In the final analysis the Washington Post fumbled the Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi headline three times; first, referring to him as the Islamic State’s terrorist-in-chief,” to “Austere Religious Scholar,” and then finally, to “Extremist Leader.”
The Washington Post has now changed its description of ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi from “Terrorist in Chief” to “Austere Religious Scholar” to “Extremist Leader” pic.twitter.com/h899LvZVLX
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) October 27, 2019
Offering their best non-apology for lionizing a terrorist, Washington Post VP and Communications General Manager Kristine Coratti Kelly tweeted “the headline should never have read that way and we changed it quickly.”
Regarding our al-Baghdadi obituary, the headline should never have read that way and we changed it quickly.
— Kristine Coratti Kelly (@kriscoratti) October 27, 2019
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Following the announcement that ISIS founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up along with his three children during a raid conducted by United States special forces, the mainstream media has done their best to downplay the victory - going so far as to praise al-Baghdadi.
The Post‘s obituary headline simply says that al-Baghdadi “dies at 48,” and said he “maintained a canny pragmatism as leader.”
“Acquaintances would remember him as a shy, nearsighted youth who liked soccer.”
The obit also waits until the 34th graf to inform readers he was a serial rapist of hostage sex slaves. https://t.co/TnybLYgQjz
— Elliott Schwartz (@elliosch) October 27, 2019
Like, of natural causes or something? https://t.co/lUaOZEAFxa pic.twitter.com/SmhpktfUwe
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) October 27, 2019
The Times of London called al-Baghdad “A promising young footballer and a student of the Koran who became a terrorist, mass murderer and the world’s most-wanted man.”
The absurd headlines have also sparked a new hashtag - #WaPoDeathNotices - in which Twitter users envision similar obituaries for terrible people.
Adolf Hitler, passionate community planner and dynamic public speaker, dies at 56.#WaPoDeathNotices
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) October 27, 2019
Charles Manson, famous songwriter and meditation leader, dead at 83 #WaPoDeathNotices
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 27, 2019
Jeffrey Dahmer, lover of exotic cuisine, dies at 34. #WaPoDeathNotices
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) October 27, 2019
Mohamed Atta, skilled aviator and leader of men, dies at 33. #WashPostOrbits #WashingtonPostOrbits #WaPoDeathNotices
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 27, 2019
Mainstream US news, meanwhile, went to great lengths to downplay the event.
James Clapper - Obama’s former National Intelligence Director (who is now under criminal investigation) said that al-Baghdadi’s death could “galvanize” ISIS, telling CNN‘s “State of the Union” “What is going to be interesting is to the extent to which this negatively affects ISIS or does it galvanize ISIS, the remnants of ISIS, which still survives as an ideology and has franchises in other places besides Syria.”
CNN also knocked President Trump for the level of detail President Trump went into about the raid - suggesting it has increased the risk to sources that may still be on the ground.
CNN's Vinograd on al-Baghdadi raid: The level of detail that President Trump went into in that press conference increases the risk to sources that may still be on the ground. It’s really unprecedented when you think about how much detail he actually went into. It is irresponsible pic.twitter.com/RnqZNzQAq8
— Wojciech Pawelczyk 🇵🇱🇺🇸 (@PolishPatriotTM) October 27, 2019
CNN's @npwcnn says President Trump's remarks "echoed frankly the crudeness you would often expect to hear maybe from ISIS." pic.twitter.com/ueGxy5J4c0
— Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) October 27, 2019
Speaking on CBS “Face the Nation,” President Obama’s Jt. Chiefs Vice Chair James Winnefeld slammed Trump for “piling humiliation” on ISIS after the operation.
“If you look back at the bin Laden raid, we treated his body with respect that is due under Islam,” he said. (h/t Paul Sperry)
Admiral James Winnefeld tells @margbrennan that he's worried about Trump's "piling on" by describing al-Baghdadi as a "dog." Says it sends a signal to followers "that could cause them to lash out possibly more harshly in the wake." pic.twitter.com/L6y7a17bm0
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) October 27, 2019
Perhaps US forces should dump chunks of al-Baghdadi’s body in the ocean, just to be safe?
The Democrats are unbelievable. On a day where @realDonaldTrump’s order to strike led to the death of our most wanted terrorist leader, somehow the Democrats are using it as an opportunity to criticize the President. Elected Democrats hate Trump more than they love our country. https://t.co/SWcpZRJ037
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) October 27, 2019
via zerohedge
Poor Nancy and democrat followers think we don’t have smart leadership in Washington. Seems as if Trump can’t another job done and they can’t stand that he keeps winning. They wouldn’t recognize smart leadership anyway.
Nancy is right about needed smart leadership in Washington.
Which is exactly why she and schemer were NOT notified.
Only smart leadership, my little libtards. That leaves piglosi and schemer out! lol
“needing” smart leadership. ooops!
ROFLMAO……we don’t have smart leadership in Washington. Intelligence and integrity is definitely missing in congress and the rest of the deep state garbage. Their hate levels prove that.
It’s no longer Mr. Nice Guy, Muslim Loving, Bow to the Saudis President. Theres a new sheriff in town and we dont play war anymore, we wage it you bufoons.
Wow !Everyone’s a CRITIC and Why didn’t Our President tell nancy what his Military tactics were all about ? NEED TO KNOW AND BECAUSE THE DONKEY PEOPLE LEAK INFO FOR POLITICAL REASONS ! Strange that we as concerned Americans as we are about American Servicemen’s and Servicewomen’s Lives We told Russia about our mission so they would support it by Allowing us to fly over ZONES THEY OCCUPIED and that they wouldn’t ACT OUT OF FEAR that we were attacking their positions and shoot our planes or helicopters down ! Nancy Pelosi doesn’t have a clue about Military actions except that they cost Taxpayers dollars to keep us SAFE !If our President had told her about anything all she would do is criticize his actions as she is now doing along with all the “NAYSAYERS”that are praising this ISIS TERRORIST EXTREMIST WARMONGER !
The contempt that the Democratic leadership at the Federal level continues to show for the intelligence of all Americans is anti-American, anti-Democratic and anti-constitutional. This contempt is exemplified by their absolute contempt for the office of President. This contempt transcends political affiliation and is treasonous.
Not tired of winning yet Mr President. Please keep it coming, though. Well done sir.
Amen! Since 2016, that “winning” in the air has been SUCH a breath of FRESH AIR!
Definitely not tired of it AT ALL! And 5 more years, heck, breathing this “winning air”, make you feel more and more like an AMERICAN that you know you are. And bringing this GREAT Nation back to it’s full potential. Got to LOVE that Winning!
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP! GOD BLESS THE USA!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN!!!!!!
Selah. 🙂
LOVIN’ IT!
Yes, we’ll done, Mr. President. Thank you.🇺🇸
Elected Democrats hate Trump more than they love our country. Lets just face the facts, the POS Dems hate our country and all that it stands for!!! By their actions they amply demonstrate this!! Go TRUMP, Go MAGA!!!
Wow! I guess it’s true MSM is truly communist/ fascist hob for the criminals who want to enslave every human on the planet!? This guy was a monster! If Obama had killed him this would be all praise and accolades for many months and years like with Bin Laden!
It is sad that a known terrorist can be killed by one president but another president does the same thing and the world praises the terrorist! A murderer is a murderer…
Huuumm Terrorist ,rapist , murderer and good family man, he did take 3 of his kids to hell with him , is that like going to disney
One less terrorist in the world.
Sure. Tell yhe enemy Piglosi so she couldtell the Muslime trrtorist ISIS.
When pigs like you fly skank
But of course. Had it been Obozo in the Oval Office when al-Baghdadi was caught and slain MSM would paint him a ruthless terrorist who imprisoned and beheaded innocent journalists.
As much as I hate saying this about a fellow human being I’m relieved that this wicked leader of ISIS is dead. I can rest easier at night knowing this. In fact I won’t shed a tear if ISIS fell apart as a result of this. The monster of a man thought he would end up in heaven but the real truth is that spiritually he was given a shovel & ended up further in hell after Jesus rightly judged him.
After reading the remarks from the Media, I have no doubt it would have been leaked!!! Anything to try and take down our President!! They owe the Mueller family an apology, praising the TERRORIST responsible for their Daughters death. This is proof that the Media HATES AMERICA!!!
A promising DEAD piece of shit, thank God and Greyhound he’s gone—-One slimy muslim down and millions to go
why oh why do we have to read, and be reminded every day, of how stupid and America hating the STINKIN TRAITOR TRASH democrats are ? I would love to read just one article where they don’t show their ignorance and stupidity when they open their blowhole ! But i know that it will never happen . I despise the STINKIN demorats and think it should be an ACT OF TREASON TO BE A democrat OR HAVE ANY AFFILIATION WITH ONE THAT IS >
The Main Stream Media reveres Abu Bakr al-Bagdhadi as a hero, as they too hate America and American citizens. They think we have too much freedom and should bow to them for leadership and guidance. Why would anyone follow people who’ve sold their souls for fading noteworthy? We don’t need any of them and wouldn’t miss them if the grim reaper collected them, in a big waste management truck.
Of course the MSM favors terrorists over American citizens. It’s in their DNA.
Headline: Adolf Hitler, once an aspiring artist, believed to be victim of suicide.
Can’t wait until we attack the MSM.
Muslim Sleeper Cells throughout USA must be swept clean. USA must not stand for push-back being “Freedom of Religion” prevails here in America because Islam is not a religion but rather merely a political ideology MASQUERADING as a religion where at the heart of matter lies Sharia Law with NO good intent in mind toward TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOTS. They are the “enemy within” who want to destroy our western way of life, tear down our constitution and enslave those who disagree with them. If given half a chance sleeper cells would awaken and have no problem targeting innocent American Patriots. Even before eliminating those corrupt cells, however, FIRST rid OUR country of traitors WITHIN the government who should have never been given honor to “so-called” serve WE THE PEOPLE in the first place - including anti-american - (many being Muslims) - AOC, Tlaib, Omar, Booker, Ellison, etc. etc. In other words drain the swamp first and then by replacing so many traitors with sincere Patriotic leadership, ridding beloved America the Beautiful of sleeper cells should readily follow.
We must learn what The Squad thinks about our actions against ISIS. Come on Squad, you comment about everything else - what do you say?
He would have beheaded all these MSM types with the sound of their heartbeat, kind of like the democrat abortion program.
The Washington Post is beneath pathetic -
“‘Democracy’ dies in the dark” is their slogan.
They don’t get that America was NOT founded as a ‘democracy’ (unrestrained mob rule), but as a Republic. On purpose. Don’t believe me? Fine. Check Ben Franklin’s answer to ‘what kind of government did you give us”. Answer - “A Republic, IF you can keep it”.
What I do know is INTELLIGENCE dies at WaPo.
Their latest drivel proves that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
This man is a peace of shit and hes burning in the place called hell, Have a burning day forever
The pits of Hell has this crying worthless trash now
Send MSN there to
Al Baghadi was infidel ball licker MSN sucks
Thank you Mr. President for keeping our military safe by not telling Pelosi and Schumer of the planned raid. Good call.
The anti-American media, RINO’s and demonrats are canonizing a terrorist, and bending over backwards to criticize the POTUS. It’s disgusting. The man killed his own children after using them as human shields like the worst-kind of coward. Austere-my-ass . . .
The WaPo editor sure does a good job of reining-in their rouge operators.
We need to paint the map RED in 2020. Get rid of the RINO’s, demonrats, and wealth-seekers. Cancel subscriptions to the anti-American media in all it’s forms. Maybe they’ll get the message that they DO NOT represent ALL Americans.
That ISIS murderer was not a religious scholar, he was nothing but a hate-filled, cowardly murderer. Those, in AMERICA, who praise him are TRAITORS to our Country. We have too many enemies within the Democrat Party who do everything AGAINST our Constitution and laws. I am thankful that our President is smart enough to know that the Democrats don’t care about the American citizens. They would have leaked the information and caused the death of our service men and women. That is how low the DEMOCRATS have become. I am proud of President Trump.