ZGram - 4/9/2003 - "All the news that's fit to print..."

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ZGram - Where Truth is Destiny:  Now more than ever!

April 9, 2003

Good Morning from the Zundelsite:

If you read these excerpts, titled "In-House Memos On
Television News Presentations", please ask yourself what instructions 
regarding Revisionists or revisionist content might have been given 
to editors across the land:

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4-9-3

Part 1

It has long been the strong belief of many Americans that their print 
and television media is subject to certain government oversight and, 
finally, control.

Recently, a mid-level executive of one of the three major American 
television networks sent on over 1500 pages of memos from the 
corporate offices of his network in New York to the head of their 
television news division.

These memos contain a multitude of instructions concerning the 
presentation of national and international news for the network's 
viewers. Corporate is obviously subject to the opinions of various 
pressure groups, to include those of official Washington and the 
Jewish community.

It would be impossible to show all of these revealing documents but 
selections are certainly possible. What is not possible, obviously, 
is to reveal either the name of the conscience-stricken media 
executive nor the company that employs him. These comments, 
therefore, can be accepted or rejected by the reader as they see fit.

If the shoe fits, however, wear it.

(March 22) ...it is not conducive to maintaining an overall 
neutrality in the Palestine uprisings to show any pictures of the 
American peacenik that was run over by the Israeli army bulldozer. 
This is only to be mentioned as a "tragic accident" for which the IDF 
"is truly saddened."

(Feb 10) ...It is not permitted at this point to use or refer to any 
film clips, stills or articles emanating from any French source 
whatsoever.

(Feb 26) It is expected that coverage of the forthcoming Iraqi 
campaign will be identical with the coverage used during Desert 
Storm. Shots of GIs must show a mixed racial combination...any 
interviews must reflect the youthful and idealistic, not the cynical 
point of view...the liberation of happy, enthusiastic Iraqis can be 
best shown by filming crowds of cheering citizens waving American 
flags. Also indicated would be pictures of photogenic GIs 
fraternizing with Iraqi children and handing them food or other 
non-controversial presents...of course, pictures of dead US military 
personnel are not to be shown and pictures of dead Iraqi soldiers 
should not show examples of violent death...also indicated would be 
brief interviews with English-speaking Iraqi citizens praising 
American liberation efforts...all such interviews must be vetted by 
either the White House or Pentagon before public airing.

(March 12) At this point in time, reference to North Korean military 
threats must be played down entirely. The Iraqi Freedom campaign has 
to be concluded in the public mind before proceeding with the next 
assault on the Evil Axis.

(March 26) US alliances with the Turkish/Iraqi Kurdish tribes should 
be played down. This is considered a very sensitive issue with the 
Turks and American arming and support of the Kurds could create a 
severe backlash in Ankara...Kurds should be depicted as 'Iraqi 
=46reedom Fighters' and not identified as Kurds.

(March 2) ...further references to the religious views of the 
President are to be deleted...

(March 15) photo opportunities of the President and members of his 
cabinet, especially Secretary Rumsfeld, with enthusiastic GIs=B7.

(March 19) No mention, repeat, no mention, of Palestinian suicide 
bombers during the Iraqi operation...

(March 25) ...no mention of either Wolfowitz or Pearle should be made 
at the present time.

(March 10) ...pro-Government rallies are to be given the fullest 
coverage...if anti-Government demonstrations are shown, it is desired 
to stress either a very small number of "eccentrics" or shots of 
social misfits; i.e., with beards, tattoos, physical deformities, 
etc. Pro-Government supporters should be seen as clean cut with as 
many well-groomed subjects as possible...subjects should stress 
complete support for the President's programs and especially support 
for American military units en route to combat...also interviews with 
photogenic family members of participating GIs stressing loyalty and 
affection=B7  American flags are always a good prop in the background...

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Controlling the News - Part 2
<http://tbrnews.org/Archives/a280.htm>http://tbrnews.org/Archives/a280.htm

(March 30) Friction between Secretary Rumsfeld and senior military 
field commanders in Iraq are to be strictly minimalized and used only 
when impossible to avoid...the Secretary's point of view on all 
military matters is to be stressed...important to bring out his 
reputation as a 'man who shakes things up' and a brilliant innovator.

(March 31) ...no discussion of high-level rumors about pre-emptive 
tactical nuclear strikes against North Korean missile, "hard" 
artillery positions opposite Seoul or key North Korean leadership or 
military commands is to be mentioned. It must be stressed that the 
North Korean situation is viewed as "serious but not critical" by 
unnamed 'senior U.S. military leaders.'

(March 31) ...no mention of PRC strong objections to US pre-emptive 
actions against North Korea...a short summary of the President's 
refusal to 'enter into any kind of negotiations' with the North 
Korean government...background report on the irrational and 
anti-democratic forces in North Korea - the desire of South Korea's 
officials to maintain a close relationship with their American 
military protectors...no discussion of anti-US demonstrations in 
Seoul. These can be routinely dismissed as 'radical students who are 
not supported by the new liberal and strongly pro-American President.'

April 4) ...sharply rising unemployment numbers, this should be 
countered with official interviews stressing that the unemployment 
situation is now stabilizing and expected to fall soon.

(March 30) Because of the seriousness of the spread of SARS, actual 
figures of either the infected or of any deaths from local medical 
facilities must be carefully vetted via the CDC press information 
office in Atlanta. From the highest level, it is imperative that the 
American public not panic over the very rapid spread of this disease. 
Speculations of the actual nature of SARS is not under any 
circumstances to be permitted. Keep in mind the currently in- place 
rules following the outbreak of 'Legionnaires Disease.'

(April 4) ...a discussion of French desecrations of American and 
British war graves in France is to receive specific notice. Also, 
damage to the 9/11 memorial in Paris is to be included. No pictures 
of swastikas or other defamatory and anti-Administration graffiti are 
to be shown. French official apologies are permitted...no comments 
equating the President with Hitler will be made...and the invasion of 
Iraq may not be compared with Hitler's invasion of Poland, and such 
allegations now being made extensively in offshore media coverage are 
not to receive any attention. The Iraqi campaign is officially a 
campaign by a democratic United States against ruthless cruelty and 
oppression.

(April 5) ...comments appearing in the left-wing British Guardian 
about the occupation and administration of a conquered (read 
"liberated and newly democratized") Iraq by American military 
personnel are to be ignored. 'Pacification, liberation, freedom and 
gratitude towards US forces,' and the President are to be stressed.

(March 29) The President's goal, to achieve oil autarchy by the 
United States, is suggested as the subject for a future series. 
Congressional denial of drilling in various environmentally 
'sensitive' areas may be derided as foolish misunderstanding of 
America's vital oil needs and catering to the radical 
environmentalist groups. The interdiction of oil shipments to the 
United States from Venezuela and Nigeria are not to be commented 
upon. The attitude of Chavez towards the United States is also 
considered a non-topic. He was removed from power once and it can 
happen a second time. File footage of large crowds of distressed and 
unhappy Venezuelans should be prepared against the time he is removed 
from power again.

(April 4) If possible, pictures of the President with a book or, 
better, actually reading, are suggested. Commentary about his 
extensive reading habits...stress important historical and economic 
works.

(April 5) Presidential visits to military units in the United States 
are to receive full coverage and to extend past the usual slot 
time...spots of especially warm receptions are considered very 
important.

(March 31) ...at pro-government rallies, signs showing: 'Antiwar' (or 
'Protestors') =3D 'Terrorist' should be given specific coverage.

(April 1) It has been suggested that something be worked up showing 
that, unlike Vietnam, America's college students support the 
President fully and are not involved in the anti-war movements. It is 
considered advisable to blame the 'former hippie-type' professors for 
any campus anti-war sentiment. Students could be shown eagerly 
joining their ROTC chapters or even holding pro-Administration 
demonstrations.

http://tbrnews.org/Archives/a273.htm

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