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December 26, 2005
One more bright idea...
... bites the dust:
The U.S. state department announced yesterday it was suspending publication of Hi Magazine, its glossy, monthly attempt to win the hearts and minds of young Arabs, part of a communications troika it established following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.In saying 'bye to Hi, the state department acknowledged the dialogue it had sought with the Arab world had become a one-way conversation.
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The U.S. government has been spending $4.5 million (U.S.) annually since July 2003, trying to bring its own particular take on American life to a target Arab demographic aged 18-35.
Seriously, are they this stupid, or is all this propaganda actually aimed at the U.S. public (to help convince us we are doing something)? Or maybe its all just the bureaucrats trying to convince themselves.
Posted by zeynep at December 26, 2005 01:28 PM
Comments
I suspect it's all of the above, plus the Barely Competent Middle Managers' Full Employment Scheme--always a factor in large institutions with no budget control or accountability.
Posted by: rootlesscosmo at December 26, 2005 02:46 PM