The February 13th New York Times online contained fifteen "Pictures of the Day". Their #1, lead photograph was what you see to the right, with the following description (emphasis added):
Security officials in Lebanon said Imad Mugniyah, 45, a senior Hezbollah military commander, was killed by a car bomb on Tuesday night in Damascus, Syria. Mr. Mugniyah had been accused in a series of bombings, hijackings and kidnappings during the 1980s and 1990s, including the 1983 bombing of a Marine barracks in Beirut that killed 241 American service members. Mr. Mugniyah's father, Fayez, left, and grandfather held each other during a wake in Beirut.
(Many thanks to Quid Nimis.)
We are sure that nearly every serial mass murderer throughout time has had friends and family. Once upon a time, they would often have been broadly shunned and shamed for not doing more to bring an end to the ongoing violence and mayhem their loved ones were perpetrating.
As a result, those who knew these vile men and women would sometimes do the right thing. The Unabomber, Theodore Kaczynski, was finally brought to justice when his brother recognized his rambling, ranting "Manifesto" and turned him in.
At the very least, these people would not have been held up publicly in an attempt to elicit sympathy for their loss when the murderers they knew were finally, thankfully meted sanction.
It makes those that know them far less likely to assist in ending their reigns of terror if they are consoled -- rather than criticized -- by the media.
(And allows for and excuses further atrocities -- like today's Hezbollah announcement that they have declared "open war" on Israel, who may or may not have had a hand in Mugniyah's end.
If we are to feel sorry for them, after all, we should also cede to them any form of retaliation they see fit. When evil is excused, all bets are off.)
Imad Mugniyah was what the Times here described as a Hezbollah "military leader", which means he was a terrorist mass assassin, and was so for two decades. Everything painted in broad strokes in the Times' description of him is in detail quite true -- he was an exceedingly bad guy, a truly evil creature.
Does the New York Times really expect us to feel empathy for the family of such a man, for the loss of their little boy? Apparently it does -- more is the pity.
I would be curious to know how many photos of the mourning families of American soldiers the NYT has made their lead Picture of the Day.
Soldiers who were dispatched to dispatch the likes of Imad Mugniyah.
Instead, we get from the Times an ongoing, rolling body count reported to affect a retreat in Iraq, and 32 straight days of front page Abu Ghraib stories intended to demean and diminish these men and women.
What an outstanding publication the New York Times has become.
—Seton Motley is Director of Communications for the Media Research Center and Contributing Editor for NewsBusters.org.
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Ahhhhhhh. Poor guy.
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:21 ET by Sonny LykosAhhhhhhh. Poor guy.
Okay, who knows a soldier in Iraq?
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:45 ET by WhoIsJohnGaltI have an idea...let's start a rumor (or hell, let's have the soldiers actually do it) that the US soldiers are dipping their bullets in bacon grease. Since Muslims will go right to hell with no appeal if they die with pork on them, they cannot take the chance of dying with an "unclean" bullet in them. Even if they were aiming for martyrdom, doesn't matter...they have PIG on them. No appeal in front of Allah for you! GO!!!!!
Wow, this is a GREAT idea!
Oh, wait...this idea is completely disrespectful toward the delicate sensibilities of our Muslim friends and the faith which they hold dear. How unkind of me.
Wait, maybe a bacon grease bomb! That way, we don't have to actually kill any of them, it'll just send them scurrying the other way, so they don't get killed.
Still too insensitive? Better that we kill them rather than offend them? I'm cool with that too.
Brilliant, I love it! Is
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 15:03 ET by CortillaenBrilliant, I love it! Is there any better way to make use of pointless, arbitrary religious laws?
www.rhjunior.com Great comics with a hefty dose of Christian and anti-nutjob goodness.
"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." -Miyamoto Musashi
May
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:22 ET by cvgbuckeyeMay the coal shovel properly fit in his hand.
I smell a Weekend
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:25 ET by Roger the ShrubberI smell a Weekend Captionfest candidate here...
and another pulitzer
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:01 ET by TruthMongerand another pulitzer
TM... You got that
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:17 ET by bigtimerTM...
You got that right...always in competion with WaPo for that prize.
Man-love at it's best...
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 15:10 ET by Jack BauerMan-love at its best... they like that sort of thing in Islam.
And one of a man's four wives is allowed to be a man, not many people know that.
It's such a progressive religion -- come on Christianity, you're being left behind here.
I suggest we take those IN
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:27 ET by ConservativeRexI suggest we take those IN the picture OUT of the picture, so to speak.
“We make a living by what
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:28 ET by rbosque“We make a
living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ---Winston
Churchill
He got what was coming to him.
The Times shows it's true colors yet again, it's the white surrender flag to anti-Americans.
Not one tear shed for Dead Americans though
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:30 ET by Lame CherryTo raise a butcher like this and then bawl over his just execution is typical of the "not my baby" syndrome we hear in courts by parents whose adult childern butcher, beat, rape, mass murder...........and the parents cry, "My baby was a good boy".
That picture alone is proof the Judeans are not terrorists as they could have dispatched these spawners of terrorism and yet they are alive to mourn..........
not one tear though for 300 dead American butchered by their male spawn.
Oh the Times sheds not one tear for dead Americans either.
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NYT's and all their ilk are
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:36 ET by bigtimerNYT's and all their ilk are the enemy within.
seriously....
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:23 ET by dronetekI've come to realize that the media is the greatest threat to our democracy. The American people better realize this soon and do something about, or we're screwed.
Thanks, very informative.
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:38 ET by tracheostomyLike I've said before, I'm new to the whole scene and I can't decide if the NYT is knowingly complicit with these people, or if they're just honest dupes.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
It's hard to tell. My
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:47 ET by mattmIt's hard to tell. My guess is they are dupes. Like the useful idiots the KGB used to exploit.
mattm,
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:39 ET by R D HelmNice link.
While I agree that many lefties in this country are, either out of sheer ignorance, blatant stupidity, or some combination thereof, unwittingly supporting our enemies in this war, I cannot extend that feeling to the editors of the NYT.
They have gone way, way over the line too many times for me to believe that they are acting out of ignorance. I am of the belief that they, along with some other MSM outlets, are fully aware of what they are doing, and therefore are willing members of the Enemy Within crowd.
Obama: Elect me and I'll lose the war AND raise your taxes! - Bryan/HotAir.com
They are not dupes
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:42 ET by ThisnThatUnfortunately, the NYT is run by far-left liberals. These are people who have a long history of trying to destroy American traditions, cultures, and values and replace them with their utopean ideals. They interpret this killing as being caused by American and Israle policies. They are the ones who adopted the phrase "one man's terrorists is another's freedom fighter". These are the people who would prefer a whole city be destroyed rather than waterboard one captured terrorist. These are the people who think that American military secrets should be stolen and given to other countries. They think Castro is a hero, just because he's defied the U.S.
The NYT staff are not dupes. They believe themselves to be leaders in the counter-revolution against the most evil people -- Republicans; white men; anyone who makes a good living due to hard work; anyone who stands out in a crowd because of superior talent or capabilities.
Did you see or hear about the Roger Clemens testimony yesterday? All the Dims were against Roger Clemens. Regardless of what you might think about Clemens, the pattern was in effect -- beat someone down if they have proven to be better than others. Unbelievable.
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Let the bodies hit the floor
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:39 ET by ArchConservativeThank the Lord your son is dead you terrorist bastards! I'm sure the Israeli government isn't going to target you either. We should be exterminating Hezbollah by the truckload but we have weasels who want to "talk" to our enemies. Too bad all of our front-runners for President fit into this category. At least we can depend upon Israel: they understand that terrorism is real and needs to be dealt with through the aggresive use of force.
You support the troops by supporting the mission! If you don't support the mission, have the guts to say you don't support the troops.
Islam is a terrorist cult...
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:40 ET by American TaxpayerIslam is a terrorist cult that is all too familar with killing inocent women and children. The great profet Mooohamed directed the followers of this cult to push Islam throughout the world at the point of a sword. Only the radical N.Y.T would feel sorry for a poor mass murderer. This is a perfect example of why the radical N.Y.T is going bankrupt both finacually and morally. I hope the rest of the woman and children killers of this cult receive the same fate. Also the cry baby in the picture is an infidel in the true sense of the word.
or... Islam, like other
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:55 ET by TruthMongeror...
Islam, like other religions, can be hijacked by nuts with alterior motives to the pure faith
Define the "pure" faith of "peaceful" Islam
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:52 ET by InSixDaysWould the "nuts" include Muhammad himself?
Consider Abu Afak. http://www.answering-islam.org/Muhammad/Enemies/abuafak.html
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http://progressivemuslims.org
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:03 ET by TruthMongerhttp://progressivemuslims.org/
Burn In Hell!!!!
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:45 ET by Tom in NCBURN IN HELL!, YOU P.O.S, along with Saddam and all the other terrorist S.O.B.'s the U.S. Military has sent there to date and will continue to send and keep Hell well stocked
TiNC... Hear!
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:51 ET by bigtimerTiNC...
Hear! hear!
...and now we have Pelosi and the House letting the FISA bill expire...the leftists aiding the terrorists once again.
I tried to get in this morning on C-SPAN when Nadler was spewing his leftist lying BS about letting this die, or voting against it, but I knew she just would not bring the bill up again, after the Senate passed it, with Obama voting against it and Hill not showing up to vote.
with friends like these....
FISA/Bush
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:13 ET by bigtimerPres. Bush is now pleading with congress/Pelosi to bring up the bill and not let it expire on Sat. This is past pathetic what Pelosi and her ilk are doing. Now a reporter is asking Bush if he isn't partly to blame for this...unbelievable, if we get attacked again or anywhere else world-wide the blame goes to the left in politics of all venues...but especially in congress adn right on top of Pelosi's head the witch.
I am ashamed of these people...mad is putting it mildly, but ashamed, their number one job is to serve and protect...
NOT the leftists...they are the enemy...big time.
The Marines have a saying
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:53 ET by ricklailThe Marines have a saying something to the effect that it is up to God to judge, we just help to make the appointment.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
SF had a motto in the
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:56 ET by bassndudeSF had a motto in the RVN....Kill em all, let God sort em out. Seems to apply here to.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
I use that argument to
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:56 ET by Conservative VoiceI use that argument to explain my position on capital punishment....God is the best shrink, this criminal needs help, so we are just making an appointment :)
Ok, I know the Israeli
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:52 ET by Clear thinkerOk, I know the Israeli government denies they had a hand in this scum bags death, and of course I believe them, but I would still like to congratulate them.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
LOL Ct...I did that very
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:55 ET by bigtimerLOL Ct...
I did that very thing yesterday in a post...and said to all those involved too.
Bravo
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 21:26 ET by Seton MotleySeton Motley
Director of Communications
Media Research Center
Got in too late...
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:55 ET by masslibertarianI knew my sentiments would have already been expressed when I got in after 10 comments. Ditto to all the posts above.
Another terrorist in hell ... but there's plenty more room, and we make bullets every day.
Cold and cynical comment to follow
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 13:59 ET by Hunter12Once again, a practitioneer of the religion of peace gets his just desserts for aiding and abetting and directly carrying out mass murder. Oh well, as a martyr in the cause, he will go straight to paradise. Grandpa must be crying because Imad will get first shot at the virgins.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Atlas Shrugged,
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:10 ET by VT Con ManI love bacon-wrapped scallops, now I know what to do with the greasy aftermath, send it to our comrades in Iraq.
(intended to reply to whoisjohngalt)
I wish the NYT would post
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:21 ET by USA4freedomI wish the NYT would post their address, I sure there are more then a few people that would even do in these guys.
Or.. a place to send a note to, like: that is what it feels like to have your children killed. We hope it hurts like hell. Maybe you will run into him again soon, with out your 72 virgins.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
I disagree. I want to see
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:30 ET by Ruths husband BenI disagree. I want to see lots and lots of pictures of grieving terrorist's families. Lots! Maybe eight funerals for every American Servicemans funeral. Maybe I'll print this one out and frame it.
Stop with the Crocodile tears already
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:37 ET by happyuscitizenI love how the Left and the rest of the "waterboarding is torture" crowd are moan over this piece of excriment. Next thing you know they will want a state funeral for this clown.
Let me reiterate the clear and irrefutable facts from one of my previous posts on this scumbag:
IMAD MOUGHNIYAH is a now DEAD TERRORIST responsible for the DEATH AND
TORTURE OF STEELWORKER SECOND CLASS (DIVER) ROBERT DEAN STETHAM USN, a
passenger on TWA 847.
Enough with your alleged this and alleged that this guy was dirty and should have been taken out years ago. The biggest mistake Reagan made was to pull out of Beirut after the barracks bombing, hey should have unleashed the dogs of war then, but hey cowardly Leftists controlled the House and Senate like they do now, and they left America vulnerable to attack by inssiting on withdrawal.
"I'm just a big fat hairy American Winning Machine!" - Ricky Bobby
Captionfest
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:36 ET by Ruths husband BenCaptionfest entry:
"Imad's pieces look so natural!"
Awww
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:41 ET by BarkerDid the poor wittle terrorist go boom?
Rest in Pieces
The NYT Just Loves These Terrorists so . . . . .
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:47 ET by CaringwhiteguyWhy do Jews read the New York Times?
Why all the tears?
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 14:47 ET by LionKingDid you think that being a terrorist came with no risk? ... Only American liberals give terrorists a free-pass...they even call them freedo-fighters. Just remember...
FREEDOM ISN'T FREE !!!
NYT remembers the mourning terrorist's family while...
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 15:15 ET by greenfairieI still remember the picture of Robert Stethem's body dumped on the tarmac. I still remember the pictures of the Marines' barracks blown up in 1983 and the Khobar Towers in 1995 and everything else this dead piece of you know what is responsible for.
My only regret is that it took this long to rub him out. The CIA should've done it ages ago.
How Sad the Bastard is DEAD
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:17 ET by DelsaWhoever got to him, THANK YOU!!!
A missed chance for a hat trick...
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 17:07 ET by wizardjrso why wasn't there a bomb in the casket? we could have got the father and grandfather - a hat trick!
Now everybody:
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 17:27 ET by USA4freedomNow everybody: Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Hey NYT’s just for a change, why don’t you post the victims of terror or their parents??
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
I would love to know what
Fri, 02/15/2008 - 03:41 ET by R D HelmI would love to know what went through Imad Mugniyah's mind just before his, well, you-know-what did.
I have no sympathy at all for his family.
And kudos galore to the Mossad.
Obama: Elect me and I'll lose the war AND raise your taxes! - Bryan/HotAir.com