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Old 10-20-2006, 20:23   #5
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Originally Posted by Airbornelawyer
As I understand it, the president was agreeing with NY Times columnist Thomas Firedman's characterization that the latest uptick in violence appeared to be part of a concerted effort by the jihadists to win the media battle, and to influence domestic politics in the United States. That was the Tet analogy the president was agreeing with, and one the media seems to be falling all over itself to make a reality.
That is exactly what I heard the President say when I watched this interview. The media just conveniently keeps leaving that part out.
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