Written by Scott Taylor
What started out as a rather minor news story about a navy intelligence officer charged with espionage has developed into a full-fledged, nation-wide media feeding frenzy.
Everybody loves a good spy story and the minute it was alleged — but never officially confirmed — that Canadian military secrets were being passed to the Russians, this saga had all the necessary ingredients to produce a James Bond spellbinder.
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Written by Scott Taylor
A couple of notable news stories from last week serve to illustrate just how effective modern propaganda can still be. The first of these is the shocking video of United States Marine Corps snipers in Afghanistan laughing as they urinate on the corpses of Taliban fighters.
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Written by Scott Taylor
I noted with interest that in the latest crop of Order of Canada recipients was none other than recently retired Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard. All those who have had the honour to serve with Bouchard acknowledge that he was a capable helicopter pilot and competent commander. Nonetheless, the sheer rapidity of his nomination and selection gives his honour the whiff of a propaganda ploy.
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Written by Scott Taylor
As 2011 comes to a close, there appears to be a drought of “peace on Earth and good will toward men” in numerous global flashpoints.
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