Why Is MSM Painting Hasan as a Victim?
Neither the CBS Evening News nor NBC Nightly News, in their East coast feeds Thursday night, noted the Muslim religious beliefs of the mass killer at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas, but ABC anchor Charles Gibson wasn't cowed by political correctness as he teased World News, “Fort Hood tragedy: An Army officer, a Muslim convert, is the suspect in a shooting spree...” Introducing his first story, Gibson referred to how Major Nidal Malik Hasan “an army officer, a Muslim, opened fire with handguns...” (With a range of frequency, during late afternoon/early evening coverage, CNN, FNC and MSNBC all identified Hasan as a Muslim.)
Cryptically, ABC's senior foreign affairs correspondent, Martha Raddatz, concluded a story on reaction at Fort Hood: “As for the suspect, Nadal Hasan, as one officer's wife told me, 'I wish his name was Smith.'” So, a concern this will lead to groundless fear of Muslims?
The CBS Evening News avoided any mention of Islam or Muslim faith as Katie Couric provided this benign description: “Today, according to the Army, a soldier opened fire....He's identified tonight as Army Major Nadal Malik Hasan, a licensed psychiatrist and drug and rehab specialist from Bethesda, Maryland.” NBC anchor Brian Williams: “The soldier, identified as the initial gunman here, is an Army psychiatrist, Nadal Malik Hasan. He's an officer, a Major, and he was apparently armed with two handguns.” NBC's Pete Williams insisted, the MRC's Brad Wilmouth noticed, “everything about his background is rock solid, and nothing extraordinary stands out about his background.”
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VIDEO: Veteran on Fort Hood: "With all due respect to Dr. Phil, having been through the war in Iraq and having seen what these soldiers go through, with respect to this incident, I need to take a giant step back from all the psychobabble I've been hearing for the past few hours."
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Alphonso
Backlash against Muslims.
It seems that General Casey is more upset and worried about Muslims than the teenage army troops he has been selected to protect.
What a cover up!! Hopefully, in honor of the brave men and women in the armed forces, the American people will not accept this pile of baloney.
Hopefully, Glenn Beck will be back soon with the truth.
Maine-iac
MSM has an agenda that is not in the best interest of the American Public. There agenda is $$$ and how much can they make riding Obies shirt tails, or was that dress? Just like AARP, $$$ motivates them only. Support the takeover of Healthcare, cut $500,000,000,000.00 from Medicare and soak the elderly with more insurance to cover the shortfall, and they make BILLIONS! We need to boycott every liberal group, company, insurance and etc. Make them pay for their betrayal of hard working American taxpayers.
Independent in AZ
@Maine-iac
Fox has the same agenda. They all do. Sensationalism replaced journalism a long time a go. Rember when tabloid's were bad and reading the Enquirer was for laughs? Well, now that's the main staple of most of the media and stories.
Barbarella
CHECK THIS OUT!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380841/posts
Moonraker
Does anyone know if Katie Couric has bought her burka yet ? How about Brian Williams, has he got his turbin yet ?
Maine-iac
I hope she gags herself with it!
Carol in MA
@lightning:
Well said!
Recon
Dr. Val Finnell, attended a master's in public health program in 2007-2008 at Uniformed Services University with Hasan.
told classmates he was "a Muslim first, an American second."
Polemic
Are you an American first, and a Christian second?
lightning
DJK: I am a therapist who has worked with deviant criminals (some of whom have PTSD). I have been harassed and ridiculed for my religious beliefs (along with other beliefs). Isn't it lucky for the people in my community that I haven't "snapped". Let me also share something with you that I share with my clients. Life is stressful - you will be teased - you will be ridiculed - however - there is NO excuse for victimizing another person. You always choose how to respond to a situation - other people don't push you, force you, or make you do anything. Grow up.
Polemic
Understanding why someone did something doesn't excuse it.
Carol in MA
Polemic:
I think you have a problem with comprehending what you read.
Doc H
Thank you lightning, at last some one says the way it is.
Piglet-U93
Cognitive Dissonance - denial when it is too horrible for a mind to accept, in this case the ideology of Islam.
Learn why Islam is not what "PC speak" say it is.
http://www.prophetofdoom.net/ -- Origin
http://www.andrewbostom.org/loj/ -- History
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/ -- Today
Wake up America or you're going to end up like Sweden and France,
"A collection of No-Go Zones and Carbeques".
Eric In Kansas
Let me get this straight. If I go get DRUNK...like a good REDNECK. I can't be a Muslim. But if I'm NOT a Muslim, I don't qualify for the 72 Virgins...(?) What to do....hmmm.
Carol in MA
Hasan worshipped @ the Dal al-Hijrah mosque, it's said to be one of the most dangerous mosque in America. Obama will fight very hard to make sure Hasans jihad isn't described as a terrorist attack, regardless of any evidence to the contrary, they'll never say it was an Act of War on US soil! That's why the MSM are calling him a victim (they don't want Obama to look bad)!! Obama and his admin cares more about the Muslims feelings than Americas safety...they STILL can't say the word TERRORISM!!!
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Amazingoly
Muslim terrorist
Tea Party Buzz Kill
@Lourdes: You're projecting again. I can't believe I have to tell educated people this but here goes. Everybody, you, me, Hasan responds differently to teasing. One person it may not bother another it may. Add to the fact that the teasing only began after 9/11 and it makes him, AN AMERICAN CITIZEN, a little angry. If you look at it like that it's amazing that he waited this long.
Lourdes
There will be demonstrations outside Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio starting next week and continuing until this traitor is court martialed.
Bama Girl
An obvious terrorist attack on the US! Send the sob to Gitmo or the guillotine! Maters not to me!
Ruger 357
citrus,you may never know.Robert Gibbs says you know all you need to know and the President has given him the right to remain silent.
openeyedAmerican
I am sure the censuring moderator here will not post these politically incorrect Questions, I would ask the followers of Islam. But here goes When in the last 300 years has an Islamic leader advocated peace and true honor with respect for humanity? When in the last 300 years has any follower of Islam contributed anything of significance to humanity ,civilization, our planet? I promise I will not retort to this surly short list offered by the defenders of Islam with a list of the countless millions of Christians, Jews, Hindu’s, Buddhists And Atheists’ that have.
openeyedAmerican
I am sure the censuring moderator here will not post these politically incorrect Questions, I would ask the followers of Islam. But here goes When in the last 300 years has an Islamic leader advocated peace and true honor with respect for humanity? When in the last 300 years has any follower of Islam contributed anything of significance to humanity ,civilization, our planet? I promise I will not retort to this surly short list offered by the defenders of Islam with a list of the countless millions of Christians, Jews, Hindu’s, Buddhists And Atheists’ that have.
noseguard
No room in ths county for Muslims. Get to hell out.
Lourdes
@Ind in AZ - He was given the opportunity to go to medical school at the expense of the Army (taxpayers).
Speakup2
We are a Christian nation. One nation under God - in God we Trust - this is God almighty not any small 'g' god.
America never has and never will be a Islam or Muslim nation.
Eric In Kansas
Still looking for a clear explanation on the 72 Virgins. Think about it. This could be a clear marketing/selling point on the whole Muslim thingy. I know a couple of guys here that are still debating whether GOD exists or not. You throw in 72 Virgins....and they're on board. Just sayin'...
citrus
They beleive in the same God as us, and this is not a christian nation.
real American
as a Christian, in our Christian nation, i don't worship the pagan moon god allah, which is represented as a stone idol in their temple in mecca
jay5775
No they don't and yes it is.
Moonraker
Cyprus, the don't believe in the same God ! Their god is full of hate, as they are. Their god is a fallen angel.
findthemorons
MMMMMMMMM, MMMMMMM Citrus. Have you gotten back to Eric in Kansas? He nailed it. Are you an idiot or just real ignorant?
findthemorons
MMMMMMMMM, MMMMMMM Citrus. Have you gotten back to Eric in Kansas? He nailed it. Are you an idiot or just real ignorant?
Eric In Kansas
Idiot. Read the Bible, then report back.
Independent in AZ
@Speakup2
The United States is NOT a Christian nation. Never has been. Never will be.
real American
you have NO knowledge of this nations founding or history, you will never be a real American
Eric In Kansas
Read the Constitution. Then read the Bible. What is it with the 72 Virgins, anyway? How many damned Virgins does one suicide bomber really need? Oooops, sorry!! Did I say something really whack? Guess maybe I did. As a Muslim....tell me. What's up with the 72 Virgins? And where do they come from?
Polemic
Fight the good fight Independent in AZ. They may be ignorant but maybe, just maybe we'll get one of them to open their eyes.
mrcfiman
Ah, here we go again. Our little buddy stirring up the folks. I suppose in some small pathetic way you feel your message is for all of us. Wrong again. For the pinhead award , it's all yours ,sport!
xfiler93
This President and the libs who now control this country are actively in league with each other and our enemies..how much more will it take for the rest of the country to see this? Appalling.
Speakup2
they are controled by obama and this guy was one of his own.
Lourdes
This murdering traitor was a 39 year old physician who had been given more opportunities than most other American citizens. He is NOT a victim. Everybody in the military takes teasing. They deal with it and put it in perspective. The military has been TOO politically correct, and this is the result.
Independent in AZ
@Lourdes
What do you mean by "given more opportunities than most other American citizens?" What exactly was he given?
Lourdes
@DJK - everyone I've ever know who was in the military took some teasing about something. A 39 year old physician should be able to put things in perspective. He is an traitor who was given more opportunities than many other citizens. There is NO EXCUSE for him.
citrus
There is every excuse one needs. It may not be rational by our standards, but he did it, and he did it for a reason. That is his justification, and untill we get him to tell us why, I'm not prepared to talk about punishment or calling him traitor. He snapped, and we need to find out why.
bluiz1955
This, at any other time, would be the last straw in the 'Replace Obama" debate, but unfortunately it is only one of many to come. We the people need to find that one American, be he White, Black, Hispanic,or Jew, who will rebuild this country from the ruin that is the Obama presidency. There was so much hope heaped upon his shoulders for a new beginning, but he is not the 'ONE" sold to us by his handlers, he is a fraud, a stooge in black face,an apologist for the entitled, voted in, in a time of national guilt,heaped upon us by the entitled. He needs to resign. period. His leadership is minimal,his followship has proven to be boundless.
Paladin
Muslim terrorism must be stopped. This was the worst attack on America since 9/11. He should be sent to Guantanamo to be with the rest of the terrorists.
Independent in AZ
@Paladin
You said, "Muslim terrorism must be stopped." What about all the other terrorism in the world? And why the heck would he be sent to Guantanamo? He's an American.