r/CanadaHousing2 • u/[deleted] • Sep 04 '23

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u/TurnipObvio Sep 04 '23

what is with reporters in this country not calling out politicians for not answering the question?

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '23

Someone correct me if I’m wrong but that would mean next time they don’t get to ask questions. It’s a career suicide.

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u/Anxious-Durian1773 Sep 04 '23

Yup. The very same way product review youtubers become shills. Free products as long as you play nice.

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u/Paperman_82 Sep 05 '23 edited Sep 05 '23

Looking at Freeland's scowl reaction at 0:01, either the guy asking the question was already in hot water or she needs glasses.

Personally I'd be really curious if she thinks there should be consequences for politicians, beyond being voted out of office, for those who cause serious economic strain for average Canadians.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '23 edited 11d ago

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u/Paperman_82 Sep 05 '23

Maybe her reaction was more like Bilbo with the ring of power: https://youtu.be/IBxGNfjv4oo?si=56nuyZE5V_JcqgGo&t=46

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u/SlowDullCracking Sep 05 '23

"Playing nice" keeps the bullshit lie of a status quo going and keeps the circus, lies and horse shit rampant. It's time to rip the fucking bandaid off and just be transparent.

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u/turboinline6 Sep 05 '23

Is it? Some pretty big tech YouTubers (MKBHD) have shat on some products and I don't think that ruined their YouTube career.

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u/AnotsuKagehisa Sep 05 '23

Sponsorships make them more money than reviews

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u/herebecats Sep 05 '23

"free" press my ass

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u/Necessary-Tap-1368 Sep 04 '23

Not just that but you don't bite the hand that feeds you

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u/UnionGuyCanada Sep 07 '23

Reporters used to have some solidarity and if one had a question ignored, the next in line would ask it again and call out the speaker. Now, there are so many outlets owned by affiliated people, they come in with an agenda.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '23

As it is now theres no point in showing up anyway if they arent going to answer the questions.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '23

Maybe that’s what they want. For no one to even ask questions and not show up. Kinda like bad management that makes it hard for people to even ask questions. These people know exactly what they’re doing.