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Paul Victorey · 09-15-2001, 03:53 PM

I've seen an (unconfirmed) report from a news source which stated that the widely shown footage of Arabs celebrating in the streets was actually stock footage taken during the Gulf War, and was originally aired a decade ago.

I'm not sure WHAT to think about this -- if CNN *is* in fact lying about the footage they're presenting (or if whatever source gave CNN the footage lied about it) then I'm quite upset that people would be trying to manipulate the news... yet more reasons why you can't believe all that you see on TV, I guess.

09-15-2001, 03:53 PM	#1
Paul Victorey Member (12 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: MN or WI Posts: 3,017	CNN Arab footage fake?? I've seen an (unconfirmed) report from a news source which stated that the widely shown footage of Arabs celebrating in the streets was actually stock footage taken during the Gulf War, and was originally aired a decade ago. I'm not sure WHAT to think about this -- if CNN is in fact lying about the footage they're presenting (or if whatever source gave CNN the footage lied about it) then I'm quite upset that people would be trying to manipulate the news... yet more reasons why you can't believe all that you see on TV, I guess. __________________ Paul M. Victorey ------------------ I am not responsible for any problems that may arise as a result of following my advice. This includes, but is not limited to, computer failure, loss of data, nuclear war, famine, boils, no clean laundry, your daughter running off with a biker gang, or armageddon. Take my advice at your own risk.