# Bush apologizing on Arab TV. Aftermath. Why not Al-Jazeera ? **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [May 5, 2004, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719 "2004-05-05T21:41:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Apos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/838e76/32.png) [@Apos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apos)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2004, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/41 "2004-05-07T01:43:13Z")
A miracle has occured: the thread has somehow been hjiacked even while staying directly on topic! ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_B.Phart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@Capt\_B.Phart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_B.Phart)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2004, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/42 "2004-05-07T02:40:31Z")
> [@treis](#): > > I stand by the rest of the statement and my post. I wouldn’t stand too close - it appears to be ablaze. ---
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2004, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/43 "2004-05-07T03:47:23Z")
**tries** : > [@](#): > > And why don’t you take your smug little rolleyes and cram them where the sun don’t shine. [Moderator Hat ON] There shall be no cramming of anything in unmentionable places in GD. Got it? [Moderator Hat OFF] ---
**Author:** ![BJMoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2004, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/44 "2004-05-07T14:27:13Z")
Regarding Fearless Leader’s apology: it _was_ lame and indirect, but seems to be the best he can do. My guess is he’s so accustomed to weasel-wording that even a simple apology is a chore. So I’m inclined to stamp this “would if he could but he can’t”, give him a Gentleman’s C (to add to his collection), and move on. If I may commit the heresy of returning to the subject of the original post: last night on _Hardball_ Chris Matthews interviewed some guy with Al-Jazeera who indicated that they would be happy to interview Mr. Bush. (Rather interesting interview - the guy was reasonable and rather knowledgable about Western culture). ---
**Author:** ![rjung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/45deac/32.png) [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2004, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/45 "2004-05-07T19:15:17Z")
> [@BJMoose](#): > > If I may commit the heresy of returning to the subject of the original post: last night on _Hardball_ Chris Matthews interviewed some guy with Al-Jazeera who indicated that they would be happy to interview Mr. Bush. (Rather interesting interview - the guy was reasonable and rather knowledgable about Western culture). Why does this surprise you? I _expect_ most journalists covering international affairs to be familiar with non-native cultures (which is why I’m often disappointed at the limp-wristed excuse for journalism we get in the 'States these days). In any event, I’m sure George W. Bush would be glad to appear on _al Jazeera_ the moment they agree to two inalienable requests: 1. No hardball questions. 2. The right to review and screen all questions beforehand. ---
**Author:** ![Aldebaran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2004, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/46 "2004-05-08T20:55:05Z")
> [@BJMoose](#): > > (Rather interesting interview - the guy was reasonable and rather knowledgable about Western culture). Now wasn’t \* that\* a surprise to you… And how could it be that I completely understand why. Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![BJMoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2004, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/47 "2004-05-10T18:12:56Z")
**rjung** and **Aldebarn** , I hate to ruin your week, especially so early in the week, but I didn’t say diddly about being surprised. I said it was _interesting_. And it was. ---
**Author:** ![Rashak\_Mani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rashak\_Mani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rashak_Mani)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2004, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719/48 "2004-05-10T19:46:53Z")
CNN did a piece a week or two ago about Al Jazeera’s reporting. Very interesting. The AJ guy gave some good answers… I would like AJ to get a more balanced reporting and therefore give Arabs a more legitimate defense of their views. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-apologizing-on-arab-tv-aftermath-why-not-al-jazeera/243719.md?page=2)