Duh
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Offence isn't the issue, its a combination of fearing the members of your faiths famed tendency to commit acts of savage violence at the slightest provocation (at least once sufficiently manipulated into a frenzy Danish cartoon style), along with the liberal fear of being considered racist or reactionary in any way - an anathema in the circles they move in. The beeb had very recently aired Jerry Springer the Opera, which was very much opposed by a number of evangelicals (I doubt the C of E gave a toss). They did the right thing and went ahead with it anyway.
Given the BBC actively takes a generally pro-Islamic and anti-Christian bias, it seems their position on offending religions is less based in fear of reprisal than an inherent bias.
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Red Stateler wrote:
But the BBC's willingness to disparage one religion over another in order to advance its own agenda should not be expected.
Nope, I've long held that the BBC is just as biased (in their news coverage) as everyone else.
Mike Mullikin wrote:
Nope, I've long held that the BBC is just as biased (in their news coverage) as everyone else.
I think it's obvious that they're just a tad more biased.
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Mike Mullikin wrote:
Nope, I've long held that the BBC is just as biased (in their news coverage) as everyone else.
I think it's obvious that they're just a tad more biased.
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Given the BBC actively takes a generally pro-Islamic and anti-Christian bias, it seems their position on offending religions is less based in fear of reprisal than an inherent bias.
I think its more to do with anti Americanism and support for Palestine than anything else, at least that's what the British left who are highly critical of Islamism think (there are quite a few, just not at the BBC..).
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The BBC has failed to promote proper debate on major political issues because
of the inherent liberal culture of its staff, a report commissioned by the
corporation has concluded.The report claims that coverage of single-issue political causes, such as climate
change and poverty, can be biased - and is particularly critical of Live 8
coverage, which it says amounted to endorsement.And a part I found interesting (but equally obvious):
It reads: “There is a tendency to 'group think’ with too many staff inhabiting
a shared space and comfort zone.”A staff impartiality seminar held last year is also documented in the report, at
which executives admitted they would broadcast images of the Bible being thrown
away but not the Koran, in case Muslims were offended. -
The BBC has failed to promote proper debate on major political issues because
of the inherent liberal culture of its staff, a report commissioned by the
corporation has concluded.The report claims that coverage of single-issue political causes, such as climate
change and poverty, can be biased - and is particularly critical of Live 8
coverage, which it says amounted to endorsement.And a part I found interesting (but equally obvious):
It reads: “There is a tendency to 'group think’ with too many staff inhabiting
a shared space and comfort zone.”A staff impartiality seminar held last year is also documented in the report, at
which executives admitted they would broadcast images of the Bible being thrown
away but not the Koran, in case Muslims were offended.You posted FACTS. 5 from me.
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The BBC has failed to promote proper debate on major political issues because
of the inherent liberal culture of its staff, a report commissioned by the
corporation has concluded.The report claims that coverage of single-issue political causes, such as climate
change and poverty, can be biased - and is particularly critical of Live 8
coverage, which it says amounted to endorsement.And a part I found interesting (but equally obvious):
It reads: “There is a tendency to 'group think’ with too many staff inhabiting
a shared space and comfort zone.”A staff impartiality seminar held last year is also documented in the report, at
which executives admitted they would broadcast images of the Bible being thrown
away but not the Koran, in case Muslims were offended.We were leaked much of this report ages ago. The BBC is biased all over the place, generally as has been said a slight left turn but much more in specific areas. Individual programmes have at times been nobbled by special interest groups. For example the Today programme, which is the BBCs premier serious news Radio programme every weekday morning was for years completely subject to the whims of a private gentlemans club which used to meet several nights a week with the editors and decide the agenda for the next day or 2. Edward Heath, who was involved, boasted about it when he got too old to care. At the other end of the spectrum Newsnight a BBC2 evening news programe helped to bring down John Major's government, biased certainly but that was a 'public service' if ever I saw one.:laugh:
Nothing is exactly what it seems but everything with seems can be unpicked.
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Given the BBC actively takes a generally pro-Islamic and anti-Christian bias, it seems their position on offending religions is less based in fear of reprisal than an inherent bias.
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If that's the case, one must wonder why they kidnapped and refuse to release the BBC correspondent in Hamas controlled Gaza
According to Debka, it's an internal Hamas squabble. The family holding him have fallen out with the Hamas leadership and are big and scary enough not to be screwed with. Either way its going to be a win for Hamas - if he gets killed the BBC will say its was Israels' fault, if he is released it will spun as proving that Hamas can be negotiated with.
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leckey wrote:
I just wish people who vote down would post WHY.
I vote you 1's because I don't like when you insinuate that women shouldn't be subservient to men. The very thought of that twists my stomach.
Red Stateler wrote:
I vote you 1's because I don't like when you insinuate that women shouldn't be subservient to men. The very thought of that twists my stomach.
Are you joking? Sometimes it's hard to tell...
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leckey wrote:
I just wish people who vote down would post WHY.
I vote you 1's because I don't like when you insinuate that women shouldn't be subservient to men. The very thought of that twists my stomach.
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We should establish a "Leftist disgruntlement index" based on the number of 1 votes you receive over a given time period.
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Red Stateler wrote:
at which executives admitted they would broadcast images of the Bible being thrown away but not the Koran, in case Muslims were offended.
I would like to know if the executives themselves are Christians or Atheists and if they believe Christians in general take offence to these types of actions.
Who is the creator? Finding Allah (Video) Surah Al-An'aam (Ayah 74-110)
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leckey wrote:
I just wish people who vote down would post WHY.
I vote you 1's because I don't like when you insinuate that women shouldn't be subservient to men. The very thought of that twists my stomach.
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We were leaked much of this report ages ago. The BBC is biased all over the place, generally as has been said a slight left turn but much more in specific areas. Individual programmes have at times been nobbled by special interest groups. For example the Today programme, which is the BBCs premier serious news Radio programme every weekday morning was for years completely subject to the whims of a private gentlemans club which used to meet several nights a week with the editors and decide the agenda for the next day or 2. Edward Heath, who was involved, boasted about it when he got too old to care. At the other end of the spectrum Newsnight a BBC2 evening news programe helped to bring down John Major's government, biased certainly but that was a 'public service' if ever I saw one.:laugh:
Nothing is exactly what it seems but everything with seems can be unpicked.
Matthew Faithfull wrote:
Edward Heath, who was involved, boasted about it when he got too old to care.
Is/was Heath employed by the BBC?
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The BBC has failed to promote proper debate on major political issues because
of the inherent liberal culture of its staff, a report commissioned by the
corporation has concluded.The report claims that coverage of single-issue political causes, such as climate
change and poverty, can be biased - and is particularly critical of Live 8
coverage, which it says amounted to endorsement.And a part I found interesting (but equally obvious):
It reads: “There is a tendency to 'group think’ with too many staff inhabiting
a shared space and comfort zone.”A staff impartiality seminar held last year is also documented in the report, at
which executives admitted they would broadcast images of the Bible being thrown
away but not the Koran, in case Muslims were offended.I once worked for the BBC and it was no different then to now: full of left-wing, politically correct wankers. The canteen was fabulous, though: full English (breakfast) for £1 (If I recall correctly). All the desks in the department I worked in were in banks of 2 with a TV, video (I said it was a few years ago) and satellite link with every imaginable station. We got the Radio Times (BBC version of TV Guide) on our desk every week and there were loads of other goodies and perks. I think I was the only Conservative in the place: bit like being the only gay in the village (see Little Britain if that means nothing to you). I'd had enough after 18 months of hearing the same bullshit every day and moved on. C'est la vie...
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I once worked for the BBC and it was no different then to now: full of left-wing, politically correct wankers. The canteen was fabulous, though: full English (breakfast) for £1 (If I recall correctly). All the desks in the department I worked in were in banks of 2 with a TV, video (I said it was a few years ago) and satellite link with every imaginable station. We got the Radio Times (BBC version of TV Guide) on our desk every week and there were loads of other goodies and perks. I think I was the only Conservative in the place: bit like being the only gay in the village (see Little Britain if that means nothing to you). I'd had enough after 18 months of hearing the same bullshit every day and moved on. C'est la vie...
I know 2 people who went to work for the Beeb in tech roles. Both active members of the labour party :)
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I once worked for the BBC and it was no different then to now: full of left-wing, politically correct wankers. The canteen was fabulous, though: full English (breakfast) for £1 (If I recall correctly). All the desks in the department I worked in were in banks of 2 with a TV, video (I said it was a few years ago) and satellite link with every imaginable station. We got the Radio Times (BBC version of TV Guide) on our desk every week and there were loads of other goodies and perks. I think I was the only Conservative in the place: bit like being the only gay in the village (see Little Britain if that means nothing to you). I'd had enough after 18 months of hearing the same bullshit every day and moved on. C'est la vie...
digital man wrote:
full English (breakfast) for £1
digital man wrote:
the Radio Times (BBC version of TV Guide) on our desk every week
digital man wrote:
there were loads of other goodies and perk
Bloody leftists!
When they kick at your front door How you gonna come? With your hands on your head Or on the trigger of your gun?
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digital man wrote:
full English (breakfast) for £1
digital man wrote:
the Radio Times (BBC version of TV Guide) on our desk every week
digital man wrote:
there were loads of other goodies and perk
Bloody leftists!
When they kick at your front door How you gonna come? With your hands on your head Or on the trigger of your gun?
K(arl) wrote:
Bloody leftists!
It's public money, extracted on pain of imprisonment. Using that to fund working standards far above that of most other government and commercial organisations could be considered a little provocative.