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 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Iraqi civilians in the south of the country were said to be "unimpressed" with America's choice of replacement for their state television today. Following coalition advances past several major cities, the armed forces set up new television and radio services to replace the ones controlled by Saddam Hussein. Controversially, though, President Bush personally chose the channels made available and Iraqis are apparently not happy with a choice of Nickelodeon, Discovery Home and Leisure +1 and a 24-hour country music station. "It was bad enough putting up with pictures of Saddam Hussein on our screens all day, every day, but some of the programmes they are showing on Nickelodeon are even worse," complained one Basra resident. "I don't think the Americans fully grasp the consequences of forcing us to watch ‘Hey Arnold' over and over again. It's driving us nuts!" International aid agencies have long been concerned with the humanitarian crisis in Basra and some fear the new television channels will be detrimental to the situation. "The Iraqi people have had to put up with shortages of food and poor water supplies for decades, and that problem has intensified with the current conflict," said a spokesman for Christian Aid. "Giving them nothing to watch but immature cartoons and DIY tips when many of them have had their homes destroyed could finally tip them over the edge." President Bush, however, is unrepentant. Official White House spokesman Ari Fleischer told journalists today that Nickelodeon was the favourite channel of the world's most powerful man, over and above all news and factual channels. He went on to explain that the Rugrats and Jimmy Neutron were two of his favourite programmes, adding that he may consider making channels such as Nick Jr and Nicktoons available for broadcast as "a special gift to the Iraqi people". Related articles Bush beats Republican Guard after Florida recount 18 Apr 2003 Bush attempt to play snap with Iraq's most wanted cards fails 17 Apr 2003 US troops find weapons of Mass Disruption 16 Apr 2003 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 Pentagon to release Iraq sticker album 15 Apr 2003 Iraq Information Minister awarded comedy BAFTA award 14 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: There's nothing wrong with a bit of looting 11 Apr 2003 US to ship in crowds of cheering people for Iraq victory celebrations 10 Apr 2003 Iraq information minister to release single 9 Apr 2003 Iraqis deploy shoes of mass destruction 9 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: Saddam may use WMDs after death 7 Apr 2003 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Baghdad airport captured, tourists expected in weeks 4 Apr 2003 Iraq gun amnesty unsuccessful 3 Apr 2003 Iraq complains of illegal American tactics 1 Apr 2003 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Bush bored with Iraq, declares war on France 27 Mar 2003 U.S. bombs "strategically-important" market 26 Mar 2003 Powell to sell Iraq reconstruction rights on eBay 24 Mar 2003 US to wipe out entire UK armed forces by end 2004 23 Mar 2003 War a ratings winner - better than EastEnders, say fans 22 Mar 2003 Bush achieves war aim #1: Iraq located and bombed 21 Mar 2003 Allied forces encounter "wrong kind of sand" 20 Mar 2003 Shock and awe display not that shocking or awe-inspiring 20 Mar 2003
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