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Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Media Celebrate 2,000 U.S. Dead in Iraq
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...26/94745.shtml

Reporters who ignored the countless acts of heroism by U.S. troops in Iraq, not to mention the incredible progress their efforts have yielded, suddenly can't get enough of the fact that 2,000 of America's heroes have died.

In New York, Wednesday morning's newspapers headlined the news of U.S. dead with what seemed like macabre glee.

"2,000 Dead: As Iraq Tours Stretch On, a Grim Mark," blared the New York Times front page.

Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan is paying tribute to the fallen heroes by stepping up her work to oppose their efforts, pledging to chain herself to the White House fence until President Bush agrees to cut and run.

Almost nowhere in today's coverage will readers find a tribute to the titanic accomplishments purchased with the blood of these same lost heroes who believed in the cause.
Nowhere but here, that is.

Start with news that the vote on Iraq's constitution has finally been tabulated. It was ratified by a staggering 79 percent margin - making Iraq the first Arab country to approve a constitution in free election.

Another important benchmark ignored by the press would be the dramatic plunge in violence that accompanied the Oct. 15 vote. Insurgent attacks on polling stations dropped from 347 during January's election to a minuscule 13 - thanks, due in large measure, to the increasing competence of U.S.-trained Iraqi security forces.

Newsbusters.org Tom Segal recently put together a compendium of U.S. achievements in Iraq. Highlights include:

• In Sadar City, 86.5 million dollars in infrastructure improvements have been completed and another $246 million are ongoing. These include increased drinking water and electricity to serve more than 240,000 people.

• Soldiers from the U.S. 7th Infantry Regiment joined local contractors in cleaning up the roads and repairing broken sewer pipes in Abu-Dashir. At the same time four new substations opened and provide power to the electrical distribution system serving 1.3 million residents of Basrah.
• In Mosel, a substation expansion project has doubled the capacity of a 400kV transmission line to Baghdad and now provides in increase in the amount of power to the entire country. This addition impacts more than 6 million people.

• In the same city, three new police stations have been built and are manned, increasing local security. The main railway station has been completely renovated and is in operation.

• The Iraqi Special Forces Barracks in Baghdad has been completed along with five military company barracks and one senior barracks. Included were utilities consisting of potable water, septic tank and electricity. At the same time it is reported that construction is 95% complete on a 21.9 million dollar public works and water project for the capitol city.

But rather than celebrate the tremendous progress achieved by America's heroes, the press has consistently dumped on their work.

In a study released two weeks ago, the Media Research Center noted:

"Network [news] coverage has been overwhelmingly pessimistic. More than half of all stories (848, or 61%) focused on negative topics or presented a pessimistic analysis of the situation, four times as many as featured U.S. or Iraqi achievements or offered an optimistic assessment (just 211 stories, or 15%)."

By its attempts to trash the U.S. war effort, the press betrays its true feelings about America's heroes - and those feelings have little to do with honoring their sacrifices.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-26-2005, 12:39 PM

The media isn't celebrating, their stating the truth. 2000 troops are dead and that's a reality. The truth shouldn't be covered to protect Bush.

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Leland McKenzie

The media isn't celebrating, their stating the truth. 2000 troops are dead and there is no end in site and that shouldn't be covered up to protect Bush.

Come on Doc. You know it was pure sarcasm that was put in the title. Can you not comment on the body of the article that states you never hear anything good from the media? Don't you think they're stating the truth?

Dr. John Becker · 10-26-2005, 01:12 PM

I think the media is very happy about the 2,000th death to be honest.
They could care less about the soldier or the soldier's family, just their mission to embarrass Bush. I don't want the media to sugarcoat anything either, but it would be nice to hear the good news as well as the bad news.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-26-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. John Becker

I think the media is very happy about the 2,000th death to be honest.
They could care less about the soldier or the soldier's family, just their mission to embarrass Bush. I don't want the media to sugarcoat anything either, but it would be nice to hear the good news as well as the bad news.

What is there to be happy about? The truth speaks for itself and if that makes the President look bad, tough. Anybody who cares about the soldiers or their families wouldn't support the war.

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Leland McKenzie

What is there to be happy about? The truth speaks for itself and if that makes the President look bad, tough. Anybody who cares about the soldiers or their families wouldn't support the war.

You still have not commented about the body of the article. Are you afraid to actually have to say that there is truth in the story?

James"Thunder"Early · 10-26-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

You still have not commented about the body of the article. Are you afraid to actually have to say that there is truth in the story?

The media covered the elections and the constitutional referendum. I also heard them say violence was low before and during the election. Even with those things, bad things are still happening.

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Leland McKenzie

The media covered the elections and the constitutional referendum. I also heard them say violence was low before and during the election. Even with those things, bad things are still happening.

"Network [news] coverage has been overwhelmingly pessimistic. More than half of all stories (848, or 61%) focused on negative topics or presented a pessimistic analysis of the situation, four times as many as featured U.S. or Iraqi achievements or offered an optimistic assessment (just 211 stories, or 15%)."

So would you say that the media has been fair in their coverage of the good and the bad that have been going on over there?

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

"Network [news] coverage has been overwhelmingly pessimistic. More than half of all stories (848, or 61%) focused on negative topics or presented a pessimistic analysis of the situation, four times as many as featured U.S. or Iraqi achievements or offered an optimistic assessment (just 211 stories, or 15%)."

So would you say that the media has been fair in their coverage of the good and the bad that have been going on over there?

Where'd you go Doc? Unable to give an honest answer?

Or are you still debating with yourself about how the Bush admin is corrupt but the Clinton one wasn't.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-26-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

"Network [news] coverage has been overwhelmingly pessimistic. More than half of all stories (848, or 61%) focused on negative topics or presented a pessimistic analysis of the situation, four times as many as featured U.S. or Iraqi achievements or offered an optimistic assessment (just 211 stories, or 15%)."

So would you say that the media has been fair in their coverage of the good and the bad that have been going on over there?

I honestly don't believe the coverage has been unfair. Just because they don't cover every little good thing that happens, doesn't mean they are biased.

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Leland McKenzie

I honestly don't believe the coverage has been unfair. Just because they don't cover every little good thing that happens, doesn't mean they are biased.

Just the answer I thought you'd give.

So these figures are basically just something that someone made up. Death and destruction sells better than progress in the medias eyes apparently.

Ags2000 · 10-26-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan is paying tribute to the fallen heroes by stepping up her work to oppose their efforts, pledging to chain herself to the White House fence until President Bush agrees to cut and run.

Any chance of her expiring due to lack of food, water or...ya know...a car running into the fence?

D

Bobby F. · 10-26-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ags2000

Any chance of her expiring due to lack of food, water or...ya know...a car running into the fence?

D

I have a hard time taking anything she says seriously with that high pitched voice ahe has and the way she says "umm" after every 5 words.

Dr. John Becker · 10-26-2005, 06:40 PM

I wish Bush would sue her for slander, after all, she did say that Bush murdered her son.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-26-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan is paying tribute to the fallen heroes by stepping up her work to oppose their efforts, pledging to chain herself to the White House fence until President Bush agrees to cut and run.

I think she should honestly have a psychiatric evaluation. The woman has a screw or two loose.

10-26-2005, 12:33 PM	#1
Bobby F. Banned!! "Bob hates you." Join Date: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 3,803	Media Celebrate 2,000 U.S. Dead in Iraq Media Celebrate 2,000 U.S. Dead in Iraq http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...26/94745.shtml Reporters who ignored the countless acts of heroism by U.S. troops in Iraq, not to mention the incredible progress their efforts have yielded, suddenly can't get enough of the fact that 2,000 of America's heroes have died. In New York, Wednesday morning's newspapers headlined the news of U.S. dead with what seemed like macabre glee. "2,000 Dead: As Iraq Tours Stretch On, a Grim Mark," blared the New York Times front page. Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan is paying tribute to the fallen heroes by stepping up her work to oppose their efforts, pledging to chain herself to the White House fence until President Bush agrees to cut and run. Almost nowhere in today's coverage will readers find a tribute to the titanic accomplishments purchased with the blood of these same lost heroes who believed in the cause. Nowhere but here, that is. Start with news that the vote on Iraq's constitution has finally been tabulated. It was ratified by a staggering 79 percent margin - making Iraq the first Arab country to approve a constitution in free election. Another important benchmark ignored by the press would be the dramatic plunge in violence that accompanied the Oct. 15 vote. Insurgent attacks on polling stations dropped from 347 during January's election to a minuscule 13 - thanks, due in large measure, to the increasing competence of U.S.-trained Iraqi security forces. Newsbusters.org Tom Segal recently put together a compendium of U.S. achievements in Iraq. Highlights include: • In Sadar City, 86.5 million dollars in infrastructure improvements have been completed and another $246 million are ongoing. These include increased drinking water and electricity to serve more than 240,000 people. • Soldiers from the U.S. 7th Infantry Regiment joined local contractors in cleaning up the roads and repairing broken sewer pipes in Abu-Dashir. At the same time four new substations opened and provide power to the electrical distribution system serving 1.3 million residents of Basrah. • In Mosel, a substation expansion project has doubled the capacity of a 400kV transmission line to Baghdad and now provides in increase in the amount of power to the entire country. This addition impacts more than 6 million people. • In the same city, three new police stations have been built and are manned, increasing local security. The main railway station has been completely renovated and is in operation. • The Iraqi Special Forces Barracks in Baghdad has been completed along with five military company barracks and one senior barracks. Included were utilities consisting of potable water, septic tank and electricity. At the same time it is reported that construction is 95% complete on a 21.9 million dollar public works and water project for the capitol city. But rather than celebrate the tremendous progress achieved by America's heroes, the press has consistently dumped on their work. In a study released two weeks ago, the Media Research Center noted: "Network [news] coverage has been overwhelmingly pessimistic. More than half of all stories (848, or 61%) focused on negative topics or presented a pessimistic analysis of the situation, four times as many as featured U.S. or Iraqi achievements or offered an optimistic assessment (just 211 stories, or 15%)." By its attempts to trash the U.S. war effort, the press betrays its true feelings about America's heroes - and those feelings have little to do with honoring their sacrifices.

10-26-2005, 12:39 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Moderator Whoever's In New England Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 6,909	The media isn't celebrating, their stating the truth. 2000 troops are dead and that's a reality. The truth shouldn't be covered to protect Bush. __________________ Esther Anderson: Get thee behind me, Satan, but I'm gon' get behind you, 'cause I'm gonna put my foot in your--- Peggy Mitchell: Get outta my pub! You better pray you get the last laugh, it's a kick in the teeth when you don't get it.

10-26-2005, 01:12 PM	#4
Dr. John Becker Senior Member A Great American Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,626	I think the media is very happy about the 2,000th death to be honest. They could care less about the soldier or the soldier's family, just their mission to embarrass Bush. I don't want the media to sugarcoat anything either, but it would be nice to hear the good news as well as the bad news. __________________ Romney/Ryan 2012

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10-26-2005, 06:40 PM	#14
Dr. John Becker Senior Member A Great American Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,626	I wish Bush would sue her for slander, after all, she did say that Bush murdered her son.