There is a new enemy weaving a conspiracy against Jordan and Jordanians. M. H. Heikal is the new target for many Jordanian "journalists" in their quest of "informing," "analyzing," and giving their "opinion" of happenings in and out of Jordan. To put it bluntly, most Jordanian lost their credibility a while ago by sidestepping simple and very much needed basics of reporting.
To write a credible news story one must be able to back up the claims put forward. It doesn't differ much from a student writing a research paper, where quotes must be referenced, the opposing argument given a chance, and for sources where further readings could be found.
The current "who can write the most and be more righteous" competition in Jordanian media against Heikal (Alrai, Al Dustour, Al Dustour, Alrai, Alghad,...) produced numerous opposing accounts in dailies and news sites. The attack on Heikal followed the usual Jordanian, or rather Arab, journalism techniques of nullifying all and every bit of information Heikal said and announcing the usual support to the Royal family.
I personally didn't see the program. I would have had a better idea of its content, however, had Jordanian journalist presented a balanced counter-argument to what Heikal had to say. I would have, as well, given more credibility to Jordanianquasi-government controlled media/journalists had they given their audience the chance to read a transcript or to link to a podcast of the show.
You can Listen to most of the program here and read a report of it here. (Finally found it after writing the post, I will update this post if needed)
To write a credible news story one must be able to back up the claims put forward. It doesn't differ much from a student writing a research paper, where quotes must be referenced, the opposing argument given a chance, and for sources where further readings could be found.
The current "who can write the most and be more righteous" competition in Jordanian media against Heikal (Alrai, Al Dustour, Al Dustour, Alrai, Alghad,...) produced numerous opposing accounts in dailies and news sites. The attack on Heikal followed the usual Jordanian, or rather Arab, journalism techniques of nullifying all and every bit of information Heikal said and announcing the usual support to the Royal family.
I personally didn't see the program. I would have had a better idea of its content, however, had Jordanian journalist presented a balanced counter-argument to what Heikal had to say. I would have, as well, given more credibility to Jordanian
Now that I heard a big part of it and read the report linked to below, I can say that there wasn't anything new or major in what Heikal said. He actually praised King Hussein.
You can Listen to most of the program here and read a report of it here. (Finally found it after writing the post, I will update this post if needed)
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They say the republican party is a bunch or reactionary white men. The jordanian media is a bunch of reactionary attack dogs(Not smart ones).
People in Jordan are stupid! They do not get to understand what is said! They practice selective listening!
But this is the fact with almost every arabian! See "Arab Money" song on youtube and u will understand what I mean! Busta rayhms is a Muslim who prais Allah and islam! Seeing him black, and seeing his remix, they thought he was making fun out of Islam! Stupid people!
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