Reactions
Now that the dinosaur (print) media has had a chance to chime in on the news out of Iraq (the death of Abu Mussab al Zarqawi), I thought I would check on their reactions.
The Washington Times called Zarqawi a "Mass murderer of Muslims".
The NY Times, ever optimistic, reminded us that "it will take far more than the elimination of a handful of iconic leaders to stem the tide of the Iraqi insurgency and reverse the country's alarming slide into civil war. "
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reminds us that "Al-Zarqawi's humanity could hardly be seen for the blood of his many victims" (too true).
The LA Times editorial board says that there are more "important" things to worry about in Iraq. They have a minor point, the solidification of the government is needed, but when all government officials had a target on their backs because of Zarqawi, his death is going to make sure that the government stays alive a little longer.
The Independent (UK) takes a clinical look at the death of a terrorist.
YNET News calls it a blow to the insurgency, but not a fatal one.
The Chicago Tribune called it a "welcome assisination" and followed it with the commentary that this was "Iraq's Opportunity".
The Denver Post says that Zarqawi's death could "cut both ways".
Closer to home - the Star Tribune editorial page has this headline on their op ed "Editorial: For a man of violence, violent death - A victory for Americans, and Iraqis, against terror." side by side with this Michael Berg interview disguised as a Commentary.
All in all the coverage, while mixed, was not unexpected. Those sources that try to put the best interests of the country above politics (Chicago Tribune, Washington Times) were cautiously optimistic about the eventual outcome of yesterdays events, while those who put politics above all (Star Tribune, LA Times, NY Times) rushed to tell us that there was more important news today. Personally, I think that this is a stepping stone toward the one thing that the Dems want most - our troops out of Iraq....only they are so bitter about losing in 2000, that they simply can not admit that this (Zarqawi's death) actually works in their favor.
The Washington Times called Zarqawi a "Mass murderer of Muslims".
The NY Times, ever optimistic, reminded us that "it will take far more than the elimination of a handful of iconic leaders to stem the tide of the Iraqi insurgency and reverse the country's alarming slide into civil war. "
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reminds us that "Al-Zarqawi's humanity could hardly be seen for the blood of his many victims" (too true).
The LA Times editorial board says that there are more "important" things to worry about in Iraq. They have a minor point, the solidification of the government is needed, but when all government officials had a target on their backs because of Zarqawi, his death is going to make sure that the government stays alive a little longer.
The Independent (UK) takes a clinical look at the death of a terrorist.
YNET News calls it a blow to the insurgency, but not a fatal one.
The Chicago Tribune called it a "welcome assisination" and followed it with the commentary that this was "Iraq's Opportunity".
The Denver Post says that Zarqawi's death could "cut both ways".
Closer to home - the Star Tribune editorial page has this headline on their op ed "Editorial: For a man of violence, violent death - A victory for Americans, and Iraqis, against terror." side by side with this Michael Berg interview disguised as a Commentary.
All in all the coverage, while mixed, was not unexpected. Those sources that try to put the best interests of the country above politics (Chicago Tribune, Washington Times) were cautiously optimistic about the eventual outcome of yesterdays events, while those who put politics above all (Star Tribune, LA Times, NY Times) rushed to tell us that there was more important news today. Personally, I think that this is a stepping stone toward the one thing that the Dems want most - our troops out of Iraq....only they are so bitter about losing in 2000, that they simply can not admit that this (Zarqawi's death) actually works in their favor.
posted by The Lady Logician at
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