David wrote:
On 13 Feb 2006 06:46:00 -0800, "John S." wrote:


SW has proven its utility in places like Zimbabwe and China where the
populace is limited in the news they can get from the outside world and
where asking the wrong questions can make you disappear. Don't think
that a clampdown can't happen in America, or a revolution in Saudi
Arabia, or an insurgent victory in Iraq. Then people would see how much
of a mistake it was to cut shortwave.

I don't see how a government funded and operated shortwave radio
station like VOA would help if the government is doing the clamping
down. Unless you plan to be the one who singlehandedly storms the VOA
on Independence Avenue during the clampdown.

The USA has been under a media clampdown for over 20 years. The
people are sufficiently brainwashed and no threat to the rulers.

Oooooh...I.....see.....

Are the rulers you are concerned about commuting to Area 51 by flying
saucer to run the nation?