Just imagine if you opened up tomorrow’s paper and saw a headline “Anti-Americanism ‘Helps Al-Qa’eda.’” Would have to be the Washington Times, or the New York Post, right?Posted on 02/08/2007 5:37:25 PM PST by lowbridge
Posted by Noel Sheppard on February 8, 2007 - 19:44.
Just imagine if you opened up tomorrow’s paper and saw a headline “Anti-Americanism ‘Helps Al-Qa’eda.’” Would have to be the Washington Times, or the New York Post, right?
Well, The Daily Telegraph ran a story Thursday entitled “Anti-Americanism in Europe ‘Helps Al-Qa’eda,’” and frankly, the American media along with the politicians they so revere could learn how a strong U.S. ally feels about slamming Uncle Sam in public (emphasis mine throughout):
Anti-American feeling in Europe is playing into the hands of al-Qa'eda and unwittingly encouraging terrorism, Australia's foreign minister said today.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Alexander Downer urged European politicians to weigh the consequences of their words before they "leap out there and attack America".
Not exactly a popular philosophy here in America, is it? The Telegraph continued:
Mr Downer gave warning that criticism of America's conduct in Iraq could – inadvertently – provide an incentive for terrorist attacks.
"People in the West, and not only in Europe, blame America for a suicide bomber in a market in Baghdad," he said.
"That only encourages more horrific behaviour. Every time there is an atrocity committed, it is implicitly America's fault, so why not commit some more atrocities and put even more pressure on America?"
Makes sense, right? So why don’t people on the left in this country see what a foreign minister from Australia does? Regardless, the piece continued:
Mr Downer added: "The al-Qa'eda leadership has said on many occasions that more than 50 per cent of the battle is a battle in the media. The more you can get media denigration of America, the more that the war against terrorism is seen to be an indictment of America, the better for those who started this war."
Speaking during a visit to London, Mr Downer, who has served as Australia's foreign minister for almost 11 years, said that European critics of Washington were not aiming to help terrorists, but this could be the unintentional consequence of their words.
"It's very rude to say these people want to help al-Qa'eda. They don't. But obviously America's enemies take comfort from continual attacks on America by America's friends," he said. "Before you leap out there and vigorously attack America, think about what you're saying and the consequences of what you're saying."
Seems like sound advice that many on Capitol Hill and in pressrooms across our nation should heed.
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Well, duhhh! Why do they think the Europeans do it? Because they want to help al-Qaeda.
The Drive-bys and Al-Queada both underestimate the value
of constant publicity reguardless of negativity or positivity.
It's a sad when when Australia is a better ally of America than American Democrats.
In the end, the antiwar appeasing democrats will get far more people killed than the warriors.
From this side of the Atlantic - the mixed messages coming from the White House and Congress means we have no idea where you're going or who is really in charge. Without clear leadership, or a full idea how long the Iraq plans are going to be able to run, we haven't a clue how best to support you.
Regards, Ivan
In the end, the antiwar appeasing democrats will get far more people killed than the warriors.
You could send your redcoats to invade and occupy our most liberal cities. This time around we won't try to stop you. Just make sure your soldiers are all Tories. :-)
Oh, and don't get any cute ideas. We know you still have those West Point maps from Benedict Arnold. Invading there isn't adviseable. Those West Point cadets will kick your butts. That's where our best Generals like Lee, Grant, Patton, and MacArthur came from. ;-)
I hate that lowbridge. Always beating me to the punch.
:-)
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