I know it doesn't mean anything in particular

Because famous media personalities confirm EVERYONE, because well, it makes their audience larger, but it still feels thrilling to actually see the words:

Brian Lilley confirmed you as a friend on Facebook

I dig that guy! And not just for his Blue Rodeo hair. 

I should read this guy more often

Daniel Hannan. 

Of course, deep down, we Britons knew that there was something bogus about the goody-goody, officious Canada that Mark Steyn calls ‘Trudeaupia’. We remember Canadians as allies on the battlefield. Any British veteran will tell you that, in the two wars, Canadian soldiers had a reputation for grim and terrible courage. Eisenhower used to remark (in private, obviously) that, man for man, they were the finest troops under his command. We, of all people, should be delighted to find them back to their old ways.

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I don’t want to overstate things. Canada’s liberal elites have been repulsed, not replaced. They still run the bureaucracies, fill the university faculties and set the dominant media narrative. They can often rely on human rights activists and Left-wing judges to advance the agenda that was defeated at the ballot box.

And so we continue to fight. If you need a shot of courage and inspiration, you can find it here. (Hannan's speech at CPAC)
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Lilley interviews Breitbart

At CPAC, Feb. 2012. Topic: New Media and the emerging voice of conservatism.

SUN News Network video.

Breitbart: "The [liberal media] Gatekeepers want to un-ring this bell, and they can't." 
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I'm posting this letter

To assure myself that I'm not the only one on the planet who feels this way. I don't know this woman, but it's like she's almost sharing my brain. I disagree with her contention that there's no one else worth watching (I get a huge kick out of Levant and Lilley), but I agree that Theo is sorely missed. So smart, so funny, so cuuuuute.

Call me an old fuddy-duddy, but maybe part of the problem (besides the inability to spell) is that SUN is hiring executives named "Kory"? 

Subject: Letter to Kory Teneycke

Dear Mr. Teneycke,

I tuned in to Sun News  last night - a rarity these days - and thought once again how much I miss The Caldwell Account with Theo Caldwell.

I wasn’t a much of a news watcher before Sun News, and Theo made me a faithful viewer. Because of his presentation, I was willing and even interested to see a couple of the other prime time shows as well, to hear the slightly different takes on the news stories of the day. 

A humble suggestion for SUN News

The other night I was watching Brian Lilley on the Byline.  Love the show, love the hair, love the guy (in a chaste, intellectual, journalistic way, of course). And the topic was deadly serious. But I was disappointed to see some woefully wonky spelling on those subtitle thingys (sorry, I'm not a TV geek; don't know the terminology) on his program the other night. I could not find the video on SUN's site, so you'll have to take my word for it. (Come to think of it, I could not remember whether the noun in question was "choice" or "body", so I'm leaving a blank. Too distracted by the spelling/usage errors, I guess.)

Instead of saying (correctly) "Whose ________ is it anyway?"

it said this: "Who's ________ is it anyways?"

My goodness. Powers at SUN, if you don't want left-lib Canadians to think your station is run by a bunch of dumb redneck asshats with a grade 6 education, then for pity's sake, don't give them ammunition! Hire staff members who know how to spell. FYI:


1) "Who's" is a contraction for "who is" or "who has"
2) "Whose" is a possessive pronoun 
3) "Anyway" vs "Anyways" (Courtesy Daily Writing Tips)"

“Anyway” is an adverb, and it means regardless or in any event.  

“Any way” is a paired adjective and noun meaning any particular course, direction, or manner. 

Then we have “anyways,” a colloquial corruption of “anyway.” It’s universally considered nonstandard and should be avoided altogether. It might help to remember that “anyway” is an adverb, and adverbs can’t be plural.

(Still not sure I'll actually subscribe to this channel. I haven't yet recovered from the absence of Theo.)

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Nothing gold can stay.

Oh, well, it was nice while it lasted.

Let the Sun Steyn in - or - A Comedy of Terrors

In which Mrs. B. wishes she had planned her family vacation around the release of Steyn's new book. Because now I'll have to wait until my return to order and read it. Until that great day, there's this:

A stern chat with Steyn : Prime time : SunNews Video Gallery
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Canadian Culture, with a Cherry on top

Only in Canada could Don Cherry be the subject of an academic study. (Surprise! Conclusion: he's bad for our nation. Your tax dollars at work!)

This is one of the funniest interviews I have yet seen (heard) on SUN. All hail Don Cherry! (I'm willing to bet that Mr. Cherry now holds the record for the number of times the phrase "left-wing pinkos" has been used in an interview on Canadian media--ie. greater than zero.)
Incidentally,  I wonder how many CBC execs regularly soil themselves in sheer unadulterated hatred and frustration at being unable to muzzle or fire this guy.

"...and I'm worried about some professor who never worked a day in his life...are you kidding me?"

DON CHERRY FOR PRIME MINISTER!!
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Out of LSD?

Don't have any hallucinogenic drugs on hand, but still want a surreal experience? Watch this Brian Lilley interview with Luam Kidane from immigrants' rights group "No One Is Illegal". I wish I could tell you what this group stands for, but I don't know because despite Brian's best efforts, he could not get a straight answer out of this person. It was unbelievable. She is destined for greatness (a job in high political office or some other big-salary government bureaucracy) because she is able to talk without actually saying anything. I really can't blame Brian for getting testy.
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Fess up, Theo!

STATE BROADCASTER HANKERING AFTER SUN JOURNALIST...and not for his communication skills.

Someone at the CBC in Toronto has a crush on Theo Caldwell. Check out the DOH Sitemeter stats page for hits to this blog (it's linked to a lighthearted piece I wrote about Theo a few weeks ago).

Seems some gal at the CBC (or maybe this is a mancrush, who knows?) wants to know Theo’s marital status. Check out the “search words” (scroll down).

is theo caldwell married

So is he? Go ahead, Theo, tell us. We can take it. Disappoint all the young ladies out there (or the moms like me who would like to introduce you to our single and gorgeous daughters).
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Two of my fave media guys

Wow. This is really strange. I tried to edit this post (from last week) because there was something terribly wonky about the formatting of the labels. But instead of appearing on its correct date (May 11), it re-posted here. Sorry about that, DOH readers.

Coren and Caldwell (hey, I like the ring of that--maybe they would consider becoming a comedy team) discuss the story about the Quebec judge who is persecuting homeschoolers, for not having abused their children or broken any laws.

Only on SUN! (video by SDAMatt; h/t to BCF)
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An open letter to Theo Caldwell and SUN TV

Dang you, Theo and SUN News TV! You’re making me lose way too much sleep. I can’t watch my new favourite shows during the day or early evening because I’m either homeschooling my children, or preparing dinner (we say supper here in the civilized parts of the nation) or doing other stuff with my family. So I tend to watch from about ten at night until the wee wee hours.

I have long admired the writing and various other antics of the likes of Ezra Levant, Charles Adler, John Robson, and Brian Lilley –what a treat to see them on TV. But Theo Caldwell! Having never before heard of him (sorry, I don’t get out much), I was impressed by his dazzling smile and witty repartee. He won me over completely by the third show (April 20), when he shrugged and said: “We are no longer lovers” (he was mocking Bob Rae—don’t ask, just watch the video). I think I laughed for two minutes straight.

And that’s such a refreshing change. The CBC news never makes me laugh, not even when the studio lights glare with extra brilliance off Peter Mansbridge’s advancing forehead (hey, if the left-lib wingnuts can diss the SUN ladies for being too beautiful, I can diss the billion dollar Mansbridge for being too bald). Theo Caldwell is not bald, and he winks at the audience. It’s been a long time since a nice young man winked at me. It’s been a long time since any man winked at me. Peter Mansbridge never winks (nor would I wish him to), but he does smirk occasionally. I don’t like smirking, especially when it accompanies values I don’t hold… and I’m paying a billion dollars for it.

I was very impressed by the Caldwell Account’s Good Friday show. As one other viewer said in his fan email, I couldn’t believe I was watching Canadian TV. Theo acknowledged--nay, dare I say, almost celebrated the fact of Canada’s having been founded on Judeo-Christian principles.

Mr. Caldwell is charming, intelligent, hilarious, and so cuuuuute! (I can say that with no hint of self-interest, since I’m happily married, and old enough to be his mom’s much younger sister.) Oh, and great start to the playoff beard.

As much as I love Ezra, Brian and company, it’s The Caldwell Account that I just can’t miss. I sure hope SUN TV isn’t just a really long, good dream I’m having, and I’ll wake up one day to find myself watching CBC reruns of Return (Yet Again, Once More) to Avonlea Meets Little Mosque on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s Ode to Pierre Trudeau…In A Canoe.

After such a long, cold winter, what a joy it is to see the SUN! Now if we could only do something about the even longer Winter of our Discontent and find a way to end taxpayer funding of the CBC. If that broadcaster wants to stay on the air, it should be required to do so with PBS telethon-style fundraising. How I should like to see Peter Mansbridge come cap in hand before Joe and Sally Lunchbucket and have to smirk for his supper.
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"You're a shallow man, John Robson, and you won't be getting any tax breaks."

'Naggy state' vs Nanny state : Prime time : SunNews Video Gallery

Let the Sun shine in.

Mrs.P's two cents: my fave quote from that video: "You can buy more Boxcar Willie CDs."
CURSE YOU, BRIAN LILLEY!  When you uttered those words to John Robson, you almost made me choke on the malted milk Easter egg I was eating.
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Can't...blog...

Too busy watching Sun TV News. Actually, I'm too busy right now to watch TV too. But I watched it Monday night (debut) and thoroughly enjoyed myself, and I'm so glad the commies in CanLit. and CanCon. Land and the CBC and the CRCT could not keep them off the air. All hail Fox News North!
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