It’s freedom of speech time again.
The BBC, Question Time, Nick Griffin.
You know the rest. Schoolyard-style bullying masquerading as political discussion.
Then there was the outrage that a racist such as Griffin, the leader of the British National Party, was allowed airtime to speak on the BBC.
Now, I’m no great fan of Nick Griffin or the BNP. Having spent a day in his company (for a project called Outsiders) I feel my views are not based on any kind of propaganda or misrepresentation.
But I do not like the way Griffin was treated. When the press shows bias in it’s handling of certain people just because it disagrees with that person’s views, it is devaluing itself.
Like it or not, the BNP are a political party. People vote for them. They should not be denied a place on the panel of a political talk show.
I can’t believe it took so long for someone from the BNP to appear on the show.
The most often cited reason for not allowing Griffin on Question Time was because he would somehow con people by charm and win more votes than he deserves. Having never seen a politician able to con people with charm, I wonder why there are those who think Griffin has the gift of the gab.
Whatever attributes Griffin does possess, the gift of the gab is not one of them.
He struggled on Question Time. But he should not have been bullied.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Gorilla's missed
With my head still spinning from all the multi-media conferences I’ve been to lately, it’s quite lovely to see some businesses still doing things the old fashioned way – with shit press releases.
In fact, this press release is so bad I include it here in its entirety. I only pray that Anna does not read this before she buys me my Christmas present.
GORILLA GLUE’S GREAT STOCKING FILLER IDEAS FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE
This year, why not surprise the man in your life with something really useful for his Christmas stocking?
As an alternative to cluttering up his drawers with terrible ties, comedy socks and more cuff links - Gorilla Glue has some great gift ideas ideally suited to the DIY Dad, home handyman or hobbyist.
Gorilla Glue is a must-have for every household. One of the toughest and most versatile all-purpose adhesives available, it’s ideal for almost any domestic fixes, building repairs and creative projects.
Gorilla Glue fixes things other glues might not be able to, and once something is glued it won’t come undone.
It can be used to repair most material including wood, stone, metal, ceramics, glass and foam. Gorilla Glue is 100% waterproof and temperature resistant, making it the perfect choice for projects and repairs indoors or out.
It's also available in a handy Precision Glue Pen applicator, perfect for smaller jobs, on-the-spot repairs, model building and other creative craft projects requiring pin-point application and control.
If your man likes to venture into the ‘great outdoors’ then Gorilla Tape is the perfect gift to stick in his backpack. The tough, lightweight tape will repair, patch, or stick almost any material while camping, hunting, backpacking, fishing, hiking, boating, surfing or bicycling.
And it’s weatherproof so you can even stick wet surfaces together and use it to stop leaks.
Gorilla Glue’s inexpensive range comes in fun and funky packaging and is bound to be a useful addition to any Christmas stocking or tool-box!
Prices for Gorilla Glue, Precision Glue Pen and Gorilla Tape start at just £5.49, £3.99 and £5.49 respectively. Products are available from all good hardware stores.
ENDS
My goodness.
With my head still spinning from all the multi-media conferences I’ve been to lately, it’s quite lovely to see some businesses still doing things the old fashioned way – with shit press releases.
In fact, this press release is so bad I include it here in its entirety. I only pray that Anna does not read this before she buys me my Christmas present.
GORILLA GLUE’S GREAT STOCKING FILLER IDEAS FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE
This year, why not surprise the man in your life with something really useful for his Christmas stocking?
As an alternative to cluttering up his drawers with terrible ties, comedy socks and more cuff links - Gorilla Glue has some great gift ideas ideally suited to the DIY Dad, home handyman or hobbyist.
Gorilla Glue is a must-have for every household. One of the toughest and most versatile all-purpose adhesives available, it’s ideal for almost any domestic fixes, building repairs and creative projects.
Gorilla Glue fixes things other glues might not be able to, and once something is glued it won’t come undone.
It can be used to repair most material including wood, stone, metal, ceramics, glass and foam. Gorilla Glue is 100% waterproof and temperature resistant, making it the perfect choice for projects and repairs indoors or out.
It's also available in a handy Precision Glue Pen applicator, perfect for smaller jobs, on-the-spot repairs, model building and other creative craft projects requiring pin-point application and control.
If your man likes to venture into the ‘great outdoors’ then Gorilla Tape is the perfect gift to stick in his backpack. The tough, lightweight tape will repair, patch, or stick almost any material while camping, hunting, backpacking, fishing, hiking, boating, surfing or bicycling.
And it’s weatherproof so you can even stick wet surfaces together and use it to stop leaks.
Gorilla Glue’s inexpensive range comes in fun and funky packaging and is bound to be a useful addition to any Christmas stocking or tool-box!
Prices for Gorilla Glue, Precision Glue Pen and Gorilla Tape start at just £5.49, £3.99 and £5.49 respectively. Products are available from all good hardware stores.
ENDS
My goodness.
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