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Barbara Yaffe channels Niall Ferguson in wildly dishonest war on youth article. Will our journalistic class challenge her, too?

Jymn — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:02:08 +0000

There’s a lot of misinformation in this article from Vancouver Sun’s Barbara Yaffe, but this extended nugget caught my attention (emphasis mine):

Just 38.8 per cent of youth voted in last year’s election.

Young environmentalists clearly need to get out and vote.

And they’d benefit from moderating their message so it doesn’tconsistently demonize the corporate sector.

Postmedia: Don’t cry for us, Canada. We publish creeps like Michael Den Tandt.

Jymn — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:34 +0000

I tried to force a tear for Postmedia’s Ottawa bureau cuts but I just can’t bring myself to feel anything for the Conservative media outlet but reserved scorn. Like the Globe & Mail’s consideration of using a paywall, Postmedia is searching in vain for answers to the boogeyman in the room, social media, while . . . → Read More: Postmedia: Don’t cry for us, Canada. We publish creeps like Michael Den Tandt.

Postmedia and Vancouver Sun wank for Air Canada

Jymn — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:01:44 +0000

In a brilliant bit of propaganda for Air Canada (and the Cons), it took 14 paragraphs for the Vancouver Sun to actually report the news it touts in this headline, “Air Canada blames illegal job action as flights cancelled”.

Flights cancelled? Why?

After 13 paragraphs of hand-wringing for Air Canada, claims of ‘illegality’ on behalf of . . . → Read More: Postmedia and Vancouver Sun wank for Air Canada

What Gregor Robertson’s win means to the right wing: “Vancouverites are now raising sheep and growing corn in their backyards”

Jymn — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:21:46 +0000

You know how right wingers love to predict the end of the world if a non-conservative is elected? Republican presidential contenders in the States are conjuring death panels, rampant socialism if not communism (or is it fascism – the right can’t seem to make up its mind), gay parents raping their adopted . . . → Read More: What Gregor Robertson’s win means to the right wing: “Vancouverites are now raising sheep and growing corn in their backyards”

How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?

Jymn — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:56:25 +0000

HillTimes:

There are an estimated 1,500 communications staffers working in ministers’ offices and departments, including 87 in the PMO and PCO.

(And don’t forget Sun Media, Postmedia, editorial board at Globe & Mail and 90 percent of the media.)

Soon after Mr. Harper won power, the Prime Minister’s staff started deciding which . . . → Read More: How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?

Guardian: we can no longer ignore the far-right

Jymn — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:22:34 +0000

“Man is rational only in the sense that he rationalizes his follies, he is not rational in any other sense.”

Right wing extremist: the new Crusader

Al Queda has been the go-to boogieman when acts of violence are perpetrated in western countries. The media, fed by right wing pundits and bloggers, does . . . → Read More: Guardian: we can no longer ignore the far-right

What Have You Done, Clucking Christie Bitchford?

ck — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:45:03 +0000

She’s a left the Grope & Fail and sayin’ hello to the Pestmedia! CEO Paul Godfrey is just so wild about havin’ her!

“We are thrilled to welcome Christie to Postmedia,” said Paul Godfrey President and CEO. “Christie Blatchford is a game changer in the world of journalism and we’re overjoyed to have her . . . → Read More: What Have You Done, Clucking Christie Bitchford?

When you’re losing, what do you do? Get cheerleaders, of course!

Jymn — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:11:42 +0000

Despite filling their roster with future superstars, the Edmonton Oilers are struggling. As if scared by a reminder of last year’s dismal season, the Oilers have come up with a unique (for Canada) gimmick to fill the stands and boost the TV ratings. Later this season we will see cheerleaders in the stands at . . . → Read More: When you’re losing, what do you do? Get cheerleaders, of course!