Incompetent journalists
The role news media plays in the ongoing campaigning leading up to the runoff election is crucial. And while it is crucial, it must be noted that our journalists are far from prepared. They appear to be mind-bogglingly, utterly incompetent, completely unprepared and uninformed. And at some news conferences, especially those held by DRP, the journalists appear to be visibly scared. This results in them being easily side-tracked and mislead by the DRP generals of disinformation specialists.
Here is a typical scenario:
Incompetent and scared journalist (ISJ): Some people are saying that the DRP Zaeem has ordered a ban on ass-washing after taking dumps for all DRP members. What do you have to say to that?
Angry and frustrated DRP general (ADG): Toilet paper is sometimes made in Indonesia by some large factories, the details of which I don't have right now, but we are told that the plants bearing the paper flowers are not due to be in full bloom until 3021. Now, I know some people say that is simply not true. But that is because they haven't seen the underside of a dung-beetle close-up. They just want to take a "cheap shot" at something! We don't use any dung-beetles nor are we using any Indonesian masseurs!! This is outlined in our constitution which was passed sometime back. Next time ask some worthwhile questions!!!
ISJ: (shits in the pants)
Yes, I've almost lost all my front teeth due to excessive teeth-grinding as a result of watching these news conferences. What a bunch of fluffy bunnies we see as reporters. Someone please replace them with lions with teeth!
hudhuhandhu | October 15, 2008 1:19 AM | Reply
lol.. i cant seem to stop laughing after reading your post..
what you have written is a very true factor when it comes to our reporters..
they ask stupid questions, never are informed abt any of the topics that they question ppl abt, and seem to ask the same thing over and over again, jst by replacing one of the phrases in the q.
I am all for reporters of lions with teeth kind.. bring em' on!
fiuna | October 15, 2008 2:09 AM | Reply
I could have written this better, but you have said what needs to be said. Pathetic bastards.
mh | October 15, 2008 6:12 AM | Reply
lol
Aisha | October 15, 2008 9:44 AM | Reply
Just an example of that was displayed by Waseem from TVM yesterday when he asked Anni this question.Why are the people who want to bring democracy coming out and facing a dictator in an election? DUH!!!! Waseem,what do you want? Them to come out with AK 47s???? GET PROFESSIONAL,WILL YA!!!?
Hilath Rasheed | October 15, 2008 11:30 AM | Reply
Heh heh. Remember the time when foreigners give press conferences? Whether they are celebrities (like Salman Khan) or officials who come here on serious business (like Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan), the first question that (mostly TVM journalists) ask is "How was your stay in Maldives?" "Do you find Maldives beautiful?" "Do you find Maldivians very friendly?" I don't know where this kind of the need for self reassurance comes from. From a psychological delinquency that Maldives as a nation seems to be suffering from? I think this is something interesting to think about.
Ibrahim | October 15, 2008 1:45 PM | Reply
A 'free' media does not mean a 'responsibly functioning' media - hit the nail on the head you have Simon.
The forth estate is so full of themselves on being 'fair, unbiased and professional'...
If you're making a dental appointment.. count me in too!
Mohamed | October 16, 2008 5:05 AM | Reply
say what u will
but maumoon will win this election
read this! get educated!! u worthless atheists!!
http://freethink-maldives.blogspot.com/2008/10/vote-for-maumoon.html
Abdulla Yasir | October 16, 2008 9:37 AM | Reply
@ Hilath,
Your comment is hilarious and I almost fell off my chair laughing.
Rgds
Abdulla Yasir
Wisham | October 16, 2008 3:28 PM | Reply
eheheh, well said!! I almost bit my tongue while reading this!!
mohamed | October 17, 2008 12:53 AM | Reply
lol ADG and ISJ :D