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Everyone we fight in Iraq is now "al-Qaida"

A change in the way the Bush administration and military commanders refer to "the enemy" in Iraq has been almost immediately adopted by the media.

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  • Saturday, June 23, 2007 07:05 AM

    Validate Glenn's Position

    If Glenn is right, this is very significant and Salon owes it to America to get coverage beyond Salon readers. I suggest Salon send it to the New York Times, Washington Post, other major papers, the wires and TV media and ask them to reply to Salon confirming or refuting his position. Salon should run all replies and also list those who have not replied. Then, Glenn on his book tour can tell viewers/listeners the results. The media asked for a response should be given a short deadline and told that America will be told about those who do not meet the deadline. If more time is needed, the media should be required to ask for it so that can be noted in the listing. Of course the question should also be asked at the White House and DOD press briefings.

    Secretary of Defense Gates should also be asked to reply. He seems to be a man of integrity something very rare in the Bush administration. This would verify or nullify that assumption.

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