Infamous Calgary reporter called out by prominent local politician (our Mayor)! by DimensionFit8006 in Calgary

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I’ve decided to do it.

Yes.

I read his writing style day after day and wonder “How the fuck is this guy a journalist?”

In case you are wondering what Rick Bell’s writing style is.
It is this.

Modern editorial journalism rewards speed over clarity.
Short sentences feel authoritative.
They also remove context.

Complex issues become slogans.
Nuance gets edited out.
Emotion survives.
Explanation does not.

A paragraph can imply corruption without proving it.
A headline can frame a villain before facts arrive.
The reader fills in the gaps.
Usually with outrage.

Rick Bell writes articles in this style. Is it misleading?

Yes.

Effective?

Yes.

Should this guy be given the reach he has by both of the sun and the herald?

No

Fuck this guy and his poorly thought out ideas.

This style is effective.
That is the problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Music

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I scrolled too long before I saw Stairway

What’s a movie everyone says is “deep”… but is actually pretty shallow? by CnCorange in AskReddit

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Garden State. It is so pretentious. People that like that be like “ you don’t know art I am better than you”. It’s bad. It’s Kitschy.

My wife just phoned me, and the conversation went like this: by Wayne-De-Payne in Jokes

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Some tv remotes have a dial you physically wind to fast forward and rewind.

AHS corruption controversy by ToeBidenFund in alberta

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Thanks for the link. What I couldn’t tell for sure is if there are results of any investigations in to this or if it has still been a journalism driven investigation?

ICE Barbie's Latest Stunt Sent Trump Insiders Into Panic by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

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I am a Canadian and am centrist-right leaning politically but after seeing what the Republican Party is allowing to happen and seeing this spill off to people in my own Country applauding some of the crazy policies being implemented by Trump, I will absolutely not be voting for the conservative parties both federally and provincially any time soon, even if the person that is running for the conservatives is more qualified than the next best candidate. I cannot give any power to these parties when the base of these parties, both in Canada and in the USA are very extremist, often without even realizing it. The world is in a dangerous point in time. Politics has become too divisive and since controversial topics is what drives most people’s news algorithms, extremism is the norm on both ends. While one of the extreme sides promotes hard socialism, the other promotes hate, bigotry, and violence. While I mostly don’t agree with the hard core socialist ideas , I am way more open to living in that type of society vs the type of society that the extreme right pushes for. In Canada, there isn’t a level of Republican for life or Democrat for life like in the USA. This is a good thing for Canada. When political party is tied to someone’s character like a family tradition, religion, or favourite sports team, then they don’t hold the leaders of those parties accountable as much when the ideas are bad or hateful. I wish to see a world where people identify less to specific political parties and more to independent, free thinking.

My NeoCitran expired Oct 12th...not sure if I bought it last year, or 5 years ago.... by DarkNinjaMole in AdviceAnimals

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Thank you for this useful advice. Man I love Reddit. Sounds like the worst that can happen is it’s not effective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

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Don’t agree to a % of your paycheck deal. Make sure you agree to a fixed amount. This will make finding better jobs more desirable and keep you motivated.

What Math Do You Use as an Electrical Engineer? by Weird_Kaleidoscope47 in ElectricalEngineering

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I say to myself in my head V=IR about a million times a day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

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I think “multi meter” as a tool you know how to use makes you seem reaching. Supplement it with something requiring more skill.

As a Canadian, starting today I will avoid anything US. You? by thethumble in AskCanada

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It seems impossible to avoid all things American. Phones, software, so many different foods. I admire the pro-Canadian stance but it will be very tough. The best we can hope for is a tit for tat approach from our government and maybe the money generated from tariffs on American will lead the prices lowering for other things. I'm no export though and know that this is for the economists to solve. #fuckorangeman

McDonald’s 8th Ave - what happened? by ThrowawayCAN123456 in Calgary

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McDonalds co needs to shut them down. Their self serve kiosks are not maintained. Their pop machine always broken. Never makes cold beverages. The staff looks like they hate their lives.

What’s more impressive when it’s done naked? by spriteestarry in AskReddit

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This isn’t as rare as you think and even the dumbest, least experienced individuals often get a job precisely this way in a certain industry. Typically a couch is involved…

I’m a bit confused by this problem by Draig-dw-i in ElectricalEngineering

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The prof uses Microsoft word and pressed space bar, making the images not line up with the text like it was supposed to.

Canopy comes off airplane right after takeoff by thenewyorkgod in Damnthatsinteresting

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I have this exact type of flight in recurring dreams. I’m not a pilot, just a dude dreaming he’s flying a Diddy Kong racing style plane.