US Launches Arab TV Channel

The US government has launched an Arabic language television channel to be broadcast via satellite to young audiences in Arab countries. Called al-Hurra meaning "The Free One," its role will be to promote democracy and influence public opinion.

Middle Easterners are critical. According to a Syrian newspaper,

"This station is part of a project to re-colonise the Arab homeland that the United States seeks to implement through a carrot-and-stick policy," it said.

Yeah, folks, the United States needs a television station to impose its will and colonize the Middle East. I guess the tanks, missiles, and airplanes are just too ineffective.