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AP redefines Islamist and Illegal immigrant
« on: April 08, 2013, 09:27:43 AM »
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/associated-press-islamist-illegal-immigrant-stylebook/2013/04/05/id/498068

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"Islamist" was added to the AP stylebook in 2012. The original definition read:

"Supporter of government in accord with the laws of Islam. Those who view the Quran as a political model encompass a wide range of Muslims, from mainstream politicians to militants known as jihadi."

The news agency sent out an alert Thursday to its online subscribers to announce that "Islamist" should not be used as "a synonym for Islamic fighters, militants, extremists, or radicals."

The new entry reads:

"An advocate or supporter of a political movement that favors reordering government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam... Where possible, be specific and use the name of militant affiliations: al-Qaida-linked, Hezbollah, Taliban, etc. Those who view the Quran as a political model encompass a wide range of Muslims, from mainstream politicians to militants known as jihadi."

The announcement comes just days after the AP discontinued the term "illegal immigrants."

"Except in direct quotes essential to the story, use illegal only to refer to an action, not a person: illegal immigration, but not illegal immigrant," the new entry reads.

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Re: AP redefines Islamist and Illegal immigrant
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2013, 10:25:59 AM »
I've been wondering how low information journalism will now describe those wacky MILFers in the Philippines?  ::evil::


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Re: AP redefines Islamist and Illegal immigrant
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2013, 11:29:36 AM »
f**k AP, UPI, Reuters and the rest of the jurnolistas!  We define our words, not you asswipes!   ::mooning::   ::doublebird::
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