posted on June 10, 2005 11:04:01 AM new
Canadian National Broadcaster Found Guilty of Anti-American Bias Says Study
Corporation seen "at least partly responsible for enhancing and sustaining anti-Americanism in Canada "
CALGARY, June 7, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - An extensive study into Canada's publicly funded national broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), has found that CBC television news coverage of the United States is consistently marked by emotional criticism, rather than a rational consideration of US policy based on Canadian national interests.
In the study, released today by the Canadian think-tank ,The Fraser Institute, the authors examine the kind of anti-American views expressed in one major Canadian news outlet. They attempt to determine whether views critical of the United States reflect chiefly a rational criticism of the United States based on reasonable differences in interests with respect to policy questions or whether they are more a reflection of the emotional anxieties of long-held prejudice.
"The former is simply an ordinary disagreement between friends; the latter reflects more the limitations of Canadians than it does the defects of our neighbours," said Professor Lydia Miljan, co-author and Senior Fellow at The Fraser Institute.
To gauge the extent of anti-American sentiment on CBC, one year's coverage of the Corporation's flagship news program, The National, for 2002 was examined. The authors chose 2002 because it followed the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, but was prior to the US invasion of Iraq.
In total there were 2,383 statements inside the 225 stories that referred to America or the United States on CBC in 2002. As with most news coverage, the largest number of statements was neutral; they constituted 49.1 percent of the attention. Thirty-four percent of the attention to America or the United States was negative, over double the 15.4 percent positive descriptors. Only 1.6 percent of the statements were considered ambiguous.
The main issue, constituting 27 percent of the coverage, was relations between Canada and the United States. Within this category 41 percent of statements were neutral. Of the remainder, statements were over twice as likely to be negative as positive regarding Canada/US relations (39 percent versus 18.9 percent).
Terrorism was the second most-often cited issue area where CBC mentioned America, at 10.8 percent. Here the negative comments overwhelmed positive evaluations by a 9-to-1 margin (37.6 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively). Neutral statements, however, constituted 58.1 percent of the total coverage, which somewhat restored balance insofar as even a factual report on terrorist activity is usually seen to be a negative reflection on terrorism.
The third most mentioned American issue on CBC in 2002 was build-up to the war in Iraq. At 10.5 percent, this topic was covered almost as extensively as terrorism, which received 10.8 percent of the CBC's attention. The negative evaluations of the American policy in Iraq were only slightly lower than on terrorism, comprising an 8-in-10 negative-to-positive ratio, compared to 9 in 10 for terrorism.
In total, despite the relative short period of time after the 9/11 attacks, the CBC's opinion statements of America during 2002 were overwhelmingly critical of American policy, American actions, and American purposes.
"CBC has certainly claimed an important agenda-setting role for itself. To the extent it deserves the reputation it covets, the corporation is at least partly responsible for enhancing and sustaining anti-Americanism in Canada following the 2001 terrorist attacks. CBC, in short, helped turn the joint outrage of Canada and the United States at the terrorists into mistrust and animosity between the two neighbours," concluded Professor Barry Cooper, co-author of the paper and managing director of the Institute's Alberta Policy Research Centre.
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posted on June 10, 2005 12:01:26 PM new
Bear, we all talk about this in my group of friends. The CBC is so unbias that it DOES appear, at times, to be against U.S. policy. That's the joke. Because it just reports the news and stories about the environment, world politics, etc., and isn't slanted in any way, the U.S. would take that as being bias because it doesn't always paint a picture of the U.S. in a good light. Having said that, they also don't paint rosey pictures of Canada and aren't afraid to do documentaries on our dying fish from polution, our garbage, dirty politics... you name it. In my opinion, the CBC is bias about every country.
If any of you can get it on your dish or cable, it's worth watching.
posted on June 10, 2005 01:12:40 PM new
This study doesn't surprise me, bear. Canada is mostly a country of liberals...who, of course, wouldn't see the bias...they're used to it.
For crying out loud...several of their political leaders have been very vocal on insulting America and especially it's President and his actions.
And when one considers that Canada allowed Aljezzera to be broadcast there, when they wouldn't allow Fox News to be broadcast there....to me, that pretty much speaks to the issue of their very large Muslin population.
There was even an article in the news today...that was pointing out Conservative people in the UK were looking to the conservative groups here in America as an example of how they could become more politically stronger in their country.
They all envy us.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on June 10, 2005 01:36:12 PM new
Bear, obviously you haven't traveled much out of the USA, have you? I have traveled all over the world and believe me we are the most hated nation on Earth.
I haven't noticed it so much on my visits to Canada, but elsewhere, for example, France, Germany, Italy and even England..anti-Americanism is rampant. And of course with our Present Administration.. it has reached an all time high.. believe me, this, I have experienced first hand over and over again..
posted on June 10, 2005 02:24:55 PM new
Sorry Linda but you just can't bear the thought of a nation not acting like the U.S., as if it's some prime example of how to live.
posted on June 10, 2005 02:46:32 PM new
Well KD, that's because I believe we are the greatest country in the world.
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anti-Americanism is rampant....same here in America....same here in the posts of some.
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The liberals seem more concerned that we are liked...rather than doing what's in OUR OWN best interest....as every other Nation does.
Oh...but it's okay for them to do so, but America shouldn't. That's a no no. We must have all in the world like us. What a crock.
We have too many, from other countries, who wish to come here to live...there's a reason for that. And it's not like people here are rushing to leave either. But no one would ever never know that, the way they make it sound....
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on June 10, 2005 05:37:12 PM new
linduh why do you make it sound like there's something wrong with :
""And when one considers that Canada allowed Aljezzera to be broadcast there, when they wouldn't allow Fox News to be broadcast there....to me, that pretty much speaks to the issue of their very large Muslin population. ""
And your silly:""We have too many, from other countries, who wish to come here to live...there's a reason for that. And it's not like people here are rushing to leave either. But no one would ever never know that, the way they make ""
Desperate, poor people are flocking here.
The people suffering the most HERE can't AFFORD to leave.
And OTHER countries have much more sensible immigration policies. You can't just up and move there.
"Well KD, that's because I believe we are the greatest country in the world. "
....which makes you blind , deaf and DUMB when it comes to it's problems.
posted on June 10, 2005 07:30:28 PM new
Yes Libra.. that is a fact.. they may hate us with a purple passion, but they do smile when they take our money..
LOL..Near.. so glad to hear you are well! You know that thought crossed my mind on one trip to Africa..we were living in a compound with mainly Brits and I had been warned that they didn't look kindly on Americans..but coming from Texas, I was afraid my accent wouldn't pass as Canadian! LOL..
posted on June 10, 2005 08:19:20 PM newWe have too many, from other countries, who wish to come here to live...there's a reason for that. And it's not like people here are rushing to leave either. But no one would ever never know that, the way they make it sound....
Based on that comment it sounds like you are anti-immigration???
You should have been around in the mid 1700's Linda. You could have kept all the British out and America would still belong to the Indians. Now what country did your ancestors come from or are they decendants of the Indians?
Absolute faith has been shown, consistently, to breed intolerance. And intolerance, history teaches us, again and again, begets violence.
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President George Bush: "Over time the truth will come out."
President George Bush: "Our people are going to find out the truth, and the truth will say that this intelligence was good intelligence. There's no doubt in my mind."
Bush was right. The truth did come out and the facts are he misled Congress and the American people about the reasons we should go to war in Iraq.
posted on June 10, 2005 08:30:25 PM new
Aren't you the bright bulb tonight, logan.
In 1700 we weren't as over populated as we are not. And that I'm aware of we didn't have immigration polices established on just how many from different countries would be allowed entrance either.
But we do now, have had for a long time. And yes, I'm very much against foreigners entering my country illegally. Especially since you liberals keep making us pay for them....in many ways.
We do not have a totally open border policy for a very good reason. We would go under economically if we did.
And I think that day's rapidly approaching anyway as it stands now.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on June 11, 2005 10:51:17 AM new
Hey nearthesea, looks as if Rossi did the right thing and let the challenge go, we can get gregoire out in the next election.
Yeah I think its the best thing that Rossi didn't persue this. I'm sure Gregoire won't get another term though
But I did hear the Rossi might run for the US Senate, not sure, but someone mentioned it.
Maggie, I was joking on pretending on being Canadian. And that TX accent, you could say you are a transplant American now living more comfortably in Canada
Neighbors returned from a month long vacation in Australia. He came over and said that the Aussies he met didn't hate the U.S., in fact what he got was they were very supportive of the US and Americans. Course that was in March and things probably changed, since we are the most hated nation in the world? But I haven't heard about Europe and Africa, only a converstation with someone that spent time down under.
posted on June 11, 2005 02:06:09 PM newAnd when one considers that Canada allowed Aljezzera to be broadcast there, when they wouldn't allow Fox News to be broadcast there
Tell me, kraftdinner, how is that unbiases?
The most hated country on earth, huh? Sour grapes, people are taking taxis across the ocean to get here. Oh, wait, your cup is always half empty, never mind.
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The Islamofascist fig-puckers are fighting to spread their culture and religion, and to destroy ours
posted on June 11, 2005 03:03:42 PM new
NearTheSea -
He came over and said that the Aussies he met didn't hate the U.S., in fact what he got was they were very supportive of the US and Americans.
Yes, they have been a great ally to us in our war on terrorism. Their liberals where hoping their leader's decision to join forces with us during their last election...would get their PM shoved out of office. But just the opposite happened...smart Assies.
My son was stationed there for three months. He loved it so much he had me worried that when he got out of the service he'd move there. I'm SO very happy you will have the opportunity to visit their country and NZ too. Is Mike thinking of taking a job there?
posted on June 11, 2005 03:15:42 PM new
Parklane, the more you talk, the more you sound like Twelve. Sounds like you've been listening to Linda again with your "Canada wouldn't allow Fox News into the country". LoL! What a crime! Canadians had to wait a few months for it so we could buy more transponders, but it does sound more dramatic saying our government wouldn't let us watch anything with a conservative slant.
posted on June 11, 2005 03:56:42 PM new"Canada wouldn't allow Fox News into the country". LoL! What a crime!
Kraft that would be one way of keeping conservatives out of Canada. They are so lost without their daily dose of brainwashing.
Absolute faith has been shown, consistently, to breed intolerance. And intolerance, history teaches us, again and again, begets violence.
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President George Bush: "Over time the truth will come out."
President George Bush: "Our people are going to find out the truth, and the truth will say that this intelligence was good intelligence. There's no doubt in my mind."
Bush was right. The truth did come out and the facts are he misled Congress and the American people about the reasons we should go to war in Iraq.
posted on June 11, 2005 04:18:47 PM new
I think the issue is getting confused......I've spoken to people from other countries who say they have nothing against Americans and realize that we all don't agree with bush...who they really hate.
I've found them more informed about our politicians and political system than some Americans.
posted on June 11, 2005 05:00:53 PM new
ONE of the TWO times the Canadian government was working to not allow Fox News to be broadcast there...while they had already approved al-jazeera to be shown....was when a poll was done..
the poll showed 40% - 60 % of Canadian youths thought the US was evil.
O'Reilly challenged a Canadian gentleman [liberal] about this on one of his shows a year or so ago...saying that maybe IF they'd allow Fox News to broadcast there, giving some BALANCE to what their citizens were allowed to view...that might change their view of us.
And he stated it was like the Canadians were teaching this hatred/dislike of American's to their children by not allowing a more conservative voice to be heard there - to balance out some of the falsehoods that the liberals and al-jazeera were saying about how evil we are.
But KD's not on track about how this went down....they had enough broadwidth to let al-jazeera's hatred for America be heard LOUD and clear in Canada. And even the CBCwatch site....agreed this was so.
CBC watch site is Canada's version of our Timeswatch...they keep an eye on what both these liberal organizations say...and then tell the other side of the story.
Yep....that's BIG TIME BIAS for sure. But they're there now....so all is well that ends well.
[The 40% number can from most of Canada. The 60% were the findings of the French Canadians.]
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"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
[ edited by Linda_K on Jun 11, 2005 05:06 PM ]
posted on June 11, 2005 05:07:35 PM new
' The 60% were the findings of the French Canadians."
not surprising-the French have hated the U.S.since the 2nd world war anyway.
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Baseball season has started,but they have it all wrong.3 strikes and you're out,4 balls you walk.I can tell you right now a man with 4 balls could not possibly walk
posted on June 11, 2005 05:48:24 PM new
"""O'Reilly challenged a Canadian gentleman [liberal] about this on one of his shows a year or so ago...saying that maybe IF they'd allow Fox News to broadcast there, giving some BALANCE to what their citizens were allowed to view...that might change their view of us. """
That IS the O'Reilly ...the sexual predator talk show conservative family values guy ?
posted on June 11, 2005 07:50:22 PM new
here Clinton-the U.S.President is getting B.J.'S in the white house and this jackass talks about someone else being a sexual predator..what a nitwit
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Baseball season has started,but they have it all wrong.3 strikes and you're out,4 balls you walk.I can tell you right now a man with 4 balls could not possibly walk
posted on June 11, 2005 08:40:13 PM newthe poll showed 40% - 60 % of Canadian youths thought the US was evil.
And how many people were surveyed in that poll Linda? Did it have the required number of people in order for the Republicans to believe the results or did they dismiss it because the poll did showed the US in a non-positive way?
I bet if you found a poll that said Canadians thought Clinton should have been removed from office, you would certainly believe it.
Absolute faith has been shown, consistently, to breed intolerance. And intolerance, history teaches us, again and again, begets violence.
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President George Bush: "Over time the truth will come out."
President George Bush: "Our people are going to find out the truth, and the truth will say that this intelligence was good intelligence. There's no doubt in my mind."
Bush was right. The truth did come out and the facts are he misled Congress and the American people about the reasons we should go to war in Iraq.
posted on June 11, 2005 09:33:08 PM new
""classicrock000
posted on June 11, 2005 07:50:22 PM
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here Clinton-the U.S.President is getting B.J.'S in the white house and this jackass talks about someone else being a sexual predator..what a nitwit ""
I have a similar suggestion to you as I had to linduh about reporting all the "murders" going on across America......
Why don't you write bush and tell him that since Clinton had sex in the White House Bush should pardon and release all sexual predators because now sexual predation doesn't exist.
