Whatever I may think of the war in Iraq and how it is being conducted, I am
certain that the most truthful accounts of events can be read in North
American newspapers.
The daily press in Europe and elsewhere are a lot closer to the National
Enquirer than to the Washington Post. If they want to sensationalize Saddam's
capture they will do it. Naturally they claim that the US doctored photos of
Saddam - the media in Europe do it all the time.
Having said that, while I am sure that the US news media are reporting
faithfully what they learn of events in Iraq. We can trust them to report what
they know. I have no confidence whatever in our administration, the pentagon
or the state department giving them the full story.
Mike Cook
----- Original Message -----
From: Group44TR7@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 7:29 PM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Interesting Arabic & European News Coverage (Non Triumph)
Those of you with Direct TV connections to non-censored European &
Middle Eastern news channels might find it interesting to watch their current
accounts of Saddam's capture. The Saddam capture stories are so different it
is
simply amazing.
German & Middle Eastern TV reports that there was a major fire fight
with many casualties on both sides. When captured, Saddam was reported as
being
apparently completely white haired (maybe even his natural hair color).and
wearing a fake beard as part of his disguise etc, etc., etc. US authorities
are
credited with his dark hair color shown in the pictures.
I suppose that it serves some psychological purpose in Iraq to show
Saddam hidding in a hole and looking like a bum. But how do we look to the
rest
of world when they are hearing such a different account from independent
foreign news sources. Once again what the Arabic world is hearing and what we
are
hearing are so different.
Cary
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