tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post1713813793194964992..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Grim Hypocrisy of the MSMSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-22145652633594964782015-12-02T11:27:00.391-05:002015-12-02T11:27:00.391-05:00You people whom are admiring Trudeau must be the o...You people whom are admiring Trudeau must be the ones that supply his weed. You are living in a fairy tale kingdom with the new KING at the lead. Oh well backwards thinking equals backwards living. The easterners come to west to make their pot o gold and then move back east where they're set for life and bring in a government that will see their money keep them fat and happy. The blind leading the blind. Don't think you'll be so welcome here next time the money runs out that way. Ashamed to be a Canadian. The farmer has left the door to the chicken coop open and now the foxes will feast.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13737507266577563040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-57688606106994111572015-11-09T07:40:44.111-05:002015-11-09T07:40:44.111-05:00hi anon...wel you may be right, but I am willing t...hi anon...wel you may be right, but I am willing to give the Trudeau government a chance. They have started off well, and we'll just have to see what happens next. After ten years of living under the Harper regime it's a very pleasant feeling....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-76241947451061327652015-11-09T07:37:47.094-05:002015-11-09T07:37:47.094-05:00hi anon...I am not a media basher, and I recognize...hi anon...I am not a media basher, and I recognize that they are going through hard financial times. But if they are to survive they need to understand their own people better. And they need to take a close look at their own behaviour during the Harper years, for it was with a few exceptions absolutely shameful....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-59231432014239955282015-11-09T07:33:51.709-05:002015-11-09T07:33:51.709-05:00hi anon...yes I know Gerson, and she is one of the...hi anon...yes I know Gerson, and she is one of the worst Harperites in the MSM. There is nothing subtle about her, and to make matters worse she is a raving Alberta Firster who is always suggesting it's all some kind of plot against that province. I have absolutely no idea why she is on the Power and Politics panel...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-53946514313495797992015-11-09T06:58:18.077-05:002015-11-09T06:58:18.077-05:00Wow! Lots of great opinions on this post, Simon. B...Wow! Lots of great opinions on this post, Simon. But, as the old saying goes....."you can't please everybody"! Marmaladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651890655542192076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-37092557661368696152015-11-09T05:56:03.232-05:002015-11-09T05:56:03.232-05:00Thanks on the name correction, I thought I might b...Thanks on the name correction, I thought I might be getting it wrong.Scotianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284856315992405261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-130319878314950892015-11-09T00:02:40.465-05:002015-11-09T00:02:40.465-05:00Aside from a few (admittedly important, but still ...Aside from a few (admittedly important, but still few) differences, the Liberals likely won't represent the type of change people are talking about. The signs are there: five of the women in Cabinet are Junior Ministers(the only Junior Ministers are also Women), who might still receive bonuses (as Trudeau Promises) but who will still answer to a (Male) Minister above them. Oh and he's going to Paris with Harper's GHG reduction targets, and he's going to keep the barbaric cultural practices act, a slew of undemocratic anti terrorism bills, including C-51 in place. I see the facade, and I agree, it looks nice. I'm just not optimistic about actual, quantifiable change, very little was actually promised during the election, but among the things they said will change, I hope they keep their promises, my experience tells me this hope is probably unfounded. The Mainstream Media has a heavy Liberal Media bias as well, in case you hadn't noticed, VICE news, and the CBC for example haven't really heard of the 3rd or 4th options, based on their coverage. CBC likes Trudeau so much they seem to be giving him the treatment the royals get when they visit Canada, which is disheartening, because I used to go to them for news, and trust them, and consider the CBC part of my identity. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-34419877207260153912015-11-08T21:05:19.720-05:002015-11-08T21:05:19.720-05:00Good points raised here, love the post. Say it cle...Good points raised here, love the post. Say it clearly. The mainstream media was complicit in what Harper did. They have no place in free speech as their self interest shone through for too many years. It can't last forever because the youth know how to find real information and the old guard will fade away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-80691763773121962072015-11-08T17:09:10.046-05:002015-11-08T17:09:10.046-05:00The MSM is a Zombie head.The MSM is a <a href="http://thinkingaboot.blogspot.ca/2015/11/answer-to-question-why-all-zombies.html" rel="nofollow">Zombie head.</a><br /><br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-75294417760502084332015-11-08T11:11:03.404-05:002015-11-08T11:11:03.404-05:00Actually, speaking of the "Trudeau Government...Actually, speaking of the "Trudeau Government", "Harper Government" or whatever is a slightly different meaning of the word than "Government of Canada". The former is a meaning in parliamentary democracies - think "bring down the government", which does not mean the same as "smashing the state". <br /><br />Like just about everyone here, I'm thrilled to see the back of Harper's crew, and think the Trudeau Government will make some positive changes - even the bourgeoisie needs science and statistics,hein? And many of them are interested in culture. <br /><br />anonymous 1:49, I guess we just have different political and social outlooks. The Liberals remain the other "natural governing party" of the Canadian ruling class.lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-32932072825449603932015-11-08T09:38:39.831-05:002015-11-08T09:38:39.831-05:00hi Cycles...well I can't defend booing reporte...hi Cycles...well I can't defend booing reporters, but as far as I can determine it was not a regular news conference, and it was limited to one question from a reporter who was screaming questions as Trudeau greeted the civil servants. The media has to understand that a leader has the right to spend time with his people, and that the media can't stamp its little feet and demand his attention all the time.<br />But beyond that, it was a unique occasion, and everybody should relax. Honestly how grim do people want to make this country?Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-76300104440314155802015-11-08T09:33:19.719-05:002015-11-08T09:33:19.719-05:00hi Pamela...I thought it unfair that Justin Trudea...hi Pamela...I thought it unfair that Justin Trudeau should be attacked in a harsher manner than the MSM ever attacked Harper, and before he was even sworn in. There is something very petty about that, and whether they are or not, does make them look like stooges of their big bosses....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-48282785080868058032015-11-08T09:30:02.697-05:002015-11-08T09:30:02.697-05:00hi anon 11:30...thank you. As I said above I think...hi anon 11:30...thank you. As I said above I think Rosemary Barton is capable of being a great host, but you're right she sometimes allows a giggly scepticism to get in the way of a more balanced presentation. You sometimes get the feeling that you are watching some kind of Ottawa club, and she needs to understand that doesn't play well in the rest of the country. The Ottawa media needs to spend more time in the rest of the country and get down from their high horses... Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-53861988770495162332015-11-08T09:25:42.745-05:002015-11-08T09:25:42.745-05:00hi Sandra...thanks, I do what I can with the limit...hi Sandra...thanks, I do what I can with the limited time I have. And I just couldn't remain silent after seeing how the MSM is doing what they can to take Justin Trudeau down a peg, and only succeeding in degrading themselves further. I don't think anyone can deny that Justin and his team are off to a great start, and the least the MSM can do at this point is give them a chance to show what they can do. But I do hate bullies, and if the MSM wants a war then they shall have one....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-48339845000959281092015-11-08T09:20:53.525-05:002015-11-08T09:20:53.525-05:00hi anon 1:49 pm...I agree with everything you say ...hi anon 1:49 pm...I agree with everything you say even though I voted for the NDP. I think Justin Trudeau and his team have got off to a very good start. I have never been more excited about a new government, and they have already made me feel like I'm living in Canada again. And as I mentioned in my post, Justin has managed to improve our horrible image in the world in a matter of days, which is truly fantastic. But yes, as you say, we can't be complacent and we should keep pushing the new government to do even better...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-18584576545425631182015-11-08T09:16:17.321-05:002015-11-08T09:16:17.321-05:00hi John...great comment, and yes you're right,...hi John...great comment, and yes you're right, I probably should refer to them as the corporate media, for that is who they are. And it's also true that these are bad days for the MSM, a lot of them have lost their jobs, and their bosses have the rest of them over a barrel. But I believe being a journalist should be a calling, and if they can't behave honourably then they really should find another profession. And yes, we should not let them get us down. I refuse to be cynical, and would rather believe in hope and keep on fighting for change....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-12659787662921871762015-11-08T09:11:48.286-05:002015-11-08T09:11:48.286-05:00hi mizdarlin...I don't think there CBC has sli...hi mizdarlin...I don't think there CBC has slipped that far, and I think that Rosemary Barton on a good day is better than Evan Solomon. But their panels are getting increasingly shallow and irritating, and the faux outrage of those in the screen shot I took was simply beyond belief. It was simply a spontaneous eruption of affection and that's all....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-51686164794100263662015-11-08T09:09:18.353-05:002015-11-08T09:09:18.353-05:00hi thwap...if those civil servants had reacted in ...hi thwap...if those civil servants had reacted in any other manner after the way they have been denigrated and oppressed I would have feared that they had lost their humanity, and that we were now dealing with an army of robots. Justin is quite a character, and you'd have to be a robot not to like him. Quite frankly those pompous media asses should try a little harder to get a life....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-54900354000071445742015-11-08T09:06:35.723-05:002015-11-08T09:06:35.723-05:00hi JD....I don't think that greeting the new P...hi JD....I don't think that greeting the new Prime Minister warmly means that they won't be as professional as they always are. It's only human that they should act like that after the way they were treated by Harper and his Con thugs. What it is is just another example of how the media has lost touch with the feelings of most Canadians...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-29810830235105808212015-11-08T09:02:15.823-05:002015-11-08T09:02:15.823-05:00hi Gyor....I understand you are disappointed, but ...hi Gyor....I understand you are disappointed, but bitterness won't help you or your party. I voted for the NDP too, but I am glad that Justin Trudeau bounced the tyrant out, and I have to say I think he is off to a brilliant start. The NDP still has a useful and productive role to play, so instead of being bitter, move on and get back to work... Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-63136565746549605812015-11-08T08:58:49.199-05:002015-11-08T08:58:49.199-05:00hi anon 10:33... yes Power and Politics is going d...hi anon 10:33... yes Power and Politics is going down hill. I think Rosemary Barton can handle herself well, but the quality of some of its panels leaves a lot to be desired...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-57204701738463741012015-11-08T08:56:47.995-05:002015-11-08T08:56:47.995-05:00hi rumleyfips....yes and believe me there were man...hi rumleyfips....yes and believe me there were many other media clowns saying the same thing who I didn't have time to mention. Like John Ivison and John Geddes. And you're right, they wouldn't know joy or freedom if it hit them in the face...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-87989659432335643892015-11-08T07:14:06.680-05:002015-11-08T07:14:06.680-05:00If I may add: Booing reporters is out of bounds. M...If I may add: Booing reporters is out of bounds. Media people aren't saints, but no one deserves to be derided in public for doing their jobs -- unless it's a pro athlete.<br />Even so, the media have to take some blame for the lack of respect they're now being showed. For years, they were owned by the Harper regime, mewling weakly about the restrictions they suffered instead of standing up for themselves. If you don't face down a bully, you'll keep getting pushed around. That's what's happening now.ExMTLer1642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-70866047637496723382015-11-08T06:56:55.012-05:002015-11-08T06:56:55.012-05:00The condescension showed by media pundits and acad...The condescension showed by media pundits and academe toward civil servants' happy reaction to meeting Justin Trudeau just reflects how the talking heads are so removed from regular society. Having worked for some horrid bosses in my day, and having been filled with joy when these jerks were transferred -- or better yet, thrown out on their ass -- the bureaucrats were just being human: New people are coming in! Our mean old bosses are toast! Time to celebrate. Anyone one who can't recognize that should turn in his/her punditry membership.<br />From my experience, I can tell you that at least half the time, feature columnists or correspondents got their job because they were<br />A) Very highly educated, thus intimidating/over-impressing the editor hiring them;<br />B) British (same effect as above);<br />C) An accomplished ass-kisser/backstabber who made him/herself into the editor's pet.<br />D) All of the above.<br />Notice the terms "best reporter/writer on staff" and "understands people" aren't included. Sometimes, people with those talents make it to Media Pundit level. But not usually.ExMTLer1642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-25438589420598549942015-11-08T04:53:04.954-05:002015-11-08T04:53:04.954-05:0011:52 mark
http://canadalandshow.com/podcast/losi...11:52 mark<br /><br />http://canadalandshow.com/podcast/losin-aint-easy<br /><br />Tasha Kheiriddin STILL voted Con this election, despite the way Harper ran the government, lacking empathy and inspiration. Listen to her reason why she voted Con.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com