Idaho GIs Told to Talk About 'Themes'

[chimpy the poopthrower]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4312913,00.html

The Idaho National Guard has told soldiers to use five approved ``themes'' when talking to the media, including support for war in Iraq and confidence in the superiority of American troops.

The suggestions were made on the front page of ``Snakebite,'' the official newsletter of the 116th Brigade Combat Team.

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But Hibbert says the attitude has changed over time, particularly in the last decade and as news technology has changed and reporters have become ``embedded'' with particular units. Because of the increased contact, even the lowest privates now receive training on dealing with the media.

``We actually try to give them some experience by simulating interviews and role-playing,'' Hibbert said.

[donsu]

1. control freaks

so at the same time our troops are being trained to murder they are being trained how to speak to the media


"simulating interviews and role-playing,''


do they troops buy this? or are they role-playing the military?

[Parche]

2. Themes

"We were used and abused by Bush, while trying to save our toosh"

"Illegal invasion of Iraq, defeat Bush, we want our freedom back"

"Like sands thru the hourglass, so are the days of Iraq"

"Be all that you can be, shoot an unarmed Iraqi, so we can be free"

[expatriot]

3. If Idaho was a battleground state, I'd be pissed...

...tell me when the Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Oregon, Ohio, Etc. National Gaurd does this (Yes, the state of Etc. is a battleground state).

[lostnfound]

4. Just like the Park Service employees..BFEE has a totalitarian style

Told what to say..Don't say 'budget costs', say 'cost realignment'. Talk up how devoted this administration is to the environment. Put on leave if they speak out.