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Al Jazeera Acquires Current TV
The New York Times ^
| January 2, 2012
| Brian Stelter
Posted on 01/02/2013 4:32:30 PM PST by John W
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
Not many Americans recall the Buddhist Nuns and the sequentially numbered checks on the Lipo bank, donated to Algore’s campaign. Algore couldn't recall the event because he was inside taking a pee, the result of too much ice tea.
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posted on
01/02/2013 5:29:57 PM PST
by
Eric in the Ozarks
(In the game of life, there are no betting limits)
To: AnAmericanAbroad
Sadly, most American networks don’t cover real news from the USA.
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posted on
01/02/2013 5:32:05 PM PST
by
Eric in the Ozarks
(In the game of life, there are no betting limits)
To: John W
Looks like those who sign up for it should be noted on a few lists!
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posted on
01/02/2013 5:49:51 PM PST
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: John W
as I scrolled through the channnels over thpast few weeks,
it seems that “Bowling For Columbine” has been running almost 24/7 since Sandy Hook
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posted on
01/02/2013 5:50:37 PM PST
by
digger48
To: Eric in the Ozarks
Our job, as unofficial guardians of the Republic, is to remind “many Americans” about Gore’s treason.
Gee: Clinton - Rwanda, Kosovo, etc
Gee: Gore
Gee: Obama - Intifada; Moslem Brotherhood victories in Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, possibly Algeria, possibly Jordan. Al Qaeda in Iraq on the march; AG owns half of Mali, part of Libya, moved into Syria. AQ in Somalia, on the ropes for the moment. AQ in Yemen, on the offensive.
Islamic jihadists in Nigeria slaughtering innocent Christians, and in Egypt and Sinai Peninsula and Lebanon.
Taliban in Pakistan killing police by the score, often by machine-gunning, throat slitting and beheading. Same in Thailand. Taliban in Afghanistan on the rise, again.
Reports of jihadist supporters now in Mexico, Paraguay/Bolivia/Venezuela.
Nothing but treason since Clinton/Gore and Obama/Biden.
The record is there. We need to keep it in the public’s view.
To: John W
Actually I think Al Jazeera is good news network fair and straight forwarded
I developed a craze to this network when Egyptian uprising happen last night when they oust Murbank and I still watch it on KCET Los Angeles
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posted on
01/02/2013 6:39:12 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Eric in the Ozarks
Sadly you are so right
One thing about Al Jazeera it nothing like Fox news ET news so no TMZ reported on their network
Just straight news
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posted on
01/02/2013 6:40:49 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: John W
Al Jazeera did not disclose the purchase price, but people with direct knowledge of the deal pegged it at around $500 million, indicating a $100 million payout for Mr. Gore, who owned 20 percent of Current. Mr. Gore and his partners were eager to complete the deal by Dec. 31, lest it be subject to higher tax rates that took effect on Jan. 1, according to several people who insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The money quote from the article!
Gore is an hypocrite! (as though we didn't know that already)
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posted on
01/02/2013 7:16:49 PM PST
by
texas booster
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
The network sold for $500 million.
$500,000,000?!
There is no way that a cable network with sub 0.1 viewers is worth that much.
Looks like another shush fund transaction. I guess that it is the Al Jazeera version of a Benjamin handshake.
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posted on
01/02/2013 8:05:06 PM PST
by
texas booster
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To: All
This sounds like Hillary’s cattle deal.
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posted on
01/02/2013 8:08:25 PM PST
by
newnhdad
(Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
To: newnhdad
Gore Pockets Estimated $100M on TV Sale to Oil-Backed Al Jazeera
"The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Glenn Becks the Blaze inquired about buying Current last year, but was rejected due to ideological differences. Current leadership told the Blaze at the time that the legacy of who the network goes to is important to us. Beck confirmed the inquiry late Wednesday.
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posted on
01/02/2013 8:14:57 PM PST
by
Delta 21
(Oh Crap !! Did I say that out loud ??!??)
To: Delta 21
Mr. Gore and his partners were eager to complete the deal by Dec. 31, lest it be subject to higher tax rates that took effect on Jan. 1, according to several people who insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. But the deal was not signed until Wednesday.
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posted on
01/02/2013 9:39:51 PM PST
by
denydenydeny
(Admiration of absolute government is proportionate to the contempt one has for others.-Tocqueville)
To: AnAmericanAbroad; AlexW
I use Al Jazeera a lot for international news in English. I agree with you, theyre classy and well-produced. I'm in the Philippines and I have to say I'm surprised with their content...
Can I say it?
They seem Fair and Balanced...
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posted on
01/03/2013 5:31:41 AM PST
by
Doofer
(Still, a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.)
To: John W
#CurrentAlJazeeraShowPitches
“The Love Goat”
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posted on
01/03/2013 5:34:44 AM PST
by
Walmartian
(I'm their leader. Which way did they go?)
To: Las Vegas Dave
Any idea how we can find out the estimated net worth of a cable TV network, or get comparables?
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posted on
01/03/2013 5:58:14 AM PST
by
texas booster
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To: John W
There are complaints about the voices of the moderates not being heard. This is an attempt to provide an outlet for such hearing.
There is one problem. There are only about 12 living rooms in America that ever turn it on
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posted on
01/03/2013 6:01:04 AM PST
by
bert
((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 .....The fairest Deduction to be reduced is the Standard Deduction)
To: Walmartian
“The Real Housewives of Oman”
“Here Comes Honey Jew Jew”
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posted on
01/03/2013 11:06:29 AM PST
by
SilvieWaldorfMD
(A Realistically Really Real Housewife)
To: SilvieWaldorfMD
The Bel-Airabs
Or the Bel-Airabs.
Come listen to a story bout a man named Ahmed
Poor Camel driver barely kept his family fed.
Then one day- he was shootin at some Jews
When up through the ground comes a bubblin ooze
Oil that is
Saudi soda.... Persian Perrier
Now the first thing ya know, Ahmeds a millionaire
Kin folk said: Ahmed, Move away from there!
said: Californy is the place that youd do fair
So the loaded up their camel and they moved to Bel Air
Swimmin’ pools....movie stars
...Jews....
The Bel Airabs!
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posted on
01/03/2013 11:12:15 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: SilvieWaldorfMD
"Toddlers and Time Bombs"
"My Big Fat Islamic Wedding"
"Everybody Loves Achmed"
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