War in The Middle East

[Anonymouse]

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Jebus Mohummud. That was intense.

Which is refreshing considering that any guests on major news media such as CNN, FOX, or MSN, that revolve around this war, you will get the typical party line bromide, no real probing questions or disagreements, just a facade. I also read at another place that the even the media in Israel, such as Haertz, are more critical of Israel in this conflict, than the American media, which goes to show you the level of subversion here.

[karoaper]

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Which is refreshing considering that any guests on major news media such as CNN, FOX, or MSN, that revolve around this war, you will get the typical party line bromide, no real probing questions or disagreements, just a facade.

That's the funny thing, this guy seemed very annoyed with the lady and from his language it would seem that she's one of the neocon and right-wing reporters in England. But at least the channel had the vision and balance to interview a man with such different opinions. In US, the most balanced national channels out of the mix of xxxx, like ABC or CNN would never even dream in their wildest dreams to include such a thought provoking interview. Just sad for Americans.

[D3ADSY]

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That's the funny thing, this guy seemed very annoyed with the lady and from his language it would seem that she's one of the neocon and right-wing reporters in England. But at least the channel had the vision and balance to interview a man with such different opinions. In US, the most balanced national channels out of the mix of xxxx, like ABC or CNN would never even dream in their wildest dreams to include such a thought provoking interview. Just sad for Americans.

No. It is a common tactic for news programs to bring on people who oppose the "official" view and make them look like fools in front of the audience, discrediting their argument. It is beautiful when this backfires, and sometimes it does.

[karoaper]

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No. It is a common tactic for news programs to bring on people who oppose the "official" view and make them look like fools in front of the audience, discrediting their argument. It is beautiful when this backfires, and sometimes it does.

Well when they do it here in states, the commentator is usually a very aggresive and rude character (e.g. O'Reilly, Novak, etc). This lady was pwned indeed, because she actually let the guy talk. Had he been interviewed here, the commentator would have insulted him or derided him and basically bullied him into submission.

[D3ADSY]

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There are burnt-out tanks, but few Israeli troops

Evidence in border villages shows heavy price paid for limited incursion

Jonathan Steele in Marwahin
Monday August 7, 2006
The Guardian

It is perhaps the world's most dangerous road, snaking up and down through boulder-strewn hills and wadis along the Lebanese-Israeli border. By Israel's account, its forces are moving between four and six miles beyond it to take control of a long strip of Lebanese territory before the UN security council votes for a cessation of hostilities.

But reporters travelling along the border road on Saturday found few signs of an Israeli presence, let alone success. People in only one village had seen Israeli troops recently. Elsewhere, there was evidence of Israeli failures: burnt-out or crippled tanks. Despite the message of success Israel's generals and politicians are giving their public, the reality on the ground appeared mixed.

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[Կարմիր Բ]

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Have a look at this. This guy has some balls.

http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/..._Sky_News.html

Now that's what I'm talking about.

[skhara]

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You guys notice a strong cooling off of the turk-xxx love fest as a direct result of this?

I think Russia may be looking to make overtures towards turkey.

[ARK]

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Anjar Armenian-Populated Village in Lebanon Not Bombed by Israelis
08.08.2006 13:40 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ “Euronews report on bombing of Anjar Armenian-populated village by Israeli air craft is false,” stated Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Vahan Ter-Ghevondyan in an interview with the Public TV Company of Armenia. He reported he had a meeting with Anjar administration head Skoyan, who stated that Anjar and adjacent territories were not bombed. According to him, the road, which is 2-3 km away from Anjar and connects Lebanon with Syria from Damascus side, was bombed. Skoyan said villagers have everything necessary and they even help residents of nearby Arab villages.

According to the diplomat, the Armenian Embassy in Lebanon keeps in touch with the community’s leaders. “All the leaders cooperate very well and the community helps 15 thousand refugees actually,” he remarked.

[Janavar]

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August 7, 2006

Relief Efforts Accelerate as 25,000 Refugees Flee to Bourdj Hammoud

BEIRUT (Aztag)--Efforts by the committee to organize and execute relief efforts in Lebanon, established by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Lebanon Central Committee, went into high gear over the weekend, as the number of Lebanese refugees fleeing to Bourdj Hammoud has reached an estimated 25,000. Lebanese parliament member Hagop Pakradouni told the Aztag daily newspaper that the committee and city officials initially were estimating to provide relief and humanitarian assistance to 5,000, but by today's numbers that number has gone up five times. Pakradouni was joined Saturday by Lebanon Prelate Bishop Gegham Khatcherian and Bourdj Hammoud mayor Antranig Musurlian to distribute aid and speak to refugees. Armenian community centers and schools have been transformed into supply centers, where volunteers from the Lebanese-Armenian community are hard at work preparing relief packages containing basic essentials for distribution to the refugees. With the influx of refugees, getting supplies and coordinating their distribution has become increasingly difficult. Pakradouni said public awareness is at a heightened state and the population of Bourdj Hammoud--unaffected from the Israeli bombings--has been spending day and night to ensure that their Lebanese brethren are properly cared for. Pakradouni also added that they continue to receive assistance and supplies from various Diaspora communities as Armenians are heeding the appeals by the Armenian Relief Society, Churches and other organizations. The parliament member said after an immediate cease-fire all these efforts would be better coordinated. The field at the Bourdj Hammoud City Hall has been converted into a refugee camp, where 60 tents have been erected to accommodate the quick flow of refugees. Bourdj Hammoud mayor Musurlian noted that a Swiss relief organization realized that a significant number of refugees have sought shelter in Bourdj Hammoud and shipped the tents and other supplies there. The mayor announced that the refugee camp is already operational, with its own kitchen, infirmary and other basic necessities. Musurlian also announced that the Bourdj Hammoud city government has adopted a coupon system, whereby, every other week, 3,500 families will receive coupons for basic necessities such as food, hygiene products and toiletries. Musurlian added that the supplies were being delivered to Bourdj Hammoud from the Lebanese Relief Council, a government agency established to coordinate relief efforts after the bombings began. Prelate Bishop Khatcherian appealed to Diaspora Armenians to accelerate their efforts and take part in the Lebanese relief efforts.

http://www.asbarez.com/aol/2006/news.htm

[Yedtarts]

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You guys notice a strong cooling off of the turk-xxx love fest as a direct result of this?

I think Russia may be looking to make overtures towards turkey.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=CHO20060726&articleId=2824

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=CHO20060806&articleId=2906