In this BBC article, US marks seventh 9/11 anniversary, it says: Mr Obama said in a statement “the terrorists responsible for 9/11 are still at large, and must be brought to justice,” in a reference to the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, who the US believes masterminded the attacks. (Emphasis added.) Damned if I can see any reason for that phrasing other than to cast doubt on whether it was … Continue reading
I was watching the BBC2 Comedy programme “Mock the Week” and was struck yet again by the venom spat out dressed up as “humourous topical comment”in the direction of John McCain and Sarah Palin. “Lightning-fast” Russell Howard and “one of Britain’s most insightful and cutting comedians” Andy Parsons in particular were letting their bias show, with comments about Palin being “stupid” because she did not “believe” in AGW and McCain … Continue reading
This time it’s spot the missing word (or phrase) from this BBC report about “an Australian politician”, who has been forced to resign because he likes techno (fair enough, I say). For a clue check these reports from the Standard, Mail and Metro – or this one from the Independent. Or, er, this one from the Guardian, courtesy of the AP; or this one from Reuters; or this from the … Continue reading
Please use this thread for comments about the BBC’s current programming and activities. This post will remain at or near the top of the blog – scroll down for new topic-specific posts. N.B. This is not an invitation for general off-topic comments, rants or chit-chat. Thoughtful comments are encouraged. Comments may also be moderated. Any suggestions for stories that you might like covered would be appreciated! It’s your space, use … Continue reading
What on earth are we to make of this pig and lipstick comment? Was it a jibe at Palin or an innocent remark? It’s times like this when, to be honest, I actually wish the BBC could take sides. Unfortunately, impartial as ever, its original report – of, erm, Obama’s denial – is no help, only noting that “Republicans may well try to keep the controversy going, although one difficulty … Continue reading
I think that Justin Webb provides a valuable public service by showing us just how necessary it is to take the axe to the BBC. How does he perform this wonder? Well, reading his blog is essential reading for any student of bias. Today he blogs the story concerning the list of books that “people” are claiming Sarah Palin wanted banned. He states this list is a fake. He then … Continue reading
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the BBC’s coverage of the Large Hadron Collider has been …..well, astronomically over the top today? All the BBC news stories have been leading with this as if it were the single most important story happening in the world today but I don’t believe that it was. Do you? Why do you think that the BBC is so excited about … Continue reading
Nick Robinson reports on Harriet Harman’s new National Equality Panel : She spoke instead of “investigating how “people’s life chances” are impacted by “where they were born, what kind of family they were born into, where they live and their wealth” as well as their gender, race, disability and age. It does seem so wrong that a child’s life chances are so dependent on who their dad is : James … Continue reading
Please use this thread for comments about the BBC’s current programming and activities. This post will remain at or near the top of the blog – scroll down for new topic-specific posts. N.B. This is not an invitation for general off-topic comments, rants or chit-chat. Thoughtful comments are encouraged. Comments may also be moderated. Any suggestions for stories that you might like covered would be appreciated! It’s your space, use … Continue reading
Here‘s another great opinion piece from the Beeb. The story begins in the aftermath of al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks on America (a pre-emptive strike by Muslim freedom fighters against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq): But some of the defendants in this trial believed passionately in aiding fellow Muslims and undertook voluntary work at the charity’s Chatsworth Road base. Four of them went on to deliver aid – and their experiences … Continue reading
