i love the cbc for many reasons, but i guess the number one reason is because where i work, i am basically by myself all day, even though there are other workers here. it is a comfort thing. then again, i have always loved radio, so it is like listening to a buddy all day. i probably listen to the radio for about 10 hours a day, way too much. so even though i sometimes can feel a bias coming across, at least i am being informed on unusual topics, or stuff i hadn't thought about that much. pondering stuff. good dinner time conversation stuff. just listening to bernard st-laurent makes my day. my god, that man's voice is a drool factor. there use to be a show on at 10 at night here on the coast, radio 2....he played the jazz...god, i can't remember his name. that show was wonderful, and i remember crying when he left radio. someone out there must remember him too, he left a couple of years ago.
Why I love the CBC
- Thread starter galianomama
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mmmmmm and we often discuss what we hear on the cbc bernard st-laurent is wonderful...and at the same time you learn about life in quebec.
I first started listening to the cbc in my garage about 10 years ago. I could not believe what I had stumbled on. I had never listened to it before. It was a giant messageboard of all things canadian.
I loved listening to Peter Gzowski, his quarky interviews and all the delicious people he introduced me to. From the CBC I got to hear about life in the maritimes, the prairie, and the great white north. Most of all I enjoyed his humor. The vinyl cafe, Fickermen's 45, morningside, sad goat all these programs enriched my understanding of being canadian.
I no more listen to CBC for politics than I watch bob the sponge to see if he is really gay or not.
The CBC is about art, music, humor, literature, people and gardening. And if you ever listen to call back...a ton of americans love it to! Oh and ehm....a special thanks to grandma suzy...I love her pearls of wisdom.
I first started listening to the cbc in my garage about 10 years ago. I could not believe what I had stumbled on. I had never listened to it before. It was a giant messageboard of all things canadian.
I loved listening to Peter Gzowski, his quarky interviews and all the delicious people he introduced me to. From the CBC I got to hear about life in the maritimes, the prairie, and the great white north. Most of all I enjoyed his humor. The vinyl cafe, Fickermen's 45, morningside, sad goat all these programs enriched my understanding of being canadian.
I no more listen to CBC for politics than I watch bob the sponge to see if he is really gay or not.
The CBC is about art, music, humor, literature, people and gardening. And if you ever listen to call back...a ton of americans love it to! Oh and ehm....a special thanks to grandma suzy...I love her pearls of wisdom.
galianomama said:
I listen to it too, quite a bit.
I'm glad that you’re able to freely admit it can be bias.
I had to stop listening to it for awhile though, while Mike Harris was premier of Ontario, they would line up to take swings at him, and I didn't appreciate my tax dollars going to bash the premier I voted for. If it was private radio I would have dismissed it, but it isn't.
I forgave them though, and I started listening to it again.
I've always listened to the CBC...it was the only radio station you could get out a the farm. That led me to want to listen to it when I got back to the city. It has excellent news, arts, culture, and business coverage.
TV out at the farm consisted of one channel that was always available...CKOS out of Yorkton. At that time CKOS was about half CBC and half CTV programming with a weird talent show called Profile and some news readers who couldn't actually read for local programming. We could sometimes, if the weather was right, pick up CBC out of Regina.
Back in Regina we got two channels...CKCK (the CTV affilliate) and CBC.
Those that say the CBC is biased aren't listening to it/watching it enough. Some of the broadcasters are decidedly right wing (Barbara Budd comes to mind) some are centre-right (Rex Murphy) some are centre (George Stroumbolopolous) some are centre-left (Neil MacDonald) and some are left (Jian Gomeshi). It represents the scope of Canadian views, not just in politics but in all areas of life.
The news is presented evenly, and a higher percentage of stories covering a wider scope of Canadian concerns are represented than you find on other Canadian news and entertainment stations.
I'm curious, Jay...did you quit buying products advertised on private radio stations that you did not agree with, or were paying for them to broadcast while boycotting the CBC for saying the same things?
TV out at the farm consisted of one channel that was always available...CKOS out of Yorkton. At that time CKOS was about half CBC and half CTV programming with a weird talent show called Profile and some news readers who couldn't actually read for local programming. We could sometimes, if the weather was right, pick up CBC out of Regina.
Back in Regina we got two channels...CKCK (the CTV affilliate) and CBC.
Those that say the CBC is biased aren't listening to it/watching it enough. Some of the broadcasters are decidedly right wing (Barbara Budd comes to mind) some are centre-right (Rex Murphy) some are centre (George Stroumbolopolous) some are centre-left (Neil MacDonald) and some are left (Jian Gomeshi). It represents the scope of Canadian views, not just in politics but in all areas of life.
The news is presented evenly, and a higher percentage of stories covering a wider scope of Canadian concerns are represented than you find on other Canadian news and entertainment stations.
I'm curious, Jay...did you quit buying products advertised on private radio stations that you did not agree with, or were paying for them to broadcast while boycotting the CBC for saying the same things?
"I'm curious, Jay...did you quit buying products advertised on private radio stations that you did not agree with, or were paying for them to broadcast while boycotting the CBC for saying the same things?"
The radio I listen to otherwise is for its music content, not the commercials, or the commentary.
I just spent more time listening to music radio and CDs, and surfing the net whilst I stopped amusing myself with the CBC.
Come to think of it I don't think there is another talk alternative in my area to the CBC in FM mode.
I know the CBC is full of Liberals, that part is clear. I didn't stop listening to boycott it, as much as it was so I didn't have to listen to their crap anymore. (at that point in time. We now have a liberal government in Ontario, so things have changed... )
The radio I listen to otherwise is for its music content, not the commercials, or the commentary.
I just spent more time listening to music radio and CDs, and surfing the net whilst I stopped amusing myself with the CBC.
Come to think of it I don't think there is another talk alternative in my area to the CBC in FM mode.
I know the CBC is full of Liberals, that part is clear. I didn't stop listening to boycott it, as much as it was so I didn't have to listen to their crap anymore. (at that point in time. We now have a liberal government in Ontario, so things have changed...
)Yeah, they have, haven't they? The CBC is now going after the Liberals because they are in power. See how that works?
"Yeah, they have, haven't they? The CBC is now going after the Liberals because they are in power. See how that works?"
No sorry sir, they don't seem to talk much about the Ontario Liberals.
Wait till the next election, the Tories will win and the CBC will be at it again, and I will put up with it for awhile, and then I will turn the station again for awhile. That’s how it works.
No sorry sir, they don't seem to talk much about the Ontario Liberals.
Wait till the next election, the Tories will win and the CBC will be at it again, and I will put up with it for awhile, and then I will turn the station again for awhile. That’s how it works.
Sorry, I'm not buying it Jay. The CBC has gone after the Ontario Liberals on several issues, from healthcare to taxes. That they aren;t uncovering scandals and misdeeds at the rate they did during the Harris regime speaks to the dishonesty of that regime, not the journalistic integrity of the CBC.
"Sorry, I'm not buying it Jay."
That’s OK Rev.
I know you love them, and that’s OK too.
They have a bias and that’s the case. It just so happens to hang to the left with them. Maybe you have to be a righty to see it. It's not so much the "news coverage" but the rhetoric. Marry Lou Finnly, Barbra Bud that stuff.
No sense in arguing about it, we see it differently.
Lets have someone else describe their passion for the CBC or lack of it.
That’s OK Rev.
I know you love them, and that’s OK too.
They have a bias and that’s the case. It just so happens to hang to the left with them. Maybe you have to be a righty to see it. It's not so much the "news coverage" but the rhetoric. Marry Lou Finnly, Barbra Bud that stuff.
No sense in arguing about it, we see it differently.
Lets have someone else describe their passion for the CBC or lack of it.
Re: RE: Why I love the CBC
To side with Jay, I wish there were more people out bashing the Ontario provincial liberals. They have gotta be the worst provincial government we've had in a long time (a part from Bob Rae), and to see how much bashing there was of the PC party who did exactly what they said they would pre-election.
The liberals got in, lied their way to legislation and even Dalton McGuinty has made very questionable admissions and comments.
Example:
Q: Why would you cut more from healthcare, considering your party's position on PC policies, Mr. McGuinty?
A: Because I can. I lied in my election promises and this is better for business.
(Vague translation of the things he says).
Jay said:
To side with Jay, I wish there were more people out bashing the Ontario provincial liberals. They have gotta be the worst provincial government we've had in a long time (a part from Bob Rae), and to see how much bashing there was of the PC party who did exactly what they said they would pre-election.
The liberals got in, lied their way to legislation and even Dalton McGuinty has made very questionable admissions and comments.
Example:
Q: Why would you cut more from healthcare, considering your party's position on PC policies, Mr. McGuinty?
A: Because I can. I lied in my election promises and this is better for business.
(Vague translation of the things he says).
CBC is "home" for many Canadians. Sort of like seeing a Tim Hortons while travelling across Canada. Psychological maybe, but "home" just the same.
As the Rev stated, all points of view are covered, politically and socially. If I want to watch a Canadian news program that is "Canadian", then I will watch CBC News. Iraq could have the bloodiest day ever, but usually Canadian content will take centre stage first - whether it be the ongoing Liberal scandal or the Salmon-run in BC.
All our political leaders are the brunt of jokes and "Canadian" humour, and even take part in the frivolity with our CBC comedy programs. Well, Chretien got a little peeved-off once with one incident, but that only added to the humour of the moment.
On a global perspective, CBC is highly respected.
As the Rev stated, all points of view are covered, politically and socially. If I want to watch a Canadian news program that is "Canadian", then I will watch CBC News. Iraq could have the bloodiest day ever, but usually Canadian content will take centre stage first - whether it be the ongoing Liberal scandal or the Salmon-run in BC.
All our political leaders are the brunt of jokes and "Canadian" humour, and even take part in the frivolity with our CBC comedy programs. Well, Chretien got a little peeved-off once with one incident, but that only added to the humour of the moment.
On a global perspective, CBC is highly respected.
If you go to Babble (the board at Rabble.ca) you'll find that the left is launching the opposite charges, JJ. They actually make more valid points than you or the denizens of right-wing sites though. I credit that to the level and fields of education they've had though.
The CBC has no particular bias. It may not report the news as you would like it reported, but then you can always get your news from Can-West Global instead...at least when they aren;t being sued by Reuters for changing content to suit they're bias. :wink:
The CBC is undeniable biased towards the left. But then, that's to be expected.
To be fair, I suppose for every flyweight liberal weenie they allow on the air, there's a slew of other more profoundly troubled nutcases out there who are rejected for being even too freaking weird for the lefties at the CBC.
Mind you, I'm still fuming over the offhanded remark some guest feminazi made last weekend about babies, calling them "parasites". It is simply inexcusable -- shame on you CBC.
To be fair, I suppose for every flyweight liberal weenie they allow on the air, there's a slew of other more profoundly troubled nutcases out there who are rejected for being even too freaking weird for the lefties at the CBC.
Mind you, I'm still fuming over the offhanded remark some guest feminazi made last weekend about babies, calling them "parasites". It is simply inexcusable -- shame on you CBC.
You can always change the station medinia (funny you appear today ) Rush Limbach would probally be more to your liking. :wink:
) Rush Limbach would probally be more to your liking. :wink:Parasites? You sure she talking about babies and not Reform/Alliance/Conservatives? ;-)
Right now there's a show on going after Canada Steamship Lines. Last I checked Paul Martin was a Liberal.
Right now there's a show on going after Canada Steamship Lines. Last I checked Paul Martin was a Liberal.
peapod said:You can always change the station medinia (funny you appear today
Like throwing the baby out with the bath water...
You're missing the point. Why should I switch stations when my taxes are paying it?
Children are supposed to be our most cherished possessions in life... to have them degraded in such manner on a publicly funded radio program is disgusting.
Take the exact same set of circustances but instead of a feminazi substitute her with a neo-nazi and likewise have it that jews instead of a baby are being called parasites... and tell me again the solution to my revulsion is to simply change the station.
Wake up peapod.
Why do you keep saying "feminazi", Mediana? It isn;t accurate and makes you sound like you worship a man who has been shown to be a lying junkie.
You aren't going to agree with everything on CBC. That's not going to happen because it is doubtful that you agree with everybody in Canada. Besides, if you at the relationship between a fetus and a woman, it is a parsitical relationship.
You aren't going to agree with everything on CBC. That's not going to happen because it is doubtful that you agree with everybody in Canada. Besides, if you at the relationship between a fetus and a woman, it is a parsitical relationship.
Medinia you are the one complaining about the CBC, I simply offer you another alternative. My papa taught me somehthing that you might find useful. Take what you want and leave the rest. So I suggest to you take what you want and enjoy from the CBC and what you don't like leave. I think its called CHOICE, are you familar with it?
You only pay about the same as you would for two dozen beer each year for the CBC, Mediana. That's what the government funding amounts to when it's all divvied up. Missing a couple hours here and there is like sharing a beer with a friend. ;-)