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PRIME TIME READY (Al Jazeera hires former Marine spokesman, prepares for U.S. launch)
NY Post ^ | 8/21/05 | PETER LAURIA

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.

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: airamerica; aljazeera; arabmedia; centcom; enemywithin; joshrushing; marine; propaganda; terror
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To: Amelia
We don't have to agree with the way other people think, but it doesn't hurt to try to understand it. Or, alternatively, we can refuse to associate with people who don't believe what we believe and we can refuse to watch channels that show points of view that make us uncomfortable. I.e., we can stick our heads in the sand.

I must respectfully disagree with you, for I understand perfectly Al-Jazeera's mission. They and their ilk wish to exterminate us and our way of life.

Why legitimize their voice by giving them their own cable channel here in the U.S.? To me, that is insanity, because I remember a 'little thing' called 9/11 and them dancing in the streets.

61 posted on 08/21/2005 8:04:52 AM PDT by mplsconservative
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To: texianyankee
This is as much a propaganda war as anything else. Julius Streicher, editor and publisher of Der Sturmer the Nazi state newspaper, was hanged at Nuremburg. Al Jazeera should be held to the same standard as Islam and Naziism are such similar ideologies.
62 posted on 08/21/2005 8:05:23 AM PDT by nonliberal (Graduate: Curtis E. LeMay School of International Relations)
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To: Ann de IL
We already know that the truth is not something that is important to al J, so why would what they say be reliable? Are they not more like Axis Annie and Tokyo Rose?

I don't know. I've never really listened to them, since I don't understand Arabic.

If they are totally unreliable, who are you afraid would believe them?

63 posted on 08/21/2005 8:14:45 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: mplsconservative
I must respectfully disagree with you, for I understand perfectly Al-Jazeera's mission. They and their ilk wish to exterminate us and our way of life. Why legitimize their voice by giving them their own cable channel here in the U.S.? To me, that is insanity, because I remember a 'little thing' called 9/11 and them dancing in the streets.

If that is the sort of thing they broadcast, it might help convince the liberals who think that terrorism would go away if we'd just leave those poor people alone.

64 posted on 08/21/2005 8:17:53 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: Amelia
I don't know. I've never really listened to them, since I don't understand Arabic. If they are totally unreliable, who are you afraid would believe them?

Possibly the millions of Muslims who are already in this country?

65 posted on 08/21/2005 8:19:51 AM PDT by mplsconservative
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To: Amelia

Islam’s “Plan” To Take Over the USA
in 20 Years

                                                As reported by Anis Shorrosh, author of “Islam Revealed”

as well as in Joseph Farah’s G2 Bulletin
and WorldNetDaily.com on August 4, 2003.

 http://www.worldthreats.com/general_information/Islam%20Plan%20to%20Take%20Over%20USA.htm

 5. Take control of as much of Hollywood, the press, TV, radio and the Internet as possible by buying the related corporations or a controlling stock.


66 posted on 08/21/2005 8:23:22 AM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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To: Amelia
If that is the sort of thing they broadcast, it might help convince the liberals who think that terrorism would go away if we'd just leave those poor people alone.

I think you're making the assumption that most liberals are rational.

In my experience, they are not. Why add fuel to the fire?

67 posted on 08/21/2005 8:24:17 AM PDT by mplsconservative
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To: jimbo123

How do you know that the cable company would be paying Al Jazeera, rather than Al Jazeera paying the cable company?


68 posted on 08/21/2005 8:39:36 AM PDT by ordinaryguy
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To: mplsconservative; rightwingintelligentsia
Possibly the millions of Muslims who are already in this country?

Well, no. They are already watching on satellite, and they are watching the Arabic feed that you can't understand.

At least if this one is on the air, you'll know what some of them are listening to, and you'll be able to understand it too.

69 posted on 08/21/2005 8:41:26 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: Amelia
Well, no. They are already watching on satellite, and they are watching the Arabic feed that you can't understand. At least if this one is on the air, you'll know what some of them are listening to, and you'll be able to understand it too.

Great! The countless American Muslim converts in our prisons will be able to understand them now too.

Sounds like a win/win situation to me. /sarc

70 posted on 08/21/2005 8:50:29 AM PDT by mplsconservative
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To: Amelia
I don't know. I've never really listened to them, since I don't understand Arabic.
 
Maybe you should become familiar with these points of view:
 
This section of the website focuses on main inter-Arab developments such as the decline of pan-Arab nationalism, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, and will review elements of unity and disunity in the Arab world.

71 posted on 08/21/2005 8:52:24 AM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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To: mplsconservative
The countless American Muslim converts in our prisons will be able to understand them now too.

Oh, I see now! You're right! If we ban Al Jazeera, American Muslim converts in our prisons won't get any anti-American propaganda!

Great idea!

Thanks for convincing me!

/sarc

72 posted on 08/21/2005 9:02:38 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: Wolverine

Maybe we should ban the internet since it might enable people to access information about points of view we'd rather they not have?


73 posted on 08/21/2005 9:03:58 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: Amelia; All
I've never really listened to them, since I don't understand Arabic.

If they are totally unreliable, who are you afraid would believe them?

 
View this video>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows Media Player Permission Request Transcript
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To see other clips, click here: New Search

74 posted on 08/21/2005 9:04:01 AM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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To: Amelia

You did not answer my questions and I did not say they were "totally unreliable". The problem is in finding the truth in the propaganda.

There have been articles posted here that are translations of al Jazeera. Maybe you could go back and find those and read what they say. That way you will be able to have an informed opinion that doesn't involve learning Arabic.


75 posted on 08/21/2005 9:08:13 AM PDT by Ann de IL
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To: Wolverine

In other words, the information people are afraid al-Jazeera might present is already widely available and easily accessed via the internet.


76 posted on 08/21/2005 9:11:00 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: jimbo123

In order for all Americans to see the evil of islam, Al jizz needs to be available. All of us need to see this filth so that when we have to attack Iran, they're obvious hatred for us will be apparent.

For the truth about islam, visit The Flanstein:

http://flanstein.blogspot.com


77 posted on 08/21/2005 9:16:09 AM PDT by Dr. Luv (QQ)
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To: Ann de IL
You did not answer my questions and I did not say they were "totally unreliable". The problem is in finding the truth in the propaganda.

It seems to me that Al-Jazeera would, at best, appeal to a niche market. I can't see them becoming, for example, the next CNN. For that matter, the cable news channels have a very small market share compared to major networks and other cable channels.

However, if they can't attract at least some viewers, or if they generate too much controversy, they won't last long in an American market because no one will advertise on their station. If they are seen as unreliable or untruthful, they won't last long I think.

78 posted on 08/21/2005 9:16:11 AM PDT by Amelia (Common sense isn't particularly common.)
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To: Amelia; All
That way you will be able to have an informed opinion that doesn't involve learning Arabic.
 
You don't need to learn Arabic...just watch this video:
Saudi TV Ch.1 - 8/8/2005 - 00:03:15................................>>>
Windows Media Player
 
 

There are VERY FEW sites that translate real and widely publicized Arabic TV; none that I know of translate Arabic radio. Most Americans are not familiar with MEMRITV.org

79 posted on 08/21/2005 9:22:38 AM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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To: Amelia; All
Available from MEMRITV.org
 
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Conspiracy Theories
Education
Jihad and Terrorism
Reform in the Middle East
Sermons from Mosques in the Middle East
Suicide (Martyrdom) Operations
U.S. and the Middle East
2004 U.S. Elections
Christianity and the West
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Women
Europe and the Middle East
Cultural Issues
Minorities in the Middle East

80 posted on 08/21/2005 9:31:30 AM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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