Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau?

#1 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 06:06 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #1

It gets kicked out of it several times a year by the Iraqi government. What's the point in having one if you can't use it?

#2 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 06:09 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #2

To compete with the other media.

#3 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 09:23 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #3

They've had a Baghdad office for ages. In times of peace its actually staffed.

#4 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 10:39 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #4

Quote:

Originally posted by clod:
To compete with the other media.

What other media? Al Jazeera?

#5 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 14:07 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #5

Quote:

Originally posted by MacGorilla:
They've had a Baghdad office for ages. In times of peace its actually staffed.

Even then, the Iraqi government kicked CNN out several times a year. Truly, wouldn't CNN be better off using its resources for something else?

#6 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 18:23 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #6

CNN's reason for existance is the get news on tv as-it-happens, surely.

Where is all the big news coming from right now?

#7 Tue, 8 Apr 2003 - 18:35 Why does CNN have a Baghdad bureau? — #7

I wouldn't know... I watch FOX News... CNN, bleh.