turtlespeed 221 #1 July 22, 2004 WTF? Al Jazeera is now slated for Canadian Viewing. They won't approve Fox News - But Al Jazeera is ok. I look but I didn't see this posted anywhere. WTF are they thinking? This and a poll of 500 kids 14 to 18 when prompted - answeded yes to the question - do you think that America is an evil country. Are these our allies?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 July 22, 2004 Hello....I've been saying all along that we wasted our time in Iraq and should have invaded Canada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 July 22, 2004 Kyle's Mom was right! Blame Canada!! Blame Canada!! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #4 July 22, 2004 >This and a poll of 500 kids 14 to 18 when prompted - answeded yes to >the question - do you think that America is an evil country. The clear answer is they are idiots; nothing the US has done in the past few years could ever possibly be construed as bad. We only invade evil countries, we only torture bad people, we only imprison terrorists. Why can't the rest of the world see what's clear to at least 1/3 of americans? What do we have to do to force them to see the truth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 July 22, 2004 QuoteO'REILLY: But look, I consider children in Canada and in America to be pretty much on the same plane. And if we did a poll here at FOX Newsand said, "Do you believe Canada's an evil country," you're not going to get American kids to say “yeah.” You'd get very, very few, probably single digits. All right, so there's something going on in the Canadian society and I believe it's media-driven, all right, that is influencing children to think ill of their neighbor to the south. I think that's kind of funny. O'Reilly seems to be painting Canada as evil while saying kids in America wouldn't say that they are. Can't he tell the truth? Canada IS EVIL, and we all know it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #6 July 22, 2004 I like the part where he proves that al jazeera supports terrorism and the guy that is there just shakes his head and denys it. Kinda like getting caught by your wife in bed w/ another woman and trying to convince her it wasn't you.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 July 22, 2004 QuoteKinda like getting caught by your wife in bed w/ another woman and trying to convince her it wasn't you. When Dennis Rodman was married to Carmen Electra, she caught him with another woman. He told her he didn't know how she got into his bed, she must have fallen out of the ceiling. She bought it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #8 July 22, 2004 QuoteI've been saying all along that we wasted our time in Iraq and should have invaded Canada. We did it once, we can do it again! - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #9 July 22, 2004 QuoteWe did it once, we can do it again! If you're referring to the War of 1812, we actually defeated you guys back then. But that was when our military used firearms as weapons. Nowadays the Canadian military has to use hockey sticks and beer to beat back our enemies. Seriously, Canada would be better off if both Fox News and Al Jazeera were not allowed into the country. But allowing Al Jazeera and not Fox News is pretty fucked up as far as I'm concerned. Then again it wouldn't surprise me as one of the reasons why I moved to the USA back in January of '98 was due to my frustration with the arrogant Liberal government (which is controlled by Ontario ... or should I say Toronto ... which has this huge Arab population). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #10 July 22, 2004 QuoteSeriously, Canada would be better off if both Fox News and Al Jezerra were not allowed into the country. I disagree. I think they'd be better off if they allowed them both. You're right though - to allow one and not the other is royally fucked. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #11 July 22, 2004 Quote QuoteSeriously, Canada would be better off if both Fox News and Al Jezerra were not allowed into the country. I disagree. I think they'd be better off if they allowed them both. You're right though - to allow one and not the other is royally fucked. - Jim Jimbo made a funny!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #12 July 23, 2004 QuoteWhat do we have to do to force them to see the truth? Call an international summit, make speeches about dialogue and mutual understanding, hold hands in a circle and sing kum ba ya!People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #13 July 23, 2004 Quoteone of the reasons why I moved to the USA back in January of '98 was due to my frustration with the arrogant Liberal government do tell more...People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #14 July 23, 2004 Quotedo tell more... Do a little research on how the Liberals have alienated many Western Canadians (like the old National Energy Plan ... now defunct) and you'll have an idea as to what I'm talking about. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #15 July 23, 2004 QuoteWTF? Al Jazeera is now slated for Canadian Viewing. They won't approve Fox News - But Al Jazeera is ok. I agree, we are currently having some problems with the CRTC, the Canadian version of the FCC. QuoteThis and a poll of 500 kids 14 to 18 when prompted - answeded yes to the question - do you think that America is an evil country. I know most Americans have a hard time believing this, but you don't really have a very positive image around the world right now. Hence, this really does not come as a big surprise. Now, before peacefull and storm and others start yelling and screaming at me again, please note that I did not indicate wether or not I agreed with it. Just a statement of fact, how I see it. Google my ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #16 July 23, 2004 Nowadays the Canadian military has to use hockey sticks and beer to beat back our enemies. *** and to think I thought you guys were behind in the times......Obviously your way ahead........(not sure about the sticks though....) but the beer......hell that will make anyone your friend quickly RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbarry 0 #17 July 23, 2004 QuoteThis and a poll of 500 kids 14 to 18 when prompted - answeded yes to the question - do you think that America is an evil country. FOX: 40 percent of Canadian teenagers think the USA is an evil country a. And the opinion of foreign teenagers affects the US how? b. But even if we care, what did 60% of them say? c. And we're so evil that we're sure that none of the 40% are enjoying American entertainment, technology, culture, defense, ...? I wouldn't expect Canada to care what American teenagers think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #19 July 23, 2004 Quote Just a statement of liberal fact, how I see it. Now, it is correct."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #20 July 23, 2004 "Why can't the rest of the world see what's clear to at least 1/3 of americans? What do we have to do to force them to see the truth" Heh, heh, heh I think that some in Canada might find it interesting how the news from some OTHER part of the world, besides the US, is interpreted. It might even make us more tolerant...or less tolerant, but at least we'll be able to form a more educated opinion. And I'm sorry it offends some Americans (and CanuckinUSA's) that we are so multicultural here in Canada. As the Asian and South Asian economies are becoming the largest in the world, it must be very scary to think such a large portion of them will want to do trade in other counties where their people are established, hence strengthening the Canadian economy to a point where we might not have to worry about the softwood lumber (and other "free trade" issues) dispute with you guys. We have plenty of US news channels here and most anyone who gives a hoot what Fox has to say, along with millions of other couch potatoes, have satellite TV so they can get Fox anyway. Besides, after Fox used that hockey puck follower thing, (I think that's the technical term) it lost so much credibility here that who wants it anyway? I love my American friends and I spend a lot of time (and money!) there. It's ridiculous to generalize about people but there is plenty wrong with your country that is frankly quite scary. I know, I know, Canada is running around like a chicken with it's head cut off trying to figure out who we actually are and if we even have a national identity, trying to be tolerant without being taken advantage of and trying to be friends and good trading partners with the US, who we rely heavy on, without selling our souls but we are at least trying to be progressive and our motives are clearly genuine. (We don't have enough money or power to be cynical and manipulative) I appreciate the difficult situation you guys are in and God knows the Americans have done INCREDIBLE things for the world but the impression you guys give sometimes is one of blind national pride at all costs. I can't help but wonder why I hear so much defensiveness? I'm off to the DZ now, so if I get slammed I'm not ignoring you (though I might later anyway) Oh, I too think beer is a good way to resolve disputes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #21 July 23, 2004 Quotea. And the opinion of foreign teenagers affects the US how? Foreign teenagers grow up to be foreign adults and shape foreign policy as it applies to the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #22 July 23, 2004 Quote WTF? Al Jazeera is now slated for Canadian Viewing. I think it begs mention, that Al Jazeera is only slated for Canadian Viewing with such a tight restriction on what is actually broadcast, that it most likely never WILL be broadcast. To argue that Canada gets Al Jazeera but not Fox is pedantic. Neither will be broadcast anytime soon, largely for the same reasons. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #23 July 23, 2004 LOL To see how news is interpreted in other parts of the globe? Situation- What happened - Terrorist made a bomb and placed it in a car and detonated it. 12 muslims and 2 American Marines were killed in this car bombing. What we as americans hear from ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN etc - 12 muslims and 2 marines that probably should not have been where they were but were there under direct order of Pres. Bush were killed today in a MASSIVE onslaught of terrorism that has yet to be slowed in the slightest since 9-11. From Fox - 12 muslims and 2 marines were found dead after a car bombing in (whereever). It is rumored that the Marines were providing safe passage for the muslins as they went to and from school. What we hear from Al Jazeera: 2 Marines blew themselves up near a car and refused to pay for the damages.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #24 July 23, 2004 I don't quite think that comparing FOX to Al-Jazeera is really a fair or reasonable comparison AT ALL. Seriously, I watch Fox and CNN both and it really isn't all that different. Slightly different emphasis on stories, different opinion people, but really very similar. Al-Jazeera, on the other hand, is basically the "legitimate" mouthpiece for arab extremists. That comparison wouldn't be fair even if it was CNN or ABC or NBC or CBS being compared to that crap.Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #25 July 23, 2004 QuoteI don't quite think that comparing FOX to Al-Jazeera is really a fair or reasonable comparison AT ALL. Seriously, I watch Fox and CNN both and it really isn't all that different. Slightly different emphasis on stories, different opinion people, but really very similar. Al-Jazeera, on the other hand, is basically the "legitimate" mouthpiece for arab extremists. That comparison wouldn't be fair even if it was CNN or ABC or NBC or CBS being compared to that crap. So CBN is the same thing as Al Jazeera, but for different groups? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
