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2006-03-01 Home Front: WoT

VOA closing English language transmissions

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Posted by Shomogum Omeque1745 2006-03-01 11:45|| || Front Page|| [11127 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are lots of people around the world almost in tears at the prospect of losing VOA shortwave. It was the one thing that helped thousands, even millions, keep their strength and sanity during endless years of communist oppression.

It is the death of hope. One less light in the world.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-03-01 15:28|| 2006-03-01 15:28|| Front Page Top

#2 What idiot came up with this bright idea?

Posted by Evil Elvis 2006-03-01 15:36|| 2006-03-01 15:36|| Front Page Top

#3 Good grief, how stupid. Shit, $24 won't even build an on-ramp to Stevens' Bridge To Nowhere.

Posted by .com 2006-03-01 15:53|| 2006-03-01 15:53|| Front Page Top

#4 $24M

Posted by .com 2006-03-01 15:54|| 2006-03-01 15:54|| Front Page Top

#5 I wonder if this is a response to the "oh my gawd the government is using propaganda" brouhaha of the last few years. Or maybe they feel other media are more effective now?

Posted by lotp 2006-03-01 16:46|| 2006-03-01 16:46|| Front Page Top

#6 how many shortwave radios are still in use? Diverting to satellite TV may make some sense, as should web streaming audio

Posted by Frank G 2006-03-01 17:12|| 2006-03-01 17:12|| Front Page Top

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