LonJowett Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Lord knows the rest of the media is all slanted your way. Waddaya want? The entire thing? Why do you believe that the multi-national corporations that own and control the media have a left-wing bias? Your viewpoint may well be further right than theirs, but that doesn't necessarily make them left wing. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
Smallc Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Bell has no Sun News network. 506 Quote
cybercoma Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I'm saying that I don't believe that that's the appropriate time to introduce partisan politics. It should be an inclusive moment, not a divisive one. How was he introducing partisan politics on his deathbed? He wasn't addressing people like you. Quote
LonJowett Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 How was he introducing partisan politics on his deathbed? He wasn't addressing people like you. I'm still waiting to find out why that would be "inappropriate" even if it were true. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
Wild Bill Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Why do you believe that the multi-national corporations that own and control the media have a left-wing bias? Your viewpoint may well be further right than theirs, but that doesn't necessarily make them left wing. That is your opinion, not a fact. I have my opinion and I am entitled to it the same as you. I would just never be so arrogant as to assume my opinions are gospel. That being said, could you explain to me the right wing bias of the Toronto Star? Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
LonJowett Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 That being said, could you explain to me the right wing bias of the Toronto Star? What's the point of having opinions if you don't think they're correct? But I haven't read any refutations of capitalism in the Toronto Star. It cosnsistently toes the corporate line, just like the rest of them. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
The_Squid Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 506 oh... bummer... it's not HD... I don't do non-HD channels... Quote
sharkman Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Let me also assure you that I am not saying this response is one of the most weaselly denials I have ever seen on this board. Then I am glad we understand each other. Quote
sharkman Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 What's the point of having opinions if you don't think they're correct? Most people, when they form an opinion on something, are aware enough to realize that they might be wrong. But for some, arrogance gets in the way. Quote
Shady Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) He wasn't addressing people like you. Um, his letter was to CANADIANS. Even people like me. "And finally, to all Canadians"Letter Edited February 1, 2012 by Shady Quote
LonJowett Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Um, his letter was to CANADIANS. Even people like me. But why is it wrong for a dying person to say something that you disagree with? Can you cite a Miss Manners edict on appropriate deathbed subjects? You have stated and restated that you think it's classless and inappropriate, but I am honestly at a loss to understand the reason for your thinking. Personally, I think you just hated the man and you were very uncomfortable seeing him praised to the extent that he was. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
Boges Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 oh... bummer... it's not HD... I don't do non-HD channels... I'm sure they have HD too. They keep advertising they have a Fibe channel. Quote
The_Squid Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I'm sure they have HD too. They keep advertising they have a Fibe channel. Even if it was in HD I wouldn't watch dirtbags like Adler, Levant or the "hot" (but classless and rude) woman who ambushed the dancer-lady. Quote
Smallc Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 oh... bummer... it's not HD... I don't do non-HD channels... FOX NEWS isn't in HD, and when I was watching Shepherd Smith, I noticed it. Quote
cybercoma Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Um, his letter was to CANADIANS. Even people like me. Like I said... he wasn't talking to people like you. Quote
Boges Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Even if it was in HD I wouldn't watch dirtbags like Adler, Levant or the "hot" (but classless and rude) woman who ambushed the dancer-lady. And I won't watch the channel gets 1.1 billion from the taxpayer and pays 730 employees 6-figures http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-politics/730-cbc-employees-over-100-000-165212940.html Quote
cybercoma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) This doesn't deserve its own thread, but the citizenship ceremony that SUN News broadcast in the fall was actually a bunch of federal bureaucrats posing as new citizens. Six federal bureaucrats were drafted to pose as new Canadians for a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony broadcast on the Sun News network, an event requested by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney's office.Read more: http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120202/child-porn-charges-opp120202/20120202/?hub=TorontoNewHome&cid=top Can it be any more obvious that SUN is the mouthpiece for Conservative propaganda and lobbying? How could anyone take this as a serious news source and not see it for the trash tabloid garbage that it really is? Edited February 2, 2012 by cybercoma Quote
Boges Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 This doesn't deserve its own thread, but the citizenship ceremony that SUN News broadcast in the fall was actually a bunch of federal bureaucrats posing as new citizens. Can it be any more obvious that SUN is the mouthpiece for Conservative propaganda and lobbying? How could anyone take this as a serious news source and not see it for the trash tabloid garbage that it really is? This is actually more damning to the CPC than it is to Sun News. Apparently they didn't even know that people were just picked out of the air. Maybe they should have done their research but it was just a photo-op reallly. If you ever watch Ezra Levant's show he's hardly an apologist for the CPC. Quote
The_Squid Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Here is the difference between Sun and CBC: http://thetyee.ca/Blogs/TheHook/Media/2012/02/02/Sun_News_Posed_Ceremony/ "My overall impression of the experience is that it was a significant amount of work for a lot of people for little results," she wrote. "In the future, I recommend that should (the minister's office) wish to do another in-studio ceremony at Sun TV that it be a full citizenship ceremony instead of a reaffirmation ceremony (I think that we will be more likely to get participants that way), or better yet, that the station send a crew to one of our scheduled ceremonies." The CBC broadcast an hour-long, full-fledged citizenship ceremony for 75 new Canadians that featured a studio audience, a bagpiper, a retired Mountie in his red serge and local dignitaries. That event, which was broadcast live a day after the Sun's reaffirmation ceremony, had been planned with the department since the summer. Which one would I prefer to watch.... some fake immigrants taking a fake oath while SUN TV pretends that they are brand new Canadians and LOOK!! None of them are wearing a burqa!! Or a well planned, well documented event that wasn't fake. Edited February 2, 2012 by The_Squid Quote
guyser Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 Anyone know when the next ratings info is released? Everything I find is back in August 2011. Curious to see how much better they are doing now that they are on cable. Quote
Shady Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 Like I said... he wasn't talking to people like you. He specifically states, ALL Canadians. Just admit that you're wrong and move on. You'll feel much better. Quote
Shady Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 But why is it wrong It's wrong because it introduces partisan politics and divisiveness into a situation that shouldn't be about politics and division. It cheapens the moment, rendering it nothing more than political talking points shielded by his death. It's just really bad form. Quote
Boges Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 Here is the difference between Sun and CBC: Which one would I prefer to watch.... some fake immigrants taking a fake oath while SUN TV pretends that they are brand new Canadians and LOOK!! None of them are wearing a burqa!! Or a well planned, well documented event that wasn't fake. They also use Taxpayer funds to purchase porno shows from France. http://www.torontosun.com/2012/02/01/is-the-cbc-paying-for-porn Quote
Shakeyhands Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 It's wrong because it introduces partisan politics and divisiveness into a situation that shouldn't be about politics and division. It cheapens the moment, rendering it nothing more than political talking points shielded by his death. It's just really bad form. I just reread the letter (thanks for posting the link) and I'm not seeing where you are getting your panties in a wad? Which part (aside from the restoring Canada's name) was so objectionable? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
LonJowett Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 It's wrong because it introduces partisan politics and divisiveness into a situation that shouldn't be about politics and division. It's his death, not yours. He can do what he want. Can you also explain why you think it's equally wrong for you to scorn him for engaging in politics on his deathbed, and yet still do so? Hopefully, on the day you are eventually banned from this forum, the moderators give you one last post to recant all the cheap, divisive things you've said. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
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