When Lilley sticks to the facts about the CBC Mothership, there is more than ample ammunition to make the case that this is a financially-corrupt, hard-left elitist monolith that needs either massive restructuring or outright elimination. Problem is, he also wears his crusader badge TOO prominently on his chest, to the point that this book starts to feel more like an advertisement to join another of the many flourishing protest movements, than a balanced expose.
The 'holier than thou' attitude that pervades the CBC, to the point of un-apologetically slandering individuals and allowing the taxpayer to pick up enormous damage and cost awards, will appall most readers; as will the climate of secrecy that is allowed to pervade about operating costs, salaries and bonuses and a plethora of other questions that are considered 'open book' at most other public institutions.
Not to his credit, Lilley embarks on a number of speculative 'conspiracy' ruminations that are questionably documented and create the tone of an author with an ax to grind. But, all in all, if you're a fan of the CBC, you might be less of one after you read some of the misbehavior that is a matter of public record. And, if you're a taxpayer, as most of us are, you'll be anything from perplexed to outraged about the CBC's documented shenanigans.
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