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Vic Danger – Third Eye. Toews doesn’t know ‘statistics’. But he sure knows fear.

By Jymn, on February 2nd, 2012

Vic Toews doesn’t let reality get in the way of a good ideology (emphasis mine).

“I don’t know if the statistics demonstrate that crime is down,” he said.

“I’m focused on danger.” Toews said his concern is that the public is in danger as long as criminals walk the streets. The government’s crime . . . → Read More: Vic Danger – Third Eye. Toews doesn’t know ‘statistics’. But he sure knows fear.

Vancouver Observer: Canada’s right-wing media monopolies move further right

By Jymn, on February 1st, 2012

I’ve made the domination of Canada’s right-wing media the centrepiece of this blog. Sometimes I wonder why. Those posts are the least travelled, the least linked of any on this blog. I guess the blogging community has other things to talk about. As for the media, it certainly doesn’t want to spoil its . . . → Read More: Vancouver Observer: Canada’s right-wing media monopolies move further right

Tanker Safety

By Kim, on January 16th, 2012

There is much talk these days about the safety of transporting bitumen via tankers in the Douglas Channel and out into Hecate Straight. The proponentspimps of the project insist that technology is just wonderful and there will be the utmost care taken to avoid the unthinkable, a catastrophic spill on the pristine North . . . → Read More: Tanker Safety

Canada’s Energy Future

By Kim, on January 5th, 2012

Pressure mounts in the Media, as Canadian Petroleum Producers bombard us with propaganda to forcefeed the Northern Gateway Pipeline and it’s associated Tanker traffic in the most dangerous and pristine water ways in the world. Across Canada, you are being told by the Press that the majority of British Columbians support a . . . → Read More: Canada’s Energy Future

Operation Maple takes on Globe & Mail. Number 6 in Gang of Seven.

By Jymn, on January 4th, 2012

Operation Maple has been doing a yeoman’s job in pointing out the main pillars of Canada’s Conservative media monopoly. So far OM has grappled with the following behemoths of industry:

Sun Media Corporation Bell Canada Enterprises The Rogers Dynasty Irving Media Shaw Media

And now at number 6, OM tackles . . . → Read More: Operation Maple takes on Globe & Mail. Number 6 in Gang of Seven.

Top story of 2011

By Kim, on December 27th, 2011

First of all, best wishes to all of you in your endeavours in the new year. We need more then ever to strive towards enlightenment in the new reality that we pretend is democracy. In this spirit, I will resolve to educate as many people as I can reach on the dangers we . . . → Read More: Top story of 2011

Globe & Mail editors pick Harper majority as story of the year

By Jymn, on December 27th, 2011

Globe editors relax in Florida for prescribed vacay following another Con victory party

To celebrate, Globe editors put aside their crutches and patronizing air to low five each other over cocktails and wienies. No report on the obligatory congratulatory call from Stephen Harper although rumours of an army of nurses in attendance have . . . → Read More: Globe & Mail editors pick Harper majority as story of the year

Welcome to Harperland

By Kim, on December 15th, 2011

How we embraced hate. I was watching the CBC News this morning, Suhana Meharchand was the host. Talking about Attawapiskat, she interviewed NDP/MP Charlie Angus. Hostilely, she asked him, “What would you do if you were Minister? Throw money at the problem?” His reply showed unflappable professionalism, indicating that he would first alleviate . . . → Read More: Welcome to Harperland

on truth in journalism, III (terrace daily edition)

By Kim, on December 13th, 2011

By the incomparable Merv Ritchie, editor of the Terrace Daily Frontpage, one of the last bastions of free press in BC and Canada for that matter. IS IT TRUE ELMER DERRICK IS “THE” GITXSAN HEREDITARY CHIEF? This is the claim recently made in a commentary Elmer Derrick submitted and had published in the . . . → Read More: on truth in journalism, III (terrace daily edition)

update to Truth in Journalism

By Kim, on December 6th, 2011

After my last post, I sent a letter to Kirk LaPointe, the CBC Ombudsman.

Mr. LaPointe,

I am writing to lodge a complaint about a story that is incorrect. I refer to the story published Friday, December 2, 2011,

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/12/02/bc-first-nation-signs-pipeline-deal.html

This story incorrectly attributed the title of chief to a man who is . . . → Read More: update to Truth in Journalism

Truth in Journalism

By Kim, on December 4th, 2011

On December 2nd, the CBC posted this story, B.C. First Nation backs Northern Gateway pipeline CBC News Posted: Dec 2, 2011 5:12 PM PT Last Updated: Dec 2, 2011 7:30 PM PT

A B.C. First Nation has announced it’s backing the Northern Gateway pipeline project to ship oilsands crude to the West Coast, . . . → Read More: Truth in Journalism

Linda McQuaig gets it. Occupy signals a new era.

By Jymn, on November 23rd, 2011

Occupy has been starved for meaningful commentary from the press corps. Most of what has been published varies from haven’t-got-a-clue to total bullshit. Most journalists need to be told what to write. Occupy has kept its beliefs and goals close to the vest. It hasn’t been easy without a roadmap for a clueless press.

Thankfully, . . . → Read More: Linda McQuaig gets it. Occupy signals a new era.

How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?

By Jymn, on November 21st, 2011

HillTimes:

There are an estimated 1,500 communications staffers working in ministers’ offices and departments, including 87 in the PMO and PCO.

(And don’t forget Sun Media, Postmedia, editorial board at Globe & Mail and 90 percent of the media.)

Soon after Mr. Harper won power, the Prime Minister’s staff started deciding . . . → Read More: How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?

Tory Taber wanks on for the Conservatives. Again.

By Jymn, on October 24th, 2011

Whatever they pay her is not enough.

Jane Taber has made quite a reputation for herself as a hagiographer for women - Conservative women, that is. Today, Taber doubles down on Lisa Raitt whilst adding Rona Ambrose to the mix.

It’s not so much that Taber and the Globe love to exalt Conservatives but it is that Taber does . . . → Read More: Tory Taber wanks on for the Conservatives. Again.

2011 turning out to be good year for women elected to Congress

By Jymn, on October 24th, 2011

Especially for Democratic women.

It’s an under-reported story of 2011, and one that advocates of Democratic women say could be part of the story of the more feisty Democratic party that has emerged in recent months.

Let’s breakdown the history. Heading into the 2010 elections, there were 73 women in the House (including . . . → Read More: 2011 turning out to be good year for women elected to Congress

Quebecor Paranoia Grows-Demands CBC-Radio Canada To Remove Certain Offending Portions From Web Site

By ck, on October 21st, 2011

Not long ago, Jymn covered the CBC, coming armed with certain facts about Quebecor. A few things Quebecor won’t tell us. Let’s refresh our memories, here.

Quebecor has received more than half a billion dollars in direct and indirect subsidies and benefits from Canadian taxpayers over the past three years, yet it is not . . . → Read More: Quebecor Paranoia Grows-Demands CBC-Radio Canada To Remove Certain Offending Portions From Web Site

“Just like that, the English-Canadian Conservative coalition is cemented, coast to coast.”

By Jymn, on October 21st, 2011

“…with barely a whisper of opposition”.

This is Harper’s first home run, bases loaded — and all the more remarkable because it isn’t being acknowledged as such, yet. Conservatives are too busy high-fiving each other in their suites at the Chateau Laurier to crow. Nor would they wish to: It wouldn’t agree with . . . → Read More: “Just like that, the English-Canadian Conservative coalition is cemented, coast to coast.”

Poor Pierre Karl Peladeau. Playing the victim again. Paranoid, too.

By Jymn, on October 20th, 2011

Most likely spurred by the facts presented by the CBC about Quebecor’s welfare habit, the media chain’s chief came out firing today against the ‘state broadcaster’. Problem is, Peladeau came off wimpy and whiny, somehow befitting a news chain known for its self victimization and pouting. Not only that, there was a whiff of paranoia . . . → Read More: Poor Pierre Karl Peladeau. Playing the victim again. Paranoid, too.

Canadian firm postpones kicking Occupy Wall Street out of park. Police beat jubilant protesters.

By Jymn, on October 14th, 2011

So it goes in OWS land. Not long after hearing that the Canadian company responsible for kicking out the protesters from Zuccotti Park had backed down, police resumed their indiscriminate head bashing of wayward protest members. At one point a motorcycle cop ran over a pedestrian.

Interesting to note how the media has . . . → Read More: Canadian firm postpones kicking Occupy Wall Street out of park. Police beat jubilant protesters.

Another step down the Conservative evolutionary scale. Sun runs homophobic McVety ad. Bonus Shaidle charm offensive.

By Jymn, on October 3rd, 2011

Conservatives have a very well defined hierarchy of idiocy. The National Post is about midway down the pack, excelling at Disingenuous, Lacks Moral Clarity and Will Do Anything to Further a Conservative Meme. Not to mention the bottom of the pack for Empathy.

Then you have Sun Media. It’s right there in the basement, . . . → Read More: Another step down the Conservative evolutionary scale. Sun runs homophobic McVety ad. Bonus Shaidle charm offensive.

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