US White House’s 9/11 Anniversary Guidelines Ask Officials to "Minimize References to Al Qaeda"

Yesterday, I posted on the fierce whitewash and propagandizing of the tenth anniversary of 911: 911 Whitewashing the War: "Never Forget" Morphs into "Forget it"

The leftist/Islamic machine is in full throttle now, with the White House strong-arming officials to omit who and why we were attacked. The White House has issued guidelines detailing what the White House has deemed the important themes that must be discussed, as well as the tone the 9/11 observances should take.

the document states that officials should “minimize references to Al Qaeda.” Within the text, Osama bin Laden’s death is the reason given for this request. In what could be interpreted as somewhat of a political call to arms, the guidelines tell officials to place emphasis on the fact that “Al Qaeda and its adherents have become increasingly irrelevant.”

If this is not surrrender, what is?

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US White House’s 9/11 Anniversary Guidelines Ask Officials to ‘Minimize References to Al Qaeda’ The Blaze

The White House has provided guidelines to government officials regarding how to observe and discuss the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. While there are certainly some beneficial recommendations held within, some may interpret the disseminated documents as more agenda-driven than not.

These instructions include information about how to honor the lives lost here in America. Additionally, they call for remembrance of the fact that Al Qaeda and other terror groups have also killed innocent individuals in other localities across the globe. Politico has more:

The guidelines detail what the White House has deemed the important themes that must be discussed, as well as the tone the 9/11 observances should take.

“A chief goal of our communications is to present a positive, forward-looking narrative,” the foreign guidelines state.

Again, these are worthwhile goals and ideals, but they may be viewed as something more sinister by President Obama’s political opponents. The Atlantic writes:

Though rebuilding support for the U.S. abroad is a worthy goal, it seems like these guidelines will fit in neatly with a popular meme on the right, that President Obama goes around the world and apologizes for how awesome America is. “Obama’s apology tour” has been debunked by The Washington Post and other places, but several Republican presidential candidates have made references to Obama’s supposed tendency to play down American specialness abroad. That events commemorating 9/11 will be “not just about us” seems likely to fit into that theme.

The guidelines came in two sections, each aimed at a very different audience. One, which was sent to American embassies and consulates across the globe, is intended to assist overseas allies and foreign citizens. In this document, the guidelines call for agencies to focus upon the global battle against terrorism. The text reads:

“As we commemorate the citizens of over 90 countries who perished in the 9/11 attacks, we honor all victims of terrorism, in every nation around the world. We honor and celebrate the resilience of individuals, families, and communities on every continent, whether in New York or Nairobi, Bali or Belfast, Mumbai or Manila, or Lahore or London.”

Interestingly, the foreign document states that officials should “minimize references to Al Qaeda.” Within the text, Osama bin Laden’s death is the reason given for this request. In what could be interpreted as somewhat of a political call to arms, the guidelines tell officials to place emphasis on the fact that “Al Qaeda and its adherents have become increasingly irrelevant.”

Additionally, foreign leaders are encouraged to highlight the notion that Al Qaeda played no major roll in the Arab Spring. Further expounding upon this ideal, foreign commemoration ceremonies should focus on the idea that Al Qaeda “represents the past” and that peaceful Arab protests “represent the future.” Clearly, there is a balance here that is intended to bring Arabs on America’s side, rather than being divisive in addressing the issues surrounding the attacks.

The second document, which was sent to federal agencies, is intended for individuals here in America. The guidelines presented within emphasize the need for national service in remembrance of the attacks, while highlighting what the U.S. government has done to prevent another major terror event from taking pace. The single sheet suggests that Americans “draw on the spirit of unity that prevailed in the immediate aftermath of the attacks.”

According to The New York Times, one official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said:

“The important theme is to show the world how much we realize that 9/11 — the attacks themselves and violent extremism writ large — is not ‘just about us.”

And UPI writes:

One significant theme in both sets of documents is that Americans must be prepared for another attack and must be resilient in recovering from the loss. Resilience is a repeated theme of the communications.

There is no doubt that the U.S. is treading carefully, especially in issuing the  foreign guidelines. With negative opinions about America festering in foreign nations, the intention held within the text seems to indicate that the U.S. wants to avoid alienating others, especially those in Arab nations. The attempt to diminish the Al Qaeda also serves the political purposes of instilling a sense of victory both at home and abroad.

Comments

[Bohemond_1069]

In a sense Barry is right. Call them what they are : islamic fundamentalist terrorists who are obeying the commands in the koran and following the example set forth by Mohammed.

[sean]

“The important theme is to show the world how much we realize that 9/11 — the attacks themselves and violent extremism writ large — is not ‘just about us.”

This is also true, though not perhaps in the way the administration would like to publicize. The Muslims have been doing this kind of thing to everybody they've come across for 1400 years. They've attacked, subjugated or exterminated the Christians of North Africa and The Middle East, The Hindus of India, The Buddhists of Afghanistan and Pakistan (both once peaceful and prosperous Buddhists countries!) , the Sikhs in the Punjab, the Zoroastrains of Persia etc etc etc.

[Heltau]

Never, never, never forget that a moderate islam is one that has not blown you up with an IED, yet.

[Dot]

Does anyone else keep getting the feeling that the Islamist media illusions are very reminiscent of the 1930s/Third Reich?

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OT -- but maybe the most convincing warning against Rick Perry you may get before Obama kills the Internet:

http://www.sunlituplands.org/2011/08/rick-perry-run-carefully-orchestrated.html

[Steve Colleti]

It appears most citations for these guidelines are excerpted from the NYtimes (

The death of Osama bin Laden was viewed as reason for officials to “minimize references to Al Qaeda.” While terrorists affiliated with Bin Laden’s network “still have the ability to inflict harm,” the guidelines say, officials are to make the point that “Al Qaeda and its adherents have become increasingly irrelevant.”

The guidelines say the absence of Al Qaeda playing any significant role in the “Arab Spring” uprisings against longtime autocrats in the Middle East and North Africa should be cited as evidence that Bin Laden’s organization “represents the past,” while peaceful street protesters in Egypt and Tunisia “represent the future.” Left unsaid was that many of the deposed leaders were close American allies and partners in counterterrorism operations.

Though rebuilding support for the U.S. abroad is a worthy goal, it seems like these guidelines will fit in neatly with a popular meme on the right,(http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/08/obama-administration-message-911-its-not-just-about-us/41877/) that President Obama goes around the world and apologizes for how awesome America is. “Obama’s apology tour” has been debunked by The Washington Post and other places, but several Republican presidential candidates have made references to Obama’s supposed tendency to play down American specialness abroad. That events commemorating 9/11 will be “not just about us” seems likely to fit into that theme.

Resilience is a repeated theme of the communications. “We celebrate the resilience of communities across the globe,” the foreign guidelines state.

Or, as Mr. Rhodes put it in the interview: “It’s a statement of strength that the United States can outlast our adversaries. We’re stronger than the terrorists’ ability to frighten us.”

Resilience is a repeated theme of the communications. “We celebrate the resilience of communities across the globe,” the foreign guidelines state.

Or, as Mr. Rhodes put it in the interview: “It’s a statement of strength that the United States can outlast our adversaries. We’re stronger than the terrorists’ ability to frighten us.”

[Laura L.]

“As we commemorate the citizens of over 90 countries who perished in the 9/11 attacks, we honor all victims of terrorism, in every nation around the world. We honor and celebrate the resilience of individuals, families, and communities on every continent, whether in New York or Nairobi, Bali or Belfast, Mumbai or Manila, or Lahore or London.”
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What's missing from this list? Notice no mention of the nation which is under the greatest threat from islamic terrorism.

[Ubin Bushwhacked]

America's sense of Victory will be felt when America's allow it's Military to be unleashed without Presidential restraints upon any country that talks, walks, or even smells of expansionist Wahhabist Islamists. If they they sow the wind, they'll reap the whirl wind. Bush was right. Unless they are truly with America, they're against it.

[Anne]

Gee, what a coincidence, considering it's not just about us. The World Trade Center, icon of the financial world, The Pentagon, symbol of the greatest military power on the planet, and the heroes of Shanksville preventing an attack on the White House, our seat of government.

9/11 IS ABOUT US. The dhimmi press is losing credibility by the day. Don't waste any more ink, MSM "journalists".

We get it. Send Pravda Press to the gulag.

[Norman G.]

"We honor and celebrate the resilience of individuals, families, and communities on every continent, whether in New York or Nairobi, Bali or Belfast, Mumbai or Manila, or Lahore or London.”...Hmmmm....Must have (deliberately) forgotten- Tel-Aviv, Elat, Jerusalem, Itmar or just about any other location in Israel. Oh! that's right, I forgot... when innocent Jews are massacred it's not 'terror'. This is an outrage. This evil administration is undermining and de-legitimizing our most loyal friend.

[Betty]

you know every thing comes out of ob mouth is a lie what ever he says do the reverse it is a game to him he doesn't care how many people die it is not him or his all is well. every body get on your knees and pray show him he is not the ruler in AMERICA and nether is allah. this is AMERICA. sure wish i could be there. don't be afraid show him and his muslim friends this is AMERICA stand up' stand up stand up' for GOD and AMERICA. GOD will bless this country again if we put our faith and trust in him

[Betty]

I some time think what ever ob says is in code to some one else does any one else get this feeling?

[james]

So many traitors to America at the Federal level.

[Madeleine]

HI Pam, I want you to know that my husband and I will be with you
at your rally on 9/11. Looking forward to awe inspiring patriotism!
Looking forward to standing side by side with the greatest Americans
that I know of on the planet. I wish that firefighters and police
first responders will show up in droves for your rally! I pray!
I want Americans to contemplate the lives of the children who are ten
years older that lost a loved one on that day. The children of first
responders who are ten years older and have vivid memories of where
their parents were on that day and if they would come home or die.
I want to ask Amerians to contemplate the life of the jumpers, who were
they? Do we know that yet? I know I don't. I don't because the media
doesn't care to investigate these people, who they were, remind us.
We all have sketched in our brains the images of those suffering
Americans standing perched at the windows of the towers deciding
their fate, to jump or to burn to death. My own husband didn't stop digging
until late April of 2002 or late May. He didn't begin the process of
closure for a while thereafter. It may have been ten years ago this
September, but it feels only a few short years ago to us.
Men and woman dressed up for work, on the most beautiful day of the
beginning of September, not a single cloud in the sky, the morning
air was crisp and clean, it was heaven sent! However, evil had it's
plans, evil Allah worshippers had plans for these innocent office
workers. There should have been tens of thousands of people in those
towers that morning. The evil Allah worshippers were aiming for mass
casualties. The reason why they didn't get mass casualties is because
first responders are experts at what they do. They ran in and began
a mass evacuation of the buildings, people wanted to leave, they
knew enough to get out, thank goodness. Some couldn't, sadly. Some
had no choice, no one was coming for them. My good Lord.
Cathy Mazza a friend of mine from the gym I used to go to, she
was an officer for the transit police. This woman was someone I
admired, she had like five different degrees in various things she
went to college for. She wanted to join the police department.
It is said that she shot out the glass in the lobby of one of the
towers when she instantly knew they were coming down. She is responsible
for saving dozens of lives by that one act. Sadly, she died as the
building came falling down on her body, crushing this wonderful lady
to death. Nothing surprises me about that story. This lady, she was young
too, she was the tower of strength as a woman. I cannot believe
a life such as hers with so much talent and spunk always was robbed
from us on that day. I don't want the stories of Muslims in the news
today and lately to distract us from looking deeply into the remaining
family members lives, learning of what they made of themselves, or how
they survived these past 10 years. I don't want the Muslims little false
stories of a paper cut to outshine the real stories of Americans
resilience and bravery and courage in the aftermath of the worst terror
attack on our nations soil, 9/11 and beyond. The story isn't over,
there are sequals that we need to hear about, we need to know about,
we need to learn about now that it's 10 years post 9/11.

[Anne]

Well said, Madeleine.

[Colony14Author]

"...The document states that Osama bin Laden’s death is a reason for officials to ‘minimize references to Al Qaeda.’”

That absurd advice is tantamount to suggesting that the evil of Adolph Hitler be minimized simply because he is no longer alive.

“The guidelines tell officials to emphasize that ‘Al Qaeda and its adherents have become increasingly irrelevant,’ and to reference the lack of any major role Al Qaeda played in the Arab Spring. Al Qaeda ‘represents the past,’ the guidelines state, while peaceful protests in Arab countries ‘represent the future.’”

Al Qaeda, in fact, has played a role. Elements of the terrorist group are among the rebels in Libya.

“[O]fficials are told to honor all victims of terrorism around the world as they also commemorate the Americans killed on Sept. 11.” The guidelines include this statement: “As we commemorate the citizens of over 90 countries who perished in the 9/11 attacks, we honor all victims of terrorism, in every nation around the world. We honor and celebrate the resilience of individuals, families, and communities on every continent, whether in New York or Nairobi, Bali or Belfast, Mumbai or Manila, or Lahore or London.”

That sophomoric statement is clearly meant to downplay the significance of Islamist ideology in terrorist acts. By encouraging people to associate the downed World Trade Centers with, for example, the bombed Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Obama can get people to disassociate terrorism with Islam and instead blame violence on the occasional crackpot.

Just as Obama’s 2009 “world apology tour” was his way of claiming that “the United States is not so exceptional or great,” his September 11 guidelines are meant to downplay the events of that day as “nothing special” when compared with violence around the world. Obama’s attempt will fail. Just as Americans remember December 7, 1941 as a “day of infamy,” they will always remember September 11, 2001 as a day that displayed the evil of radical Islam for all the world to see.

[DanS.]

Obama spits on us.

[plumbing]

When opposite ideals interact, for sure we should prepare for war. Everyone should yearn for peace.