PDT by merry10
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I think the biggest thing about finding him is the fact that they did it based on tips and information from people living in the area. This means that they are feeling safe enough to turn these ba$tards in without fearing reprisal. This is a giant step forward.


73 posted on 06/08/2006 4:33:11 AM PDT by anoldafvet (The two most abundant things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.)
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To: synbad600

LOL

"The light is... wait a minute, you're not a virgin, you're Hil..... uuggh."


74 posted on 06/08/2006 4:35:49 AM PDT by zipper
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To: zipper

Allah needs to get a contingent of hot jr. high teachers.


75 posted on 06/08/2006 4:36:40 AM PDT by libstripper
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

No big deal? They really ARE delusional.

Osama bin Laden named Zarqawi as his deputy in Iraq after he pledged allegiance to the overall al Qaeda leader in October 2004. Bin Laden called him the prince of al Qaeda in Iraq.

The most feared leader of the Sunni Arab insurgency, Zarqawi has inspired an apparently endless supply of militants from across the Arab world to blow themselves up in suicide missions killing thousands of people in Iraq.

His methods became so brutal that bin Laden's deputy is reported to have told him they were hurting the image of al Qaeda, seen as one of the most ruthless militant organisations in the world.

Zarqawi, in his late 30s, was believed to have personally taken part in the 2004 beheading of an American hostage in a video broadcast on an Arabic television channel.

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=847672006


76 posted on 06/08/2006 4:37:44 AM PDT by Peach (If you can't stand behind our military, stand in front of them.)
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To: Peach

Senate Intelligence Report says Zarqawi operated out of Saddam controlled territory - Baghdad.
October 20, 2004. The Weekly Standard.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/004/803czhfn.asp


77 posted on 06/08/2006 4:38:17 AM PDT by Peach (If you can't stand behind our military, stand in front of them.)
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To: libstripper
Allah needs to get a contingent of hot jr. high teachers.

Isn't Zarqawi too old for them? I thought they only went for the teenaged suicide bombers

78 posted on 06/08/2006 4:39:41 AM PDT by zipper
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To: syriacus

But we all know Cindy really loved Casey [sarcasm off].


79 posted on 06/08/2006 4:40:05 AM PDT by libstripper
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To: Peach
No big deal?

Gee, seemed to be to the Iraqi reporters who were cheering the news when the announcement was made. But many of their Western counterparts are acting like it's SSDD. Go figure.

80 posted on 06/08/2006 4:40:24 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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