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New news (03-20-03):The graphics have temporarily changed, but the content is still the same. Even though I preferthe bright, breezy graphics that invite visitors to come to the site, March 19th, 2003 deserves to be a day as our esteemed former President, Franklin DelanoRoosevelt said as a "day that will live in infamy".War is not pleasant or kind.It is not wonderful to see young soldiers fight in a meaningless conflict and potentially end up going home in body bags. Therefore, as TV Caf� being a site of peace for all walks of life, the troops will be supported.The cause for battle will not.
These graphics are in honor of the military personnel who willingly give their lives, when even the threat of global conflict is imminent. But remember one thing: never, ever give up on diplomacy. Never. Diplomacy brings our loved ones home.
TVCaf� has been through a lot of delays, but new essays are coming soon. Also, we at TV Cafe would like to thank the members of the Java Cafe awards site for nominating the site for an award of quality. We wish other sites within the competition good luck as well!!!!
TVCaf� would like to announce that it has been named a winner of the TelevisionCity Starlet Award! A big thank you goes out to the award committee for finding this site one of quality and entertainment. This page tries to strive to not only educate its visitors and friends about television,but to encourage the dialogue of talking about shows that make an impact onsociety. And as always, TV Caf� hopes to continue bringing quality work to the site. Its mission is to not only provide a place for continuous discussion about the media, but hope to encourage others to send in their ideas to make the site even better! All voices are welcome at the caf�.
What�s New in Television:
This is not just a television issue.This is a political issue. On March 19th,2003, the world sat at hushed attention watching the "countdown clock" run down on Iraq.Itbegan with a hush. As night waned into early morning,the television broadcasts followed a long tradition ofcovering conflict since the Vietnam era: blood, gore, and a heck of a lot of propaganda.
The scary thing is about this "conflict" is the fact that you could almost be mesmerized by the smoke billowing out of the buildings of Baghdad. Sadly, the realization comes by the next day that this is a conflict that won't be solved by a "surgical strike" (as they said about the execution of the Gulf War in 1991). More disconcerting is the constant prompting and cheerleading from anchors and reporters--from the local , national and cable levels.Flashing, marquee-like titles such as "Showdown With Iraq"or "Countdown to War" even leads to a tawdriness reminiscent of a Burlesque show, not to mention the "body-count"of casualties related to "accidents not caused by enemy fire".
War is something not to be joked about. Older relatives tell me that when stories related to the Vietnam War flashed across the small screen in the 1960's and 1970's, the carnage televised was overwhelming despite the attempts of the government to put a "happy face" on the coverage. And time does not heal the memories from soldiers, just as young as those on the front lines today--perhaps even younger. The memories uncover new nuances as the decades past, and sometimes it becomes unpleasant. Most of all, it invites reflection and awareness. It is the same watching this new conflagration with the rapidly of information from the media.Seeing the constant night vision images on the small screen unleash a quiet uneasiness that all is not right with the globe.Furthermore, the sudden epiphany arrives from the distinct notion that safety and reassurance is a thing of the past. Danger looms next to courage and resilience.
Strangely enough, television during this time is important as an impelling force toward thoughtful criticism and the recognizance of history. You, the viewer, do not have to sit and watch the action going by. Instead, take time to think and to question how the images affect you on a personal or political level. And furthermore, use that knowledge to speak out about how deeply global politics affect you.Debate leads to understanding and compromise.
Be informed. Be brave. Be honest.
Thanks for hearing me out. Stay tuned for more network-oriented rants coming up shortly!
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March 20,2003