tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post8916392300590552188..comments2024-02-06T08:33:52.695+02:00Comments on Eeben Barlow's Military and Security Blog: CHOOSING TO DISINFORMEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-55520825926082269282010-12-16T18:42:44.893+02:002010-12-16T18:42:44.893+02:00Hi Eeben,
I normally try to reserve my posts for ...Hi Eeben,<br /><br />I normally try to reserve my posts for more recent and therefore 'active' threads on your blog, but my internet research directed me right back here!<br /><br />My question is, do you have, or know of, anywhere it is possible to view The Star's 'apology' online? I have been unable to locate it thus far in my web-trawling (although rest assured I am still looking) and it would be an absolutely perfect source for the chapter on EO I'm currently writing. I'm trying, perhaps fruitlessly, to find some sources that don't correlate with the mass of disinformation out there on the company, but apart from your book, two others and the odd comment here and there I haven't found much yet.<br /><br />So if you or anyone else knows of where this (almost legendary) apology can be found outside of South Africa I'd be very grateful. You have my email if you need it for this matter but I thought I'd clog up the blog rather than your inbox for a change. I'm going to reference your post from here as well as it's very useful, perfect for what I'm trying to argue in my paper.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help/advice.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />AlexAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570878230707886483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-8542670969337637162008-12-11T08:58:00.000+02:002008-12-11T08:58:00.000+02:00ER, the Bush administration has given more money t...ER, the Bush administration has given more money to Africa than any other administration in the past. That is, indeed, so. But as you rightly question – where has it gone? And what checks and balances – if any – are in place to ensure it is spent as agreed?<BR/><BR/>Rgds,<BR/><BR/>EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-49616495015687930762008-12-11T08:10:00.000+02:002008-12-11T08:10:00.000+02:00Hey Eeben, For all of our misgivings, our current ...Hey Eeben, <BR/>For all of our misgivings, our current president, George W Bush (media reports) has appropriated more money to the African Continent that any previous president.<BR/>Where it goes who knows, but they say it has gone.E Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495376115561772752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-42542984163953536592008-12-07T09:45:00.000+02:002008-12-07T09:45:00.000+02:00A very valid point Simon. However, I am still of t...A very valid point Simon. However, I am still of the opinion that we need to challenge false and irresponsible reporting in the media. Those journalists who have alternate agendas need to be exposed – but for some reason, they are allowed to get away with it.<BR/><BR/>America has had so many opportunities to establish a close tie to Africa yet most of the time, it has followed this up with betrayal and threats. For that reason, many Africans view US policy with suspicion. Of course, the Chinese have realised this and although many view their entrance into Africa as a form of proxy economic warfare, they were upfront about what they wanted. But the Russians and the Indians have trailed closely in their wake and when the West realises that they could do with a friend in Africa, the East will have blocked that door. What happens then is what bothers me.<BR/><BR/>The situation in Zim is enough to make one sick, but, we in SA seem to be following in their wake. Although the media reports on crime and corruption in SA, there have been no really in-depth investigations of “why” and thus is simply continues. The spin being put on all of this is to show the world at large that we are a good, obedient democratic society. The West, as usual, nods its collective head, speaks of action and does nothing.<BR/><BR/>Rgds,<BR/><BR/>EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-70330936187279315722008-12-06T20:09:00.000+02:002008-12-06T20:09:00.000+02:00Coming from America, we are deluged with either ov...Coming from America, we are deluged with either over the top one sided reporting on africa or we hear nothing at all. The hypocritical policies we do have in africa for decades should be a shame reported by 'journalists' but as you say, any media powerful enough to reach a broad audience is simply tarnished by economic or ideological forces. <BR/><BR/>I tend to believe that Africa will become more of a hit on the radar for americans as the world economy lags and the need for natural resources soars. The need for cheap resources. While America chooses not to be involved, the others such as the chinese are laying a stranglehold by proxy economic warefare. <BR/><BR/>I gag over issues like zimbabwe. It may well be that the continent that America ignores will be a centerpiece of foreign policy. And how will that be spun by the media ? Regards. Simonsimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12145301392411631022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-49004292490493582602008-12-06T06:52:00.000+02:002008-12-06T06:52:00.000+02:00A good point Kim. Just a small correction: EO did ...A good point Kim. <BR/><BR/>Just a small correction: EO did succeed in forcing the rebels to sue for peace but we were forced to leave Sierra Leone by international pressure – this departure is somewhat different from a retreat. <BR/><BR/>Rgds,<BR/><BR/>EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-90434948188083228382008-12-06T06:49:00.000+02:002008-12-06T06:49:00.000+02:00You have hit the nail on the head Maurice – we hav...You have hit the nail on the head Maurice – we have become so politically correct that we now seem unable to distinguish good from bad and right from wrong – in case it infringes on someone’s human rights. For some reason we seem to never see the problem coming until it has hit us with full force. The self-imposed blindness is costing us, and will still cost us dearly. When perspectives and unsubstantiated allegations/claims are rammed down our throats every day, confusion and doubt are sown.<BR/><BR/>I certainly do not claim to have all of the answers but I believe that we should stand up and make a point of highlighting false reporting – and insisting that the truth is put out in the public domain. Then people can judge for themselves.<BR/><BR/>Rgds,<BR/><BR/>EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-85633796804683731742008-12-06T01:13:00.000+02:002008-12-06T01:13:00.000+02:00Mr BarlowThis may not be appropriate to publish on...Mr Barlow<BR/><BR/>This may not be appropriate to publish on the blog:<BR/><BR/>All I remember is that EO almost succeeded to bring "peace" to Sierra Leone,untill it was forced to disban and retreat. <BR/><BR/>The next thing I remember is the UN peaceforce making a mess, right untill this day....<BR/><BR/>To me, it doesn't matter if EO was there for the money. Everyone with two braincells should see that the UN also only intervenes if countries see economic profits. <BR/><BR/><BR/>regards,<BR/><BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414869197119804739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-20924135951735800262008-12-05T23:11:00.000+02:002008-12-05T23:11:00.000+02:00Eeben, I agree with your views in regards to 'poli...Eeben, I agree with your views in regards to 'political correctness', those who choose to misinform and war.<BR/><BR/>My opinion - the threat is not 'out there.' It is not the 'swart gevaar' in Southern Africa - it is not Mugabe and it is not the 'pirates.' EO's proved that some of these 'problems' can be solved.<BR/><BR/>The threat is within - those political correct white soft bellies in the world - those that choose to misinform - those who profit from misery - those who let dictators, criminals and rogue governments get away with murder.<BR/><BR/>These tactics are slowly catching up with the First World - the result pathetic knee-jerk reactions and the total destruction of countries with immense possibilities.<BR/><BR/>How do we fight THESE bastards?????Mauricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784087697704840271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-57580097121204255272008-12-05T15:10:00.000+02:002008-12-05T15:10:00.000+02:00Well, Kim – I might as well use my soapbox. Howeve...Well, Kim – I might as well use my soapbox. However, I can appreciate that some visitors may find this type of posting tedious and boring. But, I was never given a chance to state my case and have now done so. I shall henceforth refrain from discussing this issue again unless another "journalist" or "researcher" decides to fabricate something new. <BR/><BR/>Rgds,<BR/><BR/>EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-22872048707638078792008-12-05T12:17:00.000+02:002008-12-05T12:17:00.000+02:00Mr Barlow,You are spot on.RegardsMr Barlow,<BR/><BR/>You are spot on.<BR/><BR/>RegardsKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414869197119804739noreply@blogger.com