Posted on 08/21/2005 5:39:35 AM PDT by jimbo123
Al-Jazeera, the Arab TV network that brings us exclusive footage of Osama bin Laden, is trying to pretty itself up for an anticipated 2006 U.S. debut.
The network, which is planning a global rollout for its English-language Al-Jazeera International, has hired Josh Rushing, former Marine Lt. and spokesman for Central Command during the Iraq war's early days.
While Rushing's exact role has yet to be announced, his appearance on the network is sure to lend it some credibility.
At the same time, A-JI is hoping to add TV icon Sir David Frost to its lineup.
The moves come as the network is talking to U.S. cable and satellite operators about deals to carry the station.
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"Is your cable system adding Al Jazeera?"
Lemme give you a hint..
Thread title is: "PRIME TIME READY (Al Jazeera hires former Marine spokesman, prepares for U.S. launch)"
Now what do you suppose that MEANS?
Last I heard, not all cable systems carried Fox News. They may now, but it's not a given that every cable system will carry a channel just because it's out there.
Your cable bill pays for the programming...Tell me WHY on Earth MY money should go to support people who want me dead.
For the same reason mine apparently goes to support MTV? I can't get the news and weather channels without getting that one too.
"Last I heard, not all cable systems carried Fox News."
And that has what to do with the price of a boar hog in Mozul?
This thread is about Al Jazeera priming up for a launch in the U.S.
Al Jazeera supports terrorism.
Cable bills pay for teh programming.
Hence any cable provider paying for Al Jaz's so calle d'programming is funneling money to peopel trying to kill our men.
If you don't see a problem with that then there is a problem.
A big one.
Get a grip. You're going into hysterics and you don't even know whether or not you'll even be able to watch al Jazeera where you live.
You obviously are convinced that Al Jazeera having their own cable channel in the U.S. is a good thing, even to whipped-up Muslim convert prisoners.
Yes, they can find anti-American propoganda in any of a number of places. Why is giving WIDER exposure to Al-J's anti-American rants a good thing to you?
"Get a grip. You're going into hysterics.."
Since when is telling you point by point what is wrong with Al Jaz on US cable "going into hysterics"?
And I have a grip.
You do not.
Nice attempt at an insult by the way.
Wanna try again?
See 'her'subsequent posts and post 104, she's a muzzy terrorist apologist.
Oh, you're right, that's a much better insult.
Are you really a treadhead, or a retired one? Have you been over there?
I'm a 13B10.
"Are you really a treadhead, or a retired one? Have you been over there?"
I'm a 13B10.
Again, what does that have to do with the price of a boar hog in Mozul?
"Oh, you're right, that's a much better insult."
Thank you, and considering your pro-Al Jazera posts, it is true.
One doesn't have to agree with someone to listen to them.
I'm listening to you, but obviously we disagree about the danger this might pose.
I think that if we limit our information sources we hurt ourselves. I like to listen to NPR to see what the liberals are thinking. That doesn't mean I don't yell at the radio on the way to work when I disagree with what they are saying.
I've examined a lot of their posting history. Hmmmmmm.....
"One doesn't have to agree with someone to listen to them."
One doesn't have to give free play to those who wants all of us dead.
You keep forgetting that point.
And Al Jaz has broadcast messages to terror cells before.
Why give them the opportunity to do that within the US and make it harder to interdict their activity in the US?
Is that the guy who was "kidnapped"? What was the final story on that?
That says it all in a nutshell.
I don't understand how hard it is to grasp that point. They want us dead, so let's give them airplay on our dime.
Arrghh!
That is pretty much what is being said, "Hey, they want to kill us, so let's pay them to spout messages to the murderers!"
Personally, that is disgusting and unconscionable.
Breaking the rules by posting private FRmail casts you in a poor light.
If you can't post within the guidelines of this forum, don't post to me again.
Honestly, your Pro-AlJaz posts are objectionable beyond the pale.
I did not solicit FReepmail from you, I do not know you.
I only accept FReepmail from those I know.
This is a conservative forum, and pro-terrorist propaganda wing posts are not appreciated.
In other words: TOUGH, DEAL WITH IT. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, CHANGE THE CHANNEL.
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