Topaz Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Harper wants the Fox-North to happen so badly that he is now trying to bribe the chair to leave. Chairman Konard Von Finkenstein contract doesn't end until 2012, but, Harper is bribing him with judgeships and ambassadorships, but, Konard is not biting as yet. Who does he want in this place?? Well, of course, the right-hand man to Fox-NorthPierre Karl Peladeau, Luc Lavoie. Can you imagine what Harper do to this country if he had a majority power? Thank God he doesn't but this guy needs to go before he does any more damage to this country. The power of the PMO, has gone to his head and he did say he had mental health issues in his family and I think he has them too. Power to the people let get rid of Harper! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/lawrence-martin/is-stephen-harper-set-to-move-against-the-crtc/article1677632/ Quote
ToadBrother Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Harper wants the Fox-North to happen so badly that he is now trying to bribe the chair to leave. Chairman Konard Von Finkenstein contract doesn't end until 2012, but, Harper is bribing him with judgeships and ambassadorships, but, Konard is not biting as yet. Who does he want in this place?? Well, of course, the right-hand man to Fox-NorthPierre Karl Peladeau, Luc Lavoie. Can you imagine what Harper do to this country if he had a majority power? Thank God he doesn't but this guy needs to go before he does any more damage to this country. The power of the PMO, has gone to his head and he did say he had mental health issues in his family and I think he has them too. Power to the people let get rid of Harper! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/lawrence-martin/is-stephen-harper-set-to-move-against-the-crtc/article1677632/ Can we get rid of the CRTC first? Quote
Smallc Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Can we get rid of the CRTC first? I don't know that there are many countries that operate without some kind of communications regulator. Shrink their mandate? Sure. Get rid of them? I don't know. Quote
capricorn Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 The power of the PMO, has gone to his head and he did say he had mental health issues in his family and I think he has them too. Harper insane? You might be on to something here. Repeating that Harper is evil, is Satan, is a Nazi, etc., doesn't seem to work because the guy's still leading in the polls. Time to attack from a different angle. Power to the people let get rid of Harper! Militancy! That's the spirit. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Remiel Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Can we get rid of the CRTC first? Even if that were desirable, and I am not of the opinion that it is, it has been proven way too often that you cannot trust someone who is dirty to not royally screw up even the simplest of tasks. Quote
ToadBrother Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 I don't know that there are many countries that operate without some kind of communications regulator. Shrink their mandate? Sure. Get rid of them? I don't know. Keep the regulatory functions, get rid of the ideological functions. Long and short, when I watch American TV off my satellite, I don't want to see Canadian shows. I also want to be able to select the TV channels I want and if none of them are Canadian, that's my business. Quote
M.Dancer Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 The CRTC should concern itslef only with the finite radio wave...obviously there must be a regulating body governing radio, otherwise who could stop someone in Peterborough opening up a station with a mega watt broadscast infringing on anothers frequency...same with broadcast TV... But they have no business ruling what cable companies can or cannot carry. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
bloodyminded Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Keep the regulatory functions, get rid of the ideological functions. Long and short, when I watch American TV off my satellite, I don't want to see Canadian shows. I also want to be able to select the TV channels I want and if none of them are Canadian, that's my business. Agreed. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
nicky10013 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Harper insane? You might be on to something here. Repeating that Harper is evil, is Satan, is a Nazi, etc., doesn't seem to work because the guy's still leading in the polls. Time to attack from a different angle. Militancy! That's the spirit. Well, if Harper's treating of veteran's is any indication, the military might be on our side as well. Quote
Jack Weber Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Well, if Harper's treating of veteran's is any indication, the military might be on our side as well. He's also in the process of dumping the latest head of the RCMP for being critical of the government... Right on cue,the Con's are saying the removal has nothing to do with politics... Con's are bullies...It's proven time and time again... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
eyeball Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 Can we get rid of the CRTC first? Wow, here I was thinking you were a radical incrementalist. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
eyeball Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Keep the regulatory functions, get rid of the ideological functions. Long and short, when I watch American TV off my satellite, I don't want to see Canadian shows. I also want to be able to select the TV channels I want and if none of them are Canadian, that's my business. I agree we should get rid of its ideological functions, but what about the CRTC's nationalistic functions? Edited August 19, 2010 by eyeball Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
capricorn Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 I agree we should get rid of its ideological functions, but what about the CRTC's nationalistic functions? I thought that's why we had the CBC. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
ToadBrother Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 I agree we should get rid of its ideological functions, but what about the CRTC's nationalistic functions? Ideological/nationalistic, it's all the same to me. Some bureaucrat is telling me what I can watch. I'd say that's a bureaucrat in need of being canned. Quote
fellowtraveller Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 What the CRTC has brought to me: 1. extremely high cell phone rates 2. extremely high cost cable services delivered by monopolies 3, relentless, enforced listening to Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and Loverboy as Canadian Content even though I have begged for mercy I think I am the victim here, not the CRTC Quote The government should do something.
Alta4ever Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 What the CRTC has brought to me: 1. extremely high cell phone rates 2. extremely high cost cable services delivered by monopolies 3, relentless, enforced listening to Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and Loverboy as Canadian Content even though I have begged for mercy I think I am the victim here, not the CRTC I would agree, it is we Canadians that are the victims of the CRTC. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
eyeball Posted August 19, 2010 Report Posted August 19, 2010 What the CRTC has brought to me: 1. extremely high cell phone rates 2. extremely high cost cable services delivered by monopolies I suspect this has a lot more to do with political influence via lobbying by the monopolies. The CRTC's failings are a symptom of a bigger problem. I have doubts that Harper will be making a victim of that. 3, relentless, enforced listening to Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and Loverboy as Canadian Content even though I have begged for mercy I think I am the victim here, not the CRTC In that sense I agree. There's always Sirius Radio. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Evening Star Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Don't you guys think that this level of influence in media and arms-length regulators is a little problematic though? Plus, I don't know about you but I don't exactly think that Fox News is a model of fair and balanced reporting that should be emulated in this country. As a popular music academic, I can say that it is pretty much a matter of consensus that the CRTC (and Cancon regulations) are responsible for the flourishing, probably even the existence, of a successful music industry in Canada. It has been tremendously valuable to Canadian culture. I do actually agree that it has become a victim of its own success in a sense: Now airwaves are saturated by the biggest hits by a handful of global stars who don't need the regulations. I am of the opinion that this would be best resolved by more nuanced regulations. Not that this is directly related to the G&M article but I do want to put in a word for the CRTC amidst all the naysayers. Quote
Topaz Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Posted August 20, 2010 Harper insane? You might be on to something here. Repeating that Harper is evil, is Satan, is a Nazi, etc., doesn't seem to work because the guy's still leading in the polls. Time to attack from a different angle. Militancy! That's the spirit. Hey, I didn't say that you did. I said he may have mental health issues like obsession with power, or I am King Stephie, I do no wrong etc. Quote
Evening Star Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 It has been tremendously valuable to Canadian culture. I do actually agree that it has become a victim of its own success in a sense: Now airwaves are saturated by the biggest hits by a handful of global stars who don't need the regulations. I am of the opinion that this would be best resolved by more nuanced regulations. Was specifically referring to the CRTC's Canadian content regulations for radio here, if that wasn't clear, sorry. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Don't you guys think that this level of influence in media and arms-length regulators is a little problematic though? Plus, I don't know about you but I don't exactly think that Fox News is a model of fair and balanced reporting that should be emulated in this country.... Why not?....nearly everything else is. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Smallc Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 As a popular music academic, I can say that it is pretty much a matter of consensus that the CRTC (and Cancon regulations) are responsible for the flourishing, probably even the existence, of a successful music industry in Canada. Yes, our TV market (for the most part) may suck, but Canada has no shortage of musical talent. The Wavin' Flag for Haiti really made me realize that. Quote
nicky10013 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Yes, our TV market (for the most part) may suck, but Canada has no shortage of musical talent. The Wavin' Flag for Haiti really made me realize that. Absoluely, I listen to mostly Canadian music, some I didn't know were Canadian, others I did. Not to be patriotic, but just because stuff coming out of downtown Toronto and in some areas of Montreal is just stellar. Quote
Alta4ever Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Don't you guys think that this level of influence in media and arms-length regulators is a little problematic though? Plus, I don't know about you but I don't exactly think that Fox News is a model of fair and balanced reporting that should be emulated in this country. Who are you to decide what business model should be emulated in this country. It should be the consumer end of story. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
dre Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 Who are you to decide what business model should be emulated in this country. It should be the consumer end of story. Im not sure I agree. The media plays a civil role in society that is crucial. Consumer driven news is problematic because facts and knowledge wont always get you ratings and sell ad space. IMO the birth of ratings driven news media has pretty much been a disaster. If a station is going to designate itself as a non-fictional news station it should have to follow certain rules. There should be reasonable and transparent regulation. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
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