MTV in the Middle East from cnn.com You have to wonder what this channel looks like. A less scandalous MTV for conservative middle eastern countries? Are you serious? This is going to seem over simplistic, but this is a big reason why the US is not appreciated in the middle east. Its not just that we TRY bring our form of government and its values, but we always drag along our capitalism as well. MTV just can't imagine the prospect of someone not wanting their kids to be mindlessly entertained and over-sexualized. Especially when there is money that can be made by all? Unfortunately, the middle eastern bottom line is not always the American dollar. Consider that the American dollar is increasing losing its value among some countries, and you can see why MTV is up against a brick wall. To top is off, if sex and money isn't enough...we will bring over our "real" American artists that are born another nationality to show we aren't the only country that likes this stuff. Right. While they may be well known in other countries, it is ultimately the West that pays them to be the stars they are.

The station launched at midnight Saturday, airing a pre-taped show featuring Grammy award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris, Senegalese-born soul superstar Akon, Lebanese rapper Karl Wolf and the Emirates underground hip-hop band Desert Heat.

In case you cannot tell, this makes me sick. What little respect I pretended to have for MTV is now gone.