Finally in the eighth paragraph of this story we learn that these men were "most likely" Islamic jihadists. Before that, they were just "suspects from the Middle East," including a "Jordanian," who were probably "terrorists." Charles at LGF has uncovered a 2001 Society for Professional Journalists document, "Guidelines for Countering Racial, Ethnic and Religious Profiling," which reveals why mainstream media stories always purvey irrelevancies and side issues instead of identifying Islamic jihad activity as such. These men didn't plot to destroy these embassies because they're "Jordanian" or "Middle Eastern," but because they're Islamic jihadists. But that we are never directly told.
"Philippines arrests 3 'targeting Aust, US, British embassies,'" from AFP (thanks to all who sent this in):
Philippine security forces have arrested three suspects from the Middle East allegedly involved in a plot to bomb the US, British and Australian embassies in Manila, officials say.Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita confirmed that two men were arrested last month in the southern island of Mindanao and were being interrogated by military intelligence.
A third man, believed to be a Jordanian, was arrested recently in Manila according to a government security official.
"Indications are that they were part of a plot to bomb at least four foreign embassies in Manila," the source said.
He said the US, British and Australian embassies were believed to have been among the targets although he gave no further details.
"There is intelligence information that they are probably terrorists," Mr Ermita said.
"Their objective was to create chaos."
Asked if they had links to the Jemaah Islamiah and Abu Sayyaf militant groups, he said "most likely" but declined to give any further details.
On Oct. 6 at its National Convention in Seattle, the Society of Professional Journalists passed a resolution urging members and fellow journalists to take steps against racial profiling in their coverage of the war on terrorism and to reaffirm their commitment to:
— Use language that is informative and not inflammatory as we do not want to upset the practitioners of the religion of peace.
— Portray Muslims, Arabs and Middle Eastern and South Asian Americans in the richness of their diverse experiences such as a proclivity to strap on suicide bombs, FMG, Anti-semitism, homophobia etc etc
— Seek truth through a variety of voices and perspectives that help audiences understand the complexities of the events in Pennsylvania, New York City and Washington, D.C. Please do not use the families of the victims as they may well be biased. Always remember the that the truth is relative.
Guidelines
Visual images
— Seek out people from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds when photographing Americans mourning those lost in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. This helps to dilute the fact that it was Muslims that did the deed.
— Seek out people from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds when photographing rescue and other public service workers and military personnel. Ditto
— Do not represent Arab Americans and Muslims as monolithic groups. Avoid conveying the impression that all Arab Americans and Muslims wear traditional clothing. Do not under any circumstances portray the Islamic faith as a Monolithic entity that is unable to change.
— Use photos and features to demystify veils, turbans and other cultural articles and customs such as palestinians with AK 47s, Roadside bombs, children dressed as suicide bombers, women being stoned to death and all other negative images of those professing the muslim faith.
Stories
— Seek out and include Arabs and Arab Americans, Muslims, South Asians and men and women of Middle Eastern descent in all stories about the war, not just those about Arab and Muslim communities or racial profiling. After all they are just like us are they not.
— Cover the victims of harassment, murder and other hate crimes as thoroughly as you cover the victims of overt terrorist attacks. But make sure that none of them relate to hate crimes as practiced by Muslims upon their own and other peoples.
— Make an extra effort to include olive-complexioned and darker men and women, Sikhs, Muslims and devout religious people of all types in arts, business, society columns and all other news and feature coverage, not just stories about the crisis. This helps to make the story more palatable to your by now, gullible audience
— Seek out experts on military strategies, public safety, diplomacy, economics and other pertinent topics who run the spectrum of race, class, gender and geography. If they are not in tune with our guidelines contact CAIR or if in the UK the Muslim Council of Great Britain for a suitable and objective spokesperson.
— When writing about terrorism, remember to include white supremacist, radical anti-abortionists and other groups with a history of such activity. If none of these have a history of suicide bombing, calling for the death of those drawing cartoons or who name teddy bears mohammed make something up.
— Do not imply that kneeling on the floor praying, listening to Arabic music or reciting from the Quran are peculiar activities.In particular do not show them kissing a large rock in the middle of the desert, beating themselves with whips or beheading people.
— When describing Islam, keep in mind there are large populations of Muslims around the world, including in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, India and the United States. Distinguish between various Muslim states; do not lump them together as in constructions such as "the fury of the Muslim world." Or the fury of the Umma
— Avoid using word combinations such as "Islamic terrorist" or "Muslim extremist" that are misleading because they link whole religions to criminal activity. Be specific: Alternate choices, depending on context, include "Al Qaeda terrorists" or, to describe the broad range of groups involved in Islamic politics, "political Islamists." Do not use religious characterizations as shorthand when geographic, political, socioeconomic or other distinctions might be more accurate. This would be too accurate and give people the idea that islam is not a religion of peace.
— Avoid using terms such as "jihad" unless you are certain of their precise meaning and include the context when they are used in quotations. The basic meaning of "jihad" is to exert oneself for the good of Islam and to better oneself. Whilst at the same time undermining democracy, importing barbarous customs, having little regard for non-muslims and making use of every liberty to undermine the same.
— Consult the Library of Congress guide for transliteration of Arabic names and Muslim or Arab words to the Roman alphabet. Use spellings preferred by the American Muslim Council, including "Muhammad," "Quran," and "Makkah ," not "Mecca." If unsure about any aspect of your story refer it the the American Muslim Council for correction(s).
— Regularly seek out a variety of perspectives for your opinion pieces. Check your coverage against the five Maynard Institute for Journalism Education fault lines of race and ethnicity, class, geography, gender and generation. Ditto
— Ask men and women from within targeted communities to review your coverage and make suggestions. Do not under any circumstances ask the opinions of Jews, Christians, Hindus, Gays, Lesbians or anybody who might have a different perspective on your amended story.
According to inside sources within the investigation, there are details emerging that indicate credible evidence suggesting the alleged suspects could possibly be considered as belonging to a group known as the human race...developing...
Journalism rule one: Promulgate obfuscation.
The guidelines are a real hoot:
"Avoid using terms such as "jihad" unless you are certain of their precise meaning and include the context when they are used in quotations. The basic meaning of "jihad" is to exert oneself for the good of Islam and to better oneself."
Why should westerners avoid using the terms that the perps use themselves?
Use spellings preferred by the American Muslim Council, including "Muhammad,"
Oh, dear, how offensive. If the spellings should reflect those prefered by Muslims, then shouldn't that read "Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)". What bad dhimmis, what insulting Islamophobes.
"Ask men and women from within targeted communities to review your coverage and make suggestions."
Translation: Make sure every article even indirectly mentioning Islam or Muslims is previewed and vetted by CAIR and revised as they deem necessary.
Oh, the wonderful diversity of the Moslems.
Some blow up women and children in a market, while others blow up themselves as well at women and children in a market. Some behead their victims, while others torture them before beheading them. Some rape women who aren't wearing enough clothes to suit them, while others simply beat the women. Some beat gays instead of women. Some fire rockets at Israeli villages, others fire AK-47s at Sudanese villages. Some do these things officially, as policemen or troops, while others do so as private citizens.
Yes, Islam is a whole tapestry of mayhem and carnage.
Ironically, by obfuscating the true driver of these acts (Islam) and instead substituting phrases like 'individuals from the Middle East,' the MSM will ultimately end up engendering a fear of all things Arab-looking in the American public. Very unfortuante because a white convert to Islam is (generally) far more dangerous to the West than an Egyptian Copt. But I guess a little media inspired racism is a small price to pay for being a good little dhimmi journalist.
"There is intelligence information that they are probably terrorists," Mr Ermita said.
"Their objective was to create chaos."
Ya think? This guy is a regular Sherlock Holmes.
The 30 pieces of silver from the Global Jihad for bombing and destroying Serbia were:
For the US: 9/11
For England: 7/7
For Spain: 3/11
For Australia: Bali
Now, the dividents for the insolent, illegal, roguish recognition of the "Independent Republic of Kosova" are coming.
Ruslan Tokhchukov, EnragedSince1999.