tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post8955666694117281731..comments2023-10-19T06:24:41.808-04:00Comments on Joanne's Journey: How to call in to talk radioJoanne (True Blue)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-54840656895932331212008-03-26T22:42:00.000-04:002008-03-26T22:42:00.000-04:00Just consider the source ... That's Alex Panetta o...Just consider the source ... That's Alex Panetta of CP....<BR/>The hardest working cheerleader in the LIberal fold!OMMAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475151103850378778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-71381446449740147992008-03-26T13:04:00.000-04:002008-03-26T13:04:00.000-04:00After a few years under the leadership of Bob Rae ...After a few years under the leadership of Bob Rae and the NDP, I decided to jump that ship and have been a conservative ever since.<BR/><BR/>No coaxing or help needed. Once you've had a taste of governance under Rae, I expect more Liberals will join me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-53585488702411825182008-03-26T09:01:00.000-04:002008-03-26T09:01:00.000-04:00The enraged commenters are having a circus at the ...The enraged commenters are having a circus at the G&M site. Most of them are deluded to the fact that media spin tells them how to think, yet a site that is clearly partisan (the CPC site) in their opinion should not be able to coach their own supporters.Do they not realise the CPC method is limited to CPC supporters?And is a choice?But the media method is 'mainstream'?<BR/>Are they really that deluded?<BR/><BR/>Like I said last evening:<BR/><BR/> and by golly they grabbed me arm and whisked me to me phone and forced me, i tell yas, forced me to make the call...tied me to the chair they did by golly.<BR/>in canada<BR/>without guns<BR/>i'm making this up.<BR/><BR/>Who is being forced to use these ideas from the CPC site?<BR/><BR/><BR/>They accept Lib influence of the MSM but want 'stops' on a CPC site.I think they assume everyone is lemmings like they are.<BR/>And as someone else said...the CPC have policies.<BR/>Can anyone identify any lib policies these days other than Harper-bashing?<BR/><BR/>bluetechAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-49291928562249263592008-03-26T08:51:00.000-04:002008-03-26T08:51:00.000-04:00Greg, I agree. Sometimes you hear people call in t...Greg, I agree. Sometimes you hear people call in that are rabidly partisan that there can be no doubt the call is coming from someone in a particular party.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand I think there is a difference between a loyal supporter vs. someone who actually works for any given party.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-80037746303790653472008-03-26T08:10:00.000-04:002008-03-26T08:10:00.000-04:00I wouldn't mind if all partisans (regardless of pa...I wouldn't mind if all partisans (regardless of party) identified themselves first, if they are using party talking points. To not do so is intellectually dishonest.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509182679650412982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-77642660227729979502008-03-26T07:36:00.000-04:002008-03-26T07:36:00.000-04:00The liberals are just jealous that they can't get ...The liberals are just jealous that they can't get their party coordinated enough to do this also.<BR/><BR/>oh, and it's nothing new for the conservatives. <BR/><BR/>We've got a great crew on the ground educating voters on our policies.<BR/><BR/>Liberals have no policies. <BR/><BR/>Might want to get started sometime soon if they're going to be bringing down the gov't? <BR/><BR/>Hahahahahahahaha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-28095222165988802982008-03-26T06:30:00.000-04:002008-03-26T06:30:00.000-04:00Damn those Conservatives are good!Right there in t...Damn those Conservatives are good!<BR/>Right there in the 21st century.<BR/><BR/>Not like the Liberals who keep trying to retread their election platforms which are being rejected by Canadians.<BR/><BR/>That's why the Conservatives are killing them in fundraising. They are hip with the times and embrace the new technologies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-72846799036216303572008-03-26T06:06:00.000-04:002008-03-26T06:06:00.000-04:00Many politcally related organizations have talking...Many politcally related organizations have talking points for their members and supporters. There's no problem with having a list of points for the supporters to examine. It is up to the supporter to express a point in his/her own words when calling talk-radio, writing a letter to the editor, or sending a petition-letter. For example, if an environmental group wants their supporters to send letters to a politician, individually crafted letters work better than form letters. They have more impact.<BR/><BR/>It is up to radio talk show hosts and newspaper editors to determine if a person who submits information by phone or email is thinking independently or belongs to an organized group.Skinny Dipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818163310102120130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-50505199548034966502008-03-25T22:21:00.000-04:002008-03-25T22:21:00.000-04:00Many a times I heard Liberal and Dipper and union ...Many a times I heard Liberal and Dipper and union supports on Lowell Green's show on CFRA arguing their case and you could tell that they were reading from a script. When Lowell would ask them questions that they couldn't answer from their prescribed text they just kept reading from it as if nothing had happened. Now that others are using the same propaganda technique they act astonished as if this was something new. Liars all of then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-91559512410179055642008-03-25T22:11:00.000-04:002008-03-25T22:11:00.000-04:00I call talk shows and write letters to the editor ...I call talk shows and write letters to the editor a lot. I never knew of these talking pints. I talk about what interests me. This whole controversy is silly. No one is being forced to say or do anything.<BR/> The liberals want me to believe that they don't have people calling talk shows?Roy Eappenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797589638971623701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-21887869871751257392008-03-25T21:58:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:58:00.000-04:00West Coast Teddi, I hear ya.We in Ontario have our...West Coast Teddi, I hear ya.<BR/><BR/>We in Ontario have our heads buried under popcorn, beer and lemming droppings.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-12510484420804976062008-03-25T21:49:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:49:00.000-04:00The Liberal/Dippers/Unionist calling into Commie J...The Liberal/Dippers/Unionist calling into Commie Joe on CFAX in Victoria make me so mad that a cheat-sheet from the CPC would burn up before I got on the air. Why waste my time? The west coast commies don't listen anyway because their heads are in the sand ... at the beach ... under a sea gull ... really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-79323685795117610252008-03-25T21:30:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:30:00.000-04:00Lets seeWe could have "PMO can't spell saskatchewa...<I>Lets see<BR/><BR/>We could have "PMO can't spell saskatchewan"<BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/>We could have "Conservative supporters forced to stick to talking points whenever they speak"</I><BR/><BR/>Yup. Sure beats the heck out of Adscam.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-50115973717220696882008-03-25T21:29:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:29:00.000-04:00"Check our newsroom to find information about toda...<I>"Check our newsroom to find information about today's Liberal position on today’s issues. Check back often as results will change constantly."</I><BR/><BR/>You nailed it there.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-69211684309879050782008-03-25T21:28:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:28:00.000-04:00Sheesh - I wish those libs would decide WHAT exact...Sheesh - I wish those libs would decide WHAT exactly is going to be the scandal of the week. <BR/><BR/>Lets see <BR/><BR/>We could have "PMO can't spell saskatchewan"<BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/>We could have "Conservative supporters forced to stick to talking points whenever they speak"<BR/><BR/>Which one, Which one.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-17652268292532642492008-03-25T21:25:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:25:00.000-04:00Honestly, I support the Conservatives and have onl...Honestly, I support the Conservatives and have only been on their site a couple of times. I did not know that this existed. I am not certain if it is really needed though...this Conservative supporter thinks just fine for himself, thanks very much.<BR/><BR/>I did want to corret this line though...<BR/><BR/>"Check our newsroom to find information about the Liberal position on today’s issues. "<BR/><BR/>It should actually read...<BR/><BR/>"Check our newsroom to find information about today's Liberal position on today’s issues. Check back often as results will change constantly."<BR/><BR/>Heh heh...Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984716150769477615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-40279724660456129332008-03-25T21:22:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:22:00.000-04:00Compare it to CBC employees 'telling' MP's what to...<I>Compare it to CBC employees 'telling' MP's what to ask in the HoC</I><BR/><BR/>Oh man! Good point. Very good point.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I've found the way to avoid nervousness on talk shows is to just make a few little notes ahead of time, and then if your mind goes blank, you've got something to get you going again. It also doesn't hurt to admit it's your first time calling in (if it is) because the host will generally be very accommodating then.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-37547821659957569262008-03-25T21:16:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:16:00.000-04:00Sour grapes for sure!Compare it to CBC employees ...Sour grapes for sure!<BR/>Compare it to CBC employees 'telling' MP's what to ask in the HoC:<BR/>Which method is more subtle and manipulative? How powerful is a caller to a radio show?<BR/>Does it threaten the democratic process in the HoC? <BR/><BR/>I've tried to call and when the adrenaline flows the brain goes fuzzy. This is one of the great freedoms we have...call a radio station and express yourself.A little coaching on the how-to's certainly helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-75183098096129516302008-03-25T21:08:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:08:00.000-04:00Thanks, Ardvark.The only thing that they don't see...Thanks, Ardvark.<BR/><BR/>The only thing that they don't seem to do is to list their accomplishments. Of course, that would be because there aren't any. ;)Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-14045893716944390782008-03-25T21:03:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:03:00.000-04:00Damn, my link does not work either. Go to the LPC ...Damn, my link does not work either. Go to the LPC main sight, find the 'take action' tab on the top bar and select 'speak out'. They talk about the same things the CPC does on their site, but because it is the Liberal page I guess it does not 'undermine our democracy'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-6823020608077628102008-03-25T21:02:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:02:00.000-04:00Sorry, it keeps getting redirected for some reason...Sorry, it keeps getting redirected for some reason. Try <A HREF="http://www.liberal.ca/speak-e.aspx" REL="nofollow">this one</A><BR/><BR/>It should take you to the Site Map for liberal.ca, scroll down to almost the bottom and hit "Speak Out"jadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331047500633307554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-73648283963635746152008-03-25T20:58:00.000-04:002008-03-25T20:58:00.000-04:00Typical Liberal smear job. BTW Jad your link doesn...Typical Liberal smear job. BTW Jad your link doesn't work.<BR/>Try <A HREF="speak_e.aspx" REL="nofollow">this one</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-83765215074825413202008-03-25T20:57:00.000-04:002008-03-25T20:57:00.000-04:00Jad, the link you supplied doesn't seem to be work...Jad, the link you supplied doesn't seem to be working - at least not for me. Good point though.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><I>...in canada<BR/>without guns<BR/>i'm making this up.</I><BR/><BR/>Ha! That was great, Anon. Thanks for the laugh.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-63289553231870424982008-03-25T20:53:00.000-04:002008-03-25T20:53:00.000-04:00and by golly they grabbed me arm and whisked me to...and by golly they grabbed me arm and whisked me to me phone and forced me, i tell yas, forced me to make the call...tied me to the chair they did by golly.<BR/>in canada<BR/>without guns<BR/>i'm making this up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-22324697152676600172008-03-25T20:49:00.000-04:002008-03-25T20:49:00.000-04:00Liberal party spokesman Daniel Lauzon seems quite ...Liberal party spokesman Daniel Lauzon seems quite outraged:<BR/><BR/>“This undermines our democracy,” said Liberal party spokesman Daniel Lauzon.<BR/><BR/>“It's not up for someone in Ottawa to tell someone in Blind River what they should think. . . All we tell our supporters is, 'Speak your mind. Get out there and talk.'<BR/><BR/>“Never do we dictate messaging.”<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.liberal.ca/speak_e.aspxey" REL="nofollow">Actually</A> they do.<BR/><BR/>The section on caling your local radio station gives programs and telephone numbers to call, and the section on tips on calling has this little gem :<BR/><BR/>"Check our newsroom to find information about the Liberal position on today’s issues. "jadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331047500633307554noreply@blogger.com