[GailA]

They were able to stay because the regime wanted to see what was going on in America by tuning into CNN. We understood that was part of the deal. But this arrangement, I think, is going to get a lot of discussion."

This stands out real good.

[aristeides]

Eason Jordan of CNN now taking questions on C-SPAN.

[JasonC]

As though CNN reporters need to remain in Baghdad broadcasting Iraqi propaganda, for Iraqis to watch CNN and its reporting from the US? What poppycock. Obviously the Iraqis wanted CNN to stay because it was willing to broadcast Iraqi propaganda, and the Iraqis thought CNN had more credibility than they did directly.

It doesn't. If it ever did, it doesn't any more.