IslamiCity Forum - Islamic Discussion Forum : looking for viewpoints http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum This is an XML content feed of; IslamiCity Forum - Islamic Discussion Forum : Radio, TV & Film : looking for viewpoints Sat, 25 May 2013 09:24:33 +0000 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:04:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.04 360 www.IslamiCity.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24026 IslamiCity Forum - Islamic Discussion Forum http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_images/ICForum_Logo.gif http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum looking for viewpoints : I am interested only in personal... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=169019#169019 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 14 October 2012 at 7:04pm

I am interested only in personal opinions.


For every negative review I am sure I could provide a positive review if that is what I was looking for.

I did not notice any
"ominous, quasi-satanic music playing in the background when Nasser is mentioned,"
or any
"inspiring trumpet blasts of freedom and human decency when the story moves on to Israel."

I will watch again but would have to say if it was not noticed the first time then it obviously is/was of little effect. 

I formed little to no opinion of Nasser but only considered it informative regarding events that took place in Egypt.


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Subject: 24026
Posted: 14 October 2012 at 7:05am

Biased

This documentary has many subtle and not-so-subtle biasesthat really hinder its overall quality and usefulness as a teaching tool. It ispresented almost completely from a pro-Western, pro-Israel perspective, with nomention of the events in Iran in 1954, the Suez in 1956, or the plight of thePalestinian people since 1948 (except to place the blame solely on Arabregimes), among other problems. It does however tightly cover quite a bit ofthe 20th century Middle East political experience, and features variousprominent commentators like Bernard Lewis, Fareed Zakaria, and Thomas Friedman,and the production quality is of high value. You just have to learn to ignorethe ominous, quasi-satanic music playing in the background when Nasser ismentioned, and the inspiring trumpet blasts of freedom and human decency whenthe story moves on to Israel. So long as this isn't the only source you consultin your efforts to understand the "road to 9/11" then it isworthwhile in spite of its flaws.

 

Douglas M. Penhallegon "History Teacher" (Pittsburgh,PA)

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:05:15 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168992#168992 looking for viewpoints : Originally posted by Ron WebbCaringheart,... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168978#168978 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 13 October 2012 at 9:16pm

Originally posted by Ron Webb

Caringheart, I would like to watch the program, but where do I find it?  Is it viewable online? Can you provide a link?


Hi Ron,

I got it through Netflix... Any chance you have Netflix?  If not I imagine it would be available through any video store or even library... Well, I guess that depends on where you live.  I don't know if it might be available some other way online.  My computer is no good with streaming media... too old.  You could check PBS.org.  Smile
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Subject: 24026
Posted: 13 October 2012 at 4:23pm

Caringheart, I would like to watch the program, but where do I find it?  Is it viewable online? Can you provide a link?]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:23:53 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168975#168975 looking for viewpoints : If anyone has watched, or will... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168974#168974 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 13 October 2012 at 3:56pm

If anyone has watched, or will watch, The Road to 9/11, also put out by PBS,   
Tell me what you agree or disagree with.
Thanks.]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:56:55 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168974#168974 looking for viewpoints : Ok, so tonight I watched Charlie... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168785#168785 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 08 October 2012 at 9:50pm

Ok, so tonight I watched Charlie Rose, as I often do.  He wasinterviewing Thomas L. Friedman.  Did anyone happen to catch this?  Ifnot I would also like to suggest it.  I do not understand the argumentsjust because of the name of this man.  Had I not mentioned his namewould anyone have watched the video I asked about in order to sharetheir viewpoints?  I find Thomas L. Friedman to be quite fair minded,rational, and well versed... in fact he is pretty much pro-mid-eastern.
If you disagree please watch what I've asked and tell me why you disagree.  I'd really like to know.
Thanks. ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:50:54 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168785#168785 looking for viewpoints : Ah, yes, I've watched a few... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168664#168664 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 4:59pm

Ah, yes, I've watched a few programs on Islam in Spain.  One I believe was called the Moors of Spain.  Don't know if either program I watched was Discovery channel or not.

Do you approve, or not approve, of the one that you are sharing at the link above?
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:59:56 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168664#168664 looking for viewpoints : http://dsc.discovery.com/t... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168660#168660 Author: abuayisha
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 2:44pm

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/assignment-discovery-spain-islam.htm]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:44:28 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168660#168660 looking for viewpoints : So do you discredit productions... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168651#168651 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 12:24pm

So do you discredit productions made by the Discovery channel too?  *scratches head
 
 
Please just watch the video before making judgements.  It is less than an hour of time.   I welcome all views and input from anyone who has actually watched instead of pre-judging.


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Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 12:11pm

http://dissidentvoice.org/2011/12/mcjournalism-the-unbearable-lightness-of-thomas-friedman/]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:11:01 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168650#168650 looking for viewpoints : Originally posted by abuay... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168648#168648 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 11:37am

Originally posted by abuayisha

https://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/25-4

 
Greetings Abuayisha,
I took a look at this link...
but I am asking people to go back in time and take a look at what the people in Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt had to contribute to the discussion.  This is what the video I shared is about... the viewpoints of the people living in the mid-east.
Salaam,
Caringheart Smile
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:37:55 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168648#168648 looking for viewpoints : https://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/25-4Edited... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168646#168646 Author: abuayisha
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 11:18am

https://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/25-4



Edited by abuayisha - 05 October 2012 at 11:20am]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:18:35 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168646#168646 looking for viewpoints : Abuayisha,Forgive me, but... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168642#168642 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 10:29am

Abuayisha,
Forgive me, but that link hardly sounds worth looking at. Disapprove
 
In the video I watched he was very good about allowing the people of Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt to express exactly how it was they were feeling towards America.
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:29:30 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168642#168642 looking for viewpoints : http://mondoweiss.net/2011... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168634#168634 Author: abuayisha
Subject: 24026
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 6:49am

http://mondoweiss.net/2011/11/golden-oldies-tom-friedman-telling-an-arab-society-to-suck-on-this.html]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:49:36 +0000 http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168634#168634 looking for viewpoints : I've just watched Searching... http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24026&PID=168621#168621 Author: Caringheart
Subject: 24026
Posted: 04 October 2012 at 10:12pm

I've just watched Searching for The Roots of 9/11, from the Discovery Channel, with middle east expert and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Thomas L. Friedman.  It was made in 2004, so quite interesting to see how things have developed since.
I would love if anyone could watch and would love to hear their feedback about it.  (It's less than an hour long)
My favorite part was the closing statement made by the Egyptian playwright, Ali Salem, at the end and the wonderful way he smiled as he spoke.
Second favorite was seeing the people in worship in the Mosque in Egypt (before the political activists came in).

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