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Yes of course the intentions of IRA and ETA are so 'noble' when they bomb people.
Your own words demonstrate the double standards, I dont have to say more![]()
ETA have frequently been referred to as both separatists (the 'what') and terrorists (the 'how') both long before 9/11 and after it. The Provos were always called terrorists (the 'how') and Republicans (the 'what') depending on context. There is significant press coverage regarding the Tamil 'Liberation Tigers' in Sri Lanka - they are also called both, which usually depending on what actions they have performed, as they have acted both as a 'terrorist' and 'military' force. And talking of both, how many 'muslim' terrorist groups also happen to be called 'rebels', 'insurgents', 'militants', etc, etc, depending on context?
There is no 'double standard'. Neither is there any 'propaganda' in calling terrorists terrorists, whatever religious authority or secular 'cause' they may claim.