German – 3 min 30 sec – 1619

FREDERICK, MD 

(Scene: Downtown shopping area in city of Frederick, Maryland, USA, showing, inter alia, an antique shop.)

Man’s voice:  “The city of Frederick is really proud of its antique shops,” [0.00.45]

(Scene: Two elderly men walking on sidewalk of residential area.)

Man’s voice:  “Its peaceful tranquility, its serenity, and even the patriotic attitude of its citizens” [0.00.10]

(Scene: Man playing National Anthem on trumpet, changes to mother and child in spectators’ seats at baseball field. Changes to girl group apparently selling fast food.)

Man’s voice: “On this Sunday, especially, young kids compete for the privilege of singing the National Anthem at the local Basebal field. While the American troops are fighting in Iraq, the singing competition is building up the  patriotism and binding the youth together.”

(Scene: three-girl coir WHO apparently have just finished performing, walk away)

(Scène: Man throws a baseball, toddler fetches bal and throws it back).

Man’s voice: “Who threw the first stone, and who is the embodiment of evil, of that there is no doubt – Saddam. Although it is situated only about 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive from Washington, it seems  there is nobody who is not totally convinced of the motto: “God save America, and we save the rest, even with violent confrontation, if necessary.”  [0.00.53]

(Scene: Families seated at tables outside restaurant. Scène changes to show user with remote control switching TV channels.)

Man’s voice: “About the often-praised ‘freedom of the press’ in America: it belongs to the legendary variety of media, but despite all the media variety and in spite of all technical perfection, there was an astonishing equalization of the news reported, especially during the first weeks of the Iraq war.”

(Scene: Helicopter on Fox News screen: Apache AH-64) [0.01.16] (Scene changes to four-star general Tommy Franks)

Man’s voice: “The official version of the events and locations as presented are seldom questioned.”

(Scene: TV picture shows green (night sight) image of Kerry  Sands)[0.01.25]

Man’s voice: “And the conduct of own troops as well as that of so-called ‘embedded’ journalists delivered a war history LIVE in one’s living room. This was dependent on the selection of the 'best pictures' and choice language, to ensure no misunderstanding or blame would occur.’

(Scene:  Signboard: The G. Gordon Liddy show)

Man’s voice: G. Gordon Liddy: Korean war veteran and ex-FBI agent. Because of his role in the Watergate scandal, he was jailed for five years. To eight million listeners, he provides the inspiration to fight the external and internal adversary and to do their part for their country. One of these was the undemocratic tyrant Michael Moore, who had received an Oscar for his work against the Gun Owners' Association. For his unpatriotic utterances against the Iraq war, Liddy calls Michael Moore 'Shame Babush'.” [0.02.13]

(Scene: New York, empty plot of land where buildings used to be prior to 9/110 )  [0.02.18]

Man’s voice: “Michael Moore is not alone in his protest, however.”

(Scene: City Streets filled with protesters)

Man’s voice: “Two hundred thousand protested in the streets against the war, and in the capitol, veterans of the Korean and Viëtnam wars assembled.”

(Scene: Piper, playing tune on bagpipes. Veterans carrying banners join the march.)

Man’s voice: “Iraq is not about democracy and human rights, but about money and power.”

(Scene: Washington, D.C., U Street, Ben’s Chilli Bowl)

Man’s voice: “For several decades now, people have gathered in Ben’s Chilly Bowl.  After four decades the so-called  “High Book of Black folks “has become a venue for artists, playwrights and actors such as Bill Cosby.   Many people here are former soldiers or have family members in the forces currently fighting in the Iraqi war.  It is all about standing together.” 

Man’s voice:  “And another human-being who  loves you, that also strengthens patriotic ties.”

Scene: American soldier, military vehicles and personnel, as well as a girl in a white shirt.

Man’s voice: “Especially moving are some soldierly good wishes that appear on your TV unannounced, or the announcement of a marriage proposal”

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