VOCM apology to Innu people - Sincere? or...

The headline in the Telegram says it all - or does it?

Steele Communications apologizes on air for behavior of radio host

VOCM - it's parent company, Steele Communications, Randy Simms, and general manager Mike Murphy have all publicly apologized to Simeon Tshakapesh and the Innu people for remarks made by Openline Host Randy Simms.

Obviously an apology was deserved and the man behind the mic should be watched carefully - however was the apology sincere?

Randy Simms and Paddy Daley have oft in the past allowed or made comments on air that were false, misleading, offensive, and personally damaging - yet they continued on - no apology - no retraction. In fact - they usually justify by saying that some private citizens are not private because they call a talk show. This apparently justification for using their power behind the mic for whatever reason they choose.

The difference is they will not apologize to women, particularly to a woman they have always felt comfortable attacking - probably with the government's blessing.

Refresh your memory click HERE  or  HERE  or  HERE

I am not the only one that VOCM, Steele Communications, Newfoundland Capital Corporation, Randy and Paddy allow to be slandered - there are many more.

The difference right now is that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the multi-millionaires, and certain business interests need the Innu people to work with them. This I'm sure VOCM will assist in when they can. The government does not need me or many other citizens of this province and would prefer if we would just go away. The public attack on people such as myself assists the government in their efforts to avoid critique, tough questions, and opposition to ill-fated policy positions.

In my opinion this apology to the Innu people was necessary not sincere. The truth is always in the facts somewhere - we just have to open our eyes and look.

What's behind the VOCM Attack?

Here's the problem. VOCM boasts about the size of its listening audience - particularly their talk-shows.

If this is true then Randy Simms and VOCM allowed out and out lies to be broadcast - about a private citizen - to thousands of people.

Is this the role of a commercial radio station? Clearly it is not. So why then did VOCM allow it and to date not address it?

And yes it continues - over the air - on twitter - anywhere Paddy can get a smack in.

The difference is - he has a mic - and he controls a commercial radio program. Each and every time he comments it goes to thousands of people. What is the purpose?

The following is a sample of Paddy Daly's tirades :

At least you're not at home "crooked" like Sue - Paddy Daly states today on the airwaves.

or this today on Twitter

@hydroqueen let's get the rules straight? you are flying solo with your ramblings. call or be quiet. gutless. hypocrite.

I have not been on his or Randy's show for a long time now and did nothing to precipitate the commentary about me by callers like "Bob".

So VOCM will do this: They will allow slander and lies about a private person - and then provide that person the opportunity to call in and talk about it. As you can see by the "rules" Paddy has set above - I am being told I am to be quiet - unless I am calling him.

Again I ask - why is all this going on? It certainly is not in the interest of public discourse on issues of societal concern.

The term gutless is interesting. He has a program on a commercial broadcast station and continues to take pot-shots - harassing me to call his show.

After reading a post on my blog last weekend - Paddy tweeted the following:

@hydroqueen you poor woman.

This is also a very revealing comment. A very interesting choice of words - indeed.

There is something behind all of this and perhaps VOCM, Paddy, and Randy can let us know exactly what that is.

Until then - VOCM, Paddy and Randy do not control my blog or my twitter - so I will carry on.

Again people take note: it's me today - it may be you tomorrow.

My interest is Newfoundland and Labrador and the future generations. If that means speaking up and asking questions - then that's what I will do. If that means I challenge government on very bad resource deals, regressive legislation, or positions of potential conflict - then I will. If that causes unfair attacks and harassment - so be it. I have been doing it for 25 years - still here.

Think Twice about calling VOCM Talk Shows - Slander

 VOCM continues to ignore the slander allowed by them during Open-Line last week.

Then let's get the rules straight. You can without any concern broadcast absolute and defamatory lies about a private citizen on VOCM.

As their talk-show hosts encourage you to call their programs to voice opinion on issues of public importance - please understand that this may subject you to defamatory statements and lies.

You therefore should advise your family that by agreeing to participate in these programs you understand that you may be may harmed both personally and professionally - as VOCM will not prohibit outright lies and slander.

If you think you are immune to this - wait until you express an opinion that goes against the current political authority. Partisan zealots will stop at nothing to attack you - whatever way they can - and truth does not matter. VOCM for its part will not prevent such occurrences.

The statement below was made by caller "Bob" to open-line last week.
 

"Don't you think that the debate over the Muskrat Falls has been beaten to death? Roger Grimes never had to go through that and the only opposition he had was Sue Dyer and he gave her a job and then he gave her a pharmacy, probably for her loyalty, I think."

This statement is an absolute lie. It also states that I was given something by a politician for loyalty. This is most defamatory and damaging.


These shows say they rely on callers to make the broadcast. I would suggest if callers are going to be subject to this - eventually the calls will stop.


Do you stand up for people when they are being bullied?

Do you believe people have the right to publicly broadcast lies about an individual? Will you support such activity?

Open season on Sue? I wonder if those rules would apply to all people.

VOCM - Voice of Conservative Media

Welcome to Tim Powers the latest to join the Voice of Conservative Media

 

I wonder what his take will be on Nalcor and the Need for Power for Canada?

spin spin spin - used to be vinyl records - 75 years of VOCM

So things have changed as we "celebrate" 75 years of VOCM

   

If you really want to talk to the bosses - you will have to dial a 902 Nova Scotian exchange as that is where the head office is located.  745 Windmill Road, Dartmouth Nova Scotia to be exact. The Voice of the Common Man takes its ultimate direction from head office in Nova Scotia. 

Now I want to talk about another Nova Scotian company - Emera - and what the deal with them means to our future in Newfoundland and Labrador. If Newfoundland Capital Corporation can be headquartered in Nova Scotia no reason to believe Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro won't follow the same path.  

Real Debate should not be stifled by stick handlers in the stock market. Social media now keeps these pass the puck gurus in check. The power they believe they have is only surpassed by the stupidity of underestimating the people.

As Randy Simms says of himself - I love to debate - okay Randy bring it on. I'm not paid for my opinion nor do I have a boss with respect to my commentary here on Sue's Blog. Leave the protected booth and come out as a private citizen and debate the future of rural Newfoundland and Labrador, the fishery, the Emera deal and our place in Canada.

Below you will find partial information on a Canadian Press story yesterday. The purpose of my posting is to ensure everybody gets a complete understanding of what that company is - their holdings and most important where the head office is.Top of Form

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DARTMOUTH, N.S. - Newfoundland Capital Corp. (TSX:NCC.A) says its fourth-quarter net income fell 15 per cent from a year earlier as the broadcasting company felt both positive and negative impacts from changing licence and copyright fees.

The company, which has radio and television stations in six provinces, said Thursday its net income was $4.7 million or 14 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010. That's down from $5.5 million or 16 cents per share in 2009's fourth quarter.

The company, which has its head office near Halifax, has stations in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Among its holdings is VOCM in St. John's, N.L., and K-Rock stations in several cities. The company's shares closed up 18 cents at $6.93 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.