yourmomma 0 #1 December 9, 2005 http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47771 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #2 December 9, 2005 Quotehttp://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47771 Are you mad that they changed a HEADLINE to something that actually fit better without labeling one enthin group? I don't like Fox myself, but man, that is stretching the complaints.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #3 December 9, 2005 Quotehttp://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47771 wow, they actually did make the banner more correct and took away the spin - I'd say in this case, the thread title is correct I'm not sure if you are happy about it or mad about it, though ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #4 December 9, 2005 I think the point was that they originally used a biased headline, and didn't change it until a muslim shareholder complained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #5 December 9, 2005 Err... No Offence, but WorldNetDaily isn't exactly my first choice of reliable & unbiased news coverage. To be honest I spent the first 3 months thinking it was a spinoff from the "Landover Baptist" website which IS satire... Isn't it? Anyway, as far as this particularly story goes; The pic of "Prince Mustapha-Cuppa"... Are you SURE it isn't Rowan Atkinson wearing a fake moustache & Tea-Towel? (This is an obvious disguise to those aware of "British Humour but may escape the notice of colonials) The reason I ask is that WorldNetDaily does tend to blindly publish what fits it's prejudices! Tscheuss, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #6 December 9, 2005 Ironically enough...check out this headline of their own. GLOBAL JIHAD Muslim rioters start 12th night of chaos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 December 9, 2005 QuoteI think the point was that they originally used a biased headline, and didn't change it until a muslim shareholder complained. Why assume the worst always of everybody? But that can be your spin if you like. It's just as likely they fixed a mistake when it was "pointed out" - instead of when they "got caught". I don't see the more left leaning media sources fixing their twisted titles. ((ha ha ha, I can't do this, I think all the media outlets - including Fox - spin their titles to cater to their target market. But I suspect the Times and CNN to post the same originating story as "US Oppression Forces French Honor Students to Riot", but the difference would be they wouldn't understand why that's wrong also and would refuse to change it. This Fox title is pretty lame, and likely the result of some dummy, not some mastermind of PR)) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #8 December 9, 2005 Quoteit's always tequila time somewhere... It's Tequila Time +1 Bottle (3hrs) here! Tschuess, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #9 December 9, 2005 I wasn't actually assuming anything. I was pointing out the obvious conclusion that the article was portraying. Hence my words "I think the point [of the article] was...." I didn't express an opinion or judgment at all. Why are you always assuming the worst of me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 December 9, 2005 QuoteWhy are you always assuming the worst of me? Your clown mask scares me. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 December 9, 2005 Quotemask? Yeah, the green stripy thing with the red nose on your face in front of those ears of yours and above your teeth. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #13 December 9, 2005 QuoteYeah, the colorful thing on your face in front of those ears of yoursI think it's a skin condition -- it's probably embarrassing for him to talk about it That's really insensitive of you to point it out Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 December 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteYeah, the colorful thing on your face in front of those ears of yoursI think it's a skin condition -- it's probably embarrassing for him to talk about it That's really insensitive of you to point it out Wendy W. What!! It's a mask, you can even see the eyes they painted on it are all lopsided and beady. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #15 December 9, 2005 i don't understand the problem with the original headline. if it was muslims who were rioting, wouldn't the headline be accurate? i doubt the validity of the story, but if it was true, it is scary that a saudi prince has that much influence on an american news outlet. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #16 December 10, 2005 The rioters were French Colonial descendants (Ethnic Algerian, Senegalese, Etc...) who, while being Muslim, have a hell of a lot more to complain about than religion! Saying that they were Muslims would be akin to an American city having it's (legal) native hispanics rioting and accusing Mexico of invading! Mike. Edited to add: that I find the Green / Red / Black discriminatory abuse & racism levelled against ReBirth's complexion deeply offensive. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #17 December 10, 2005 it doesn't matter why they were rioting, the fact is that they were muslims who were rioting, so it is accurate to call them rioting muslims. it is a fact, not an opinion. it is neither god or bad that they are muslims, that is just what they are. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #18 December 10, 2005 Quoteit doesn't matter why they were rioting, the fact is that they were muslims who were rioting, so it is accurate to call them rioting muslims. it is a fact, not an opinion. it is neither god or bad that they are muslims, that is just what they are. So... By Your reasoning US Forces in Iraq are "Aggressive Capitalist Invaders Exterminating Muslims"? Yeah... I know that isn't their motivation. It's not WHY they're there... But they DID invade. They ARE from a Capitalist nation. They ARE aggressive. They HAVE exterminated Muslims. It is a FACT that the US in Iraq is an invading army... Should we look at facts or motivation? Tschuess, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
