I always thought, or hoped, the BBC was a serious news provider that had integrity and a sense of responsibility and was not prone to disseminating bilious, dangerous gossip. Guess I am wrong. Lib Dem conference: Simon Hughes attacks ‘racist’ banks Deputy Lib Dem leader Simon Hughes says he has “seen and heard” banks making racist decisions on lending. He said banks will “say yes to a well established white … Continue reading
Not seen any corrective to the BBC’s big Arctic ice melt story…even though Reuters is running with it: (Via Bishop Hill) NASA finally admits it Arctic cyclone in August ‘broke up’ and ‘wreaked havoc’ on sea ice — Reuters reports Arctic storm played ‘key role’ in ice reduction In a September 18 video posted by NASA on its website, they admit that the Arctic cyclone, which began on August 5, … Continue reading
Do you think the BBC et al would have been more ready to accept PC Harwood’s version of events regarding the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests if Ian Tomlinson had been a Tory? From the official notebook of PC Simon Harwood recording the events that resulted in the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests in London. ‘I was having a rest break after a long … Continue reading
Well, obviously what Andrew Mitchell may or may not have said to a police officer remains the single most important news story in the Universe but that aside, any other instances of BBC bias bothering you folks? Speak NOW…
Through the left wing prism of the BBC the “Arab Spring” is an unambiguously “good thing” – albeit with the odd “bump in the road” (Copyright Obama) such as the slaughter and sodomisation of the occasional American ambassador. Hence the favourable reporting of… David Cameron is expected to urge world leaders to do more to support emerging democracies of the Arab Spring, as he addresses the United Nations General Assembly for … Continue reading
It has been a constant mystery for Flanders and Co as to why employment is going up in a ‘recession’. The most reasonable thought might be that maybe the ‘recession’ is not as bad as painted and that it is the measurement of the GDP figures that is wrong giving us a too low estimation of the economy’s output. Flanders sniffily dismisses this and attaches herself limpetlike to the ‘it’s … Continue reading
The BBC lives in its own little self regarding bubble in which its every thought, opinion and world view is reinforced by others from the same mould….the only thing Thomson below misses is the daily infusion of Guardian drivel that each BBC employee ingests with his/her morning latte. ‘Caroline Thomson, the BBC’s departing chief operating officer, suggested the broadcaster could become “arrogant” and “above itself” if it was not careful. … Continue reading
Many people in this country are concerned about the vast amounts of money funneled into “Overseas Aid.” Indeed there are even some, like myself, who would like to see this jamboree brought to a complete halt with the maxim charity begins at home in mind. HOWEVER, the BBC does not take such a line and is always keen to promulgate the idea that “Oversea Aid” is a good thing. On … Continue reading
It’s not just Nick Clegg who is “sorry”… “The BBC has apologised to the Palace after it revealed the Queen asked the Home Secretary why extreme cleric Abu Hamza had not been arrested for his vile preaching in Britain. Security Correspondent Frank Gardner said the Monarch told him she was so ‘upset’ by the content of his hate sermons, she contacted a senior minister to ask ‘why is he still … Continue reading
Mark Thompson has left the building. Last week in fact. Perhaps now we can have a genuine outbreak of free speech at the BBC and an open discussion about religion. We all probably know Thompson’s views on the broadcasting of critical, or what some might deem offensive, programmes based on religion. If it’s Christianity essentially anything goes…as long as it can be ‘justified artistically’. Islam…..well that’s a different ball game…for … Continue reading
