Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Oct 15th 2008, 11:06 pm

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Originally Posted by Ray

for there has been a news blackout in the major media in France and elsewhere.

Coverage of the story was deemed insulting to Moslem Arabs.

Since when has the media gave a damn about not insulting Muslims or Arabs.

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Oct 15th 2008, 11:28 pm

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Since when has the media gave a damn about not insulting Muslims or Arabs.

is it not the other way round

Oct 16th 2008, 12:10 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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The plane accident was the trolley dolly's fault !

He/she couldn't move his/her trolley and someone up front shouted out loudly "For God's sake, take the brakes off" !

That reminds me of the old Exxon Valdeez oil tanker joke.............

Captain: "No no no you fool!!! I said Tanqueray on the rocks......."

Oct 16th 2008, 12:16 am

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is it not the other way round

Two way street.

Oct 16th 2008, 12:17 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Since when has the media gave a damn about not insulting Muslims or Arabs.

The media never cared about anyone as far as I can see. Race or religion don't come into it.

Oct 16th 2008, 12:32 am

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The media never cared about anyone as far as I can see. Race or religion don't come into it.

I think that would depend on if it is state controlled, pro-Isreali or owned by a mogul who has hidden agendas. Not saying any names.

Oct 16th 2008, 12:35 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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I think that would depend on if it is state controlled, pro-Isreali or owned by a mogul who has hidden agendas. Not saying any names.

Which 2 does Iran come under?

Oct 16th 2008, 12:35 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Two way street.

yet you only seem to always look at it from one way...

Oct 16th 2008, 12:42 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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Which 2 does Iran come under?

State controlled.

Oct 16th 2008, 12:43 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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yet you only seem to always look at it from one way...

What makes you say that?

Oct 16th 2008, 12:44 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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What makes you say that?

post #16 and others over the months.

here no worries though, we all have different beliefs and opinions

Oct 16th 2008, 12:53 am

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Re: Tale of the Arab Aircrew

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post #16 and others over the months.

here no worries though, we all have different beliefs and opinions

No its ok.

What I was implying on post #16 is that I dont think there would be a media blackout purely on the basis it might insult Arabs or Muslims, as there are a lot of incidents involving Arabs, Muslims or others for that matter. The whole point of media is to report on stories, be it biased or balanced.

You mention other posts over the months. Mine have mostly related to Propery prices and salary issues. Can you cite a few examples to job my memory?

LK.