CNN misquoted a soldier at Fort Hood who was wounded in last week's shooting to suggest that the soldier's recollection that Major Hasan shouted "Allahu Akbar" before firing was in doubt. Many in the media have been doing their best to downplay evidence suggesting Hasan was acting in accordance with radical Muslim beliefs."I was sitting in about the second row back when the assailant stood up and yelled 'Allahu Akbar' in Arabic and he opened fire," Pvt. Joseph Foster recalled yesterday on CNN's "American Morning" (Video below the fold - h/t Jim Hoft at Gateway Pundit).
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Anchor John Roberts commended Foster on his quick reaction to the situation.
So you were acting like a soldier. You were acting heroically. We should point out that you're with the 20th Engineer Battalion and despite your best efforts and I guess the efforts of your comrades, as well, four members of the battalion were killed, 10 others were injured. And you were shot in the hip and you didn't realize it at the time?To which Foster replied with all of the modesty one might expect from a 21-year-old Army private: "I had realized it at first, but with that much adrenaline, you tend to forget things." It should go without saying that Foster was noting that with his adrenaline pumping, he did not immediately realize that he had been shot.
But CNN, in its written report on the interview, quoted him completely out of context in an effort to dismiss his claim that Hasan shouted "Allahu Akbar". "Foster, 21, said he wasn't clear about whether the gunman said those exact words, noting that 'with that much adrenaline, you tend to forget things,' " CNN reported.
Some might claim that if Foster's adrenaline rush could cause him to forget he had been shot, surely he could have heard Hasan wrong. But Foster heard the cry before he was wounded. It could not have been distorted by the adrenaline that follows a gunshot wound, as no shots had been fired when Hasan screamed the call to jihad.
CNN's blatant distortion of Foster's account seems to be an attempt to downplay any evidence that Hasan was acting out of a radical Islamist hatred of the United States military. The cable news network is terrified of the "backlash" that could ensue against Muslims in the military (even though it hasn't), but doesn't seem to have much concern for the facts surrounding the deaths of 13 of our men and women in uniform.
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This is
November 10, 2009 - 17:27 ET by bigtimerThis is contemptible...outrageous...how the hell dare they do this.
I am sick and tired of the media getting away with this.
My God, an attack on our own soil, the worst since 9-11 and these b#%@$^#s are working with the enemy....AGAIN!
Something has to be done...once and for all, one way or the other.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
That's exactly why CNN's
November 10, 2009 - 17:31 ET by AKotThat's exactly why CNN's ratings are in the tank. They distort the truth.
Akot... ...and they do it
November 10, 2009 - 17:59 ET by bigtimerAkot...
...and they do it INTENTIONALLY.
they always have...but this is the lowest of low.
Tailwind wasn't enough for them, let alone video they have showed during this war that was bad enough..on and on they go.
The SCM has to become accountable, somehow...this is beyond despicable...beneath contempt...I'm so angry about this...
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Read this account of what really happened
November 10, 2009 - 17:34 ET by BlondeIt rings true to me.
What say you?
I hope he fails, too.
Thanks Blonde. Without the
November 10, 2009 - 17:51 ET by Radical1979Thanks Blonde. Without the internet we would be at the mercy of obama and state controlled media.
unbelievable
November 10, 2009 - 17:36 ET by michiganruththis is outrageous. is any other news organization talking about this? why aren't people up in arms about CNN's blatant disregard for the truth?
m-ruth
November 10, 2009 - 17:52 ET by MrShyBecause people have been hoodwinked and thoroughly indoctrinated.
CNN, BBC, NY Times, Washington Post = Traditional, long-standing beacons of integrity in news and journalism.
Democrats = Compassionate. Giving. Not greedy. Not racist. Care about "the world".
Fox, NY Post, any paper/outlet shining even the slightest good light on anything slightly right-of-center = Not to be trusted. Agenda/ideologically-driven. All about profit.
Republicans = Old and not cool. Greedy. Out of touch. Racist.
And there you go.
Problem is, it's all B*****IT -- and in fact can be strongly argued to all be true, but only if you swap the two parties and news divisions -- but too many have swallowed it hook, line and sinker.
Shy my daughter gave me an
November 10, 2009 - 17:54 ET by Radical1979Shy my daughter gave me an example in her Spanish textbook last year. The conservative was overdressed and giving a speech, the liberal was in work clothes planting trees and working with habitat humanity. Most kids can't see the bias, they're sucked into the mentality.
Hey Rad79
November 10, 2009 - 18:18 ET by MrShyOh, yeah, when I look back on my youth and my classes, teachers, books -- and if I really revisited them now and read some of that stuff -- my face would probably turn blue. The good-vs-evil that our public schools teach is frightening.
So yeah, it's systematic across the board... MSM, schools and curriculum, colleges, TV and entertainment culture... everything.
I don't get it
November 10, 2009 - 17:46 ET by thedailyzingWhy is CNN scared to admit the truth?
Why would a soldier want to lie about another soldier?
I believe the soldier over CNN anyday of the week.
Hmm... I wonder if this is why CNN's ratings are wack??
Hasan is obviously a psycho Muslim extremist who deserves the death penalty!! No if's and's or but's!!
www.thedailyzing.com
The Obamanators first
November 10, 2009 - 17:54 ET by another_old_veteranThis is the Obamanators first terrorist attack on his watch. How many more will there be?
As far as Hasan we should try him under sharia law. Give him a thirty minute trial immediately followed with a public beheading.
Conservatives outnumber Liberals 2 to 1 per Gallup
He was an enemy of the
November 10, 2009 - 18:54 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonHe was an enemy of the United States dressed in the uniform of the United States Army with the intention of committing an ACT OF WAR against the United States.
The Geneva Conventions are very clear on his fate.
Just think: The first terrorist act on US soil since 9/11 on obamas watch with no way he can blame President Bush, because he, and his terrorist loving friends in the White house, are actively dismantling the military and intelligence gathering agencies that President Bush used to PROTECT THE NATION.
http://gjresult.com
First???
November 11, 2009 - 14:38 ET by WarmanMight need some help on this but didn't we have a muslim shooter in arkansas?
→ Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad
November 11, 2009 - 14:43 ET by Cool ArrowSorry Warman, we are unable at this time to ascertain the religious leanings of the shooter.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
They dont got none of them
November 11, 2009 - 15:18 ET by Dan The Man 2They dont got none of them tahr Muuslems in Arkeensaw.
To hell with CNN, they are
November 10, 2009 - 17:57 ET by George S PattonTo hell with CNN, they are brothers in arms with the terrorists.
I am sure CNN reads these blogs.
November 10, 2009 - 18:06 ET by sevenToo bad CNN doesn't understand this article.
→ CNN
November 10, 2009 - 18:09 ET by Cool ArrowMaybe the old guard at CNN are trying to run it into the ground so Ted Turner can come back.
Then again, Maybe they're trying to be the first "too big to fail" TV station.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
seven... You can be sure
November 10, 2009 - 18:10 ET by bigtimerseven...
You can be sure they know about it by now...we shall see if they make any corrections/retractions.
NBs can't be the only site either...bet plenty of others let alone Twitter are abuzz about it as well.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Some bad stuff ---
November 10, 2009 - 18:51 ET by matthewdeanSome bad stuff is lurking in the not too distant future.
Libs, Dems, heavily slanted MSM, massive debt, forced Health Care, corrupt politicians, current entitlement programs, additional entitlement programs, political correctness, welfare, racial finger pointing, race baiting, do nothing apologist posprez with the Chicago thugs-n-mugs-ocracy running his administration, lying politicians(redundant), cozy up to fascist/marxist/Communist dictators and countries, fascist/marxist/Communist czars, delaying life and death military decisions, Acorn and affiliates, SEIU, and cultism surrounding the most arrogant One----------------
versus:
Conservatives, and most NewsBusters.
Oughta be interesting.
MD
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Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Fredo: "How do you say banana daiquiri?"
November 10, 2009 - 18:23 ET by SickofLibsMichael: "Banana daiquiri."
"Allahu Akbar in Arabic" is, take a guess...
The lamebrained media has
November 10, 2009 - 18:33 ET by Kat Outta the BagThe lamebrained media has got to stop with this political correctness crap because it's political correctness that allowed the terrorist Hasan to do what he did to our good soldiers!
Pay attention, Foxies!
November 10, 2009 - 18:36 ET by megapotamusThis is how a legitimate news organization operates.
Don't never feed a possum!
How extremely
November 10, 2009 - 18:37 ET by RR GOPHow extremely pathetic.
If it had been a "Sieg Heil" there would be no doubt...even if the lamestream media had to make it up if it were some cracker that did the shooting.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
CNN
November 10, 2009 - 18:46 ET by iveseenitallTraitors!
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
The last exchange is very telling
November 10, 2009 - 19:25 ET by CO2MakerRoberts: Ft Hood is your home, it's where you train. It's a safe haven. And suddenly what happens on Thursday completely shatters your whole notion of that.
Foster: Well, sir, it's still home. I still consider myself pretty safe. This was something that couldn't be controlled. It was something we couldn't predict would happen.
What's the matter with this kid? Why isn't he shaking like a leaf? Doesn't he need grief counseling? Shouldn't he be worried about the other, unseen, unknown dangers out there? Will he sign a petition asking the President to make sure that no other unforeseen, unexpected things that might happen don't?
You know, he's not fearful enough. He's probably damaged already, perhaps Pre-TSD, maybe a defensive denial. Yeah, that's the ticket. He's a denier.
Keith "I can see potential danger from my bathtub" the Sports Boy will probably call him the "Worst Hero in the World" for not fearing like we should fear.
For what its worth...
November 10, 2009 - 19:44 ET by xcor057The link to the CNN story has both the video and written report as well as a feedback button. I just posted the following complaint as feedback.
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Foster, 21, said he wasn't clear about whether the gunman said those exact words, noting that "with that much adrenaline, you tend to forget things."
You guys can't even report correctly on what occurs on your own network!
The soldiers comments about adrenaline were regarding his hip wound. NOT ABOUT WHAT the terrorist said. There was a full 2:15 seconds betweeen the two comments according to your video.
you're a bunch of traitors.
xcor... Excellent... I
November 10, 2009 - 19:47 ET by bigtimerxcor...
Excellent...
I hope there are a lot more like yours as well.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
figuratively speaking...
November 11, 2009 - 13:14 ET by Thors screwdriverThe soldier's comment strikes me as simply being humble and not to be taken literally. Does anyone really think that he 'forgot' about being shot?
It sounds to me that he really meant was 'I knew I was shot, but in my supreme bad-assedness, I overcame. My humility tells me I don't need to say this out loud."
Never been shot have
November 11, 2009 - 15:27 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonNever been shot have you?
In the movies, everybody that gets shot drops instantly and doesn't move again.
War zones ain't like 'entertainment'.
http://gjresult.com
Pure lying propaganda.
November 10, 2009 - 21:18 ET by TailgunnerNot 'bias', not 'ignorance', not 'fear of a backlash'.
Don't forget CNN's whitewash of genuine human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein in order to keep from being expelled from Baghdad as other, more honest and principled media outlets had been.
This proves that CNN will lie to enable their personal and political agendas.
CNN and others in the MSM are intentionally running press interference for radical Islamists who have carried out and will carry out more mass murders in the future.
By blatantly lying about the obvious jihadist motives of Hasan and others, even distorting the fact he screamed 'Allahu Akbar' during the shooting, CNN is denying against truth, facts and logic that the problem even exists.
I'm sure they're on bin Laden's Christmas list.
As GUN CONTROL has nothing to do with GUNS, so HEALTH CONTROL has nothing to do with HEALTH.
Tyranny is rarely felt save by those who OPPOSE it. (unknown)
"AllahuAkbar"Means "you are about to die"
November 11, 2009 - 04:22 ET by chuckkwhat a bastardization of a halfassed "religion."...... to scream "God is Great" in Arabic means "cover your neck.. you are about to get beheaded or exploded!" There is simply NO comparison to any other faith...Saying "Jesus is Lord" or "Hear, O Israel, there is one God, etc..."or "Nammyoho range kyo" None of the other major religions accompanies their chant of faith with immediate MURDER. Islam is simply EVIL.
I'm confused!
November 11, 2009 - 14:43 ET by thedailyzingWhy is the media trying to portray Hasan as mentally ill and not a radical muslim terrorist? Everyday more evidence emerges that Hasan was a radical! What porpose dose this serve what agenda dose it drive? I dont understand. Theses drive bys need to get a new job or start reporting the facts. Check out this write up on Obama its right on the money! http://thedailyzing.com/266/lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-shameless/
Why is CNN in last place?
November 11, 2009 - 15:09 ET by ptsonThis kind of propaganda instead of actual news is typical of the Crap News Network. YOU GET THEIR VIEWS not the news. You can delete the channel manually from the TV and skip right past them.
this is why i stopped watching CNN.
November 11, 2009 - 18:29 ET by c5thenThrow 'da bums out!!!
Before it's too late.
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