This is why we despise you.
Richard Ball writes from Charlottetown;
Like all meetings of its kind, last night’s Conservative Party meeting on the Charlottetown waterfront began with the singing of the national anthem. The national anthem is not a Liberal anthem or a Conservative anthem, it is the anthem of Canada, for all Canadians.
Everyone in the room rose and sang, with one apparent exception: the Canadian media.
I didn’t notice this directly as I was busy singing, but we were seated right beside the media area, and the person next to me did notice and told me about it afterwards, saying she felt like asking them if they didn’t know the words.
I had noticed something. When the national anthem was announced, one of the young women in the media group broke into the first line of the American national anthem. At the time I dismissed this as a juvenile attempt at being clever, but, given the media’s left-wing bias and working assumption that Stephen Harper is a puppet of E. A. (Evil American) George Bush, I suspect she was making an in-joke for her media brothers and sisters that she knew would be well received.
In defense of the media, I suppose they consider themselves “not there” as participants in the event; they are there as outsiders, as objective observers. But if that is so, the fact that one of them broke the media oath of silence and sang the American anthem when the Canadian national anthem was announced is a stain on their claims to journalistic integrity.
Or, maybe they just can’t sing.
If anyone can identify this “reporter” or the organization she works for, I’d very much like to provide her the recognition she deserves.
Reid, with due respect, you really think, “every [media] man & woman of them would feel shame”?
These people don’t know the meaning of the word.
Posted by: lookout at August 7, 2007 2:26 PM
Actually yes. While they don’t feel shame when at home, alone, looking in the mirror. They do feel shame when publicly outed.
The problem is we as society don’t publicly shame people any more.
For example. I don’t know where you live, but in Vancouver drivers have a bad habit of not letting you merge in when you have your turn signal on. Consequently, just about every driver in the Lower Mainland changes lanes without signalling. I have found it very effective to look over and make eye contact with the driver and smile when I’m beside them trying to merge. About 99% of the time this works and the person lets me in. Because I’ve just made it personal.
Re: National anthems et al. A lot of times when I am at an event I am with camera in hand so I have been known to save the ears of those beside me by not singing and concentrate on picture taking, but I always stand and doff the hat. It is a matter of respect.
BTW, I watched the Montreal Busch Race on the tube and have to say that whoever sang the anthems managed to mangle both. When will these singers give up trying to add their own version of a standard? Even the wife from the other room asked “What in G*d’s name was that?”
BTW Part deux, I must be old because I can only remember the words to the old Oh Canader and in english.
Re: National anthems et al. A lot of times when I am at an event I am with camera in hand so I have been known to save the ears of those beside me by not singing and concentrate on picture taking, but I always stand and doff the hat. It is a matter of respect.
BTW, I watched the Montreal Busch Race on the tube and have to say that whoever sang the anthems managed to mangle both. When will these singers give up trying to add their own version of a standard? Even the wife from the other room asked “What in G*d’s name was that?”
BTW Part deux, I must be old because I can only remember the words to the old Oh Canader and in english.
Re: National anthems et al. A lot of times when I am at an event I am with camera in hand so I have been known to save the ears of those beside me by not singing and concentrate on picture taking, but I always stand and doff the hat. It is a matter of respect.
BTW, I watched the Montreal Busch Race on the tube and have to say that whoever sang the anthems managed to mangle both. When will these singers give up trying to add their own version of a standard? Even the wife from the other room asked “What in G*d’s name was that?”
BTW Part deux, I must be old because I can only remember the words to the old Oh Canader and in english.
I think people don’t sing O Canada, because they think that they do not remember the words, so here they are in all their very short glory…..
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free !
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
“The problem is we as society don’t publicly shame people any more.” by Reid
Unfortunately, this statement is not entirely true, because the Left is always trying to shame people ……that’s why they keep telling us we are all bigots or racists, and the list goes on and on. The problem is society doesn’t publicly shame everyone who is politically correct, then we might be getting some place.
Kate, Bless you, i used jeff’s link to richard ball and found him a stand up guy, thanks for jabbing jerk jeff to one useful activity!
“O Canada” was originally composed in French before being translated to English.
I’m sure that you’re right about the words. The music, however, bears rather a strong resemblance to the curtain-raising music for the second act of Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), which is, of course, sung in German.
devil’s advocate here….
i have’nt seen any suggestion that there may have been a american reporter in the group covering the event. perhaps mr. ball or someone could clarify that. just asking.
“Oh Canada” was never “translated” into English. The French lyric has nothing to do with the English.
Phantom,
I prefer to hold ALL partisan accusations to the same onus of proof,be they made by a lefty,righty,uppy or downy.Seems a sensible and fair-minded approach in today’s world.It shouldn’t be hard to verify as it happened in a room full of people.
You don’t seem to have much tolerance for any POV’s other than your own,do you?
Btw,I came across a sweet used car you may be interested in.The owner says it’s mechanically perfect.
What….you say you want to have it inspected first,just to be safe?
Don’t be stupid,the owner is a loyal conservative so NO inspection is neccessary!
“Logic isn’t really important to photographers at least.”
Ouch. That was both unwarranted and inaccurate. I’m a long time conservative AND a ‘Master of Photographic Arts’, a student of history and hopefully very logical.
Having looked at Jeff’s body of ‘work’ it looks much like his debating style: amateurish, puerile and unsophisticated.
Sadly, photography is one of those professions where literally anyone can advertise themselves as a photographer regardless of ability, talent or ethics. When was the last time you heard someone describe themselves as a ‘professional’ lawyer? Or a ‘professional’ plumber, for that matter.
It seems that journalists, like photographers, often expropriate the title without any sense of responsibility for upholding the professional ethics of the job.
Liberals here in america want to replace the STAR SPANGLED BANNER with some stupid dope inspired song like THE AGE OF AQUARIUS
OK, here’s something completely different.
The MSM, in theory, is an impartial observer which reports facts in an objective manner.
In a sports arena, for example, the sports reporter must show his objectivity by not cheering for either the team he covers or its opponent.
That same principle should also apply for political reporters, who in theory are there to inform the public.
But, when a member of the MSM takes sides, what does that do to his/her objectivity and, as a consequence, credibility?
I believe the MSM has destroyed its credibility by blatantly taking sides.
It’s OK to express opinions, of course, and since reporters are also purportedly human, those opinions creep into their dispatches.
As long as we understand where they’re coming from, that’s OK.
I do not attribute any particualar exceptional wisdom to these fellow human beings who demonstrate their weaknesses for all to see every day.
Jeff, I wouldn’t take anything Kool-aid-Kate says too serious. Her and her club of whiners and complainers are nothing more then a car wreak distraction.
“Oh Canada” was never “translated” into English. The French lyric has nothing to do with the English.
Posted by: ebt at August 7, 2007 3:22 PM
That’s actually wrong. The original French lyrics WERE translated into English in 1906. Then they were REWRITTEN in 1908 and again altered in 1968. While the French lyrics have never been changed. Hence the modern day difference between the English and French versions.
I am a proud citizen of both Canada and Australia.
I stand with respect and pride when either national anthem is played.
I am probably the wost singer on the face of the planet, but I shout out the lyrics with enthusiasm and love for both my native and my adopted country.
As a resident of Quebec, I start the CanAnth in French. You don’t have to speak French to appreciate the contribution to Canada of QC as a whole.
C’mon down. You’ll love it!! (but get out of Montreal – bilingual and boring)
An example of how useless is the CBC Newsworld team. They reported at 5am PDT about foot and mouth outbreak in UK. They showed the second outbreak to be in Suffolk yet they said it was within a few kilometres of first outbreak. Well to get from Surrey to Suffolk you have to cross London and the county of Essex. The map highlighted Suffolk. Don’t they have anybody proof reading.
Jeff, I wouldn’t take anything Kool-aid-Kate says too serious. Her and her club of whiners and complainers are nothing more then a car wreak distraction.
Well, I don’t know about all that, but, I do have access to a spell-checker.
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having looked at Jeff’s body of ‘work’ it looks much like his debating style: amateurish, puerile and unsophisticated.
i prefer to call it authentic, timeless and lacking pretension. surprisingly, many of kate’s readers have offered similiar criticisms of my work in the past.
it’s astounding how many of her readers have masters of photography degrees.
Silicon Valley Jim wrote —
That is just too funny! This page —
http://www.dogstar.dantimax.dk/magflute/mfmain.htm
— links to a couple of MIDI files. Check out Item 9: March of the Priests.
Hey Jus ad bellum (Latin for dipshit who can’t spell), translate this: Antiquis temporibus, nati tibi similes in rupibus ventosissimis exponebantur ad necem.
Surely there must be video of this event. Now I would pay to see that!
Unknown source:
http://www.turningnewsintoknowledge.com/2007/08/02/extra-extra-the-media-becomes-the-news/
Travers yelling something about gulags after the RCMP evict the press.
Toronto Star:
“MPs and senators belted out the national anthem, and the prime minister welcomed former Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi into the Tory fold before media were ushered off the property.”
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/242640
Belted?
“Jeff, I wouldn’t take anything Kool-aid-Kate says too serious.”
Ever notice how uncreative these bottom feeders are?
It might take a couple of years, but without reference, let alone relevance, they attempt to flip derogatory but fitting insults, correctly describing their variety of intellect, back at you. Even without modification.
They seem to be gradually working their way through – Kool-aid drinkers, tin foil hat brigade, moonbats, asshats, pond life, leftards, etc.
What was the most recent ridiculous rendering I read? Rightists!
Just goes to prove the obvious – they are devoid of original, rational thought, even when it comes to insightful and creative insults.
A member of the media acted inappropriately when they were finally allowed access to the men who’re running our country – after being kicked from the lobby of the Delta in Charlottetown by the RCMP (who, by the by were acting on orders from the PMO). The Star Spangled Banner was uncalled for, not even clever as Jeff suggests, unprofessional even. But if half of you knew the circumstances involved, I’m sure you wouldn’t be jumping on the knee-jerk “MSM”-hate bandwagon most of the right seems revel in. Or maybe you would, I don’t know.
“But if half of you knew the circumstances involved, I’m sure you wouldn’t be jumping on the knee-jerk “MSM”-hate bandwagon most of the right seems revel in. Or maybe you would, I don’t know.”
So, fill us in Sean.
“devil’s advocate here….
i have’nt seen any suggestion that there may have been a american reporter in the group covering the event. perhaps mr. ball or someone could clarify that. just asking.”
It was the action of someone making a joke, not singing her national anthem.
Yeah “Sean”, what’s the TRUE story? As a Liberal with a story about the Conservatives how can you possibly keep it to yourself?
We await the facts…………
Jeff – as a photographer, you’re not too shabby at all. Some of your work is sufficiently good, that if you were to speak on photography-related subjects, I would listen attentively and with some deference. Or, at least I would have if you had not already ruined your reputation by your conduct at sda.
Of course, I’m always willing to consider fresh evidence to the contrary…
Speaking as a rank outsider, I think “O Canada” makes more sense than “The Maple Leaf Forever”. Queenston Heights and Lundy’s Lane were not so much Canadian battles as they were British. Why not “God Save the, er, Monarch”?
Recenly, I was surprised to discover that at the time I had learned to play it in high school band, “O Canada” was not actually the national anthem. Also surprising are the lengths to which some people will go, by alternating French and English lines, to avoid contamination by that God thing.
Could jeff be archie?
The silly cow probably was one of those alienated Americans who migrated north to escape George W. Bush and forgot what country she was in.
richard ball…
thanx for the clarification.
I’d express my contempt for the media but Kate won’t let me cuss!
it’s astounding how many of her readers have masters of photography degrees.
jeff, you’ve already established that only news originating from the MSM is valid, stop before you publically shave more off of your IQ. Credentials, of the paltry collegiate kind, count for squat in the Arts. Most of the greats and contemporary good artists, writers, photographers, musicians, actors aren’t products of the degree system.
I looked at your stuff. It’s ok, not bad, but, there are many amateurs on flickr.com that could kick your ass to the curb. Digital cameras and great amateur photo galleries are mainstream.
I guess what I’m saying is that your masters degree counts for nothing where talent in the arts is concerned.
You’ve proved a bore all day now, I’d quit while you are ahead.
So any word yet on who the ignorant slag was who did the disrespectful deed??
Some people get a real job, the losers become journalists. End of story.
Is there a fund where we can chip in some bucks to send the lot of them (with a few exceptions) to Waziristan for a new reality show called “Let’s see how long I last in the real world”?
just to clarify, i DO NOT have a masters degree in photography. i was referring to the numerous readers here who do.
and yes, i care deeply what kate’s readers think of my work. especially penny ; )
big kiss darling.
Maybe this left-wing journalist actually doesn’t know the words to the Canadian national anthem.
I have a friend who is a reporter, who I hold in very high esteem. He confided in me that the Parliamentary Press Gallery is overtly liberal. I am sure I am not telling any secrets, but for those that don’t believe it – from his lips to my ears.
There is an extremely good reason why PMSH doesn’t deal with the Press Gallery and everyone knows it. You just cannot discuss it in polite company or in the company of reporters because their fictional behaviour of being ethical or seeking the truth flies out the window.
They (the MSM) believe their own stories.
They have lost the ability to think critically.
They have failed us.
“All the professors, in all the universities in Canada are either liberal or communists, so what do we expect when their little trained stooges plop out of their molds and hold the same contemptible biases against conservatism as their masters.
Posted by: Joanne at August 7, 2007 12:32 PM”
Where the hell did that come from and why does the right have such contempt for an education and knowledge?
Amazing
Jus ad bellum / jeff davidson
Keep up the good work
I STILL LIKE CONRAD BLACKS DESCRIPTION OF MEDIA TYPES, LOWLIFE. I WOULD SOONER BE IN HIS SHOES AS A CONVICTED FELON [IF IT STICKS] THAN BE AN MSN MEDIA TYPE.
I have a theory; she was attempting to overwhelm the presumably afflictive strains of Oh Canada to endear herself to the conservative rabble. Perhaps score a recherché interview with the diffident P.M.
I will say that there was never a group so assiduous in pursuing our national interest.
Signed,
United States
EBD wrote:
“On a bitterly cold day during the last federal election campaign a friend and I were standing in the hangar at the Edmonton Aviation Museum waiting to see Stephen Harper speak. One woman, out of the perhaps one thousand people in attendance, was trying to create a stir — something about her daughter being abused in foster care, or something like that anyway.
Her personal situation had absolutely nothing to do with the federal election”
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I am not disagreeing with the point you were making about the media – but you should get your facts straight.
That woman’s pregnant daughter had been murdered. That woman had been fighting the system so the person charged would be charged with murdering two people – she was getting ignored by all parties since they were afraid that if they took a position of the rights of the unborn – their party’s stance on abortion would be next.
Considering that if a six month pregnant woman gets killed in a car accident, they save the baby since it has rights. But when this woman lost her future grandchild to a murderer, that baby did not exist.
Sure seems like her personal situation had everything to do with the federal election – this issue continues to be ignored by all federal politicians….
In the past, one of the best things about Canada was that we weren’t patriotic. We loved Canada but we weren’t patriotic.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/patriotic
adjective
inspired by love for your country [ant: disloyal]
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
I wonder if the press was invited to the Liberals Adscam meetings.
“Where the hell did that come from and why does the right have such contempt for an education and knowledge?
Amazing” Posted by: albatros39a
Actually I was referring to the professors of journalists since that was the topic. I don’t believe all professors of all studies are liberal and communists, but there are still alot. It is funny how you decide to label the right as all having contempt for education and knowledge. Typical.
Who said anything about contempt for an education and knowledge; I’m educated and continue to pursue knowledge and hope to all my life. I really wonder about the reading comprehension of some; how you get that I have contempt for education and knowledge instead of contempt for liberal and communist professors is beyond me.
I honour knowledge.
However, the public education systems of this country have succumbed to magical thinking and dumbing down on everything from knowledge–children should be free to “discover their own truth” (our Supreme Court has the same creed for Canadians, BTW)–to discipline–what’s THAT?
So, for Canadian public education, I can muster almost no respect.
There is no religion in the public school systems except for anti-tradition, under the guise of multiculturalism, and Gaia worship, under the guise of “Eco[logical] Schools.
Some equality that!