Canadian Election - 06

RACooper · #1 01-22-2006, 12:34 PM

Well it's the day before the big day, the day that all this election crap stops interupting my hockey games...

Anyways when I got up this morning I was appalled to see the Toronto Sun abandoned any pretext of journalistic integrity - you know the part about presenting a fair and balanced oberservation/reporting of the the news; remaining objective... small wonder these clowns are Bill O'Reilly's favourite choice for conservative Canadian commentary

This was the front page of the paper:

I don't care what party a paper may support in it's editorials, that is where the support should be confined - the editorials. I for one hope these clowns get nailed, or more than their usual slap on the wrist fine, for such a blatant viololation of journalisitic ethics...

Taualumna · #2 01-22-2006, 05:45 PM

Rob, it's the Toronto Sun......

RACooper · #3 01-22-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by Taualumna
Rob, it's the Toronto Sun......

True... but even so they should be at least held to the minimal standard that even the neighbour papers have to. I mean damn the broke one of the most basic rules of journalistic objectivity - mixing news and editoral comment... the whole front section of the Sun is news - but not today, instead today it is almost a manifesto of the paper's support for Harper.

It's the very same moronic element that the Sun caters to that destroyed the old Tory party... and led to the rise of that tool that'll probibly win. I for one will be filling a complaint with both the paper and Elections Canada ~ because I know that what they did is at the very least an ethics violation of the rules, if not a legal violation.

But since you seem to be a fan of Harper and his crew, I'll ask you this: What would be your reaction if the Toronto Star, or Globe & Mail, or the National Post ran a front page spread outlining why not to vote Conservative or NDP or Green - followed by the next 8 pages of the NEWS section outlining the paper's support of one party?

Then again why should I expect anything better of a paper that ran editorials calling Stronach a whore?

Taualumna · #4 01-22-2006, 07:12 PM

Before I answer your questions, I'd have to find out:

1. How tasteful/tasteless the front page ads are

2. Havent some papers declared support for particular parties (Globe=Tory; Star=Liberal)?

RACooper · #5 01-22-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Taualumna
2. Havent some papers declared support for particular parties (Globe=Tory; Star=Liberal)?

Yes they have... in their editoral sections - not on the front page or in the "news" sections; nor did they move their editoral to the front of the paper.

Sistermadly · #6 01-22-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by Taualumna
Rob, it's the Toronto Sun......

See, I was going to say that too, but thought better of it because I wasn't sure how it would go over with an American saying it. Heh.

That being said, I'm planning to wear black and burn candles all day tomorrow and until the next election. I can't even bring myself to say Prime Minister Ste....

*retch*

Jill1228 · #7 01-22-2006, 11:04 PM

what she said!
I had just gotten back from a Panhellenic Open House and Mr. 1228's obnoxious friend called and said "I am picking him up so we can go to a rally of our illustrious leader. " He wanted me to call Mr. 1228 to the phone while he was watching the Seahawks game. Not gonna happen

I said: "Yeah whatever...and hung up".

Yes I am an American and I went there!

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
See, I was going to say that too, but thought better of it because I wasn't sure how it would go over with an American saying it. Heh.

That being said, I'm planning to wear black and burn candles all day tomorrow and until the next election. I can't even bring myself to say Prime Minister Ste....

*retch*

NeonPi · #8 01-22-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by RACooper
Yes they have... in their editoral sections - not on the front page or in the "news" sections; nor did they move their editoral to the front of the paper.

National Post is very much for Conservatives... the whole front section of Saturday's edition was all pro-Tory .... the Star has been Libreal for YEARS, so that's no surprise, and the editorial board for the Globe...well, again, really is no surprise...

It is funny to watch the national news programs - they all have quite the bent to them... can't wait to see what Mike Duffy says tomorrow night duirng the election coverage - probably the best news-bite of the night

Besides, its no big deal - we'll be going to the polls again in 18 months because we will be getting another minority govt

KSigkid · #9 01-23-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by RACooper
Well it's the day before the big day, the day that all this election crap stops interupting my hockey games...

Anyways when I got up this morning I was appalled to see the Toronto Sun abandoned any pretext of journalistic integrity - you know the part about presenting a fair and balanced oberservation/reporting of the the news; remaining objective... small wonder these clowns are Bill O'Reilly's favourite choice for conservative Canadian commentary

This was the front page of the paper:

I don't care what party a paper may support in it's editorials, that is where the support should be confined - the editorials. I for one hope these clowns get nailed, or more than their usual slap on the wrist fine, for such a blatant viololation of journalisitic ethics...

The Boston Globe does this all the time here - they'll attack Republicans with front-page editorials, and often give pieces like these "above the fold" prominence. The Boston Herald does the same thing against Democrats.

During election time, everywhere, I'd guess there are papers that do this kind of stuff.

Lady Pi Phi · #10 01-23-2006, 08:33 AM

I agree with Rob, in that, a paper should not be so blatantly biased and make their opinions news. However, I also agree with Cynthia, in that, it is the Sun and what can you expect from a paper that's pegged at a grade 3 reading level.

The Sun is such a terrible paper. Even their sunshine girls are unattractive. I think we need need to take the Sun with a giant grain of salt, and understand that it appeals to the lowest common denominator.

RACooper · #11 01-23-2006, 10:03 AM

Alrighty time to stop complaining about the Sun and get out and vote...

As well as engage in a favourite Canadian past-time: watching the results come in and get back to bitching about our elected officials

~ personally I'll be watching the results roll on in at the local pub...

Lady Pi Phi · #12 01-23-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by RACooper
Alrighty time to stop complaining about the Sun and get out and vote...

As well as engage in a favourite Canadian past-time: watching the results come in and get back to bitching about our elected officials ~ personally I'll be watching the results roll on in at the local pub...

I need a drive to my polling station even though it's only at the top of my street. With my lovely concussion, I don't think I will be able to make it up there if I walk. Fonrtunately, the polls don't close till 9:30 so I should have plenty of time to get there.

Rudey · #13 01-23-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by KSigkid
The Boston Globe does this all the time here - they'll attack Republicans with front-page editorials, and often give pieces like these "above the fold" prominence. The Boston Herald does the same thing against Democrats.

During election time, everywhere, I'd guess there are papers that do this kind of stuff.

This is a constant in Europe also.

-Rudey

CanadianTeke · #14 01-23-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by RACooper
Alrighty time to stop complaining about the Sun and get out and vote...

As well as engage in a favourite Canadian past-time: watching the results come in and get back to bitching about our elected officials ~ personally I'll be watching the results roll on in at the local pub...

We've set up 2 TV's in our living room, One for the Leafs Game and one to watch election results. I can only hope the election turns out better than i think the game will.

RACooper · #15 01-23-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by CanadianTeke
We've set up 2 TV's in our living room, One for the Leafs Game and one to watch election results. I can only hope the election turns out better than i think the game will.

Personally I think the Leafs are going to have what happened to the PCs in '93 happened to them... at least if this season is any indication.

As for watching the results ~ well the pub will be showing the election results on the normal sized TVs, while the Leaf game will be on the projection screen... but all indications point to a bad night for Toronto all around.