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2007-08-09 Iraq

Coalition Forces Kill 30 Special Groups Cell Terrorists, detain 12

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Posted by Fred 2007-08-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Mahdi Army

#1 I find it interesting that I can tell the source of the story from just the syntax and vocabulary - in this case very precise, with few 'value' terms. I didn't even have to look to know this was a military press release or equivalent. AP & NYT are just as distinctive, with all their 'allegeds' and eupehmisms and negativity.
It's curious that the mnf articles pretty closely follow the classic journalism template (who, what when, where etc.) while the so-called mainstream media is overwhelmingly editorial in its news reporting. For instance, the phrase 'Responding appropriately' is the only thing in this article that contains any editorial slant. Compare that with this morning's AP summary.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-08-09 09:01|| 2007-08-09 09:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Okay, we really need a better name for Special Groups Cell .
How about al Qudslink ?

Posted by wxjames 2007-08-09 09:37|| 2007-08-09 09:37|| Front Page Top

#3 I find the frequency of the use of the word Iran by U. S. military officials to be very interesting.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-08-09 09:52|| 2007-08-09 09:52|| Front Page Top

#4 Me too, NS. In fact, this exact story (30-something killed and 12 detained) was link'd yesterday and today several times.

I personally think it's Halliburton-induced propoganda by Mr. Pruitt to justify invading Iran (/sarcasm).

Posted by BA 2007-08-09 10:57|| 2007-08-09 10:57|| Front Page Top

#5 I've been using the term "Friends of Persia".

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2007-08-09 13:02|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2007-08-09 13:02|| Front Page Top

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