In Russia, 50% of News Must Be Happy 551
Several readers sent us to the New York Times for disturbing news on Russia's vanishing press freedoms. The story tells of how one of the few remaining relatively independent radio outlets in Russia recently acquired new managers, reportedly loyal to Vladimir Putin. Quoting: "At their first meeting with journalists since taking over Russia's largest independent radio news network, the managers had startling news of their own: from now on, they said, at least 50 percent of the reports about Russia must be 'positive.' In addition, opposition leaders could not be mentioned on the air and the United States was to be portrayed as an enemy, journalists employed by the network, Russian News Service, say they were told by the new managers, who are allies of the Kremlin."
In Soviet Russia (Score:5, Funny)
oblig (Score:4, Funny)
US must b presented as a enemy.. (Score:5, Funny)
Who leaked!? (Score:4, Funny)
Who leaked this script of this season's 24 to the Russians?!
Oh Heck... (Score:4, Funny)
Examples (Score:5, Funny)
Blue Angles Jet Did Not Kill Anybody on the Ground And Five Pilots Are Alive and Well [yahoo.com]
Bush's Ratings Above Zero
At Least One Person Says Gonzolas Should Stay
Fallujah To Get Another New Chief
Space Engineer Will Not Get Any More Mediocre Job Reviews
Street Evangelists Rescues 300 Souls [theonion.com].
I guess it's possible to turn bad news into good news, but then everything will start to sound like The Onion [theonion.com].
Note that I am not trying to make light of any of these issues but to show how idiotic the new Russian stance is.
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Re:Who leaked!? (Score:3, Funny)
ex: American Idol or some such show will be mistranslated as: "We're going to slaughter you all... lalalala.... we're going to eat your babies at the weekend BBQ... alala... cuz' we're Americans!"
Re:In Soviet Russia (Score:2, Funny)
Re:The USA doesn't have freedom fo speech either (Score:1, Funny)
Yep, looks like I have freedom of speech.
Something to smile about (Score:5, Funny)
"Slow News Day in the Bureau today, Dimitri. We've only got one story: Another Russian Dissident mysteriously dying of radiation poisoning. I say let's split it: Dissident Dead, Putin under investigation, Polonium Stocks Up, KGB hiring"
"Ivan, I think you meant FSB. The KGB no longer exists."
(Hearty Laughing)
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Its a great improvement (Score:2, Funny)
Re:The USA doesn't have freedom fo speech either (Score:2, Funny)
Hello, this is the U.S. Service. We have recorded your IP address of 127.0.0.1 and are coming to arrest you for threatening the President -- immediately.
Thanks,
Agent Smith
U.S. Secret Service
Re:The USA doesn't have freedom fo speech either (Score:5, Funny)
Yeah? Try posting some Scientology text.
Re:The USA doesn't have freedom fo speech either (Score:1, Funny)
Yep, looks like I have freedom of speech.
Example news report - 50% positive. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The USA doesn't have freedom fo speech either (Score:2, Funny)
Hmm... yep, everything seems good from here... just me, my pets and those blokes from ASIO across the road... hi guys! Sure I'll come over for a coffee.
BRB my country calls...
Good news, everyone! (Score:3, Funny)
Hey, (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Probably a Good Idea (Score:5, Funny)
That is what I enjoy the most on TV are the commercials. Everything is wonderful, lasts forever, makes live better. If you buy this product, you will be much happier, just like these nice folks how are willing to share their experiences.
Really, nothing like a good commercial to boost your mood