Defunding Kairos, not letting Omar Khadr back in Canada, supports Israel, the only democracy in that part of the world, all positives to any mind capable of reason or a thought process beyond a turnip.

How can anyone expect there to be any adult conversation with the present political demographic? Take a look at the juvenile antics of the entire opposition who plan to take over the reins of power if the winning party doesn’t get a majority. A coalition of losers is their definition of democracy, the party chosen by the people to govern should be left our altogether. That’s beyond reason, beyond contempt for the people and the democratic process.

If Amnesty were doing their real work they wouldn’t be looking at Canada.

Let’s face facts. For the past 5 years, the CBC’s news department has been little more than a free propaganda machine for the Liberal Party. If I were Steven Harper, right after I was elected with a majority I would propose two changes: 1. There would be no further subsidy payments to political parties form the public treasury and, 2. I would cut CBC’s subsidies so deeply that they would have to fire some of the venomous people who pretend to be producers in their Toronto studios.

Everybody should tone down the rhetoric and quit using words that elicit an emotional response. Even a simple word like “claim” — as in “Mr.X claims he did not do Y” as opposed to “Mr.X says he did not do Y” — carries an implied meaning. “Claims” sounds defensive on the part of the speaker and doubtful on the part of the listener, whereas “says” is a neutral statement.

The media, lobbyists, NGOs, and all the assorted “militants” promoting their own cause (they gotta save their own jobs, after all) should buy thesauruses to help them choose the appropriate term that applies to given situations.

On a different tack … I know some conservatives would like to see the CBC defunded completely. I disagree with that. I prefer one of two routes:
1. Collapse all the CBC/Radio-Canada channels into one. Do viewers need to see the same “report” broadcast over and over again, hour after hour, on the CBC News Network? Do we really need two hours of Evan Solomon interrupting Conservatives but sitting in rapt attention listening to a Liberal? Why not combine entertainment hours interspersed with news hours throughout the day? And why not do so in the two official languages — on the same channel? That would cut down on costs, wouldn’t it?

2. Collapse the CBC/Radio Canada into a PBS-style network which receives some limited public funding but most of its money comes from the public that chooses to support it.

Of course, I realize both ideas are pie-in-the sky and will never be accepted. So, my only recourse is to fire off the occasional email to whichever media personality ticks me off, or comment on their blogs or on whatever story I find biased or inaccurate.

When does this crap end?

I guess not till we FIRE. THEM.ALL — the CBC apparatchiks, that is. (I’m being hyperbolic; I would like to see, however, a considerable ramp down of government support for the CBC and its role circumscribed to genuine news programs — not left-lib commentary — and what they do best — or used to do best: providing top-quality musical programming, including choral music.

Amnesty International has very little credibility left if they’re “slamming” Canada’s human rights record and register only “concern” for Egypt’s. ‘Talk about losing perspective. As for the CBC, they’re shills for the Liberal$ and lost their credibility years ago.

Prime Minister Harper announced today that he will get rid of subsidy payments to political parties which are underwritten by taxpayers: hallelujah! If the Conservatives get a majority, this policy, alone, may put an end to the Liberal$, the Bloc, and maybe the NDP. Why should taxpayers subsidize political parties which can’t raise enough money from their supporters to stay in business? The CPC is the only party which isn’t asking the Canadian taxpayers to shell out for their continued existence.

The gauntlet on both sides has been thrown down.

So, let the games begin. Much is at stake.

I will certainly agree that hyperbole is one of the greatest problems with politics today, both in the media and from the political parties themselves, but are you sure this is the report you want to use to make this point? Personally, I believe it is imperative that Canada be held to a different standard than countries such as Egypt or Mexico. To suggest that we get an A+ year after year as long as our justice system remains free of corruption and we don’t torture anyone is ridiculous. Thankfully our country enjoys a solid international reputation of protecting human rights. I am very happy that the international community is willing to point out to us when we don’t live up to those.

Pointing out that Canada doesn’t “live up to” her commitment of upholding human rights (a criticism that applies across the board) isn’t the same thing as “slamming” Canada’s “scathing” (huh?) record, while showing only “concern” for Egypt’s.

How about a comment on Amnesty International’s skewed, anti-Harper perspective rather than “slamming” Stephen Taylor’s reporting of this rather preposterous anomaly? (I don’t remember any criticism from Amnesty when the Chretien and Martin Liberal$ were in power.)

Dear Amnesty International,

So glad you have the time & resources to focus on such miniscule rights issues we have in Canada while you remain silent as Syria takes over leadership of the UNHRC.

So, in closing, Blow Me.

Yours truly,

Canada

Well, it’s one or the other: either Amnesty International is being excessive in the tone of its reports towards Canada when compared to Egypt, or it’s not and it’s CBC fault for distorting AI’s message.

Take your pick; you can’t have both.

I kept trying to post a “correction,” blaming the CBC for their inflammatory language. However, why would Amnesty International even be concerned or try to wrap Canada’s knuckles when it never did when the Liberal$ were in power? So, actually, we can have it both ways in this instance: Amnesty International’s “frequent criticisms of foreign policy under the Tories” (why?) and the CBC’s over-the-top rhetoric in describing Amnesty’s criticisms of the Tories’ foreign policy.

Recently, there seems to be a concerted effort on the part of the Left to tar and feather the CPC and our Prime Minister. It seems to have been orchestrated to hit the airwaves like a tsunami.