How has the phrase “Allahu Akbar” come to have such a negative connotation? Don’t worry … the New York Times is on it:
"Allahu akbar" has somehow become inextricably intertwined with terrorism. Its real meaning is far more innocent. https://t.co/HO5PIE3p77
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 2, 2017
Somehow?
“Somehow”…..
— ?Del Paxton’s Piano? (@Mark_Derr) November 2, 2017
Somehow? https://t.co/hZ3S246wPk
— David Marcus (@BlueBoxDave) November 2, 2017
Somehow?
SOMEHOW???
— Mlok Karel (@casial) November 2, 2017
“Somehow” really stands out
— joshua (@joshuanassiri) November 2, 2017
It sure does.
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/926124232395935745
Hmmm, good point. If only we could think of a reason why it's associated with terrorism. Think! Dammit, Scotty, there must be a reason!
— Austere Meme Scholar (@NHEbrLvr) November 2, 2017
Yeah it’s a real noodle scratcher.
— Dr. Kankokage (@kankokage) November 2, 2017
A real head-scratcher, that.
— Boviosity (@FlashHeart59) November 2, 2017
Might it have something to do with the radical Islamist terrorists who shout it out while they’re trying to murder people?
https://twitter.com/hboulware/status/926119239538413568
Maybe terrorists shouldn't scream it at the top of their lungs while slaughtering people, just say'in.
— Annie (@AnnieInMn1) November 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/AlyceWellington/status/926124195511185408
Somehow? Could it stem from its repeated use as a battle cry for mass murderers?
— Pierre DelectO'Houlihan (@Earnest_T_Bass) November 2, 2017
Somehow? Maybe because jihadists yell it when committing jihad! My son’s middle school newspaper is better than The NY Times. Geez!
— MaryMary (@WitherowMayhew) November 2, 2017
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Guaranteed if someone shouted that innocent phrase in public near where you stood you'd flee like a lightning bolt without a second thought https://t.co/qNSJUIFEhs
— Pardes Seleh (@PardesSeleh) November 2, 2017
It’s indeed sad that it’s become so intertwined with terrorism.
The real meaning is amazing, is deeply spiritual. Shame on those changing its meaning in blood, hate and terrorism.
— Nicolerimbaud (@nicolerimbaud) November 2, 2017
The blame for that lies squarely with the terrorists.
https://twitter.com/weathergrl06/status/926120041799589888
And somehow, it’s on the American public to get over their fears.
The narrative: you're all slack jawed bigots who think only terrorists say it https://t.co/2bKLesjiaK
— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) November 2, 2017
Great work as usual, New York Times.
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