I'm sure that later on when Murdoch puts together a package of local radio, national radio, and national television, of a quality that people want to watch, for two or three quid a week, then the Beeb will disappear. Until that day, I'm not sure I'll be here, we'll have to wait.
Unless of course his new protege hands it over.

But that's in the future, I am talking about the situation as it is at the moment.

The situation at the moment is...... that Murdoch is doing all he can to undermine The Great Helmsman, The BBC, and anything else which stands in his way of media domination.

and just as burglars don't wear striped jumpers,mask and carry a swag bag not all bogots and racists come complete with NF tattoo's and Doc Martins....

She was a bigot....

I listened to it on the news, and have read the transcript, what did she say that was so bigoted?

We occasionally meet peeps who lead off with immigration and we always bracket them as bigots. However in this case I think it was just a small part of her general nag at him. We would use the more apt term, "High powered nagger!"

Apparently there will be a few questions in tonight's debate about immigration.  Hopefully none of the people asking these questions will be accused of bigotry.

It depends on their approach. I suspect that if anyone asks "Where are all these Eastern Europeans flocking from?" Brown will put his brain in gear and say, "From Eastern Europe, you imbecilic redneck!"

You would make a great advisor for Gordon.

I thank you.
Might as well go out in a blaze of glory.

I think that's what happened yesterday.

This may sound like a silly question, but I have to ask: Why?

This is already the most discussed "non-scripted" topic in the leader debates, as it's the only topic (I think) that's been brought up in both of the previous debates. All three responses in the Sky debate were notable for being virtually word-for-word retreads of what was said in the first one. Unless someone comes up with anything really imaginative, does anyone think we'll hear anything new third time round?

she obviously meant what country
and stonks
she wasnt a bigot-asking about immigration isnt tantamount to bigotry
its asking about immigration
and @garage joe-i dont think shes a redneck-which if you want to think about it, is putting another group down ie nicknames
that was a bit wrong of you really-you could of said 'youre an imbecile just like them folk from way down alabama'
oh well
i think she got the point across and she's made people look up and think a bit about the way gord looks down his beak at ordainary people
so good on her i say

I agree. Moreover, I would argue that demonizing people for simply asking questions about immigration drives any sensible discussion underground and plays straight into the hands of the BNP.

at last!
im not on my own lol

but i think youre right-when people start thinking theyre not safe to ask a question-and its a question that a lot of ordainary people would ask, if they get called bigots, when theyre not, they'll bolt to them BNP types
and thats not a good idea

You're not on your own

DC looks like he's doing well tonight

There is so much repetition tonight. The same points over and over again to the point of tedium.

Oh, I am quite enjoying it brisket - they are all trying so hard - it's got the amphitheatre aspect that I missed from the other two.

Think the Clegg man looks a bit rattled tonight though

LOL... Me too Rexi You can almost feel the desperation coming out of the TV But I agree Brisket.... they are all repeating themselves....

This last five minutes should be good - they are all going for it now

There's quite a few of us

LOL... Hi there Squiggle

*does secret sign* Hi squiggle and baz

Does secret sign back and dons safety helmet (just in case) who said I'm a coward

Whatever you want to label it as is your perogetive and the same with me and asking where east europeans come from just made her look like an idiot IMHO and I'd say the same if she'd directed it at any other party member eg Cameron....

 smacks of the the good old days of *list*  mentality that does

I do agree that it was a particularly silly question, and how he didn't roll his eyes and say Errrrm, Eastern Europe totally baffles me - coz I certainly would have done

However, asking a silly question doesn't make her a bigot IMO

I do hope not Rexi.... cos , I ask them all the time

rexi
youre spot on
daft question
but she got got a daft answer anyway

Gordon's right that hundreds of thousands of Brits leave the UK every year to live elsewhere in the world to hopefully improve their life, or for whatever their reason, whether it's in any European country, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US, or wherever. What if those Brits were treated in the same way by the locals who might not want them there, or assume they're taking their jobs. Every family that's emigrated abroad probably has family or friends still in the UK, how would they feel if their family or friends were shunned or unwelcomed by the other countries that take them in.

What point exactly? she just stood there firing out unrelated points not waiting for an answer. All this talk about the poor old pensioner just popping out to buy a loaf of bread ...................if she was the 'lifelong Labour supporter' that she claims might she not have had a bit of a clue that Gordon was in town? Pathetic ..............she simply liked the sound of her own voice - it saddens me that it all boils down to this.

you sadden me

Sorry about that ...........it's as I am.

I rather agree with Soozywoo about Mrs Duffy.
I thought her points were a bit random and aimless. I also thought she was enjoying her moment. She rather irritated me and I wouldn't want her in my team. (But then I would say the same of Gordon Brown.)

hey,
thats an idea of a forum!
we can swap views, and thoughts
youve got yours
ive got mine
its all good

I wouldn't waste my piss on Murdoch if he was on fire....Burn baby burn!