Demand Al Jazeera English In The US

[Turborama]

http://english.aljazeera.net/demandaljazeera/">
^^New website set up by AJE^^

(This image,which includes a live link, is now on http://english.aljazeera.net/">their front page)

They have also moved the live stream to the top of their homepage for easier access: http://english.aljazeera.net/

Their excellent "I Want AJE" site is still active, too: http://iwantaje.com/

Check out this OP to see why they've been having so much trouble getting on air in the US:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x315131">There Are A Number Of Misperceptions And Myths That Exist About Al Jazeera English In North America

The result of the Al Jazeera English blackout in the United States has been a surge in traffic to the media outlet's website, where footage can be seen streaming live. The last 24 hours have seen a two-and-a-half thousand percent increase in web traffic, Tony Burman, head of North American strategies for Al Jazeera English, told HuffPost. Sixty percent of that traffic, he said, has come from the United States.

Full article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/30/al-jazeera-english-us_n_816030.html

Related OP: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x309562">HuffPo: We Want Our Al Jazeera English *Now*

[bbinacan]

1. Uh, probably not. n/t

[Turborama]

4. Why not?

I'm not being confrontational, just genuinely curious.

[bbinacan]

6. I've followed their site and

they are too anti Israel and too anti American.

[Turborama]

12. Their website? You mean you're judging their TV channel by something you've seen on their website?

Have you read their Hits and Myths yet?

Hits & Myths

There are a number of misperceptions and myths that exist about Al Jazeera and Al Jazeera English in North America, that fortunately are not evident in the rest of the world. We would like to address some of these misperceptions head on, and encourage you to watch the channel for yourself to judge, via: http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now / or http://youtube.com/Aljazeeraenglish

Myth: Al Jazeera Supports Terrorism
No, this is a absolutely not true. Al Jazeera Arabic, like many other broadcasters, has received Osama Bin Laden tapes and material from other sources that are of interest to the general public. Al Jazeera makes an editorial judgment to air small amounts of newsworthy content if it is deemed relevant. We are certainly not alone in this decision - just about all the other major broadcasters do the same. People often neglect to mention that AJ wasn’t the first network to broadcast a tape from Bin Laden, and the last tape that was released online was first picked up by another outlet. What is true is that Al Jazeera has given more airtime to American leaders than has ever been given to Osama Bin Laden.

Myth: Al Jazeera is Anti-Semitic
Since January 2007, AJE has been available on YES TV in Israel. The decision was made to remove BBC and replace it with AJE because AJE was thought to be unbiased and balanced. We have given more air time to Israeli officials than any other news channel outside of Israel. AJE is a channel that reports all sides of the story. Our Jerusalem bureau is our largest bureau, and our coverage of Israel is extensive. But you don’t need to hear this from us - The Jerusalem Post and Haaretz have both written pieces on our unbiased reporting in which they describe Al Jazeera English as an important, international news organization.

Myth: Al Jazeera is Anti-American
Absolutely not. Al Jazeera is committed to providing an international platform for American voices, often reaching places where the American perspective is rarely heard. Our news coverage and programming coming from the US is extensive, and over the last months we shared the US political process with the world, devoting countless hours to speaking to Americans and telling their stories. Guests on the channel have included Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as General David Petraeus, Ambassador Ryan Crocker and Michael Chertoff.

Myth: Al Jazeera Shows Beheadings
This is a complete inaccuracy. Al Jazeera has never and will never broadcast a beheading. Our journalism upholds the strictest guiding principles of accuracy, impartiality and objectivity. For more information on our standards you can read our Code of Ethics.

Myth: Al Jazeera English is a Translation of the Arabic Channel
Al Jazeera English is unlike any other channel in the word. We are truly concerned with reporting international affairs, not just news that is governed by the West. We are a separate channel from Al Jazeera Arabic and we offer a different perspective. However, we are proud to build on the Arabic channel’s heritage of fearless reporting.

Myth: Al Jazeera has a Specific Agenda
Al Jazeera has no commercial or political constraints, which automatically gives us less bias than any other English channel. It is true to say that Al Jazeera has a unique point of view, that we continuously question the news agenda and that we offer an alternative perspective to other Western-based outlets. Unlike other English language news networks, at AJE we balance the information flow from the geographical South to the North and provide our viewers an opportunity to hear all sides of the story and have their own point of view.

From: http://www.iwantaje.net/hm

See also their Code of Ethics: http://www.iwantaje.net/code

They have some great programs about America in a series called Fault Lines: http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/faultlines/

(which can be watched at that link and on their YouTube channel)

Lastly, http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=6848728">read this for the history about how Bush's Junta have succeeded in destroying Al Jazeera's reputation in America and literally tried to wipe them off the map.

[bbinacan]

14. Yes. n/t

[Turborama]

17. Of course, it's totally up to you...

...if you want to ignore the facts.

[chimpymustgo]

19. What do you mean by that? I've been watching all day. Excellent, fair coverage.

:shrug:

[bbinacan]

23. In your opinion.

Has it even occurred to you that someone may have an opinion contrary to yours? My, the egos that appear.

[Turborama]

24. Israel agree...

"Since January 2007, AJE has been available on YES TV in Israel. The decision was made to remove BBC and replace it with AJE because AJE was thought to be unbiased and balanced."

From the "Hits and Myths " reply I posted above.

[WhiteTara]

21. can't know what the other opinions are, eh?

that is really sad.

[bbinacan]

22. I can

It doesn't mean I have to agree.

[WhiteTara]

30. since you don't like, no one else can have it

sort of like the dog with an unwanted or unneeded bone...bury it so no one else can see or touch it, much less enjoy.

[Turborama]

33. Good analogy!

I like what Tony Burman, Al Jazeera’s chief strategic adviser for the Americas, said to Amy Goodman...

"what needs to happen right now, is that Americans need, in my view, need to be given at least the opportunity to choose to watch it or not watch it."

From seafan's OP: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x339065

[Dappleganger]

Why don't you give specific examples of "anti-Israel" and "anti-American"

just for shits and giggles.

[Turborama]

32. *****CRICKETS*****

[Dappleganger]

2. Roku box added AJE to their news channel lineup yesterday.

I've been watching it pretty much all day. :D

[RKP5637]

5. Thanks for the info. I use Roku, but had just been watching the 1/2 hr. summaries. Roku is

great, isn't it. It's turning me into a couch potato.

[Dappleganger]

7. We love it...

the AJE channel is LIVE too.

[RKP5637]

9. Great!!! I'll watch it!!! n/t

[RKP5637]

15. Absolutely incredible! I just tried it now via Roku Newscaster. A live stream, that is

so great. You read my mind, I was just thinking earlier today I wished Roku had a live stream for AJE. Thanks again!!!

[Dappleganger]

18. Glad you like it...

it's made me one happy clam (especially since it's LIVE).

:hi:

[Turborama]

20. That's great news. Here's a CNET article about it...

Roku boxes get USB playback, Al Jazeera English
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20030235-1.html#ixzz1ClYOJtol

[AmericaIsGreat]

3. Had it for a long time

Watch it constantly. Some of the best debate shows, documentaries and news segments I've ever seen. SOme fine anchors too.

[gateley]

8. I'm sure Comcast will get on it right away, as soon as they get my e-mail.

Actually, with screen shots of AJE on the other cable news networks, and all of them reference AJE as their source, it just might happen.

More importantly, we have to put our effort into making sure they're still independent, that they don't have to sell out to a corporation.

[RKP5637]

11. It would certainly raise cable news to a new standard, they do real news and IMO it's

consistently at a high standard.

[gateley]

13. Agree -- some people really want to see the actual news reported. Too bad Bushco

painted them as a terrorist mouthpiece. :grr:

[Turborama]

34. You got that right!

BTW have you seen how user friendly the free Livestation standalone player is yet?



More details on how to get it here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x329771

:hi:

[roamer65]

10. Hell...we can't even get BBC World News...let alone AJE.

The absence of real news in this country is just mind-numbing...and planned.

[RKP5637]

16. We are such a propagandized nation and so many are so gullible, as you said,

"just mind-numbing...and planned."

[applegrove]

25. We get it in Canada apparently.

[Dappleganger]

26. Oh rub it in.

:sarcasm: :rofl:

[applegrove]

27. LOL!

[Turborama]

28. Want some more salt?

I get it on TV in Indonesia.

But I don't think Roku would work here, if that makes you feel any better? ;-)

[Dappleganger]

29. Oh, lucky you.

But I love our Roku box so feel a bit vindicated. ;)

[Turborama]

31. .

:kick: for the morning/midday crew.