Now I remember why I don't watch TV

[themadpoker]

So you know what's been irritating me lately? The news coverage on the Gaza bombings. I get most of my info from online international newspapers and I was curious to see how it was being covered on the TV here. So after watching here are the general impressions I got:

- The Israeli bombings are a - certainly not reasonable but partially justified - response to terrorist attacks from Hamas
- It's an equal conflict
- Palestinians are not allowing reporters into Gaza

:@ So guys. Which of these are laughably incorrect and show a distinct bias in reporting? I will give you a clue, impression 2 in particular induces in me deep rage. Here is another clue: it's not the only one. A third: try checking the death counts on each side.

Comments

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Three is a bit outside the realms of credibility. Whose blockade was taht again?

I do think that there is a strong degree of responsibility for the conflict that lies with Hamas, but having said that, I must immediately say DISPROPORTIONATE FUCKING RESPONSE from Israel.

When one of your citizens has died, and you have killed over 400 of your opponents, a country needs to have a good hard look at the value they place on human life. The idea that a ground assault will be targeted solely at extremists, and that moderates won't be radicalised by a territorial invasion is just ... does no one read history any more?

[themadpoker.livejournal.com]

Exactly! Seriously, I was watching when I heard the bit where they said Palestinians wouldn't let them in Gaza I just stared at the screen for awhile. I mean seriously? Who do you think you're kidding?

Agreed. Like I get they want to respond to Hamas attacks. But to think the response is anywhere near proportionate is absolutely ridiculous. And at least a third of that 400 is civilian casualties! And just look at Palestine's military capacity! To portray it as a conflict between equals is like the least funniest joke I have ever heard. D= Basically, watching the news makes me upset. I don't think I'm going to do that anymore.