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To: SunkenCiv
Saudi says he nixed Fox News 'Muslim riots' banner

During the violent street protests in France one month ago, the prince said, Fox News ran a banner at the bottom of the screen that said "Muslim riots."

"I picked up the phone and called Murdoch ... [and told him] these are not Muslim riots, these are riots out of poverty," al-Walid said.

"Within 30 minutes, the title was changed from Muslim riots to civil riots."

Asked by WorldNetDaily to respond, Fox News Channel spokeswoman Irena Briganti said she was not aware of any phone call from the prince but acknowledged the network changed the banner after receiving complaints.

"We had several calls from people around the world and discovered the issue was a little more complicated than how it was being characterized," she said.

The unrest, which eventually spread to neighboring countries, began Oct. 27 with thousands of mostly French Muslims in impoverished Paris suburbs engaging in violent clashes with police as they torched cars and buildings. After 20 nights, French officials gave a count of 8,973 vehicles burned, 2,888 arrests and 126 officers injured.

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Always look on the bright side of life - the French nixed their socialist candidate, elected Sarkozy of Hungarian/Jewish background and now he has a 70% approval rating!

Way to go muzzies! How's it all working out for you, hmmm?

9 posted on 08/27/2007 7:18:16 PM PDT by Fred Nerks (Fair dinkum!)
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To: Fred Nerks

The Moslem callers who complained about it ended up rioting in response to seeing “Muslim riots” on the tube. Which is weird, because they were illiterate... [rimshot!]


10 posted on 08/27/2007 9:23:07 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Sunday, August 26, 2007. https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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