The Sound of Breaking Glass

The genre ‘Rap’ (as in music) has a comical air, something to do with Ali G perhaps, and the more seriously it’s taken the more comical it becomes. This opinion is my own and does not represent that of the BBC.So the BBC’s decision to ban the words “Free” and “Palestine” from the lyrics of rapper Mic Righteous, or muffle them with the sound of breaking glass, would be hilarious, … Continue reading

RETURN OF THE USSR?

Biased BBC contributor Alan writes; “We have long beentreated to the BBC’s eulogising of China and the delight and envy at itsdecisive decision making, unhindered by the need for public approval. JeremyPaxman only recently telling us ‘China is the great emerging force in theworld, and the sense of apprehension everywhere else must be good.’ But it now seems that long cherished dreams of the return of the Soviet Unionare being dusted … Continue reading

HAND IN HAND…!

Biased BBC’s Alan asks;“Is it possible thatthe BBC and the Labour Party are working hand in glove to attack the Coalitiongovernment? Not just a chance meeting of minds and interests but a deliberately engineeredcampaign to bring down a government? Take the recent revelations by the BBC about Ed Lester’s payarrangements….why was he targeted? We know the BBC has an intense interest in student loans having followed andbroadcast the student protests religiously … Continue reading

PAUL MASON’S LAUNCH PARTY FOR BOOK ON GLOBAL ACTIVISM IS "SHAMBOLIC"

Described on Twitter as “the most incestuous media love-in in history” and “an activists who’s who“, Paul Mason’s party to celebrate the launch of his new book “Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere: the New Global Revolutions” ended in chaos last night. SPLITTERSMason abandoned his own party and recommended that other factions do the same. An anarchic hardcore remained. Lefties, eh? Here’s a flavour of the evening from the Guardian’s James … Continue reading

HE WHO PAYS THE PIPER

Has the BBC been running with this story today? The BBC received millions of pounds from the European Union and local authorities over the past four years. The BBC admitted in a letter to a Tory MP that it has received nearly £3million in grant money from the European Union over the past four years. Other grants totalling £16million came from local authorities across the UK. The money was spent on “research … Continue reading

TIME CHANGES EVERYTHING…

This was sent my way! Well worth a read… “I assume you’venoticed BBC outrage re the Student Loans Company. e.g. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16854187 It reminds me of this story from 1993.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bbc-helps-its-chief-to-avoid-tax-exclusive-birts-salary-paid-to-his-private-company-1475816.html Click through to read and contribute comments on this post.

Question Time LiveBlog 2nd February 2012

Tonight Question Time comes from Southport. David Dimbleby is joined by Southport by International Development Minister Alan Duncan, Shadow Justice Secretary and frequent Guido target Sadiq Khan, Labour ex-Minister Digby Jones, Emma Boon from the TaxPayers Alliance and Grange Hill writer Phil Redmond. As with last week, please remember that humour is good, sarcasm is fine, biting wit is even better but direct threats of violence and disgusting language are … Continue reading

Taken For a Ride

Here’s a strange one. It puts me in an unusual position, and could look as though I’m about to defend religious fundamentalism. That’s not what I’m trying to do.I had a message from someone who was offended by an item featured in the BBC World Service series “Outlook”.Before going any further, I ought to provide some context.In Israel there is a problematic issue that we might recognise. It echoes something … Continue reading