The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

Ghoulish Delight · 04-11-2006, 11:36 AM

On the subject of misleading headlines...

This will only last a short while until MSNBC updates their front page, but check out the top story, about Iran's nuclear announcement. www.msnbc.com

Notice that the bullet point says, "Iran to 'join the club of countries' with nukes, leader say", implying quite blatantly that Iran has admitted to developing nuclear weapons. In reality, of course, the president said they are NOT planning the enriched uranium for "nukes". Now, I'm not saying that that's proof that they aren't, but that's not what he said. Someone felt the need to spin that story lead.

04-11-2006, 11:36 AM	#11
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	On the subject of misleading headlines... This will only last a short while until MSNBC updates their front page, but check out the top story, about Iran's nuclear announcement. www.msnbc.com Notice that the bullet point says, "Iran to 'join the club of countries' with nukes, leader say", implying quite blatantly that Iran has admitted to developing nuclear weapons. In reality, of course, the president said they are NOT planning the enriched uranium for "nukes". Now, I'm not saying that that's proof that they aren't, but that's not what he said. Someone felt the need to spin that story lead. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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