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x SF med · 12-29-2006, 08:21

NDD- outstanding post, you lay out the action plan clearly and concisely.

The MSM, as we have all seen does only focus on a single metric in the GWOT, and on a very limited number of AOs, well two, Iraq and Afghanistan. they seem to have forgotten that this is truly a GLOBAL WOT, and that we have Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties doing their CHOSEN jobs around the world. The MSM does not interview the soldiers who are solid in their purpose, holding their honor close to heart, and protecting them selflessly - NO the MSM focuses on the few bad apples who find issues with their chosen profession, those who used the military to get an education, excellent experience, and be part of the greatest traditions of this country - the dererters, traitors and cowards who use the military to focus on themselves and bring press upon themselves - working into the agenda of the MSM. Bad press sells papers, sells ad minutes, sells the wrong message, creates more confusion and gives our enemies ammunition to recruit new followers - it actually extends the power of the movers and shakers behind the scenes of the insurrectionists. the MSM just doesn't get it.

We, as true citizens of this great country, the protectors, the shadow men, the sheepdogs - are lionized for what we chose as a profession (formerly or currently), we do not want fame, just fair treatment. We want a media that reports the whole truth, not just the truth as they see it. And NDD is right, we need to see the MSM as an insurgent enemy, use the lessons learneed to deal with them, counter their claims with the truth, give them metrics they can't spin into body counts, use all of the tools we have - conventional and unconventional - short of just lining them up and nuking them - to get the real stories of the GWOT and our fine soldiers' efforts in ALL the AOs of the GWOT.

It is also interesting that the only 'bad' actions are those of the US soldiers in our press, issues with the other militaries involved in the focus areas of the MSM seem to be 'lost'. Education of the public by the MSM is unheard of - have they tried to explain the 2000 years of tribal politics, tribal feuds, wars, and religious strife in the focus areas of their reporting - NO.

NDD, if you need a hand getting your well laid out plan implemented, let me know, I'll do what I can, I feel I owe it to all of you guys in the sand, in the jungles, on the savannahs, and in the mountains protecting those who won't protect themselves and their families.

***rant over***

12-29-2006, 08:21	#3
x SF med Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In transit somewhere Posts: 4,044	NDD- outstanding post, you lay out the action plan clearly and concisely. The MSM, as we have all seen does only focus on a single metric in the GWOT, and on a very limited number of AOs, well two, Iraq and Afghanistan. they seem to have forgotten that this is truly a GLOBAL WOT, and that we have Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties doing their CHOSEN jobs around the world. The MSM does not interview the soldiers who are solid in their purpose, holding their honor close to heart, and protecting them selflessly - NO the MSM focuses on the few bad apples who find issues with their chosen profession, those who used the military to get an education, excellent experience, and be part of the greatest traditions of this country - the dererters, traitors and cowards who use the military to focus on themselves and bring press upon themselves - working into the agenda of the MSM. Bad press sells papers, sells ad minutes, sells the wrong message, creates more confusion and gives our enemies ammunition to recruit new followers - it actually extends the power of the movers and shakers behind the scenes of the insurrectionists. the MSM just doesn't get it. We, as true citizens of this great country, the protectors, the shadow men, the sheepdogs - are lionized for what we chose as a profession (formerly or currently), we do not want fame, just fair treatment. We want a media that reports the whole truth, not just the truth as they see it. And NDD is right, we need to see the MSM as an insurgent enemy, use the lessons learneed to deal with them, counter their claims with the truth, give them metrics they can't spin into body counts, use all of the tools we have - conventional and unconventional - short of just lining them up and nuking them - to get the real stories of the GWOT and our fine soldiers' efforts in ALL the AOs of the GWOT. It is also interesting that the only 'bad' actions are those of the US soldiers in our press, issues with the other militaries involved in the focus areas of the MSM seem to be 'lost'. Education of the public by the MSM is unheard of - have they tried to explain the 2000 years of tribal politics, tribal feuds, wars, and religious strife in the focus areas of their reporting - NO. NDD, if you need a hand getting your well laid out plan implemented, let me know, I'll do what I can, I feel I owe it to all of you guys in the sand, in the jungles, on the savannahs, and in the mountains protecting those who won't protect themselves and their families. *rant over* __________________ In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times. Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare" Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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