Wurzel Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just now, markavfc40 said: What he said was pretty much factually correct. There was certainly nothing un-clever or stupid about it. Well it wasn't was it, but it doesn't matter. Many European governments are struggling with the immigration issue, many of them accept and deport many more people than the UK, but that is not the point, it is a complex issue and will not be sorted out by an ex-footballer presenter in 240 characters on social media. It should have been ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 It does seem like completely ignoring it would probably have been in the interests of both the government and their BBC sockpuppets rather than making a huge story about it that drags on for days and gets everyone talking about what he said. The Streisand effect strikes again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 This may actually prove to be a good thing as the BBC have simply highlighted how they have increasingly become defenders of the government. It is dangerous and the more people that can see it the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted March 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2023 dropping like flies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wurzel Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, tomav84 said: dropping like flies That made me laugh. Maybe they should have a picket line outside Broadcasting house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Let’s see how principled Alex Scott is. Yes, she liked Wright’s tweet. Not put anything out herself though has she. They’ve been massive for her broadcasting career - making her a cross over presenter into entertainment too. As the fella says “ might have her by the short and curly’s “ here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Hairy hands is back!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomav84 Posted March 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: Let’s see how principled Alex Scott is. Yes, she liked Wright’s tweet. Not put anything out herself though has she. They’ve been massive for her broadcasting career - making her a cross over presenter into entertainment too. As the fella says “ might have her by the short and curly’s “ here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Wurzel said: Well it wasn't was it, but it doesn't matter. . Explain to me what wasn't? and also what you implied was un-clever and stupid about it. Edited March 10, 2023 by markavfc40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Only one man for the job - step forward slippy G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lichfield Dean Posted March 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2023 3 hours ago, BOF said: Grauniad naughtily jumping to conclusions maybe and getting their hemp knickers in a twist. The Guardian really needs to stop this kind of rubbish. I find it harder and harder to take them seriously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just now, Lichfield Dean said: The Guardian really needs to stop this kind of rubbish. I find it harder and harder to take them seriously. Though they're far more aligned to my views than the other wing of the media, it's wise to keep in mind that the media of all flavours like to play the culture war game. There's not a single news source I trust to actually tell me the truth these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 minute ago, markavfc40 said: Explain to me what wasn't? and also what you implied was un-clever and stupid about it. Do I have to? We may not like a political party and the decisions they make, but to infer that they are the same as Nazi's is clearly a stupid thing to say, and incorrect. There is no doubt that immigration is a problem for the West, and has to be addressed, but as I've said it's causes and solutions are very complex, certainly too complex to be covered by Twitter. Maybe he should have tried not to be so inflammatory and said that he disagreed strongly with the Governments policy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post markavfc40 Posted March 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2023 Steve Wilson, BBC MOTD commentator, puts things very eloquently. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted March 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just now, Davkaus said: Though they're far more aligned to my views than the other wing of the media, it's wise to keep in mind that the media of all flavours like to play the culture war game. There's not a single news source I trust to actually tell me the truth these days It annoys me that they a behind a paywall but the Financial Times seems to be pretty balanced. I do wish there was a mainstream paper that just reported news factually without any kind of political spin. The Independent sort of used to be that but not any more. And I used to believe the BBC was (to a reasonable degree anyway) but certainly not in the last decade or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 10, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: It annoys me that they a behind a paywall but the Financial Times seems to be pretty balanced. convert to pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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