Time to defund the CBC

[segnosaur]

"Poor" people in the north with CBC only...

I said poor people, not me. My family does rather well.

I do have to wonder about why the poor people are there. (I know its not necessarily a question that can be answered). Is there a reason that they cannot move to a more populous area, where there might be more opportunities? (We do have a fairly mobile population here in Canada.)

Perhaps they're staying in their remote area simply because they like the lifestyle (i.e. they're considered 'poor' but its actually a deliberate decision to prefer freedom/isolation over material wealth), in which case I don't have much sympathy.

[Smallc]

I don't either...well, except that it makes me money. All I'm saying is that at least in my mind, it's easier to make a case for CBC Radio than CBC TV.

[Michael Hardner]

Wouldn't it cost a fraction of 1% of that scheme to just provide those communities with braodband access and open the world to them?

Providing broadband to remote locations sounds expensive, and don't they already have CBC Radio across most of the North ?

[segnosaur]

Providing broadband to remote locations sounds expensive...

Actually, you can do broadband internet via satellite starting from $40/month. (Its not perfect...for example, the upload/download speed is asymetrical, but it would probably serve the required purpose). The subsidies that we give to the CBC would be able to fund such service to roughly 2 million Canadians.

Given the fact that there are only around 100,000 in the northern territories, we could cover the cost full internet for them and have plenty of money left over if we scrapped the CBC.

...and don't they already have CBC Radio across most of the North ?

Ummm.. yes they do. That's kind of the point.

They do have CBC radio. The question is, do we actually need to fund an entire network just to give radio service to a few remote communities, or are there ways we can help them get news/information but with us spending less taxpayer money.

[WWWTT]

We already have something that helps educate Canadians about Canada... its called school. Perhaps you might have heard of it.

Ask some grade three or four school kids who Barack Obama is,then ask them who Stephen Harper is!

(And here's a little hint... fictional shows appearing on networks are not "educating viewers about Canada (or any country really)". They are entertainment.

Yes the "Beach combers" and "Ann of Green Gables" are fictional but are 100% Canadian.Do you think CBS would run a TV show about life in general centred around PEI?

Oh another good one is "Littlest mosque on the prarie".

You see, what you have done is engaged in a false appeal from authority. McCulloch and McDonald may be fine comedic talents, but there is no reason to believe they would have any more knowledge about history, etc. than others.

Do not tell me whom I may decide has merit or not!These are two experienced people who have engaged in many citcoms and movies as actors,writers,producers and directors,in Canada and the US.Their opinions have weight and value and should not be so quickly dismissed because it does not reflect/support your agenda.

WWWTT

[fellowtraveller]

Actually, you can do broadband internet via satellite starting from $40/month. (Its not perfect...for example, the upload/download speed is asymetrical, but it would probably serve the required purpose). The subsidies that we give to the CBC would be able to fund such service to roughly 2 million Canadians.

Given the fact that there are only around 100,000 in the northern territories, we could cover the cost full internet for them and have plenty of money left over if we scrapped the CBC.

Ummm.. yes they do. That's kind of the point.

They do have CBC radio. The question is, do we actually need to fund an entire network just to give radio service to a few remote communities, or are there ways we can help them get news/information but with us spending less taxpayer money.

The reality is that virtually every village in Nunavut and the rest of The North, which is far more remote than Manitoba, already has broadband, which means they already have easy and extensive access to hundreds of radio stations.

Don't believe me?

Google it.

Some of us are living in a fantasy world where some Candians believe CBC Radio is some kind of cultural institution that brings us together. It ain't so. CBC Radio is no different than CBC TV: an idea that is way way past its effective date, with a few codgers clinging to the past. God Save The King.

[WWWTT]

Some of us are living in a fantasy world where some Candians believe CBC Radio is some kind of cultural institution that brings us together. It ain't so. CBC Radio is no different than CBC TV: an idea that is way way past its effective date, with a few codgers clinging to the past. God Save The King.

Does anyone here really believe the Harper government will actually completely stop funding the CBC?

More than likely the funding will be cut back knowing that this country is facing a deficit,but totaly cut off?

Wow that would be political suicide,similar to when Mike Harris sold off the 407 in Ontario.

Its not going to happen so really there is not much point in me continuing to engage in this fantasy that some pro conservatives have in trying to eliminate perceived pro left wing/anti conservative media coverage.

WWWTT

[Vancouverite]

When I think of the CBC, I can only say, "privatize, privatize, privatize."

[CitizenX]

Just a pie in the sky thought, but here I go. What if part of the role of CBC was to politically educate Canadians. I envision a show like Power & Politics with Evan Solomon except politicians are forced to answer questions that the Canadian people want answered. No political double speak, just answer the question. I mean these people are suppose to work for us, if we the people have genuine questions, politicians should be required to answer them properly. Power & Politics is a useless show that constantly allows politicians to answer questions with out answering them, and Evan Solomon is the biggest suck up I've ever seen.

Anyways that's my dream.

Edited August 27, 2011 by CitizenX

[CANADIEN]

Just a pie in the sky thought, but here I go. What if part of the role of CBC was to politically educate Canadians. I envision a show like Power & Politics with Evan Solomon except politicians are forced to answer questions that the Canadian people want answered. No political double speak, just answer the question. I mean these people are suppose to work for us, if we the people have genuine questions, politicians should be required to answer them properly. Power & Politics is a useless show that constantly allows politicians to answer questions with out answering them, and Evan Solomon is the biggest suck up I've ever seen.

Anyways that's my dream.

When I think about what the CBC should be, I think PBS.

[Saipan]

Does anyone here really believe the Harper government will actually completely stop funding the CBC?

No need. Just replace it with Sun TV.

[CitizenX]

No need. Just replace it with Sun TV.

Harper TV . Unfair and biased

[Saipan]

Harper TV . Unfair and biased

That's exactly CBC.

[fellowtraveller]

When I think about what the CBC should be, I think PBS.

I think CKUA.

[cybercoma]

That's exactly CBC.

Prove it. Show me.

[PIK]

Prove it. Show me.

Soon , there is a show coming out in the near future that will show you exactly what you don't want to hear. So why will the CBC not give out info thru the freedoms of information act , that the goverment is trying to get, or why will they not tell us what they are paying mansbridge. The CBC has been totally corrupted over the years. Edited August 29, 2011 by PIK

[Saipan]

Prove it. Show me.

Simple. CBC is defended by left only.

Crystal clear.

[CitizenX]

Simple. CBC is defended by left only.

Crystal clear.

They are the only ones concerned with Canadian Culture. The right just watches FOX TV , and Sun News Network. If the right could be American tomorrow through a Union, they just might take that deal?

Edited August 30, 2011 by CitizenX

[bush_cheney2004]

They are the only ones concerned with Canadian Culture. The right just watches FOX TV , and Sun News Network. If the right could be American tomorrow through a Union, they just might take that deal?

Sorry, they wouldn't even qualify as moderate Democrats. Stay home.

[CitizenX]

Sorry, they wouldn't even qualify as moderate Democrats. Stay home.

nice one

[Bonam]

They are the only ones concerned with Canadian Culture.

And just what is this Canadian culture, available exclusively on CBC, that "the left" is trying so hard to protect? I don't know about you, but I don't get my culture from sitting in front of a panel or listening to a box.

[Sandy MacNab]

Soon , there is a show coming out in the near future that will show you exactly what you don't want to hear. So why will the CBC not give out info thru the freedoms of information act , that the goverment is trying to get, or why will they not tell us what they are paying mansbridge. The CBC has been totally corrupted over the years.

Which proves them Liberal right to the rotten core!

[Smallc]

Which proves them Liberal right to the rotten core!

It does? How?

[cybercoma]

It does? How?

I think he forgot to close the sarcasm tag.

[Smallc]

I think he forgot to close the sarcasm tag.