Thursday, May 31, 2007

Banned Venezuelan TV Station Lives On In Youtube

Awesome.

Radio Caracas Television, the station silenced by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has found a way to continue its daily broadcasts—on YouTube, the popular video Web site.

Although the station is officially off the air, CNN’s Harris Whitbeck said its news department continues to operate on reduced staffing, and the three daily hour-long installments of the newscast “El Observador” are uploaded onto YouTube by RCTV’s Web department.

In addition, RCTV’s Colombia-based affiliate, Caracol, has agreed to transmit the evening installment of “El Observador” over its international signal. The program, which will run at midnight, could reach about 800,000 people in Venezuela.

Go here to check it out.

(14) Comments
Posted by Owen at 2114 hrs
Foreign Affairs + Technology

  1. Until Chavez figures out how to limit Internet use in Venezuela, that is.

    Posted by Amy P. on June 01, 2007 at 0903 hrs


  2. Or he manages to get youtube to remove the postings for some sort of contrived content violation.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 01, 2007 at 1025 hrs


  3. I don’t understand this constant harping on Chavez.  If you’re right, and socialism is an absolutely calamitous disaster, then what better venue than Venezuala for the world to see how right you are?  And it will certainly be easier for American energy interests to gobble up Venezuala’s oil fileds when the failed country is desperate for any kind of revenue.  Sounds like a win-win.

    Unless you lack confidence in your condemnation of socialism, I would think that this would be vindication of your ideas on a global scale.  Why not let it proceed?  Hell, encourage it if you’re so confident.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 01, 2007 at 1407 hrs


  4. Jason,

    We don’t need to try Chavez’ brand of socialism out anywhere to see if it would be a failure.  It’s been proven time and time again.  It would be unconscionable to sit by and watch the people of Venezuela be ruined and oppressed for generations just to see it fail yet again.

    Posted by Owen on June 01, 2007 at 1437 hrs


  5. Well, they seem happy, but I’m sure you know best.  I guess we should impose some democracy on them, huh?

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 01, 2007 at 1451 hrs


  6. Well, some of them seem happy.  The ones losing their businesses, savings, and liberty… not so much.

    Posted by Owen on June 01, 2007 at 1459 hrs


  7. I just have a hard time reconciling “playing hard ball” with American citizens living in poverty, while having such a wealth of understanding and compassion for people in a different country.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 01, 2007 at 1539 hrs


  8. Yeah Jason. Kinda like how George Bush shuts down TV stations that talk bad about him, right?

    And how the poor people in America lost their jobs because the government nationalized their businesses or properties?

    You’re really reaching.

    Posted by k2aggie07 on June 01, 2007 at 1746 hrs


  9. flower girl basket | fruit gift basket | bridal lingerie | bridal flower | birthday gift basket | picnic basket | bridal boutique | bridal shower | chocolate gift basket

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 12, 2007 at 0236 hrs


  10. Looks like B&S;finally got hit with some comment SPAM.

    I have a pretty extensive list of banned IP’s.  Email me through my site if you want a copy of it.  It helps greatly against this kind of stuff.

    Posted by David on September 17, 2007 at 1854 hrs


  11. Thanks.  We actually get hit with quite a bit, but are able to block most of it.  That’s Jed’s magic, though.

    Posted by Owen on September 17, 2007 at 1901 hrs


  12. bagless vacuum | bankofamerica | clif bar | electric scooter | inflatable kayak | paraglider | picnic backpack | scrabble deluxe

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 19, 2007 at 1914 hrs


  13. smdyxmxj http://bktgmsei.com pyuhhlta jtxjjksb xttgvrpc  tzreeecl

    Posted by euxbjjic on November 10, 2007 at 1351 hrs


  14. generic valium generic sildenafil generic xanax cetirizine buy alprazolam online desyrel cipro buy adipex norvasc generic viagra online generic viagra order diazepam prednisone allopurinol viagra buy soma lunesta generic prilosec ambien online fosamax viagra propecia bupropion meridia online buy adipex generic plavix order valium online buy prozac celecoxib esgic ibuprofen order ultram order vicodin online order viagra generic valium buy phentermine purchase soma online buy zoloft generic valium prozac online prozac online sibutramine buy levitra seroxat
    74625311

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on December 12, 2007 at 2105 hrs


Commenting is not available in this channel entry.