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Originally Posted by Locke
However, I get the impression that this source is trying to impress its independence on us a little too much. A very common side-effect of independent media. In order to be heard, and deemed free thinking independents they have to appear to be thinking something that no else is thinking, or saying at least. To be considered independent they have to be the craziest voice in the crowd.
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I agree with your impression of independent media, certainly in a lot of cases if not all. Just for the record though, these topics are being discussed in the mainstream media as well. Here are a couple links to Herald articles from over the last few months.
http://www.canadians.org/media/counc...-2-Apr-07.html
http://www.canadafreepress.com/cfp-news/?p=18
(Note: The second article first appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, but appeared in the Feb. 7, 2007 edition of the Herald)
I'm skeptical of any and all conspiracy theories, although some have proven to be at least partially true. More to the point, I'm also skeptical of any and all politicians. In today's era of globalization, such events seem logical and likely. The question is, are they good for average citizens, or are they good for big business? That's what I'm not sure of and therefore I'm not sure whether to be scared or get on the bandwagon.