Al Qaeda Condemns "Unfair" Pro-Obama Press Bias

Counterterrorism Blog reports that Al Qaeda isn't pleased with the media reaction to its anti-Obama missive:

Global reactions to Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri's controversial condemnation of U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama as a "House Slave" (or, alternatively, "House Negro") have begun to pour in -- including via the top jihad web forums used by Al-Qaida to disseminate its propaganda. Though hardcore Al-Qaida supporters have predictably dismissed any criticism of Dr. al-Zawahiri and are fiercely backing his choice of words, there is a rather ironic (if not entirely unfamiliar) twist to this issue. After observing international press reporting on the incident, these same supporters are now bitterly attacking the media for its "unfair" pro-Obama bias and for deliberately "confusing" the meaning of al-Zawahiri's message.

Experts in the U.S. have interpreted the tape as showing fear among jihadists that President Obama will dilute their message and make it harder from them to recruit. "By returning to American values the world admires, Obama sets al Qaeda back enormously in the battle of ideas, the ideological struggle which determines whether al Qaeda will continue to have significant support in the Islamic world," said Richard Clarke.

Comments

[GaryWolf]

The ultimate irony in all of this is that Obama's middle name "Hussein" - which was often used against him during the Presidential campaign - may actually help him in appealing to moderate Muslims. Hussein was the grandson of the prophet Muhammad and and was an influential figure for Shiite Muslims. Apparently, Obama also means "one of us" in Persian. With the election of a mixed-race Obama as President, the American people have refuted many of the arguments that al Qaeda would use against us. This is the first step to winning their hearts and minds.

[dutch163]

and "Barack" means "blessed" or "blessing"

[BeasleysMom]

I wouldn't count on the "winning their hearts and mind" anytime too soon.

[ceasespin]

This must be re-posted from http://theonion.com - this is too bizarre!

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[PrickliestPear]

Wow, it's getting harder and harder to tell al-Zawahiri and Ann Coulter apart.

Has anyone ever seen them together in the same room? Interestin­g...

[dutch163]

she's the one whose jaw is wired shut

[FreedomAgain]

Go away Klingon!

[RicJustis]

(Klingon) I thought his face looked familiar..­...but I couldn't put my finger it.

Thanks

Wish i would have thought of it.

[NYCSocialWork]

I hear that Zawahiri has written the introduction to Ann Coulter's new book that is about the same topic.

They LOVE each other!

Why do birds suddenly appear...e­verytime you are near?

[Tim303]

LOL

[EYEONU2]

but, but, but I thought Obama was a terrorist?

I swear ever since Obama was elected President his haters and nay-sayers are at a lost at what to say about the man. I freaking LOVE IT!!!!!

[ProgressDon]

Even Limbaugh and Hannity are out of smears because they threw the kitchen sink at him but it only helped him get elected. Oh Happy Day

[Thirdstone]

I think Ayman's lobbying to replace Colmes on Fox News.

[snruB]

LOL

Al Qaeda is angry at getting bad press in America? Are they being serious

[jackson1015]

Whaaa Whaaa Whaaaa....­who knew the Al -Qaeda was comprised of a bunch of cry babies? Grow up and have some pride about yourself, people.

[cobobs]

Touche! Al-Qaeda are giving terrorists a bad name LOL.

[kravitz]

Mark Halperin, at the Politico conference, agrees with Al Qaeda. Funny, Halperin didn't look like a terrorist. Not at first anyway. But his anti-Obama bias is out there now. AZ and MH on the same page, saying the same thing....

[btanner]

Mark Halperin must be so relieved to have someone like Al Qaeda to validate his feelings.

Feelings
For all my life I'll feel it
I wish I've never met you
You'll never come again

[hf2008]

Let's not forget that McCain was Al Quaeda's presidential pick!
They are just frustrated by the favorable world press the US has received following Obama's win. The Republican party is frustrated by their loss of the presidency and congressional seat.
AQ = right wing muslim extremists. Republicans (at least the neo cons) + right wing Christian extremists.
Not surprising that they think alike and have the same kind of anger toward those who do not agree with their narrow minded agenda!

[TakingBackTheUSA]

Awesome!! So the GOP and US Enemy #1 are making the same argument about Obama and the media.

I smell collusion.­...

Remember that "guilt by association" tactic? If it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck....

[casengo]

Al-Qaeda not happy with the press they're getting? Here's a thought: Stop murdering people that disagree with you. Then do the right thing by turning yourselves in for the 9/11 murders. After a fair trial and your executions you might then find sympathy in the press.

[DeniseD]

Nope. they will never get sympathy from the press or anyone, just like Timothy Mc Vie. They don't deserve sympathy, but they do deserve justice, and so do we.

[thepoliticalcat]

Have they been wiping the tears from Mark Halperin's cheeks lately? They sound just like him. Oh, yeah, and they sound pretty pissed that John McSame did not win. HAHAHAHAHA.

[HC4BO]

Ha ha ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ...

Lol ...

Al "Kid"ia is behaving like spoiled kids who are being ignored by adults ...