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Those who, over the years, have grown weary of the pretentious blather of Conrad Black, the lord and baron much put upon by the requirement that he be subject to the same laws that bind mere mortals, may take some delight in the lesson in real journalism given him by As It Happens' Carol Off.
The former Lord Tubby, much slimmed down following his six-and-a-half years as a guest of the U.S. justice system (prison, I guess, imposes all kinds of disciplines including, one assumes, those of a dietary nature) received his rebukes as Off took him to task for his softball interview of Toronto Mayor-in-name-only Rob Ford in which he permitted the offish civic embarrassment to imply that The Star's Daniel Dale is a pedophile and that Chief Blair has orchestrated a massive conspiracy against him because of police budget restrictions led by the gravy-train foe.
Taking exception to having his talents called into question by a mere public servant, Black grew somewhat testy as the interview proceeded. Clearly, Ms Off doesn't know her place in the world of the gods.
If, like me, you take a certain delight in seeing the arrogant chastised, you can enjoy a transcript of the interview here or listen to the actual interview here.
P.S. No word on how Black is able to work and be paid by Zoomer for his interview work, given his temporary residence status. Then again, perhaps he is part of some kind of work-release program, given the $3 million that he owes Canada Revenue.
Poor Conrad. He believes he has been treated unfairly -- ever since Upper Canada College expelled him.
ReplyDeleteA legend in his own mind, I'm sure that Conrad has felt much put upon most of his life, Owen; the masses just don't get his greatness.
DeleteMy elderly sister neighbours at 400 Cooper street in Ottawa told me that I was living in Conrad Black's old apartment . I didn't know who Conrad Black was at the time, or the importance of what they were telling me.
DeleteI do hope that my informal shamanistic rituals of cleansing did rid the apartment of an evil presence.
As long as you don't suddenly feel and uncontrollable urge to haunt those around you with pretentious language, Anon, I think it is safe to assume your ritual worked and possession by logorrhea has been avoided.
DeleteI think you're right, Lorne. The ritual did work. Even though I lived in Conrad Black's apartment for years, I can still speak with people using simple language.
DeleteMaybe I should start to believe those people who call me a shaman. ;)
Your abilities, Anon, could undoubtedly be put to great use in the Bridle Path in Toronto, where people complain of some very strange goings-on in a specific house there. ;)
DeleteThat's funny Lorne. But the Bridle Path does not need a shaman, it needs a policeman.
Deletehi Lorne….Golly. I really enjoyed that interview. Talk about Lord Hot Crossed Buns getting his buns toasted. To have him of all people caught up in this sordid affair really is a bonus. Those of a feather who flock together, shall also go down together...
ReplyDeleteAnd the news gets even better, Simon. As you know, Daniel Dale is suing Vision TV, Zoomer Media AND Rob Ford over the latter's pedophile allegation that Lord Tubby let pass unchallenged. Perhaps it is time for Zoomer to sever its association with the Lord, who is clearly out of his depth?
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