From: John

To: Pattinson,I,Ian

Subject: Makes you wonder if there is a thing called propaganda anymore

Found this while on my conference call….Good read. Literally.

http://edition.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/08/13/us.arabic.magazine/index.html

Kind Regards,

John

From: Pattinson,I,Ian

Sent: 14 August 2003 12:04

To: John

Subject: RE: Makes you wonder if there is a thing called propaganda anymore

a constructive, interactive dialogue on many aspects of American society ??????

Right, so long as the interaction involves the misinformed towelheads suddenly realising that America isn’t the Great Satan and then rushing out to buy halal Big Macs.

I think America needs a populist magazine all about other countries, particularly those it has invaded/ is about to invade. It could have a history of the country, cover CD of popular music, discussion of popular TV and film and ‘day in the life’ pieces from people in the target audience’s age range.

From: John

To: Pattinson,I,Ian

Subject: RE: Makes you wonder if there is a thing called propaganda anymore

well America realises they can’t reach the older generation. Just like any good corporation, you have to get them hooked young!!!

Anyway, the best part of the of it all, is that all content is approved through three different state department committees. Why don’t they just call it what is? State sponsored propaganda. Hmm…I get my own answer to that question….Doesn’t sound as good.

Thank god it is Thursday. I am off to the dentist tomorrow morning to get me teeth prepared for dental hell in the states.. Not fun.