Canada considering banning Fox News from cable packages

[Knuckle Ball]

No matter what I post, documents or awards, you people that live in a tiny fish bowl and have no real life experience, will say I am a fraud. I chalk it up to your government’s pacifist policies. The only real people that you know who have fought in battle, are in video games. Think about it, King Charles wears medals and everyone assumes he earned them, because you’re told to believe it, you do. I don't need to prove myself to people that only read about war and think…. wow! No worries gentlemen, you’re safe and sound from battle, you’re Canadian and as such, you have the US in your corner. Not because people in United States respect Canadians, it is more likely due to the geographical location. Some people get lucky in life and can live, via, a keyboard and video game, some cannot. Regardless of what I have previously written, I know there are some Canadians who are not cowards and will fight if called upon. They are probably in the baby boomer generation. Now before I sign off, I want each and everyone of you that were critical of me to think, why? Is it because you googled something? Is it because in your mind it did not make sense? Is it because you have so much experience in these matters, you know I am a liar? When my father returned from Vietnam, he told me that people spit on him, and called him all kinds of bad names, for serving his country. Because I was a kid I could not relate to those stories. Now thanks to everyone that wrote I am a liar that does not know me, or my past, I totally understand his feelings, but for a different reason. My left bicep is gone and I have 22 titanium screws in my back, I must’ve dreamt it was from combat. In the same dream, I remember seeing a young FirstLieutenant, getting awarded a silver star. Almost immediately afterward, an old crusty sergeant major told the lieutenant, take it to Starbucks and see if it will buy you a cup of coffee. I understand!

In the interest of your own mental health and well-being…Stop watching Rambo movies.

 

[Knuckle Ball]

The Royalty is an anachronistic institution anyway. Although almost impossible Canada should move to become a republic as well. Why exactly is our head of state a person from another country? lol.

I see your point…but thus far the abstract threat that if we can’t manage our own affairs the Royals might rule over us again has succeeded in keeping our elected leaders in line.

 

[krealtarron]

I see your point…but thus far the abstract threat that if we can’t manage our own affairs the Royals might rule over us again has succeeded in keeping our elected leaders in line.

I dont think so. We have a constitution and that is enough to keep leaders in line.

 

[mandrill]

In the interest of your own mental health and well-being…Stop watching Rambo movies.

Combat Dog actually did all of Stallone's stunts in the Rambo movies because none of the other stunt men were tough enough to do them.

 

[Frankfooter]

Combat Dog actually did all of Stallone's stunts in the Rambo movies because none of the other stunt men were tough enough to do them.

He did, but he wasn't acting. He was using live ammunition and real explosives.

 

[mandrill]

He did, but he wasn't acting. He was using live ammunition and real explosives.

No. He used the props. But the OTHER actors fired live rounds at Comby, just so he could "feel it" like that time he single-handedly killed the entire Taliban and rescued a wounded puppy from certain death.

 

[silentkisser]

disinformation as define by who ?
a corrupt power hungry clown of a PM?
one who demonized those with views different than his?
Sorry, No
he is not qualified to decide what is truthful or not


you can always change the channel if you do not like FOX
The ladies on CNN look great, but I mute them to avoid the lefty bias

but you would prefer govt deciding what you can watch
more importantly, you would prefer govt deciding what others can watch

LOL

Hate to break it to you sport, but the CRTC already blocks out a bunch of different channels from around the world. Is it censorship? You tell me. And, as I said, just because Fox wouldn't get a carriage fee in Canada doesn't mean that Canadians couldn't access their daily dose of hate, innuendo and disinformation on the internet.

Let me ask you this: Do you subscribe to Fox as part of your cable package? If not, then please tell me how this impacts ANYTHING besides Fox making money in Canada?

 

[silentkisser]

Are they considering removing the Fox Channel from Canada itself or are they just removing it from standard pre-built packages? Meaning are users still able to opt in a la carte?

My understanding is that it would be from Canadian services period. As far as I'm aware, there is no mandatory taking of Fox. You need to subscribe to it directly, or its included in a bundle of news channels like BBC, CNN and CBC.

 

[Pleasure Hound]

Banning Fox would be a good idea....everywhere.....it's time to end this insanity after a few decades of this......

 

[silentkisser]

The government mandated Covid shots. They told people what to put inside their body. Now they want to control everything people watch. I realize there are no independent news originations but adults should have the right to change the channel. Pretty soon they may place some people in re education camps. Utah did not ban porn, they just require age verification, just like stores do for booze. Who makes the decision on what to protect Canadian culture from? That is a snowball gaining speed as it rolls downhill. I know China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran, ban certain programs, but Canada, I never thought it possible.

Enough with the fever dreams. Come back to reality. Get out of the right-wing echo chamber and try thinking for a change. It'll do wonders for your outlook on the world....

 

[Pleasure Hound]

[The government] told people what to put inside their body. Now they want to control everything people watch.

Too bad the cigarette, soda and energy drink companies already beat them to it!

The U.S. will not ban anything that is profitable and gets ratings.....you know this already.....strawman argument at best.....

 

[Pleasure Hound]

Enough with the fever dreams. Come back to reality. Get out of the right-wing echo chamber and try thinking for a change. It'll do wonders for your outlook on the world....

I wonder if conspiracy nuts drink Red Bull?

 

[JohnLarue]

]LOL

Hate to break it to you sport, but the CRTC already blocks out a bunch of different channels from around the world. Is it censorship? You tell me. And, as I said, just because Fox wouldn't get a carriage fee in Canada doesn't mean that Canadians couldn't access their daily dose of hate, innuendo and disinformation on the internet.

nothing to laugh about
LILLEY: Liberal Party adopts policy of government controlling news (msn.com)
The biggest purveyors of “misinformation” are governments themselves.

“The allegations in the Globe story this morning are false,” Trudeau said on Feb. 7, 2019, in response to claims that he had pressured the attorney general of Canada to drop criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.

Of course, we would eventually find out that the allegations in the Globe were true

but if what Liberals’ voted for this past weekend was government law or policy, Trudeau’s declaration would have been the end of the story.

if this were Steven Harper you would be going ballistic

Let me ask you this: Do you subscribe to Fox as part of your cable package? If not, then please tell me how this impacts ANYTHING besides Fox making money in Canada?

i have seen fox on the telly
it is often good to get an alterative perspective to the horribly biased CNN

Rational people can detect bias from both sides & understand the truth lies somewhere in between

disinformation as define by who ?
a corrupt power hungry clown of a PM?
one who demonized those with views different than his?
Sorry, No
he is not qualified to decide what is truthful or not

this is a real slippery slope
the political pendulum swings both ways
So do you want Pierre Poilievre controlling the "dis-information about his government"
you should think carefully about that

but you would prefer govt deciding what you can watch
more importantly, you would prefer govt deciding what others can watch

 

[bver_hunter]

No one in Canada is going to lose sleep over Fox Lies Network being banned in Canada. When one of their prime time hosts like Laura Ingraham takes aim and makes some very despicable comments at a Parkland School Survivor, then several advertisers have pulled out of her show. No wonder that she has quietly withdrawn her tail from between her legs and decided to take a "Vacation". Only some right wing extremists who revelled in Carlson and Hannity style racist, Islamophobic, Anti-semite and homophobic jabs at minorities, will be pissed off at the so called freedom of such types of press!!

Fox News host Laura Ingraham goes on vacation as more advertisers dump her over Parkland tweet

• Right-wing commentator and television host Laura Ingraham mocked a school shooting survivor who has become a vocal advocate for gun control policies.
• Then the 17-year-old activist called on his more than 600,000 Twitter followers to contact Ingraham’s top advertisers.
• Well over a dozen companies have since pulled their commercials from her show, “The Ingraham Angle.”

Right-wing commentator Laura Ingraham has taken a week off as host of her Fox News television show after more than a dozen companies said they will pull advertisements from her program.

Among the latest corporations to cut ties with Ingraham were Liberty Mutual, which confirmed to CNBC that it doesn’t plans to run anymore ads on her show, and Bayer, which made its announcement on social media.




Bayer Yes, @JonCoopertweets, that’s right. @BayerUS has stopped advertising on Laura Ingraham and we have no plans to resume any time in the future.

The advertising exodus began Thursday, shortly after Ingraham sent a tweet mocking a survivor of February’s mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school that left 17 students and adults dead.

The student she mocked, 17-year-old David Hogg, has become a prominent figure in the debate over gun policy that has recaptured the national spotlight after the massacre.

“David Hogg Rejected By Four Colleges To Which He Applied and whines about it,” Ingraham said in the tweet.

Ingraham tweet




Hogg responded to the slight by calling on his burgeoning Twitter following to contact her top advertisers.

Hogg Tweet

Pet food company Nutrish was the first to announce it would remove ads from Ingraham’s evening news and opinion show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Well over a dozen companies, including TripAdvisor, Hulu and Nestle, have followed suit since the social media controversy erupted.

Liberty Mutual told CNBC that CEO David Long addressed Ingraham’s comments with employees on Friday, saying, “These comments are inconsistent with our values as a company, especially when it comes to treating others with dignity and respect.”

Ingraham sent an apology to Hogg on Thursday in two tweets, after a handful of companies had already announced that they would remove their ads from her show.

Ingraham Any student should be proud of a 4.2 GPA —incl. @DavidHogg111. On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for any upset or hurt my tweet caused him or any of the brave victims of Parkland. For the record, I believe my show was the first to feature David...(1/2)

Ingraham ... immediately after that horrific shooting and even noted how “poised” he was given the tragedy. As always, he’s welcome to return to the show anytime for a productive discussion. WATCH: https://youtu.be/K0v7yxczipo (2/2)

Hogg did not accept the apology, saying that he would only accept it “if you denounce the way your network has treated my friends and I in this fight.”

Hogg tweet denounce

On Friday, Ingraham announced on her show that she will take a weeklong vacation for Easter.

“I’ll be off next week for Easter break with my kids,” Ingraham said. A Fox News spokesperson told multiple outlets that the break was already planned.

Fox News host Laura Ingraham goes on vacation as more advertisers dump her over Parkland tweet

Well over a dozen companies have pulled their commercials from "The Ingraham Angle."

www.cnbc.com

.

 

[jcpro]

No one in Canada is going to lose sleep over Fox Lies Network being banned in Canada. When one of their prime time hosts like Laura Ingraham takes aim and makes some very despicable comments at a Parkland School Survivor, then several advertisers have pulled out of her show. No wonder that she has quietly withdrawn her tail from between her legs and decided to take a "Vacation". Only some right wing extremists who revelled in Carlson and Hannity style racist, Islamophobic, Anti-semite and homophobic jabs at minorities, will be pissed off at the so called freedom of such types of press!!

Fox News host Laura Ingraham goes on vacation as more advertisers dump her over Parkland tweet

• Right-wing commentator and television host Laura Ingraham mocked a school shooting survivor who has become a vocal advocate for gun control policies.
• Then the 17-year-old activist called on his more than 600,000 Twitter followers to contact Ingraham’s top advertisers.
• Well over a dozen companies have since pulled their commercials from her show, “The Ingraham Angle.”

Right-wing commentator Laura Ingraham has taken a week off as host of her Fox News television show after more than a dozen companies said they will pull advertisements from her program.

Among the latest corporations to cut ties with Ingraham were Liberty Mutual, which confirmed to CNBC that it doesn’t plans to run anymore ads on her show, and Bayer, which made its announcement on social media.




Bayer Yes, @JonCoopertweets, that’s right. @BayerUS has stopped advertising on Laura Ingraham and we have no plans to resume any time in the future.

The advertising exodus began Thursday, shortly after Ingraham sent a tweet mocking a survivor of February’s mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school that left 17 students and adults dead.

The student she mocked, 17-year-old David Hogg, has become a prominent figure in the debate over gun policy that has recaptured the national spotlight after the massacre.

“David Hogg Rejected By Four Colleges To Which He Applied and whines about it,” Ingraham said in the tweet.

Ingraham tweet




Hogg responded to the slight by calling on his burgeoning Twitter following to contact her top advertisers.

Hogg Tweet

Pet food company Nutrish was the first to announce it would remove ads from Ingraham’s evening news and opinion show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Well over a dozen companies, including TripAdvisor, Hulu and Nestle, have followed suit since the social media controversy erupted.

Liberty Mutual told CNBC that CEO David Long addressed Ingraham’s comments with employees on Friday, saying, “These comments are inconsistent with our values as a company, especially when it comes to treating others with dignity and respect.”

Ingraham sent an apology to Hogg on Thursday in two tweets, after a handful of companies had already announced that they would remove their ads from her show.

Ingraham Any student should be proud of a 4.2 GPA —incl. @DavidHogg111. On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for any upset or hurt my tweet caused him or any of the brave victims of Parkland. For the record, I believe my show was the first to feature David...(1/2)

Ingraham ... immediately after that horrific shooting and even noted how “poised” he was given the tragedy. As always, he’s welcome to return to the show anytime for a productive discussion. WATCH: https://youtu.be/K0v7yxczipo (2/2)

Hogg did not accept the apology, saying that he would only accept it “if you denounce the way your network has treated my friends and I in this fight.”

Hogg tweet denounce

On Friday, Ingraham announced on her show that she will take a weeklong vacation for Easter.

“I’ll be off next week for Easter break with my kids,” Ingraham said. A Fox News spokesperson told multiple outlets that the break was already planned.

Fox News host Laura Ingraham goes on vacation as more advertisers dump her over Parkland tweet

Well over a dozen companies have pulled their commercials from "The Ingraham Angle."

www.cnbc.com

.

Aha.

USA TODAY

Some of the media's major mistakes stemmed from stories that fit neatly into a widely accepted narrative.

www.usatoday.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2015/03/16/lesson-learned-from-the-shooting-of-michael-brown/

Remembering the Journalists Who Pushed the Flimsy Trump–Alfa Bank Connection | National Review

It’s frightening to see how easy it was to set the wheels in motion in major U.S. newsrooms.

www.nationalreview.com

The greatest news media fail of all time - the Nick Sandmann case

On Jan. 18 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., a field trip of visiting Catholic High School students from Covington, Kentucky unwittingly thought that the people they would encounter at one …

www.statesman.com

 

[mandrill]

Aha.

USA TODAY

Some of the media's major mistakes stemmed from stories that fit neatly into a widely accepted narrative.

www.usatoday.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2015/03/16/lesson-learned-from-the-shooting-of-michael-brown/

Remembering the Journalists Who Pushed the Flimsy Trump–Alfa Bank Connection | National Review

It’s frightening to see how easy it was to set the wheels in motion in major U.S. newsrooms.

www.nationalreview.com

The greatest news media fail of all time - the Nick Sandmann case

On Jan. 18 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., a field trip of visiting Catholic High School students from Covington, Kentucky unwittingly thought that the people they would encounter at one …

www.statesman.com

Did that Sandman settlement amount ever get made public, JC?

I am guessing he was paid $10.00 to go fuck himself and not bother anyone any more.

 

[jcpro]

Did that Sandman settlement amount ever get made public, JC?

I am guessing he was paid $10.00 to go fuck himself and not bother anyone any more.

Not the point, but you knew that. That's why you're trying to side step the obvious examples of fake news committed by the "trusted" media, according to CRTC.

 

[silentkisser]

nothing to laugh about
LILLEY: Liberal Party adopts policy of government controlling news (msn.com)
The biggest purveyors of “misinformation” are governments themselves.




if this were Steven Harper you would be going ballistic




i have seen fox on the telly
it is often good to get an alterative perspective to the horribly biased CNN

Rational people can detect bias from both sides & understand the truth lies somewhere in between

disinformation as define by who ?
a corrupt power hungry clown of a PM?
one who demonized those with views different than his?
Sorry, No
he is not qualified to decide what is truthful or not

this is a real slippery slope
the political pendulum swings both ways
So do you want Pierre Poilievre controlling the "dis-information about his government"
you should think carefully about that

but you would prefer govt deciding what you can watch
more importantly, you would prefer govt deciding what others can watch

So...You didn't answer my question....Do you subscribe to Fox? Is kicking them off Canadian cable going to stop you from accessing their content? How exactly is that a ban? And keep in mind, despite your supposed claim that all government agencies take direct orders from the PMO, the CRTC is an independent organization. This has nothing to do with Trudeau. If the PMO's office did have that power, don't you think Stevie Harper would've helped Prairie Gumby Kory Teneycke convince the CRTC to giving Sun News Network mandatory carry along with CBC and CTV? And the government doesn't control what I watch. And they don't control what you watch. You made the choice not to subscribe to Fox. You probably still get their content. And you will still be able too.

Finally, Fox has been shown to knowingly spread lies and untruths that harm the democratic process. I mean, look at your post history. It's riddled with conspiracies, half truths and innuendo.

 

[mandrill]

Not the point, but you knew that. That's why you're trying to side step the obvious examples of fake news committed by the "trusted" media, according to CRTC.

It really is the point, because the Sandman suit was always a bullshit nuisance lawsuit and Sandman got paid a nickel and a candy bar to go away and fuck himself. So much for "fake news media".

 

[jcpro]

It really is the point, because the Sandman suit was always a bullshit nuisance lawsuit and Sandman got paid a nickel and a candy bar to go away and fuck himself. So much for "fake news media".

all of it was fake news. That's why they paid.