BBC News online has published an article today by “Washington-based journalist Seema Sirohi” asking why Indian-Americans prefer the Democratic Party. This being the BBC the journalist is of course strongly pro-Democrat (see example tweets below) and the article is basically an excuse for her to rail against the Republicans in the most obvious and partisan way. Sirohi even uses the awful device of making up a quote to prove a … Continue reading →

I am sure many of you will have seen BBC coverage of the riots in Belfast in recent nights.  However is it possible that the BBC played a role in CREATING the riots through their very selective coverage? A Biased BBC reader writes; ” The BBC NI website was instrumental in making the band at St Patrick’s Chapel the biggest news issue around the 12th July. It was their main headline … Continue reading →

Here I start you off with a passage from a Telegraph article….One point of which is the renewed popularity of Gordon Brown…..no surprise really when the BBC has done all it can to smother any and all criticism of him….you will rarely hear his name on the BBC despite him being both Chancellor and PM and leading us into the most disastrous financial crisis possibly in history. Also included are further parts … Continue reading →

This is the BBC’s take on how the Olympics went for the troops working there: London Olympics: How was it for the troops? The public love them, their efficiency, friendly nature and some of the women coming into the Park often admit there is that man-in-uniform factor. “I was very happy to see the soldiers,” says Liz Gluckman, arriving with her family from Cobham. “They were very friendly and smiling.” … Continue reading →

Wednesday Open Thread for your edification…

The BBC never knowingly allows a chance to attack Mrs Thatcher go by however unlikely: Dr Daniel Conway, author of a paper on the politics of Margaret Thatcher’s clothing, and Tory MP Claire Perry, debate the what these suits reveal about the Iron Lady. According to Conway Thatcher’s dresses were a physical manifestation of her politics…. which were all about ‘narrow, selfish class concerns.’ No they weren’t…if anything the complete … Continue reading →

Wake Up To Money A classic example of the BBC proving that they play the man and not the ball…..or rather attack the Tories whatever policy they come up with. How many times have you heard someone dragged onto the BBC to complain about banks not lending to them? How many times have you heard the answer to low growth is building more houses? How many times have you heard … Continue reading →

Did he walk or was he pushed? Parting words from Richard Black: Farewell and thanks for reading This is my last entry for this page – I’m leaving the BBC to work, initially, on ocean conservation issues. While this page will no longer be updated, it will stay here for reference. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my blog down the years – I’ve enjoyed writing it, and have appreciated your … Continue reading →