This week on CounterSpin: Coverage of the recent state visit from Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto didn’t avoid mention of violence in Mexico, including the disappearance of 43 student teachers in September. But the explanations of that violence (and of the US relationship to it) hid more than they revealed. We’ll talk with Laura Carlsen from the Americas Program and the Center for International Policy about the desaparacidos and the nature of violence in Mexico.
Also on the show: Before the movie even opened, there were high-profile criticisms of the movie Selma, particularly around the well-received film’s depiction of Lyndon Johnson. FAIR’s own Jim Naureckas will join us to discuss what those criticisms say–not so much about the film, but about the critics.
LINKS:
–“Obama Should Not Prop Up Mexico’s Corrupt President,” by Laura Carlsen (Americas Program, 1/5/15)
–“It’s Critics of Selma Who Are Distorting Civil Rights History,” by Jim Naureckas (FAIR Blog, 1/8/15)
I loved the one about not being offensive, and this is going for both sides. While I sopuprt one candidate over the other, I really can’t respect one party over the other because they both bash the other in any way possible! Mutt Romney, Oblamer, to just name a few of the many names people have for our president and possibly our about to be president. I don’t agree with Obama in any way, but he’s still a person and is still in authority and deserves respect. Name calling just makes you look stupid and helps the other person’s argument, no matter what the situation is.Also, slut shaming is considered really horrible (not saying it isn’t, I mean who are we to judge?) but shaming someone for their political beliefs, especially where they stand regarding abortion and women’s rights, is just as bad. Trust me, I’ve been on the receiving end, especially online, and it hurts. Even when ts not directed at me, it still hurts.
I’m not worthy to be in the same forum. ROTFL