Smallc Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 This channel is much needed. Anyone who doesn't think the CBC is the media arm of the Liberal party is out to lunch. As for CTV...just listen to Craig Oliver, Jane Taber, Bob Fife, Tom Clark on a regualr basis and you will realize who they support. And I would say that you're out to lunch. People who go through university are more likely to be liberal, but that doesn't mean that they allow their bias to creep into their reporting. For example, how someone can accuse Tom Clark of being a liberal ideologue is beyond me. Quote
Smallc Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 As for Fox News. they are more fair than the average lefty will have you think. They report many newsworthy stories that the other networks won't touch. Fox News is necessary in the USA, and something similar is greatly needed in Canada. And then there's the programs after Fox News coverage ends (the same on MSNBC). We don't have that here, and we don't need it. We have two programs that don't pick sides during the week, and one on the weekend. Why someone would want to polarize the Canadian population in the fashion that the US population is polarized is beyond me. Quote
Bonam Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 And then there's the programs after Fox News coverage ends (the same on MSNBC). We don't have that here, and we don't need it. We have two programs that don't pick sides during the week, and one on the weekend. Why someone would want to polarize the Canadian population in the fashion that the US population is polarized is beyond me. If Canada's unity could be so drastically harmed by a simple cable station you have more important things to worry about. A bit of debate and controversial opinions and programs should be welcomed, not shut out. Quote
Jack Weber Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 If Canada's unity could be so drastically harmed by a simple cable station you have more important things to worry about. A bit of debate and controversial opinions and programs should be welcomed, not shut out. You have plenty of consevative thought outlets...Quit your whining.... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Bonam Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Quit your whining.... Quit your whining? How much more childish of a response could you get? Quote
Jack Weber Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Quit your whining? How much more childish of a response could you get? Well,I've read your verbose and erudite complaints,and I keep coming up with one word.... Whining... You have plenty of outlets so quit sounding off as if you have no voice. Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Bonam Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Well,I've read your verbose and erudite complaints,and I keep coming up with one word.... Whining... Not my fault your vocabulary is so limited. You have plenty of outlets so quit sounding off as if you have no voice. So if there are so many outlets already what's so wrong with having one more? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 .... We have two programs that don't pick sides during the week, and one on the weekend. Why someone would want to polarize the Canadian population in the fashion that the US population is polarized is beyond me. Of course...all Canadians should think the same way. Wouldn't want them to be "polarized" about any issue, from separatism to the gun registry....no sir! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
lukin Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 And I would say that you're out to lunch. People who go through university are more likely to be liberal, but that doesn't mean that they allow their bias to creep into their reporting. For example, how someone can accuse Tom Clark of being a liberal ideologue is beyond me. If you don't think Tom Clark leans left, then you are the one out to lunch. Quote
Smallc Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 If you don't think Tom Clark leans left, then you are the one out to lunch. Examples would be nice. He would be the last one I would think of as leaning left. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Examples would be nice. He would be the last one I would think of as leaning left. Yes, smallc, that one had me scratching my head too. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
sharkman Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) And then there's the programs after Fox News coverage ends (the same on MSNBC). We don't have that here, and we don't need it. We have two programs that don't pick sides during the week, and one on the weekend. Why someone would want to polarize the Canadian population in the fashion that the US population is polarized is beyond me. Oh the Canadian networks pick sides all right, during newscasts, interviews and any other type of news show. They just don't tell you, which amounts to manipulation of the viewers, instead of telling you up front and letting you decide if you agree or not. Bonam, like I said earlier, they are for free speech unless they don't like the content. Edited June 13, 2010 by sharkman Quote
kimmy Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 There's no denying the CeeB is left leaning(I do like the At Issue panel), Are you sure? It seems like several people in this thread are denying it... I guess I don't understand the complaint,other than hard line conservative types simply don't want true balance(CTV fits that bill,in my opinion),they really just want to hear a conservative echo chamber/reaffirmation session and not listen to anyone else they might disagree with. Which complaint? The thread started with a conspiracy theory that the Conservatives are going to kill the CBC and give the money to Quebecor to create a right-wing propaganda network. We've also got the claim that a Fox North would be "too polarizing". I mean, it doesn't seem to me like "the right" are the ones complaining here. You have plenty of consevative thought outlets...Quit your whining.... Well, conservative-thinking viewers will be able to assess their options and pick which network they want to watch. If not enough people watch Fox North, then it'll flounder and die. If not enough people watch the CBC it'll continue in exactly the same state as it exists right now. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
lukin Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Examples would be nice. He would be the last one I would think of as leaning left. Do you even watch Powerplay? Notice his softball questions for Liberals. Start paying attention smallc. Quote
lukin Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 And I would say that you're out to lunch. People who go through university are more likely to be liberal, but that doesn't mean that they allow their bias to creep into their reporting. For example, how someone can accuse Tom Clark of being a liberal ideologue is beyond me. People going to university are likely to be more liberal because of the constant barrage of left wing ideology being preached by lefty professors. Once students complete university they become more conservative because they realize they were being used by these professors who claim socialism is the way to go. University students are amongst the most gullible. They subscribe to the trendy flavour of the day. Quote
Guest TrueMetis Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 I would like to see a study of what political direction people lean before, during, and after university. I hear this claim of university makes kids "more liberal because of the constant barrage of left wing ideology being preached by lefty professors." But no one ever backs it up with anything. Sure there are stats saying that people have gone through college are more left leaning but that doesn't prove when they became left leaning. Also I'm getting tired of the anti-higher education posts I've been reading on this board recently. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 I`m assuming that since there was no response to my Climategate post, the answer was accepted by the poster in question. The concept of silence=consent does fairly apply in some cases and I myself have let responses to my posts alone, without an 'I concur' or whatnot, if I think they reflect a valid point and are a good close to a discussion. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Smallc Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Do you even watch Powerplay? Notice his softball questions for Liberals. Start paying attention smallc. Softball questions to Liberals? I'm having trouble taking you seriously here. Quote
Jack Weber Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Do you even watch Powerplay? Notice his softball questions for Liberals. Start paying attention smallc. Good grief..... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
lukin Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Softball questions to Liberals? I'm having trouble taking you seriously here. Do you think he is down the middle fair? You obviously don't watch his show on a regular basis, do you? Quote
sharkman Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 I`m assuming that since there was no response to my Climategate post, the answer was accepted by the poster in question. The concept of silence=consent does fairly apply in some cases and I myself have let responses to my posts alone, without an 'I concur' or whatnot, if I think they reflect a valid point and are a good close to a discussion. If you are referring to me, I didn't outright accept your response, but have been down that GW road many times and since this is a thread on a completely different topic, choose to let you have the last word on it. It wasn't the main thrust of my comments anyway. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 If you are referring to me, I didn't outright accept your response, but have been down that GW road many times and since this is a thread on a completely different topic, choose to let you have the last word on it. It wasn't the main thrust of my comments anyway. Fair enough - I do encourage you to look at the video I posted. The producer is also notable for condemning Al Gore as one of the so-called `hog callers` on the topic of GW. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Jack Weber Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 Excellent retort. It's the best I can give for someone who's advocating for a right wing reaffirmation session when you have plenty of them as we speak. Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
lukin Posted June 13, 2010 Report Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) It's the best I can give for someone who's advocating for a right wing reaffirmation session when you have plenty of them as we speak. Such as??...don't stop now. Edited June 13, 2010 by lukin Quote
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