John Simpson describes Assad as weak and not wicked – in a tweet ? – guess that is the standard for bbc judgement – using chemical weapons and barrel bombs and the like is just a weakness ….
Simpson must be getting on a bit .. so maybe he can be excused ….
Emmanuel GoldsteinJun 7, 22:20 Weekend 7th June 2025 When I heard on the radio that Yusuf had returned to Reform they also said he didn’t leave because of…
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The MouseJun 7, 20:10 Weekend 7th June 2025 Obviously Zia Yusuf read my “””comments””” yesterday and came to his senses and decided to rejoin Reform. If Zia has…
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ScrobleneJun 7, 19:49 Weekend 7th June 2025 David Bull on Talk had a great guest on this morning, saying that shouting around and leaving the Reform Party…
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John Simpson describes Assad as weak and not wicked – in a tweet ? – guess that is the standard for bbc judgement – using chemical weapons and barrel bombs and the like is just a weakness ….
Simpson must be getting on a bit .. so maybe he can be excused ….
BBC reporters
https://x.com/bbcworld/status/1865822611931795590?s=61
BBC reporter: ‘First time I’ve come to Syria without fear of arrest’
Hope she stays ok.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12476771
Lara Logan of CBS attacked by Egyptian mob in Cairo
‘Attacked’
X is reporting US air strikes on ISIS targets in Syria – but not reported in the legacy media such as the BBC yet ….
Great to have a selection of wars isn’t it ?
New thread going up ….