Death throes of democracy: On elections and the rule of law
| May 12, 2011- Artist: Matthew Adams Stephen Benedetti
- Title: irtn May 12 2011
- Album: IRTN
- Year: 2011
- Length: 36:12 minutes (33.14 MB)
- Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Show Notes:
That was some election here in Canada, one that especially highlights what a democratic deficit Canada has when it come to the make-up of Parliament. Stephen and Matt talk about the fall-out and then move on to the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the reaction of which puzzles your hosts and brings up questions about the rule of law. We finish with a "spot the fake conspiracy" quiz. Matt nails it.
And as (almost always) there is our feature "Below the fold: News you might have missed," featuring:
Banks don't check who signs your cheques
And some say journalism is dead
Renewable energy can carry a big load
Our theme song "Carrot Juice Is Murder" is used by permission by the Arrogant Worms.