On May 24, a NewsBusters’ headline asked, “Will Media Report Al Qaeda Torture Manual With Same Zeal as Abu Ghraib?”
Now, a week later, a press release from the Media Research Center answered the question:
To their credit, CNN and Fox News Channel ran stories on the declassified material. Yet nine days since the material was released, neither ABC, CBS, NBC, The New York Times nor The Washington Post has run a story with the photos of this shocking evidence of al-Qaeda’s barbarism.
MRC President Brent Bozell issued the following statement regarding this matter:
“The elite media’s liberal bias is abundantly clear in this case. U.S. soldiers raided several al-Qaeda safe houses in Iraq and discovered stacks of evidence about how al-Qaeda tortures its victims. The tools, the drawings, and the photos are gruesome and clearly show what type of enemy the U.S. is facing.
“Yet most of the liberal media are deliberately silent. This is the same self-righteous liberal media that ran more than 6,000 stories and countless photos of Abu Ghraib and the abuse of prisoners there by several U.S. soldiers. Where are they now? Why will they not show the American people what al-Qaeda is actually doing in Iraq right now? Whose side are they on?
“Al-Qaeda’s crimes are a thousand-fold more brutal than anything done by any derelict U.S. soldier. Yet it’s obvious now that the liberal media want to focus on U.S. misdeeds, and alleged misdeeds, and theoretical misdeeds instead of giving the truth to the American people.”
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Of course the msm leftists ar
May 31, 2007 - 11:56 ET by bigtimerOf course the msm leftists are silent...it doesn't fit their agenda for the defeat of the US and the Bush administration...
Victory is something they only want to see if it suits their own needs for power.
Beyond maddening it is treasonous and despicable in my opinion.
I too have been furious about the silence of this while they go on and about Gitmo and Abu Greibe...there should be outrage in this country as a whole.
United we Stand....Divided we Fall.
Whose side are the on? The
May 31, 2007 - 11:59 ET by mattmWhose side are they on? The enemy's side, that's who. In fact they are the enemy.
I believe that what you said,
May 31, 2007 - 12:23 ET byI believe that what you said, mattm, is the truth of the matter.
Many people in the main stream media clearly are Muslim. Are they the high-ups? Are they the people doing the reporting?
All I know is that when we look at the fruits of the main stream media, it is rotten. And corrupt trees produce rotten fruit. And the main stream media produces rotten fruit, therefore it is corrupt.
At the very least, their allegiance is divided.
Debra...
I don't know if many are Musl
May 31, 2007 - 12:32 ET by mattmI don't know if many are Muslim or not. I don't think it matters. It's possible to be a Muslim and not be a terrorist. It's just that I consider these people in the MSM to be anti-American Leftists who have an underlying agenda to destroy the U.S. as a world power. They see the Republicans in general and Bush in particular, as the biggest obstacle to that end; hence all the hate and vitriol aimed at him and all the negativistic coverage of the WOT... In this, they are complicit with the terrorists, which make them as much the enemy as any other.
Yet nine days since the mat
May 31, 2007 - 12:58 ET by general companyYet nine days since the material was released, neither ABC, CBS, NBC, The New York Times nor The Washington Post has run a story with the photos of this shocking evidence of al-Qaeda’s barbarism
Once they figure out how to blame Bush/USA for it, they will report itPretty much, gc.
May 31, 2007 - 14:40 ET byPretty much, gc.
This is why the left is tryin
May 31, 2007 - 14:42 ET byThis is why the left is trying so hard to push 'hate crimes' into law, mattm, so that they can shut us conservatives up. ....Debra
whose side?
May 31, 2007 - 16:43 ET by ClarkI think they agree with Rosie. We are responsible for all atrocities in Iraq regardless of who commits them.
Breaking
May 31, 2007 - 12:05 ET by acumenBreaking - Demedia doesn't care about Iraqi civilians....
The media does care about Ira
May 31, 2007 - 12:11 ET by mulerider24The media does care about Iraqi civilians, just as long as they stick to their leading roles of collateral damage from the U.S. occupation.
I think i may go to the Jih
May 31, 2007 - 12:12 ET by Tanked SupermanI think i may go to the Jihad Java Cafe at Club Gitmo. Its my tropical resort from the stresses of jihad. Anyone else interested?
Jihad Cafe
May 31, 2007 - 12:15 ET by Cool ArrowWhere the coffee really does have a head on it.
Gore lied. Nobody fried
America has two conflicting a
May 31, 2007 - 12:37 ET by KC MulvilleAmerica has two conflicting attitudes about the rules of war. One side believes that we should always abide by the rules of war, because that’s the moral thing to do. The other side believes that the rules of war are an agreement. Once the agreement is broken, we are no longer held bound by the rules. You’d prefer to always follow the rules anyway, but if the enemy doesn’t, how do you punish and discourage them? The only answer is to reward cooperation and punish non-cooperation. To threaten punishment is to prevent abuse against your own people. If you signal to your enemies, and to the world at large, that you will always follow the rules of war unilaterally, you surrender any leverage to punish enemies. The rules no longer have any binding force, and enemies have no need to worry about them. There is no longer any such thing as a war crime. You unintentionally encourage the crimes you claim to hate.
The reason the MSM ignores the photos is that they don’t care what the enemy does. They believe that we should unilaterally follow the rules of war. As usual, such a naïve attitude leaves them feeling “moral,” while encouraging greater evils.
KC -- well said--I admit that it bothers me--
May 31, 2007 - 12:52 ET by misterbillKC -- well said--I admit that it bothers me--to follow the lead of the enemy in our behavior, but if we lay out the Marquis of Queensbury rules we leave ourselves at a serious disadvantage. The enemy will feel free to do as he wants. As an older American, I was steeped in the movies of WW2 and how we held to our high moral ground in our dealings with the enemy. It does not work if the enemy's purpose is to destroy us. We have too many people in America who naively believe that if we withdraw our troops the world will be a paradise. All that will happen is our enemy will be emboldened to strike us in our own land again. I hope our troops will continue to do what is necessary in dealing with prisoners to protect me and my family.
Yeah, I know, it's disturbing
May 31, 2007 - 18:57 ET by KC MulvilleYeah, I know, it's disturbing. But I'm not advocating outright torture as a retaliation. We don't have to duplicate the same behavior. There are plenty of rules of war where we can make a point. At the very least, we don't have to give captured prisoners free Korans or free dental work. One of the oldest rules of war is that we treat soldiers who wear a uniform differently. Wearing a uniform is an agreement. By wearing the uniform, you distinguish yourself from civilians. Although it makes it easier for us to shoot at you, it also means that once captured, we agree to treat you with honor and respect. Since terrorists specifically reject uniforms and work from behind innocent civilians, they deserve no such respect.
Great words by Mr. Bozell.Tha
May 31, 2007 - 12:45 ET by jpatchGreat words by Mr. Bozell.
That's why I kept posting about our two soldiers that were castrated, dismembered, had their eyes gouged out, and then were decapitated. Not to mention, boobytrapped with IED's in the hopes that when our forces came to rescue them, OUR CURAGEOUS FIGHTERS THAT VALUE HUMAN LIFE, would be blown up.
Please, MSM, show me one instance of any U.S. soldier committing any one single act as heinous as this. Oh, we were taking pictures of prisoners, we were subjecting them to loud music, cold water, and letting dogs bark at them.
"Al-Qaeda's crimes are a thousand-fold more brutal than anything done by the U.S." This is why I came on here two weeks ago talking about how my heart was heavy...I simply cannot get the thought of those two U.S. soldiers being tortured in that way out of my mind. To me, that act alone is enough for our country to go to war, nevermind 9/11. The day that some group claims responsibility for torturing human beings in that way, is the day that all decent humans should declare that group unfit for this earth, and should take up arms against them.
It's even more sad that after I posted, Balboa come on here and told me that I was being melodramatic. MELODRAMATIC?!?!?! Please, please, Balboa, get captured by Al-Qaeda, and keep a hand written journal of your treatment (that is, until they cut your head off), so I can read it and tell you that you're being melodramatic.
God bless America and every man and woman that defends her.
don't bother about Bal. Lib
May 31, 2007 - 15:13 ET by kathleenirishdon't bother about Bal. Liberal milquetoast.
I am with you. I am praying that God leads our forces to find those captured Americans, immediately. I can't ever stop thinking about these brave men.
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
I'm pretty sure that was eit
May 31, 2007 - 15:19 ET by mattmI'm pretty sure that was either Leon or J. frank, not Balboa...
Nah it was me. I got annoye
May 31, 2007 - 15:38 ET by balboaNah it was me. I got annoyed at the "Do you remember 9/11?" line a few weeks back.
...Or something. I can't re
May 31, 2007 - 15:49 ET by balboa...Or something. I can't remember.
It took you 11 minutes to &
May 31, 2007 - 15:52 ET by MightyMouthIt took you 11 minutes to "not remember?" :-) Are you an AARP member balboa? :-P
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
No, balboa, the day you calle
May 31, 2007 - 16:05 ET by jpatchNo, balboa, the day you called me melodramatic was the day that these torture manuals were uncovered. You probably dont' remember, though, because, in your words, it "wasn't newsworthy."
"We know Al-Qaeda tortures. Whats the news here?" So I was compelled to remind you of the horrific nightmares that those two brave young men endured to defend your right to be a traitor. Remember, I came on here saying that I had a heavy heart, and you told me that I should go write for LIfetime. You did the same thing that you always have, which is to take a seriously disturbing issue and dismiss it as if it were a fly on your shoulder.
You've shown yourself time and time again to be unworthy of the sacrifice that our men and women make for you.
jpatch
May 31, 2007 - 17:45 ET by balboaI remember something like that but can't find the thread. I did find the one where you call me "Leon" and chew me out, though.
I'm not sure my position was exactly as you state, but I can't imagine you'd misrepresent it...
pantygate
May 31, 2007 - 12:46 ET by Jack BauerClearly publications like the New York Times (300 front pages on Abu Grabass) think pictures of panties on a terrorist head is a far "sexier" story.
And why not, half the staff probably know New York clubs where guys PAY to have women do that too them.
The NY Times actually used to
May 31, 2007 - 17:09 ET by Del DolemonteThe NY Times actually used to call the bad guys "terrorists"-on Page 1, no less.
Sick of Media Bias
May 31, 2007 - 13:08 ET by deerjerkydaveJust when I feel that I can't have any more disdain for the MSM it only gets worse. When a few American soldiers make a mistake by humiliating prisoners at Abu Ghraib it's MSM headlines for months. When Al Qaeda systematically tortures their victims it's a yawn. When Al Qaeda kills Americans in Iraq its headline news. When American soldiers kill terrorists in Iraq its back page news. The only consistency I see out of this is that if it makes the war look bad, it's headline news. If it makes the war look like progress is being made, it's not. The dishonesty of the reporting cuts at their credibility. How can I believe anything else they say?
How can I believe anything else they say?
May 31, 2007 - 13:20 ET by misterbillHow can I believe anything else they say?
You can't, I don't----!
No one can. Anyone who sa
May 31, 2007 - 15:20 ET by kathleenirishNo one can.
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
I think you answered your own
May 31, 2007 - 15:24 ET by Airforce_5_OI think you answered your own question there.
I have one word for the MSM--
May 31, 2007 - 13:33 ET by CloudfishI have one word for the MSM----Quisling.
and his French friend---
May 31, 2007 - 15:26 ET by misterbilland his French friend---Pierre Laval-- ah yes, the darlings of cow-ardice. I believe they originated the saying. "Hey, if you can't lick 'em , join 'em."
The founders of this nation w
May 31, 2007 - 13:41 ET by CapitalismRulesThe founders of this nation were so concerned that the media be free and open that they gave them constitutional protections. They knew that democracy thrives on the idea that those in the public arena know what their government is doing. How in the bloody heck did we go from the media being a check on government policy to being a pro-murder and carnage mouthpiece for the most vile, inhumane and vicious people on the planet? Specifically, our current enemy. It is nothing short of sick.
Three letters ...BDS. &quo
May 31, 2007 - 13:45 ET by MightyMouthThree letters ...BDS.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I think it goes deeper than t
May 31, 2007 - 15:00 ET by mattmI think it goes deeper than that. The more I think about it the more I am convinced that the MSM is complicit with (rather than merely being the naive dupes of) all the forces of evil in the modern world. Unless we consider them to be just as much the enemies of freedom as the terrorists are, or the commies, or any other group of tyrants, we won't be able to defeat them.
Everyone needs to see this video: http://www.inthefaceofevil.com/ It applies directly to what's going on right now...
Reagan was definately the mac
May 31, 2007 - 15:44 ET by CapitalismRulesReagan was definately the mac daddy of communist smackdown. I also take a lot of heat for saying that Nixon was even better at it in many ways, just in the context of different time and political climate.
You really think that? That
May 31, 2007 - 15:53 ET by balboaYou really think that? That the MSM wants to help destroy America?
I believe
May 31, 2007 - 15:56 ET by LionKingI believe that the MSM, liberal Hollywood with the guidance of the ACLU wants to destroy the US as we know it.
"...as we know it.&quo
May 31, 2007 - 15:58 ET by balboa"...as we know it."
Meaning change it from a democracy to something else? Get rid of congress? Outlaw baseball?
Let's start at: PUTTING THE
May 31, 2007 - 16:06 ET by MightyMouthLet's start at: PUTTING THE DEMOCRATS IN POWER!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
education for balboa...again!!!
May 31, 2007 - 16:10 ET by LionKingbalboa, first of all, we llive in a Republic. Second, I did say anything about altering structure of the governement, just the overriding ideology. In short, I believe their agenda is to move us to become the United Socialist States of America.
GET IT???
I know you didn't say anyth
May 31, 2007 - 16:14 ET by balboaI know you didn't say anything about altering the structure of government. You didn't say anything about outlawing baseball, either. I was just supplying some guesses as to what you meant.
One word...socialism. First
May 31, 2007 - 16:12 ET by vrwc13One word...socialism. First agree most msm "leans" democratic. Then look at hillary's ideas:
Then look at ted kennedy's ideas:
I could go on but you should get the idea by now.
Harvard scientist Edward Wilson on socialism "Wonderful theory. Wrong species."
Yeah, logic, reason, facts play less of a role now in the way we make decisions in America. – Al Gore
I'd be willing to bet the MSM
May 31, 2007 - 15:58 ET by LeonI'd be willing to bet the MSM's overriding goal, above all else is much less sinister (although your paranoia is endearing).
Do you know what it is? ....wait for it...wait for it....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Can you believe it! A business trying to make money! In america? No way!
CBS and Couric
May 31, 2007 - 16:06 ET by LionKingWith the abysmal ratings that Couric is bringing in, it cannot be about $$$.
btw, thanks for the diagnosis...I did not realize that seeking the truth was an afflication...let alone paranoia.
If so, CNN and MSNBC would be
May 31, 2007 - 16:07 ET by Roger the ShrubberIf so, CNN and MSNBC would be trying their damnedest to mimic Fox News, since Fox News crushes those two networks on an hourly, daily, weekly, and yearly basis.
Once again, your flawed logic is exposed. Have a nice day.
For the sales staff at thos
May 31, 2007 - 16:18 ET by balboaFor the sales staff at those places, yes it's about money. But editors have other ideas.
You are proving my point, Bal
May 31, 2007 - 17:03 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou are proving my point, Bal. Thanks, amigo!
Just trying to help. :-)
May 31, 2007 - 17:39 ET by balboaJust trying to help. :-)
How much money did the poor G
May 31, 2007 - 17:13 ET by Del DolemonteHow much money did the poor Governor from Arkansaw pay the mainstream media to have them ignore reporting the economic recovery that began a year and a half before the 1992 Presidential Election?
Take it away, Leon!
As usual Leon, you are wrong.
May 31, 2007 - 17:17 ET by mattmAs usual Leon, you are wrong... They'd make more money if they dropped their Leftist agenda and stuck to actual journalism.
Either that or they're the bi
May 31, 2007 - 17:12 ET by mattmBal, it's either that or they're the biggest flock of dupes the world has ever known.
brings Eason Jordan back into view
May 31, 2007 - 14:44 ET by Gary HallBrings Eason Jordan back into view. Oh, here is a quick link. CNN's Jordan admits guilt and shame.
Just after Jordan's confession appeared in print, I contacted him, and asked him to consider producing a special series of reports on just all that they had learned in Iraq and kept back, and to share it with the public now that they could (per their rules of engagement). OK, so it was a chiffon "We'll see what we can do" promise.
Also, following the 2003 fall of Saddam's regime, a spot or two of news came out regarding rather large store houses of evidence of Saddam's torture of Iraqi's during his 2 decades + rule. Yes, we all probalby saw the one flury of coverage - the video of the bound men being thrown off the roof top onto the concrete below, the cutting out of a tongue, the cutting off of the fingers, whipping, etc., but best I can remember, that was about the end of that, and I do not remember ever again seeing any information about the vast libraries of material which was discovered.
Gee - one would think that our "investigative journalists" - those hard working concerned folks that can dig up almost any kind of dirt on anyone that they don't like - might have come up with a few spots on TV, or a feature investigative story from time to time, "What we've found out about Saddam's torture and abuse - a 2 part CNN special," or perhaps a documentary or two produced by the likes of noted humanitarians like Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Sean Penn, Michael Moore, Danny Glover, or perhaps Harry Belafonte.
Where is that material - MSM?
..keep the pressure on..
CNN: Complicit Nonsensical Nu
May 31, 2007 - 15:17 ET by kathleenirishCNN: Complicit Nonsensical Numbskulls.
Disgusting how they benefitted from oozing up to and kissing the scumbag ass of the Saddamites. I never, ever watch their unAmerican drivel; crystalized at the onset of the Iraq war because of Eason and Arnett. What a great crew, huh?
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
Gary, this sounds like a grea
May 31, 2007 - 16:16 ET by bassndudeGary, this sounds like a great subject for a youtube special...with a little editing and creative license you could even put Eason in smoking cigars with Saddam while watching the torture. I think that would be a great view. I would vote for it....after that, these so called "journalists" would think twice about taking up with the two bit dictators...And you cant be held liable. Not after Mikie More and Al Gore....
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Of course, youtube would neve
May 31, 2007 - 17:17 ET by Del DolemonteOf course, youtube would never show it.
MRC wrong about Washington Post
May 31, 2007 - 17:41 ET by aaronarnwineI hate to come to their defense, but I remember seeing the drawings from that manual in the Washington Post Express free paper that you get on your metro ride.
The Express, like the Examiner, is pretty well read by everyone in DC.
Did MRC include that publication in its research?
Otherwise, I totally agree that the networks are shameless. Couric could have struck gold and then struck out, again.
I'm almost suprised that one
May 31, 2007 - 20:25 ET by ViperI'm almost suprised that one of the MSM's has not come out on this issue and blamed the United States for them having to resort to toture. And one might think that having a manual of instruction would be of significance for them to inform the public about. But, I guess we can just add this to the ever growing list of information that does not fit their agenda.
Very true, but it won't take
May 31, 2007 - 22:05 ET by CapitalismRulesVery true, but it won't take them long to get to that conclusion, just sit back and wait.
You guys are hilarious! Yeah,
June 2, 2007 - 10:45 ET by clickerYou guys are hilarious! Yeah, the left wing msm is ant-american. They want to destroy the country. Do you guys hear yourselves?
Have you seen this perfect response to this 'story'?
http://www.balloon-j...
Dear Newsbusters and the MRC
By: John Cole May 31, 2007 at 7:01 pm
It isn’t news because they are terrorists, you fucking simpletons. Yesterday, my cat scratched himself then shit in a box. The media didn’t report that, either.
Filed under: General Stupidity, Outrage, War on Terror aka GSAVE® |
And here is the perfect respo
June 2, 2007 - 11:31 ET by NL207And here is the perfect response to this foul mouth leftist you quote:
This is what this NB thread proposes as news: Al Qaeda routinely and systematically tortures people to achieve its ends.
You leftists claim this is not news.
"news" from the Free Dictionary
This report is news if it is new information to the American Public.
A quick sampling of the average American on this topic would quickly determine if this is actually "news" or not. It is news if it is new information to a significant number of Americans. This is what Americans are thought to believe about torture in this war: America is "abusing" the poor little Al Qaeda murderers.
I can't even FIND a poll of Americans or anybody else that asks questions about Al Qaeda's methods. Apparently no one thinks it is of interest.
This search only reveals one major news outlet with a story on the Al Qaeda torture chamber.
These points lead to the conclusion that Al Qaeda's torture chamber is 'new information' to the majority of Americans who get their news from sources other than Fox News.
Therefore, since the Al Qaeda tortue chamber discovery is new information ==> it is news.
Since it is news and the alphabet news networks don't report it, they are not reporting all the news. ==> They are spiking this story. ==> they are biased.
It appears your source should stop eating the things his cat is leaving in that box.
And do come by and post again so everyone can see what fools you liberals are!
Yesterday, my cat--
June 2, 2007 - 11:58 ET by misterbill"Yesterday, my cat scratched himself then shit in a box. The media didn’t report that, either."
What an insane, just plain stupid analogy-----------
No, but you did, you simpleton.
Filed under twit, dips**t, idiot, simpleton, low-IQ, tinfoilhat, etc.
This just in
June 2, 2007 - 11:36 ET by shawn228http://www.msnbc.msn...
Not sure this is on topic....but
NEW YORK - Three people were arrested and one
other was being sought Saturday in connection to a plan to set off
explosives in a fuel line that feeds John F. Kennedy International
Airport and runs through residential neighborhoods, officials close to
the investigation said.
The plot, which never
got past the planning stages, did not involve airplanes or passenger
terminals, according to the two officials, who spoke on condition of
anonymity because details of the arrests had not yet been announced.
Law enforcement officials said the plot may
have involved a former airport worker, as well as a former Guyanese
goverment official, according to WNBC-TV NewsChannel4’s Jonathan
Dienst, who first reported the story.
Details were to be given out at a 1 p.m. news conference.
The pipeline takes
fuel from a facility in Linden, N.J., to the airport. Other lines
service LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.
The arrests mark the latest in a series of homegrown terrorism plots that targeted high-profile Amerian landmarks.
A year ago, seven men
were arrested in what officials called the early stages of a plot to
blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago and destroy FBI offices and other
buildings. A month later, authorities broke up a plot to bomb
underwater New York City train tunnels to flood lower Manhattan.
And six people were arrested a month ago in a plot to unleash a bloody rampage on Fort Dix in New Jersey.
The Associated Press contributed to this story