Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:39 am  

bren2k wrote:

No arguments from me about the Mash Report - as I said, most of the comedy output is left wing and remain; which probably reflects the attitude of most people involved in art and entertainment.

I fail to see how anyone can label the BBC as pro-Remain; they are effectively stenographers for the Government of the day, and have probably played the biggest part in legitimising the odious nutjobs who sold Brexit to us in the first place, based on their ridiculous need to create 'balance' in every discussion. Not to mention that funny, posh, tousle-haired 'Boris' is largely a BBC creation.

And Nigel Lawson spouting his climate denying bollox on Radio 4, contradicting 95% of peer reviewed science, yet not being challenged on his views.

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:42 am  

tigertot wrote:

And Nigel Lawson spouting his climate denying bollox on Radio 4, contradicting 95% of peer reviewed science, yet not being challenged on his views.

Indeed - they've got significant form with this stuff - giving a platform to racists, far-right nutjobs, climate deniers and various contrarians, all in the name of balance; utterly ignoring the fact that in some instances, balance is not required.

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:50 pm  

tigertot wrote:

That would include the BBC's Andrew Neil, Chairman of The Spectator. Neil has been widely seen as promoting a pro-Brexit line in his role as a key BBC political presenter and also been accused by journalist Carole Cadwalldr of breaching the BBC’s code by using his Twitter account to rubbish her vital investigative journalism into illegal activity by the Leave campaigns – journalism that recently won her the Orwell Prize.

I would say the likes of Marr, Maitlis, Urban, Humphries, Question Time, Newsnight - the list is a long one

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:10 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote: I would say the likes of Marr, Maitlis, Urban, Humphries, Question Time, Newsnight - the list is a long one https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/17/bbc-leftwing-bias-non-existent-myth

Sal Paradise wrote: I would say the likes of Marr, Maitlis, Urban, Humphries, Question Time, Newsnight - the list is a long one https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/17/bbc-leftwing-bias-non-existent-myth

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:19 pm  

tigertot wrote: Sal Paradise wrote: tigertot wrote: That would include the BBC's Andrew Neil, Chairman of The Spectator. Neil has been widely seen as promoting a pro-Brexit line in his role as a key BBC political presenter and also been accused by journalist Carole Cadwalldr of breaching the BBC’s code by using his Twitter account to rubbish her vital investigative journalism into illegal activity by the Leave campaigns – journalism that recently won her the Orwell Prize. I would say the likes of Marr, Maitlis, Urban, Humphries, Question Time, Newsnight - the list is a long one https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/17/bbc-leftwing-bias-non-existent-myth As we said before, Brexiteers don't like facts, ergo they don't like most of the media.

tigertot wrote: Sal Paradise wrote: tigertot wrote: That would include the BBC's Andrew Neil, Chairman of The Spectator. Neil has been widely seen as promoting a pro-Brexit line in his role as a key BBC political presenter and also been accused by journalist Carole Cadwalldr of breaching the BBC’s code by using his Twitter account to rubbish her vital investigative journalism into illegal activity by the Leave campaigns – journalism that recently won her the Orwell Prize. I would say the likes of Marr, Maitlis, Urban, Humphries, Question Time, Newsnight - the list is a long one https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/17/bbc-leftwing-bias-non-existent-myth As we said before, Brexiteers don't like facts, ergo they don't like most of the media.

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:37 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

As we said before, Brexiteers don't like facts, ergo they don't like most of the media.

Guardian, facts?

I admire how you stick to your guns, a bit like a toddler that has been chastised but still wants it's own way.

Re: Boris Johnson : Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:24 pm  

IR80 wrote:

Guardian, facts?

I admire how you stick to your guns, a bit like a toddler that has been chastised but still wants it's own way.

Try a counter argument. Put some opposing facts forward. There's plenty in there to dispute. Don't wait for someone with more balls than yourself then just agree with them.

Re: Boris Johnson : Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:53 am  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

As we said before, Brexiteers don't like facts, ergo they don't like most of the media.

I mentioned an article by the Spectator and it was suggested that they were biased because the publication is owned by the Barclay Brothers and it didn't suit the remain agenda but a report by the left leaning remain-oriented Guardian should be seen as the truth - you can't have it both ways!!

Re: Boris Johnson : Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:06 am  

Never mind media bias, is Bojo going to break his duck and manage a "win" in the HoP on Saturday or, will he maintain his 100% record.
It's looking like his deal will be voted down.

And on the subject of the media, one aspect where there is definite bias, is the blanket coverage of the withes of the DUP and absolutely nothing whatsoever with the other "half" of the N. Ireland assembly.
I know that Sinn Fein dont take up their seats in Parliament but, I've yet to hear ANY comment from the media on the "other side" of the N. Irish population.

Re: Boris Johnson : Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:17 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Never mind media bias, is Bojo going to break his duck and manage a "win" in the HoP on Saturday or, will he maintain his 100% record.
It's looking like his deal will be voted down.

And on the subject of the media, one aspect where there is definite bias, is the blanket coverage of the withes of the DUP and absolutely nothing whatsoever with the other "half" of the N. Ireland assembly.
I know that Sinn Fein dont take up their seats in Parliament but, I've yet to hear ANY comment from the media on the "other side" of the N. Irish population.

He has no chance in my view - he will get all the Tories except possibly Grieve - if the other side want the deal to go through then they need to put up and vote. The protestants are a minority in Ireland and sooner or later it will become one Catholic run state - the breeding numbers alone for tell the future.