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:: Thursday, July 14, 2005 ::
Yes, as a matter of fact, they do bomb children...
"Why does any responsible news organization try to dignify these people with labels like "insurgent," as if they have a cause and a purpose other than murder? Why doesn't every national and religious leader in the Arab world condemn these criminals for what they are? Why aren't other nations joining the fight to rid Iraq of this evil?"
- Jeff Jarvis Good questions Jeff. Maybe George Galloway can help you out.
I really think Jeff Jarvis is a standup guy, and he's done well to bring some sanity to the left regarding the GWOT but I'm not sure any of it's sinking in. And I'm really not convinced that simply calling terrorists "terrorists" will change anybody's world view. The real test will be when the next "big one" happens. Will the left continue to misplace the blame on Blair and Bush for fighting back against this barbaric mayhem or will the liberal elite finally comprehend the depth of the evil that is global Jihad? Sadly, I predict the icons of the left will, like Mr. Galloway, align solidly with radicalized Islam. In any case, Jarvis is a welcome, if not lonely voice from an increasingly marginalized left. ...
:: Max 10:20 PM [+] ::
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