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French news channel to challenge 'Anglo-Saxon' CNN, BBC
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| 10/31/2006
| afp
Posted on 10/31/2006 12:38:40 PM PST by urroner
A round-the-clock international news channel France is to launch in December will challenge the "Anglo-Saxon" views spread by market leaders BBC and CNN by relying on "French values", the network's chief said.
France 24, as the network is called, will start broadcasting in English and French on the Internet on December 6 and then via satellite two days later, its chairman and chief executive, Alain de Pouzilhac, told Le Figaro newspaper.
Like its British and US rivals, it is homing in on "opinion leaders" around the world by dishing up a diet of news, features and discussion.
But those viewers, Pouzilhac claimed, have become increasingly "sceptical of the world vision offered by the Anglo-Saxons like BBC World and CNN International."
Instead, he asserted, they "are looking for contradictory opinions -- which is what France 24 is proposing by relying on French values." ....
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: anglosaxon; french; stupidity
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:38:41 PM PST
by
urroner
To: urroner
Do they actually HAVE values?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:39:38 PM PST
by
Elpasser
To: urroner
If they bring Melissa Theriau on board, I'm there.
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:40:15 PM PST
by
dfwgator
To: urroner
I would think broadcasting in English would already be a violation of French values.
To: urroner
Will the network theme song be the first few bars of Deutschland über alles?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:40:32 PM PST
by
KarlInOhio
(Hey Kerry, What part of showing heels and ass is a winning strategy in Iraq?)
To: urroner
But will it be in ENGLISH?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:40:46 PM PST
by
fireforeffect
(A kind word and a 2x4, gets you more than just a kind word.)
To: urroner
But those viewers, Pouzilhac claimed, have become increasingly "sceptical of the world vision offered by the Anglo-Saxons like BBC World and CNN International." Instead, he asserted, they "are looking for contradictory opinions -- which is what France 24 is proposing by relying on French values." ....
A French FOX would be excellent.
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:41:07 PM PST
by
frogjerk
(REUTERS: We give smoke and mirrors a bad name)
To: urroner
Air America to challenge Rush Limbaugh.
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:41:55 PM PST
by
pissant
To: urroner
A round-the-clock international news channel France is to launch in December will challenge the "Anglo-Saxon" views spread by market leaders BBC and CNN by relying on "French values", the network's chief said. This is like saying you need NPR in order to counter the 'conservative' MSM.
To: Elpasser
No, they have conspiracy theories. Lots and lots of conspiracy theories...
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:42:18 PM PST
by
monkeywrench
(Deut. 27:17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark)
To: urroner
Sounds similar to the 'mission statement' of Air America.
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:42:48 PM PST
by
siunevada
(If we learn nothing from history, what's the point of having one? - Peggy Hill)
To: urroner
A round-the-clock international news channel France is to launch in December will challenge the "Anglo-Saxon" views spread by market leaders BBC and CNN by relying on "French values", the network's chief said. Every newscast about war will have an unmistakeable message: "Surrender is the best option".
To: dfwgator
Absolutely. Hottest newscaster in the world!
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:43:03 PM PST
by
1rudeboy
To: dfwgator
Melissa is the French version of "FOX News"
When I see her I just say "WOW"
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:43:05 PM PST
by
Enchante
(There are 3 kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies, and the Drive-By Media)
To: Elpasser
And if they did, could they be any worse than the values of CNN and the BBC?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:43:56 PM PST
by
3AngelaD
To: Enchante
Mr. Pouzilhac your car is on fire.
To: urroner
Since the French only value the French, this'll be even more predictable than CNN & BBC.
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:45:08 PM PST
by
WestTexasWend
(NO OIL FOR APPEASERS)
To: urroner
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:45:12 PM PST
by
maggief
To: urroner
Would anyone care to point out a French value?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:45:30 PM PST
by
Mrs Ivan
(English, and damned proud of it.)
To: frogjerk
Instead, he asserted, they "are looking for contradictory opinions -- which is what France 24 is proposing by relying on French values." ....Yep. they get it. a new NEWS network dedicated to pushing french OPINIONS. Yep, that's what NEWS is, an opinion.
What ever happened to objective reporting? The simple who, what, when, where, why? The world is awash in opinion. What it is starved for is objective fact. What don't they get?
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posted on
10/31/2006 12:45:36 PM PST
by
lafroste
(gravity is not a force. See my profile to read my novel absolutely free (I know, beyond shameless))
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