Category Archives: Media & Communication

When Rights Aren’t Rights Anymore…

Sun Jun 1, 2008 – 12:40 pm

On the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean this past week the world was introduced to two different debates over the role that human rights play in our society. Over in Europe, the European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear the case of a British woman who wants to adopt a 26-year […]

By Matthew | Also posted in Corruption & Scandal, Culture, Environment & Nature, Legal & Justice, Political Parties & Politicians, Provincial Issues, Religion & Ethics, Science & Technology, Welfare & Social Issues | Comments (1)

The company you keep

Wed May 28, 2008 – 7:06 am

Contrary to the childish detractors, I applaud Goodyear for firing this gal. I have to bet that she knew damn well she was doing something wrong because there are more than enough laws in this country to make it incredibly difficult to fire an employee even with just cause. Nobody should take […]

By Charles Anthony | Also posted in Political Parties & Politicians | Comments (1)

Dion’s Carbon Tax: As Neutral As The CBC…

Sun May 18, 2008 – 5:39 pm

A lot of talk has been had about the politically suicidal aspect of Stephane Dion’s rumoured crusade to introduce a carbon tax into the federal tax structure. We’re told it’s good policy, but bad politics and even some conservatives are reluctant to disagree with that statement given that a carbon tax can be crafted […]

By Matthew | Also posted in Economy & Industry, Environment & Nature, Nationalism, Political Parties & Politicians, Science & Technology | Comments (15)

GTA IV, Morality Tale?

Sun May 11, 2008 – 7:12 pm

Once and a while, the mainstream media picks up and follows the release of a particular video game because of its impact on society. Such is the case with any entry of the Grand Theft Auto series. IV, which is actually the eighth title of the popular anti-hero series, was released at the […]

By Matthew | Also posted in American Politics, Citizenship & Immigration, Corruption & Scandal, Culture, History & Cultural, Legal & Justice, National Security & Policing, Religion & Ethics, Science & Technology, Terrorism, Welfare & Social Issues | Comments (1)

The RCMP, the News Media and Maxime Bernier: Three Peas in a Pod

Sat May 10, 2008 – 3:08 pm

I’m not sure which looks more stupid, the RCMP questioning Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier about his relationship with a Montreal businessman because of a photo the saw of the two shaking hands, or the news media outlets who think this is actually worthy of reporting.
Perhaps the Star, The Chronicle Herald, CTV and […]

By Greg Farries | Also posted in Amusing, Political Parties & Politicians | Comments (7)

After All, Accurate Analysis Has Never Been Bob Rae’s Strong Suit

Sat May 10, 2008 – 10:25 am

Rae was angered by the generalization for which he says he sees no basis in fact.
-Toronto Star, Saturday May 10, 2008

That quote, and that link, refer to a story by Toronto Star reporter Tonda MacCharles today that suggests that Prime Minister Harper is wrongfully smearing the opposition with an anti-semitic brush. Rae’s charge is […]

By Matthew | Also posted in Corruption & Scandal, Culture, Foreign Policy & Military, History & Cultural, National Security & Policing, Nationalism, Political Parties & Politicians, Religion & Ethics, Terrorism, War | Comments (15)

Recession? Who Said Anything About a Recession?

Sat May 10, 2008 – 9:53 am

You know, it’s bad enough that in their desperation to get the Republicans out of the White House, the American media is trumpeting the worst economic meltdown since the Great Depression… while the actual numbers indicate higher employment than the Clinton Years and a surprisingly robust economy considering that is happening in the real estate […]

By Shane Edwards | Also posted in Economy & Industry | Comments (2)

How Caring About Clinton Is Like Asking Jack Layton Where The Country Will Be In Six Months

Wed May 7, 2008 – 7:37 pm

Oh…bama, not quite able to pull off a decisive win in yesterday’s votes, but still the winner simply because he showed up. And that’s really just it, isn’t it? Obama can’t lose now because he has secured enough delegates by the end of April to cruise through the rest of the primaries to […]

By Matthew | Also posted in Campaigns & Elections, Culture, History & Cultural, Political Parties & Politicians | Comments (2)

Christian Horizons: Coren’s Thoughts

Sat May 3, 2008 – 8:59 am

Michael Coren has a piece in the Saturday Sun today. He also touches upon the point that I made earlier this week, that state Atheism is going to beat the charity out of our society as long as the government attempts to squeeze every vestige of Christian presence and no other group in our […]

By Matthew | Also posted in Citizenship & Immigration, Corruption & Scandal, Culture, Economy & Industry, History & Cultural, Legal & Justice, Political Parties & Politicians, Provincial Issues, Religion & Ethics, Welfare & Social Issues | Comments (11)

Abortion Insight From An Unlikely Source

Fri May 2, 2008 – 5:50 pm

As longtime readers know, I’m no fan of Marc Emery, the self-styled “prince of pot”. Emery has built an entire career around avoiding personal responsibility and so I was quite surprised when I found his article on the Western Standard website to be so well-written and at the same time so personal. Unlike […]

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