A Thousand Ways to Spy

The other night, I watched a BPS Documentary about Daniel Ellsberg, the "Whistle Blower," who leaked Top Secret Pentagon files to the New York Times, which eventually, along with the Watergate Scandal, lead to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and subsequently the end to the Vietnam War.

Now, I like to think of myself as someone "In the Know," when it comes to History and Politics, and although I was merely an infant during the time of these events, I've grown up watching TV and have witnessed endless commentaries and discussions regarding Watergate and the issues surrounding the Vietnam War.  The funny thing is that I actually learnt something.  Who-da-thunk-it?

In addition to being inclined to Political Thought, I tend to lean towards the Right of Centre within my Political Views.  With that being stated, apposed to the opinions of most Dems and Liberals, I do not include "Being lied to by my Government," as a part of my "Conservative Values." Therefore, I call a spade a spade, when I see it.  Liberals, if our Government is outright lying to us, let's get em!  As long as this is the motivation, and not some politically inclined provocation to promote propaganda. (Do you sense the sarcasm?)

Ironically, although I do not align myself with Jon Steward's political views, I do enjoy watching his show, and laughing at its satirical humour.  If he is pointing out the hypocrisy of a Politician from either side of the Camp, I think we can all find the Ironic humour in it, and more importantly, if he is calling a spade a spade, who's to argue, right?

The problem I have is when the media, or as they are more commonly known in my circles, "The Liberal Media," tends to demonstrate an agenda, rather than simply calling "A Spade, A Spade."  Especially when they attempt to pass themselves off as "Unbiased."  Give me a Break!!!

I've never been a fan of any Government, Right or Left, who uses the term "National Security," for a means to hide its "lies" from the People it proposes to serve.  If this trust is abused, then they must be exposed, and the Media is the best tool in which to conduct this effort, if their objectives are noble.  I for one, am in full support!

However, there is a truth to the idea of "National Security," and it must be valued if we are to protect our National Interests.  The problem that I have with Liberal Thinking is that it tends to believe that the idea of "Having Enemies" is just some "Conservative fear mongering" tactic used to embolden support for their military initiatives.  All the while, they exploit the idea that "Conservative Regimes" (by president) use this term to "Cover Up" their lies -- Propaganda, through and through!

These "assumptions" are just as ironically hypocritical as saying, "People from Oklahoma are all Prejudice!" Call a Spade a Spade.  If the shoe fits, let's investigate and catch the perpetrators in their lies.  If there is one thing that we all have learnt from the whole Ellsberg and Watergate affair, is that the Truth will Prevail.

I remember a time before The CBC and CTV had their own 24 Hour News Networks, and even the U.S. was pretty much dominated by CNN alone.  However today, the U.S. is in the midst of a Politically inclined Media Battle, between Fox, which tends to align itself with Right-Conservative perspectives, and CNN which claims to be "Unbiased," however I find it at least "Interesting" that all there "Right-Wing" people have left and moved over to Fox.  Nevertheless, this is the States, and they've been at this media war thing for some time now. 

Canada is another story, well, at least from a TV point of view.  Other Media Sources are divided almost geographically, but when it comes to TV, there is no clearly defined Right or Left Media Sources.  O.K., Let me rephrase that, "Here, in Canada, we do not have a 'Right-Conservative' Media Source."  Therefore, the "Unbiased Liberal Media" is just that, "A Spade."

Now, its either The CBC has an Agenda, or they are so "Desperate" for Political Sensationalizing, that they are starting to look like that lonely guy that struck out at the bar all night, and it's now 2AM, and he is staggering around looking for someone as drunk as him to take home.

Seriously?  These guys have been on Harper's case from Day 1.  I remember them making fun of him, just after he took office, because he dropped his son off at private school in a mini-van, and then hugged him before he went into the school.  Oh - What should he have done, "Liberal Media," dropped him off with the PM's Limo, and then we'd have to listen to your finger pointing about misusing the "Tax Payers" funds?  Speaking of "Misusing Tax Payers Funds," how again do you stay in operation?

Then we got to go through the whole Maxime Bernier episode of leaving "Secret Documents" at his controversial Girl Friend's place.  The Bimbo then gets an exclusive interview on the CBC.  That was enlightening!  "Oh - Listen to me...  I've dated Gangsters and the Minister of Foreign Affairs..." Who Cares!  If only we ALL had the opportunity to go on National TV to vent about our Ex's!  Seriously?  I get the point that sensitive documents were left behind, creating a security breach, and how this is "News Worthy," but why does this in turn lead to such a brainless interview... Why?  Reaching? "Des-per-ate!"

Now, to top it all off, and the point that really provoked this rant...  "Maxime Bernier 'Exaggerated' on the amount of emails that he received regarding the Long Form Census!"  Really?  He "Exaggerated?" Well blow me down with the back end of a Fighter Jet, a politician exaggerated!  Breaking News!  I mean, if we had some "Intelligence" at the CBC we could have run with the irony that the same guy that left sensitive papers behind at his Ex Bimbo's place, is now concerned with the Privacy of Canadians, well there's a story, but to focus on the issue that he exaggerated on the number of emails...  Really?  Desperate much?  (Singing) "Closing time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end, yeah."  Thanks Green Day, that set the tone.

To be perfectly honest, I think that the present Conservative Government is an absolute miracle!  Seriously.  They are a minority Government, that somehow has managed to stay in power this long, in spite of the fact that they have such opposition.  Now, this either means that MPs, regardless of their Party's platform, are actually voting according to their Constituent's wishes, and actually providing democratic representation, or the Conservatives are not fully playing their game based upon a "Conservative Mandate." Which is it Liberal Media?  You are trying to convince me (If I were a Liberal) that the Conservatives are making decisions based upon their "Conservative Mandate," all the while, they are maintaining power.  What gives?  Could it be that Canadians are actually seeing through your B.S., in spite of your misuse of the power of information?  Possibly?  However, time will tell, as the fickle wind of change blows through our Open Liberal Minds.

This is Billy Goetz saying, "Don't be so Open Minded that your Brain falls out."

"... And that's all I have to say about THAT!"