Is this BS or a screw-up?

Chris Cram · 09-09-2008, 09:43

Found a reference to this story this morning.
Published : Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:48:50 GMT

http://www.presstv.ir/Detail.aspx?id...onid=351020201

Richard · 09-09-2008, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Cram

Found a reference to this story this morning.
Published : Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:48:50 GMT

http://www.presstv.ir/Detail.aspx?id...onid=351020201

Look at your source!

Press TV takes revolutionary steps as the first Iranian international news network, broadcasting in English on a round-the-clock basis.

Our global Tehran-based headquarters is staffed with outstanding Iranian and foreign media professionals.

Now beat your boots!

Richard

**Pete** · 09-09-2008, 10:00

5000-year mummies said a witness.

As Rich said - "Beat your Boots."

Edited to add - I'm sure DU, Kos et al will be sure to bookmark the site for their latest news.

CSB · 09-09-2008, 11:52

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About Us

Press TV takes revolutionary steps as the first Iranian international news network, broadcasting in English on a round-the-clock basis.

Our global Tehran-based headquarters is staffed with outstanding Iranian and foreign media professionals.

Press TV is extensively networked with bureaus located in the world's most strategic cities.

Aims

Press TV aims to offer expansive news coverage, specifically delving into Middle Eastern current affairs.

Press TV delivers unbiased reporting of controversial global news, as well as broadcasting cutting-edge documentaries and programs of political, social, and economic importance.

Press TV aims to adduce in-depth and complete analyses of current affairs, portraying viewpoints, which are often ignored by current mainstream media outlets.

Vision

Heeding the often neglected voices and perspectives of a great portion of the world;

Embracing and building bridges of cultural understanding;

Encouraging human beings of different nationalities, races and creeds to identify with one another;

Bringing to light untold and overlooked stories of individuals who have experienced the vitality and versatility of political and cultural divides firsthand.

'nuff said.

Chris Cram · 09-09-2008, 11:53

I Agree. My initial impression was that this is propaganda.
Perhaps Harry Reid will find it of use...

JJ_BPK · 09-09-2008, 12:09

ROFLMAO-LMAO-LMAO

Thanks, I needed that...

Tanto · 09-09-2008, 13:12

Just checking around a little this is what I found...

Quote:

According to Army statistics, the incidence of U.S. Army soldiers attempting suicide or inflicting injuries on themselves has skyrocketed in the nearly five years since the start of the Iraq war.

Last year's 2,100 attempted suicides -- an average of more than 5 per day -- compares with about 350 suicide attempts in 2002, the year before the war in Iraq began, according to the Army.

The Army lists 89 soldier deaths in 2007 as suicides and is investigating 32 more as possible suicides. Suicide rates already were up in 2006 with 102 deaths, compared with 87 in 2005.

February 3, 2008
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/02/01/mil...des/index.html

The

Quote:

Pentagon says there have been 172 suicides by troops in the war zones. That's not the entire picture, however, because that count does not include those who returned home and committed suicide while still in the military.

As of January, the Army said at least 89 soldiers had taken their own lives in 2007, and the deaths of 32 others were being investigated as possible suicides.

May 8, 2008
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008May...eQampA,00.html

Quote:

Smith said that the military's suicide rate is still lower than that of the general population.

December 12, 2007
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Dec...uicide,00.html

This isn't specifically about the incident mentioned but is just general information. Adding some of the numbers though, the 600 mentioned with only half being successful might not be so far off. As far as the "mummies," I'm still skeptical...

Tanto

**Pete** · 09-09-2008, 13:51

Tanto;

You are new here. We've talked about suicide a number of times, including the military vs civilian rates and the age / sex rates. Take care or you'll get the search-more post less warning.

Pete

jw74 · 09-09-2008, 14:21

I'm a little bitter that I clicked on that link. That is not a web site that I want on my browser history.

Tanto · 09-09-2008, 16:26

Pete, I mean no disrespect, I wasn't intending to repeat anything already stated in another thread or change the main point of the subject here. I know that it is difficult to find truthful, accurate information in the news and I found the information relevant to providing at least some credibility to the Press TV article as the thread is titled "Is this BS or a screw-up?" (The quote about the military suicide rate being lower than the general population was to help keep things in perspective...)

Again, I meant no disrespect and will watch what I post.

Tanto

**Pete** · 09-09-2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanto

...... I know that it is difficult to find truthful, accurate information in the news and I found the information relevant to providing at least some credibility to the Press TV article as the thread is titled "Is this BS or a screw-up?" .........

Tanto;

You are new here and if you want to help with the credibility of an Iranian news souce talking about US troop killing civilians - go ahead. I think your stay here will be short.

Search SA while you are pondering my post. We will be keeping an eye on you.

Pete