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Critics Call Radio Hosts' Trip Propaganda Mission (Talk Show Hosts going to Iraq)
Fox News ^ | 07/03/2005 | Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Posted on 07/03/2005 3:35:41 PM PDT by Impeach98

Critics Call Radio Hosts' Trip Propaganda Mission

Sunday, July 03, 2005 By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

WASHINGTON — A contingent of conservatives talk radio hosts is headed to Iraq this month on a mission to report "the truth" about the war: American troops are winning, despite headlines to the contrary.

The "Truth Tour" has been pulled together by the conservative Web cast radio group Rightalk.com and Move America Forward, a non-profit conservative group backed by a Republican-linked public relations firm in California.

"The reason why we are doing it is we are sick and tired of seeing and hearing headlines by the mainstream media about our defeat in Iraq," Melanie Morgan, a talk radio host (search) for KSFO Radio in San Francisco and co-chair of Move America Forward, said.

Morgan said the media is "imposing a Vietnam template on this war."

"This is not Vietnam," she said. "War is war, and it's dangerous, and the killing is taking place all of the time. At the same time, where there is danger, there is success and there is a mainstream media that is determined to shut out that success."

She said the group is going to Iraq to support American troops, who see a disconnection with what they experience and what's being reported in the United States. She said the incongruence is leading to "morale problems."

But critics, including independent journalists who have reported from Iraq, say the trip is a propaganda mission for the U.S. military and the Bush administration and cannot be considered "journalism" by any standards.

"This is the most pathetic thing I've heard in a long time. They should be ashamed of themselves," Peter Beinart, editor of left-leaning The New Republic magazine, said.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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To: Impeach98

My daughter went to Iraq in April for 8 days with a group of Radio Talk Show hosts so this is not a new thing. What this group did discover was 1. the soldiers had a STRONG dislike of the media and until they realized my daughter's group were Conservatives they were not treated the best. 2. The military were proud of the job they were doing and the morale was HIGH 3. It was not as dangerous as the 6 o'clock news shows 4. The Iraqi people were happy the Americans were there.

Basically what my daughter saw is that what we are seeing on the news is NOT THE WAY IT IS.


101 posted on 07/03/2005 8:04:37 PM PDT by ladyL
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To: Impeach98

DC (WMAL AM630) talk radio host, Michael Graham, is going to Iraq on the Truth Tour. I think it's a great idea, and I am very happy to hear that there are other "conservative talk radio hosts" going on the trip as well. They can report on the good work that our military are doing in Iraq - to their listeners in other cities in the US; which the MSM network news are refusing to report. Good for them all! I'll be listening.


102 posted on 07/03/2005 8:19:18 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: jimfree

That is the point the liberals can't seem to understand.

The talk radio hosts are going to talk directly to the troops in combat to find out what is going on. Our troops have been screaming about the unfair liberal media bias covering Iraq. Now, they will get the chance to tell their own story. Not all of it will be good, but it will be more fair than what the left wing "Blame America First" crowd keeps dishing out!

The fact that our military is proud of their record is just too much for the left to accept.


103 posted on 07/03/2005 8:20:57 PM PDT by RWGuy
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To: ladyL

There have been talk radio hosts over in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rush even went to Afghanistan.

This is the first time the CENTCOM has participated in making it an officially sanctioned trip. It starts with a briefing at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa before they all head over to Baghdad.

Move America Forward is putting on a BBQ for the headquarters staff. They need some financial help since it looks like the turnout is going to be huge in appreciation for these talk show hosts who are going over there.

So any financial help for this worthwhile "thank you" can be made by going to www.MoveAmericaForward.com and contributing online.


104 posted on 07/03/2005 8:24:49 PM PDT by RWGuy
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To: anniegetyourgun
Methinks the "critics" protest too much

Exactly, they do not want them exposed for the liars that they are.  I think it is about time someone shows the OTHER side of the war ... the people that are happy to be free of Saddam and want the insurgents captured.

If you listened to just the anti-American MSM, you'd think everyone in Iraq misses Hussein and thinks of the terrorists as heroes.

It's time to show the TRUTH!

105 posted on 07/03/2005 8:25:53 PM PDT by softwarecreator (Facts are to liberals as holy water is to vampires)
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To: Impeach98
Liberals go, its a fact-finding or humanitarian mission. Conservatives go, and its a propaganda tour. Well, perhaps the 'critics' are the propagandists seeding more of their misinformation.

Gee...ya think?

106 posted on 07/03/2005 8:26:50 PM PDT by Mr.Atos (http://mysandmen.blogspot.com)
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To: Impeach98

The "real" journos could not be more condescending, could they? As far as I can tell, nobody is trying to take their jobs away from them, but they perceive it as a threat to their integrity, as if radio people and writers are in the same business. Jeeze.

Radio types are the perfect conduits for letting the soldiers tell their own stories.

FOX should get on board and lend a hand----if they can tear themselves away from Aruba for a few hours, that is.


107 posted on 07/03/2005 8:51:18 PM PDT by unsycophant
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To: ajolympian2004

After pestering my boss some more, she has agreed to send me to Iraq. We are working out the many details. Date TBD ASAP.

When I retired, I thought I wouldn't be getting shot at anymore and that no one would be trying to blow me up anymore.

That will teach me to think.

I hope to get with a Marine grunt or Recon unit so I feel at home, not to mentioned feel protected.


108 posted on 07/03/2005 8:52:31 PM PDT by GunnyBob
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To: samantha

I agree. We will lose this war if the MSM, DNC and academia continues to get their viewpoints on the news and undermind our public will to fight like they did during Vietnam. Hannity and other talk show hosts are needed in US to counter our enemies at home. I have many friends who are serving, none of them complain that talk show hosts do not visit them, they want them home 24/7 to counter the leftwing bias.


109 posted on 07/03/2005 9:09:14 PM PDT by Fee (Great powers never let minor allies dictate who, where and when they must fight.)
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To: houston1; Impeach98; MeekOneGOP
houston1:...."Rush & Hannity have gone zero times as far as I know".....

Check the posting history, Meek. The force is strong with this one. Three years of posting liberal tripe without being singed by lightning. Impressive.

The only other house lefty I've seen with this kind of tenure is that Murraysmom wing nut.



110 posted on 07/03/2005 9:53:10 PM PDT by A Balrog of Morgoth (With fire, sword, and stinging whip I drive the RINOs in terror before me.)
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To: Impeach98
"This is the most pathetic thing I've heard in a long time. They should be ashamed of themselves," Peter Beinart, editor of left-leaning The New Republic magazine, said.

The left hates it when the truth comes out and their propaganda is exposed.
These right wingers are true patriots. Gods bless them and their journey.

111 posted on 07/03/2005 10:35:52 PM PDT by concerned about politics (Vote Republican - Vote morally correct!)
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To: Impeach98

THe morning drive guy at WPTF-Raleigh just spent a week in Iraq and got no press. I suppose it takes two people doing something for the left to even notice.

Thanks for reading,
Beleg


112 posted on 07/03/2005 10:43:17 PM PDT by BelegStrongbow (St. Joseph, protector of the Innocent, pray for us!)
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To: GunnyBob
After pestering my boss some more, she has agreed to send me to Iraq. We are working out the many details. Date TBD ASAP.

When I retired, I thought I wouldn't be getting shot at anymore and that no one would be trying to blow me up anymore.

That will teach me to think.

I hope to get with a Marine grunt or Recon unit so I feel at home, not to mentioned feel protected.

Wow Gunny Bob... that's great to hear! Can't wait to hear about the details on your radio show or at your website.

113 posted on 07/03/2005 10:49:18 PM PDT by ajolympian2004
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To: Impeach98

Welcome to the real world of Fox News that has hired Weasley Clark as a military analyst to with Geraldo and the rest of the liberals.

Believe you nailed it but will guarantee that the Fox News defenders won't see it that way. Some have lost all objectivity on the news reporting. MSNBC is a lost cause, CNN had better change or go down the tubes, and now Fox News is free to do whatever it wants -- used conservatives to make it #1 and have all of us get it on our local cable companies and now moves to the middle and left of middle sometimes.



114 posted on 07/03/2005 11:04:19 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008)
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To: A Balrog of Morgoth; houston1; Impeach98; MeekOneGOP

"houston1:...."Rush & Hannity have gone zero times as far as I know"....."


You've been living in a cave right?

Rush went to Afghanistan a couple months ago...he's there and will do a special report on the 4th of July.

Hannity hasn't gone to Iraq yet because this is the first time they've allowed the talkers into Iraq.


115 posted on 07/03/2005 11:14:20 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: RWGuy
The liberals can't live with the truth. They have to twist everything into their "Blame America First" mentality.



It would have been even better if they had invited Rush who has the majority of talk-host listeners!!!
116 posted on 07/03/2005 11:28:50 PM PDT by danamco
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To: Impeach98
Liberals reaction to this radio talk hosts' mission to Iraq is proof liberals are the Hate America crowd. The Left's doomers and gloomers cannot bear to see us win in Iraq, let alone hear any good news from there. They have a psychological investment in an American defeat. That pretty much says it all.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
117 posted on 07/03/2005 11:32:30 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: houston1
Rush & Hannity have gone zero times as far as I know


WRONG!--- Rush went to Afghanistan not long ago, I believe he was there one week!?!
118 posted on 07/03/2005 11:34:10 PM PDT by danamco
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To: houston1

I just hate armchair quarterbacks


Sounds to me that you fit extremely well into that mold!!!


119 posted on 07/03/2005 11:38:44 PM PDT by danamco
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To: prairiebreeze

The smell of liberal press desperation is becoming quite a stench.


It's just a part of the democratic party's steady meltdown!!!


120 posted on 07/03/2005 11:56:39 PM PDT by danamco
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