Freedom of opinion under threat in Canada

[hobbyguy]

Pete -perhaps you could elucidate your point more clearly. It certainly appears that you were taking a swipe at the diversity that is at the heart of Canadian values.

It also appears that you were taking an NRAesque swipe at the CBC editorial board, and forgetting that gun ownership in Canada is not a right, it is a privilege. The CBC has no obligation to accept NRAesque propaganda as content, nor are folks obliged to switch from Fox "News" to CBC.

Why would C.B.C. run two episodes then abruptly reverse course, and try to scrub any sign of these episodes from the internet?

And why would that coincide with Chief Blair's bullcrap-filled tour of Canada, on the same subject?

Quit pulling your "N.R.A." card out of your *bleep* in an attempt to deflect, and address the issue at hand here, which is clearly political interference in the public broadcaster.

C.B.C. pulled the series because it refuted much of what Blair was trying to peddle to the public. Nothing more, nothing less.

Explain why you don't care that the government is censoring shows on the C.B.C. that don't nicely fit the government's narrative.

Nonsense. The government is not censoring programs on the CBC. This is just far right whining and conspiracy theory. Power and Politics often criticizes the government.

The gun manufacturer's lobby (NRA) and far right gun owners always whine when their propaganda does not get out when and where they want it. You can watch it any time on the Rebel or Fox "News".

This is all about far right gun owners who want to own assault weapons and handguns. Tough luck. It ain't about them, it is about public safety. Gun ownership is a privilege in Canada, not a right.

And yup, I understand firearms. Been a gun owner for 50 years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate

Notice that Australia, which banned ALL semi automatic guns in the 1990s, has a gun death rate that is half of Canada's, and 1/12 of the excited states of 'merica.

Too bad. They got pulled because of factual inaccuracy.

[The Green Barbarian]

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Why would C.B.C. run two episodes then abruptly reverse course, and try to scrub any sign of these episodes from the internet?

And why would that coincide with Chief Blair's bullcrap-filled tour of Canada, on the same subject?

Quit pulling your "N.R.A." card out of your *bleep* in an attempt to deflect, and address the issue at hand here, which is clearly political interference in the public broadcaster.

C.B.C. pulled the series because it refuted much of what Blair was trying to peddle to the public. Nothing more, nothing less.

Explain why you don't care that the government is censoring shows on the C.B.C. that don't nicely fit the government's narrative.

The LIEberal peanut-chuckers here have nothing to say because once again JT has been caught red-handed. I thought it was just Harper who controlled the media? What a joke the Liberals are.

[Mordu]

I don't know if Soleiman Mellali, Chief Editor, Radio-Canada is a Liberal or not, (he took the job in 2012), but this is what he had to say about his plan for the articles.


*removed*

Unless he was joking, I think he gave people a chance to challenge his word if he doesn't stick to his plan.

[Mordu]

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[Mordu]

As I posted previously:

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 0#p2445914

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 0#p2445993

I think it's pretty clear why the CBC (Radio Canada International) shelved the two articles and the series for now.

Verified account @Smellali
Replying to @TWilsonOttawa @RCInet

http://twitter.com/Smellali/status/1089979987753545732

We assessed both articles as incomplete. We plan to produce a long format on this important debate. The different points of view will be expressed and the facts verified. Citizens will then be able to form their own opinion.

[Glacier]

[Mordu]

Thanks Glacier, I learned something, but . . ..

Oh *bleep*!

When someone says something that you don’t like:

Step one: Victimise yourself

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 0#p2449105

Step two: Vilify them. Reinforce your victimhood while you progressively vilify them as you open-mindedly share one side of the story.

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 5#p2449881

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 7#p2449536

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 6#p2449746

Step three: Crucify them.

http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.ph ... 5#p2449926

I’m soowee Cactusflower.

But I’m not sure which one of us should get the T-shirt.