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News being censored in Mexico

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 06:21 AM

turn on your TV and turn the Chanel to FOX news. if you are on Mexico's SKY satellite system you will see a message saying that due to the laws of the election commission that service on this Chanel must be temporally interrupted. this has been on since last night at 10 pm. it has also been on some other news Chanel off and on.:lol::?:

I wonder what story's FOX ran that they did not like:o

woody with a view - 6-24-2006 at 07:34 AM

maybe it's because fox didn't pick up the story about the four headless caballeros.......:P

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 10:13 AM

Woody I think it must be some kind of political coverage because it says that due to the laws of the election commission that service on this Chanel must be temporally interrupted.

comitan - 6-24-2006 at 10:24 AM

I've been told that BBC on sky is off also.

woody with a view - 6-24-2006 at 10:25 AM

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Woody I think it must be some kind of political coverage because it says that due to the laws of the election commission that service on this Chanel must be temporally interrupted.



that's what they want you to think bruce. it all just a big conspiracy to keep the little man down......:lol:

David K - 6-24-2006 at 10:28 AM

What do the few at the top fear?

My answer to those who visit Cuba and come back saying how happy the people there are with the system they have is then WHY is Castro so affraid to have freedom permitted?

woody with a view - 6-24-2006 at 10:31 AM

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WHY is Castro so affraid to have freedom permitted?


because the people would be FREE to remove his crusty ass.:moon:

bancoduo - 6-24-2006 at 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
turn on your TV and turn the Chanel to FOX news. if you are on Mexico's SKY satellite system you will see a message saying that due to the laws of the election commission that service on this Chanel must be temporally interrupted. this has been on since last night at 10 pm. it has also been on some other news Chanel off and on.:lol::?:

I wonder what story's FOX ran that they did not like:o
Go to FOX NEWS; type in[mexican elections] at search. It might answer your question. Lots of stuff there.

Bruce

Baja Bernie - 6-24-2006 at 10:53 AM

Real surprise there! For years Mexican reporters were paid on the side by the PRI but I'm sure they would never suppress the news.

At least, in this case, they are telling the people.

Paula - 6-24-2006 at 10:58 AM

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originaalyposted by David K.
My answer to those who visit Cuba and come back saying how happy the people there are with the system they have is then WHY is Castro so affraid to have freedom permitted?


You may be referring toa post or two that I made. What I said, or meant to say, is that the people of Cuba are amazingly resilient. I have never felt that most Cubans seem so happy BECAUSE of Castro, but in spite him.:D

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by bancoduo
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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
turn on your TV and turn the Chanel to FOX news. if you are on Mexico's SKY satellite system you will see a message saying that due to the laws of the election commission that service on this Chanel must be temporally interrupted. this has been on since last night at 10 pm. it has also been on some other news Chanel off and on.:lol::?:

I wonder what story's FOX ran that they did not like:o
Go to FOX NEWS; type in[mexican elections] at search. It might answer your question. Lots of stuff there.



thanks bancoduo that is what I was looking for.

David K - 6-24-2006 at 11:01 AM

Good morning Paula... No, I wasn't refering to any of your comments. I know someone who went there and had nothing but praise. As if the people he had contact with dared to say anything bad!!!

Bruce, doesn't this thread belong on the Baja Political forum, perhaps?

[Edited on 6-24-2006 by David K]

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Real surprise there! For years Mexican reporters were paid on the side by the PRI but I'm sure they would never suppress the news.

At least, in this case, they are telling the people.


yes I guess they cant buy FOX news off so they will turn them Off:lol:

CNN must of took the pay off
:lol:.

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by David K


Bruce, doesn't this thread belong on the Baja Political forum, perhaps?

[Edited on 6-24-2006 by David K]


yes David I think you are right.:o

Maybe Doug will move it for me:spingrin:

David K - 6-24-2006 at 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Real surprise there! For years Mexican reporters were paid on the side by the PRI but I'm sure they would never suppress the news.

At least, in this case, they are telling the people.


yes I guess they cant buy FOX news off so they will turn them Off:lol:

CNN must of took the pay off
:lol:.


GOOD ANSWER BRUCE!!!

If you want to read about Cuba...

Mexray - 6-24-2006 at 01:57 PM

...in 'readable' format, with 1st person observations - find a copy of:

Cuban Diaries - An American Housewife in Havana

by Isadora Tattlin ISBN: 1-56512-349-2
published in 2002

Just read it a couple of weeks ago. Isadora is the wife of a European energy consultant, who with their small children, were stationed in Cuba for several years. She kept a diary while there and turned it into a book upon leaving. It's an honest evaluation of what Cuban citizens deal with on a day-to-day basis on their island 'paradise'!

Not only does Isadora write of her house-hold adventures, but of 'rubbing elbows' with Castro himself!

An interesting read that shines some light onto another group of 'amigos' to the south of us! I enjoyed it.

Don Alley - 6-24-2006 at 02:58 PM

"The Big Story" on Fox News afternoons is doing a series on Mexican politics, and yesterday they reported on the murdered police in Rosarito, and I believe that report commented on the possible effects the violence could have on the Mexican elections. It also seemed to suggest, if I remember correctly, that tourists visiting the Rosarito and Acupulco areas should maybe have second thoughts?

And Fox is indeed off the air here. Our CNN is CNN international, and they are so wrapped up in covering the price of coffee in Togo and cricket matches in Sri Lanka that no one in Mexico is paying them any money, or any attention. :biggrin:

OK, yes, I watched Fox news on Sky. Yechh! :biggrin:

Paula - 6-24-2006 at 03:08 PM

Mexray, I had intended to read Cuban Diaries a year or so ago. A friend recommended it, but I forgot about it.
Thank you for the reminder.:dudette::yes:

flyfishinPam - 6-24-2006 at 03:38 PM

Isn't there a law in Meixco that states no election promotion can take place two weeks prior to an election? This is to not influence the voters so close to the election. Perhaps this has something to do with it? Also FOX News is quite outspoken (to put it mildly) and they likely violate the laws in Mexico on a constant basis. :lol:

bancoduo - 6-24-2006 at 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by flyfishinPam
Isn't there a law in Meixco that states no election promotion can take place two weeks prior to an election? This is to not influence the voters so close to the election. Perhaps this has something to do with it? Also FOX News is quite outspoken (to put it mildly) and they likely violate the laws in Mexico on a constant basis. :lol:
I understand your point but I would think FOX would be PAN's baby as opposed to Cnn and Lew Dobbs. Maybe they think Fox is "fair and balanced". Can't have that. Go big O!:lol::lol::lol:

Bruce R Leech - 6-24-2006 at 06:18 PM

I have been in contact with FOX News and as of before I told them they know nothing about this. but are in the process of checking it out.

if any one hears anything about it on the news please let me know. I cant get Fox News here yet.

thanks

Bajaboy - 6-24-2006 at 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
I have been in contact with FOX News and as of before I told them they know nothing about this. but are in the process of checking it out.

if any one hears anything about it on the news please let me know. I cant get Fox News here yet.

thanks [/quote

Bruce-
You're not missing much.

Zac

Don Alley - 6-24-2006 at 08:02 PM

We also get CNN in Espanol on Sky. No censorship. And a Mexican Congress channel. Ditto. BBC is not part of our paid subscription so I don't now their status here.

Our Fox "News" channel does not carry advertising; breaks are filled with Sky promotional ads. So perhaps Fox could care less. But while I am certainly not an admirer of Fox , I don't think the censorship is, pardon the expression, fair and balanced. And it makes little sense, amidst the high profile of the Mexican immigration issue in the upcoming US elections, to risk a pi$$ing match with a large US news outlet.

Maybe Fox News dissed the Mexican soccer team?lol

Bruce R Leech - 6-26-2006 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Don Alley
We also get CNN in Espanol on Sky. No censorship. And a Mexican Congress channel. Ditto. BBC is not part of our paid subscription so I don't now their status here.

Our Fox "News" channel does not carry advertising; breaks are filled with Sky promotional ads. So perhaps Fox could care less. But while I am certainly not an admirer of Fox , I don't think the censorship is, pardon the expression, fair and balanced. And it makes little sense, amidst the high profile of the Mexican immigration issue in the upcoming US elections, to risk a pi$$ing match with a large US news outlet.

Maybe Fox News dissed the Mexican soccer team?lol



the whole thing is just the biggest complement that FOX news could get. they don't cut CNN because they don't say anything.:o



Like it or not if you really want to know what is going on FOX news is your best bet. although they are far from prefect especially Bill O Riley what a pompous ass:lol:

Bruce R Leech - 6-27-2006 at 06:31 PM

Fox news is back with no explanation. no one knows anything.:no: