Watching America (dot com)

Watching America (dot com)

By WilliamPitt,

Thu Mar 24th, 2005 at 10:50:30 AM EST :: Media ::

It is safe to say that America's view of itself, as formulated by the mainstream news media, is mypoic to say the least. The major corporations that own such entitities as CNN (AOL/TimeWarner) and NBC (General Electric) don't have much use for the journalism and opinions being produced around the world.

A new website has been created to try and cut through the information wall that has been erected between this country and the rest of the planet. The site is called WatchingAmerica.com, and describes its mission as follows:


WatchingAmerica reflects global opinion about the United States, helping Americans and non-Americans alike understand what the world thinks of current issues that involve the U.S. This is done by providing news and views about the United States published in other countries. It is not our purpose to find favorable or unfavorable news and commentary, but to reflect as accurately as possible how others perceive the richest and most powerful country in the world. WatchingAmerica makes available in English articles written about the U.S. by foreigners, often for foreign audiences, and often in other languages. Since WatchingAmerica offers its own translations, regular users of our site will be able to enjoy articles that are not available in English anywhere else. We are a unique window into world opinion. In addition, by integrating the latest translation technology into the site, visitors are able to surf all of the content of foreign-language news outlets at the push of a button - in English.

Take a long look at the content of this page, and where it comes from. The translation feature is especially helpful. Add this to your bookmarks and pass through it on your daily news patrols. Some of the opinions and information will surprise you. This page will serve as an excellent supplement to the international news translations provided by TO's own Leslie Thatcher.

Link: http://www.watchingamerica.com/


Thanks to William Pitt here: http://forum.truthout.org/blog/story/2005/3/24/105030/646

I'm checking it out. Looks interesting. I'll have to bookmark it.

I found it today and already used it in the daily thread.

Thanks, Mr. Pitts!

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