US worried Russia may be sending Syria helicopters - Page 8

seekerz · #**106** Jun 21, '12, 8:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Seamus L

Many Syrian sources claim that the atrocities have been carried out primarily by the FSA, which includes Jihadists in it's ranks.

Anybody can say anything without the cameras and a free press present to prove or disprove their claims.

Seamus L · #**107** Jun 21, '12, 10:34 pm

Free press ? Hope you're not referring to the American newsmedia.

seekerz · #**108** Jun 22, '12, 7:43 am

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Originally Posted by Seamus L

Free press ? Hope you're not referring to the American newsmedia.

Is America the only country in the world with reporters?

curlycool89 · #**109** Jun 22, '12, 9:15 am

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Originally Posted by Seamus L

Free press ? Hope you're not referring to the American newsmedia.

Well he's certainly not referring to the Syrian government-mouthpiece, or the so-called "media" in Russia or China (neither of which would qualify for the most generous definition of free press).

seekerz · #**110** Jun 22, '12, 9:22 am

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Originally Posted by curlycool89

Well he's certainly not referring to the Syrian government-mouthpiece, or the so-called "media" in Russia or China (neither of which would qualify for the most generous definition of free press).

Indeed. 'Free press' surely implies that reporters from anywhere (with the necessary credentials, of course) would be able to pursue their profession unhindered.