News California fires started by al Qaeda?

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Fox News anchors have sparked concerns by suggesting a potential al Qaeda connection to the California fires, leading to widespread fear among viewers. This has prompted reactions from individuals who express disbelief at such claims, with some noting that this kind of sensationalism can influence public perception and lead to irrational fears, such as associating unrelated events with terrorism. The discussion highlights the impact of media narratives on public discourse and the tendency for sensational reporting to provoke anxiety and conspiracy theories.
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Fox anchors spread fears of al Qaeda link to California fires:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=506_1193272738


This is just amazing. Fox are being as responsible as always. Sad thing is they probably manage to scare some people with this.
 
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The girl next to me at work suggested terrorism when the fires first broke out. Of course she also thinks terrorists have put something in the ventillation ducts in our building at work. :smile: Perhaps she should go to work for Fox?
 
Maybe Kathrina was caused by terrorists too...
 
EL said:
Maybe Kathrina was caused by terrorists too...
You didn't know?
 
Evo said:
You didn't know?

Really! I just have to get Fox.
 

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