Comments on: Right Wing Uses Cropped Photo To Downplay Size Of Iraq Protest http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:02:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: aerial maps http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-4308552 aerial maps Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:47:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-4308552 <strong>aerial maps</strong> Still, I believe some people (like me) think in different way regarding this topic aerial maps

Still, I believe some people (like me) think in different way regarding this topic

]]> By: Ann http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-3711823 Ann Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:22:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3711823 This corrupt evil Bush administration is about to be exposed like never before,a nd they are not going to be able to lie their sorry ass-s out of this either. Ain't Karma grand??? This corrupt evil Bush administration is about to be exposed like never before,a nd they are not going to be able to lie their sorry ass-s out of this either.
Ain’t Karma grand???

]]> By: bill http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-3698730 bill Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:16:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3698730 I'm not an expert on any of this stuff, so i'm not pretending to be. so heres my questions, did the Iraqi people have the ability to protest in such large numbers under sadams regime? i mean, i know they are protesting against the US, but were there any large scale protests while Sadam was in power? I’m not an expert on any of this stuff, so i’m not pretending to be. so heres my questions, did the Iraqi people have the ability to protest in such large numbers under sadams regime? i mean, i know they are protesting against the US, but were there any large scale protests while Sadam was in power?

]]> By: Reading Between the Lines » Compare Aerial Photos: Saddam’s Statue Being Pulled Down vs. Recent Anti-Occupation Demonstration http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-3693429 Reading Between the Lines » Compare Aerial Photos: Saddam’s Statue Being Pulled Down vs. Recent Anti-Occupation Demonstration Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:20:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3693429 [...] This is funny. In an attempt to downplay anti-occupation protests throughout Iraq yesterday, conservative bloggers have been cherry-picking news about the protests to describe the turnout as “underwhelming” and “weak” while using this photo as proof that the demonstrations fell far short of their 3,000,000 person goal (via ThinkProgress): [...] [...] This is funny. In an attempt to downplay anti-occupation protests throughout Iraq yesterday, conservative bloggers have been cherry-picking news about the protests to describe the turnout as “underwhelming” and “weak” while using this photo as proof that the demonstrations fell far short of their 3,000,000 person goal (via ThinkProgress): [...]

]]> By: Impeach Bush For Peace » Anti-Occupation Protest in Iraq Underplayed in U.S. Press http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-3689985 Impeach Bush For Peace » Anti-Occupation Protest in Iraq Underplayed in U.S. Press Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:10:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3689985 [...] using this photo as proof that the demonstrations fell far short of their 3,000,000 person goal (via ThinkProgress) as seen [...] [...] using this photo as proof that the demonstrations fell far short of their 3,000,000 person goal (via ThinkProgress) as seen [...]

]]> By: Every Picture Tells a Story « tekel http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-3/#comment-3678846 Every Picture Tells a Story « tekel Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:46:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3678846 [...] April 12th, 2007 · No Comments There were massive protests in Iraq this past weekend.  The protesters are demanding that US troops leave their country.  Domestic news outlets estimate that there were “thousands” or “tens of thousands” of protesters.  The BBC says “hundreds of thousands.” This Modern World shows you the pictures.  ThinkProgress has more. [...] [...] April 12th, 2007 · No Comments There were massive protests in Iraq this past weekend.  The protesters are demanding that US troops leave their country.  Domestic news outlets estimate that there were “thousands” or “tens of thousands” of protesters.  The BBC says “hundreds of thousands.” This Modern World shows you the pictures.  ThinkProgress has more. [...]

]]> By: links for 2007-04-12 « Dark Corner of the Empty Head http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3673545 links for 2007-04-12 « Dark Corner of the Empty Head Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:30:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3673545 [...] Think Progress » Right Wing Uses Cropped Photo To Downplay Size Of Iraq Protest After thousands of demonstrators gathered in Najaf, Iraq, yesterday to protest the U.S. occupation, the Bush administration was quick to downplay the size of the gathering. State Department official David Satterfield said, “I think the small size of tho (tags: photography protest Iraq wingnuts Najaf stupidity) [...] [...] Think Progress » Right Wing Uses Cropped Photo To Downplay Size Of Iraq Protest After thousands of demonstrators gathered in Najaf, Iraq, yesterday to protest the U.S. occupation, the Bush administration was quick to downplay the size of the gathering. State Department official David Satterfield said, “I think the small size of tho (tags: photography protest Iraq wingnuts Najaf stupidity) [...]

]]> By: John http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3672245 John Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:32:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3672245 It's good that they can organize at least, regardless of the message. People coming together in numbers speaks louder than anything else. I am not sure we could muster that many people in the US for many "important" issues. It’s good that they can organize at least, regardless of the message. People coming together in numbers speaks louder than anything else.

I am not sure we could muster that many people in the US for many “important” issues.

]]> By: UCSBClassics53 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3670604 UCSBClassics53 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:42:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3670604 <em>It is ignorant people like you that have helped turn this country into what it is today.</em> you know #92 speaks the truth, except that his words should be directed towards the 30% that support Bush and his policies no matter what. Hell, if Bush ordered a full-blown genocide of Iraqis, then he would be telling us to get off our high horses and support our country... Our country, right or wrong, gets us into trouble in the first place... It is ignorant people like you that have helped turn this country into what it is today.

you know #92 speaks the truth, except that his words should be directed towards the 30% that support Bush and his policies no matter what. Hell, if Bush ordered a full-blown genocide of Iraqis, then he would be telling us to get off our high horses and support our country…

Our country, right or wrong, gets us into trouble in the first place…

]]> By: UCSBClassics53 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3670453 UCSBClassics53 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:35:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3670453 #92, when did Iraq attack the United States? What crime did Iraq commit against the United States? #92, when did Iraq attack the United States? What crime did Iraq commit against the United States?

]]> By: Cooler Talk With Jeff http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3669776 Cooler Talk With Jeff Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:01:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3669776 [...] CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE ARTICLE [...] [...] CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE ARTICLE [...]

]]> By: Lora http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3669463 Lora Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:50:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3669463 To Pro-Bush, Are we to believe that you supported Clinton wholeheartedly when he was President? To Pro-Bush,
Are we to believe that you supported Clinton wholeheartedly when he was President?

]]> By: Pro-Bush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3669065 Pro-Bush Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:33:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3669065 All of the people in this post that have spoken out against Bush should get a clue and close your mouths, the word-vomit is making me sick. Bush started his career as president with 9/11. I would be doing the same thing that he is. Crimes against the US will not be tolerated. For those of you that speak against Bush, why dont you try supporting your country for a change, instead of blaming him. It is ignorant people like you that have helped turn this country into what it is today. I am proud when i say I am a born and raised US citizen. Why arent you? Get off of your high horses and support our country. Whether you like it or not George W. Bush is our president, try supporting him and our country. All of the people in this post that have spoken out against Bush should get a clue and close your mouths, the word-vomit is making me sick. Bush started his career as president with 9/11. I would be doing the same thing that he is. Crimes against the US will not be tolerated. For those of you that speak against Bush, why dont you try supporting your country for a change, instead of blaming him. It is ignorant people like you that have helped turn this country into what it is today. I am proud when i say I am a born and raised US citizen. Why arent you? Get off of your high horses and support our country. Whether you like it or not George W. Bush is our president, try supporting him and our country.

]]> By: Daniel http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3668986 Daniel Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:22:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3668986 Umm... both photos are cropped... Umm… both photos are cropped…

]]> By: red http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3667404 red Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:51:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3667404 It is a picture of Baghdad because the media is to chicken to leave their hotel. One pic says nothing about the other. You guys are idiots. Also DefendAmerica.mil puts it at about 15k protesters. You wouldnt know that because you are not interested in Defending America. It is a picture of Baghdad because the media is to chicken to leave their hotel.
One pic says nothing about the other. You guys are idiots. Also DefendAmerica.mil puts it at about 15k protesters. You wouldnt know that because you are not interested in Defending America.

]]> By: James http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3667094 James Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:33:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3667094 Definitely not a cropped photo, but also definitely not a photo of Najaf. As someone said, its Firdos Square in Baghdad! They show the protest in a different city and claim that the protest in Najaf was as small as the one in Baghdad. Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Firdos+Square,+Baghdad,+Iraq&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=33.314544,44.421748&spn=0.002224,0.005847&t=h&om=1 Now, Look at the photo being shown... Its the same place, you have the big palace, the triangle shaped building, the trees on the left... <strong>same place</strong>. Definitely not a cropped photo, but also definitely not a photo of Najaf. As someone said, its Firdos Square in Baghdad! They show the protest in a different city and claim that the protest in Najaf was as small as the one in Baghdad.

Google Maps:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Firdos+Square,+Baghdad,+Iraq&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=33.314544,44.421748&spn=0.002224,0.005847&t=h&om=1

Now, Look at the photo being shown… Its the same place, you have the big palace, the triangle shaped building, the trees on the left… same place.

]]> By: Mr Cow http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3666427 Mr Cow Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:03:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3666427 Um... if you're going to post a claim that a photo is cropped, would it not make sense to post the original photo, and the cropped photo? Or could it be that there really isn't a cropped photo -- because based on this "information" here, I don't see evidence of one. Um… if you’re going to post a claim that a photo is cropped, would it not make sense to post the original photo, and the cropped photo? Or could it be that there really isn’t a cropped photo — because based on this “information” here, I don’t see evidence of one.

]]> By: M Watson http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3666190 M Watson Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:51:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3666190 YOU IDIOTS. YOUR PHOTO OF THE LONG SHOT DOWN THE ROAD HAS BEEN PHOTOSHOPPED TO LENGHTEN THE CROWD. OUR FORENSIC DEPARTMENT CAUGHT IT EASILY. YOU IDIOTS. YOUR PHOTO OF THE LONG SHOT DOWN THE ROAD HAS BEEN PHOTOSHOPPED TO LENGHTEN THE CROWD. OUR FORENSIC DEPARTMENT CAUGHT IT EASILY.

]]> By: morbo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3666053 morbo Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:44:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3666053 I also noticed that there aren't many women protesting, so for each of those men, there are most likely women and children at home that also feel as strongly. I also noticed that there aren’t many women protesting, so for each of those men, there are most likely women and children at home that also feel as strongly.

]]> By: Richard http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/comment-page-2/#comment-3665903 Richard Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:37:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/10/najaf-protests/#comment-3665903 um.......... OMG, this is good, good that Iraq wants us out, that they are able to join for one cause. AND NOW we have a reason to leave. There is so much I could say alot about this but, if there able to unite in this kind of numbers for one reason, then its good. There supposed to be a democracy, there practicing there right to protest. They want us out, SO lets leave? Maybe we should stop throwing sh*t at each other and listen to the Iraqi's. um………. OMG, this is good, good that Iraq wants us out, that they are able to join for one cause. AND NOW we have a reason to leave. There is so much I could say alot about this but, if there able to unite in this kind of numbers for one reason, then its good. There supposed to be a democracy, there practicing there right to protest. They want us out, SO lets leave? Maybe we should stop throwing sh*t at each other and listen to the Iraqi’s.

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