I think our public relations people should be ALL over Al Jazeera! Why let the other side have exclusive use of a valuable tool?

I don't understand what you mean here Ronn. Are you saying Al Jazeera are allied with terrorists?

Mark

Nothing conspiratorial or non-PC about my statement to worry about Mark. I guess I got your problem of being misunderstood with that post though. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

What I'm saying is our public relations people should be ALL over that network, doing interviews, etc.

There was an effort by the government to work with Al Jazeera to get out the American point of view. No sense in letting those who hate us have free reign on their without a rebuttal if they offer us the chance. Why not allow our people to put a decent face on America? Why let the idea of the fat, greedy, warmongering Satan prevail when this media outlet is available?

I know we currently have a Middle Eastern version of Radio Free Europe where we broadcast pro-American info, but there is no sense in not trying to use AJ as well.

Sure AJ is going to be biased to the Middle Eastern point of view, just as American media is biased, but if they allow the opportunity for US to talk we should talk every day. Despite the American media spin the alternate point of view is presented, and there are people who believe it here. Why shouldn't we do the same with Al Jazeera and assume there is the same element there that can't sift through what's being said? It stands a better chance than not putting out our side at all.

Duh, after re-reading the post that I responded to, I finally got it. :D

Sorry 'bout that Ronn,

Mark

No worries, it happens to all of us. :D

Who pays for the commercials Al-Jazeera airs?

I'm not sure, but I'd guess it's a commercial network just like those in the West.