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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 ...
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.
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?
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.
Possibly the millions of Muslims who are already in this country?
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.
I think you're making the assumption that most liberals are rational.
In my experience, they are not. Why add fuel to the fire?
How do you know that the cable company would be paying Al Jazeera, rather than Al Jazeera paying the cable company?
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
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
Maybe we should ban the internet since it might enable people to access information about points of view we'd rather they not have?
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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.
In other words, the information people are afraid al-Jazeera might present is already widely available and easily accessed via the internet.
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
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.
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
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