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Accuracy
in Reporting
Sandra Hartle
03/02/2003
Are
we able to rely on what we are reading in the media
anymore? Last night I watched an interview held by Fox
News Reporter Geraldo Rivera, with someone from the Turkish
Ministry. He was obviously angered by the reports that
they were a junk country holding us up for more money. The
reporting done by CNN, MSNBC and Fox apparently played a part in the
fact that our request to use Turkey as a launching area was rejected
by the Turkish Parliament yesterday. His anger
showed in his face. I have often wondered while watching
some reports by the media just who they think they are?
What annoys me the most is they are damaging our image around the
world with their speculation and insulting comments made about other
countries. What chance does the administration have of making
our efforts to stamp out terrorism work, if the media is going to
fight them every step of the way?
The
Media tends to set the pace for many more things that are happening
than they should. Fox, for instance, ran a small segment last
night regarding the affect Hollywood plays in world opinion of our
country. This subject has been broached before.
Hollywood portrays us as drug addicted criminals on a regular
basis. They glamorize the worst of what goes on in this country
in movie after movie. They put criminals on the air and make
them stars, as was witnessed by the folly of VH1 recently that brought
out the ire of Fox News Analyst Bill O'Reilly.
Rap
stars that promote calling women "Ho" and killing them are
idol worshipped and rewarded by the media. Movies that
promote drug dealing and violence are about the only entertainment we
get in this country any more.
Yesterday
Zell Miller pleaded with the producers of a new so called
"Reality" program not to look for and humiliate what they
are calling "hillbillies" by giving them the opportunity to
buy a big house in a rich district. The program called the
Beverly Hillbillies was a comedy, but will taking real people from the
Hills of Arkansas and putting them into a script like this serve a
purpose for anyone? (Wait I forgot we did that already, when we
sent Clinton and his wife to the Whitehouse.) Why are
these programs so enticing to the general public? There is
nothing real about any of these so called "reality"
programs. My son made me sit through one segment awhile
back. I finally got up and left the room. Total stupidity
and a waste of good time.
This
morning I got up to conflicting reports about the whereabouts of the
newest captured honcho from al Queda. Reuters is reporting that
he is still in Pakistan, WND and others are saying that he has been
removed from Pakistan and is in the custody of our FBI. Which
story is true?
Recently
someone reported that Chris Matthews is considering running for
Senate? Perhaps that is why he thinks he can say some of the
things he says regarding our presidents, our elected officials and
politicians around the world.
One
thing that is not being reported is the obvious arrogance of the
French President. Every time I see him and Schroeder back
patting each other over the turmoil they are causing I have to wonder
if both would not have been happier if we had left Hitler to run their
countries.
I
am working on a some material regarding Thomas Jefferson's time in
France right now. Who do the French think they are
kidding? Every deviant behavior in the world began in
their culture. Even their puppet shows in the 1700's were vulgar
and disgusting and un- Christian according to
Jefferson. They sat around laughing at the new toy
produced by Guillotine, a little devise used to quickly remove a
person's head from their body. They gave us the Marquise
De Sade, what a blessing that was. If I am not mistaken they
also were the first to glorify same sex relations. I think
their rich food and perversions have seriously affected their ability
to think.
Isn't
Germany the country we have been protecting for 50 years? It
appears that was a total waste of our time. As far as I am
concerned we should pull out of there and stay out. As I watch
the arrogance between the two back patters I wonder if they remember
the days when that back patting they are doing now soon led to one
party in the group having a large (world war) knife in his hand while
doing the patting. Perhaps Chirac should remember this part of
history, but then what do you expect of a national that was handing
over Jews to Hitler to protect themselves?
I
think I remember that just a year ago or so it was our President who
was supporting the Russian President in his bid to become a member of
NATO, he sure has a funny way of showing his gratitude for our
support. Today on Fox News Sunday, Juan pointed out that this
was Putin's way of paying back our president for pulling out of the
outdated agreement with a country that no longer exists. I guess
in some people's minds this makes sense it certainly does not to
me.
What
would these countries say if we just stopped being a part of all
this? I for one am sick and tired of seeing our tax dollars sent
to these countries to line the pockets of the arrogant dictators in
charge.
I
am now of an age where I no longer feel the need or the drive to
continue adding to my possessions, so I don't buy anything imported
anyway, so I will not affect any boycott that should happen toward
these nations. I never watched French films, I found them
disgusting, and I never drank their wine. Perhaps it is the
large Muslim population in France this clown is playing to, but it is
my hope that everyone who previously bought French anything takes a
closer look at what the Italians have to offer instead.
As
for what is going on with Turkey, I never did much like friends that
were always there when I had a ton of money, but seemed to disappear
the minute I needed them to help me with something. Fair weather
friends are a dime a dozen and it appears the United States has
many. Give-me, give-me, give-me, just like my 4 year old
grandson who does not yet know better.
I
am sure in the end we will do what we need to do to bring an end to
the Saddam snake head. I don't know how much evidence the world
needs to figure out that without him much of the funding for terror
dries up. And why is it his net worth is over 2 Billion
dollars while we are being accused of starving his people with
sanctions?
I
certainly hope that you who are calling our country, and our president
names right now, someday figure it out. Personally as a tax
paying American I say cut the purse strings and do it now. That
includes all aid money and food we send into that area of the
world. Swim or sink. Fight your own wars and leave us
alone. That works for me.
I
support my president, and love my country. You come here looking
to harm my grandchildren you are in for a big surprise.
Americans are not easily converted, and I am not the one producing the
materials you hate. That would be the people who support
you, those in Hollywood. Seems like one scum bag finds its
ways to support another, just like the drunk that hangs at the local
bar, when you need a fix there is always someone willing to bring you
back down. Good work Martin, you made Saddam feel good,
but he still hates our entertainment.
As
I see it there is such an egotistical rush to be first with a report
by most of the media that they, like Hollywood simply make it up as
they go.
I
just read an article that may amuse you on WND,
it looks like I am not alone in my disdain for the Hollywood Anti-War
crowd.
Sandra Hartle
Email: sandrahartle@juntosociety.com
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