the nytimes is calling the regions(middle east) dictators “Oppressive American backed Arab governments” their quote, not mine.
“In many ways, it is Al Jazeera’s moment — not only because of the role it has played, but also because the channel has helped to shape a narrative of popular rage against oppressive American-backed Arab governments (and against Israel) ever since its founding 15 years ago.”
read more here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/world/middleeast/28jazeera.html?_r=1&ref=world
