What Do I Miss Living Down Here?

You know, I get asked that question often.  It is hard for me to answer the longer I am not living in North America. 

There are always friends and family.  Those I will always miss, and I get never want that to change.  Then there are conveniences and stores you don't have access to.  I miss that somewhat.  In someways, it just makes life less complicated, because you juts learn to do without.

But what I really miss is I feel is my Canadian sense of identity.  I did not really know I had one, until I was put in a culture of many Americans and had access to only CNN news.  Their concept on the world and what is considered worthy news is beyond comprehension. 

I finally decided to splurge another $11/month and buy the upgrade to BBC on the SatTV.  I guess if you want anything that might remotely come close to objective, truthful and have some semblance of intelligence, you have to pay.  The rest... "Let them eat shit..." I think it was once quoted.

But what I really miss is CBC News.  It is cornerstone of Canada.  I was so exited to find I can watch old programs and seeing that they were so different then US television, that is this kind of journalism was happening in the US, it would have been deemed treason.

One of my favourite shows, was Canada's version of 60 Minutes, Called 5th Estate.  Watch the YouTube episode below and try and imagine this program episode being aired on a major US network.  Then you will see why the US Republicans hated the Canadian Liberal Government and have pulled out all stops to bring the US Style Conservatives to majority power.

Comments

[Mae]

Thanks for posting this show on your blog. I which more people could see all the facts presented clearly in one segment as this show has done. I am an American that believes the truth should be known, and that it is not treasonous to feel we have been deceived. May every liberal vote and hopefully turn this policy around.

[Nel]

Hi Colin & Roberto: I'm still keeping up with your blog. We found a way to let Blue watch hockey while we're in CR this year (34 more sleeps!). We bought "location free" tv from Sony. I hook it up at home to a router and our satellite receiver. We can then turn our tv/receiver on-off from Costa Rica, change channels and watch whatever we would normally watch at home. So, here's the deal. We are coming to see you while we're there. We'll bring our laptop and if you can find us some high speed wired or wireless, you can watch CBC news to your hearts content. Until we leave again, of course.

I agree re: skewed points of view on CNN and on Fox. That's why we watch the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. At least that's funny! And informative in an amusing way.

Looking forward to seeing you this winter!

[George]

Thanks for posting The 5th Estate's piece on Bush's Iraq War. Americans must demand impeachment hearings. Hopefully the International War Crimes Tribunal will pursue those responsible. Justice must be served regardless if they hold government positions or are private citizens. Thank you.