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May 2008 - Posts

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:29 AM

Words and phrases in coverage of Arab Americans, Arab World and Middle East

When critics of Barack Obama tried to ramp up their attacks by pointing to his upbringing in the Muslim World, one phrase they used often was "madrassa." "Madrassa" sounds so sinister, especially when you put it int he context of today's Islamic extremism,
posted by RayHanania | 1 Comments
Sunday, May 25, 2008 9:09 AM

Arab World media attacked as political from all sides

When President Bush attacked the Arab World news media in 2003, mainly targeting Arab satellite television, it was a part of a political strategy that we now know is filled with lies and deceit. Bush knew little about the Arab World media, but enough
posted by RayHanania | 1 Comments
Monday, May 12, 2008 9:18 AM

Tensions in Lebanon aggravated by partisan media coverage from all sides

Just as every minority in Lebanon has its own militia, every political aspect has its own media. Lebanon, which supposedly has the most "free" media in the Middle East, is really a place where media manipulation is driven by the politics of the editorial
posted by RayHanania | 4 Comments