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frogcycle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 01:52 PM
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wow - what the hell is THIS so-called news outlet?
Edited on Thu Aug-23-07 01:55 PM by frogcycle
I was doing a search on the story of Clinton's purported statement and found this gem of a site:

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=20363§ionid=3510203

look at the photo they ran:




Anyone know who they are? Is it another Murdoch outlet? is ".ir" Ireland?

Never mind - I see it's Iran!

http://www.presstv.ir/aboutus.aspx



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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 01:54 PM
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1. Iran
Here's their "About Us"

PRESS TV is the first international Iran-based news network to broadcast in English on a round-the-clock schedule.

Our Tehran-based headquarters is staffed by media professionals from around the world. PRESS TV has an extensive network of bureaus located in the world’s most strategic places.

Goals

PRESS TV offers broad news coverage, specifically focusing on the Middle East.

PRESS TV dares to tackle the controversial global news agenda and broadcasts cutting-edge documentaries with political, social and economic contents.

PRESS TV’s goal is to present a deeper analysis of current affairs, aiming to show the other side of the story.
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frogcycle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 01:56 PM
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3. yeah, thanks
i posted and then researched... ready, fire, aim!
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atommom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 01:55 PM
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2. No, it's Iran-based.
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soothsayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 01:57 PM
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4. Eh, her hair looks nice. She looks cute!
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-23-07 02:00 PM
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5. They seemed to play it straight in this article.
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