The papers are worse, they just make it up to sell papers. Sky are no better, I've seen therir footage of some of the protests I've photographed of late cut together in a completely arse about face to the actual proceedings on the day. Best take in as much as you can and extrapolate a semblance of the truth from it is about all you can do.
As for FIFA? shower of corrupt bastards like UEFA and the FA. Did anyone really think the WC would be awarded here? I think the only thing that might have given us a chance would have been to submit to Splatters dream of a British FA. Shaun Harvey just has the arse about a freebie on top of the Gelderd End. On 4 Dec 2010, at 06:57, Dr. Michael Benjamin wrote: > It was. > It now isn't. > Once you had no idea what the interviewers personal opinion was, but you did > know what the person being interviewed opinions were. > Now it is the complete opposite. > They hector and bully the people they interview and you are only used on a > programme if you 'contribute' to the guiding directors opinion. If not you > are edited out. > They are out to make points. But it's their points. Part of the 'group think'. > Single handed the BBC has cheapened journalism. There is no longer freedom of > expression. > There is a monopoly on opinions. And the BBC was in the vanguard. > To add insult to injury they vilify those who don't share their opinion and > glorify their own and their actions. > As an ex pat I am deeply ashamed of this transformation from something that > was something to be proud of. > > Michael > > Sent from my iPad > Dr. Michael Benjamin > Community Psychiatrist > > On Dec 3, 2010, at 11:42 PM, Ian Murray <[email protected]> wrote: > >> That's why it's the most trusted news organisation in the world. I'm not >> saying they're perfect but they do strive for fair and balanced reporting, >> including when they're pitching themselves against their own government. >> >> Why should they not show it? Give me a reason. >> >> Anyway, just watching the highlights of the cricket - love how haddin and >> ponting have got their knickers in a twist. They don't like it up em mum! >> >> I >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 3 Dec 2010, at 21:24, "Dr. Michael Benjamin. " <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> BBC and free press? >>> You have to be joking. >>> They are an agenda ridden bunch of hypocrites. >>> They fit the news to their agenda. >>> Before you all get your knickers in a twist I am quoting a BBC reporter >>> that interviewed me. >>> The UK was sold out. If the angle had shown PC causes in a wrong light it >>> would have been buried. >>> Trust me. >>> Michael >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> D"r Michael Benjamin >>> Community Psychiatry >>> >>> On 3 Dec 2010, at 22:53, Ian Murray <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I'm with Sean. We have a free press. What the anti BBC people are saying >>>> is we should 'get on board' with corruption and just tow the line. That's >>>> not what our democracy is about. If we lost the world cup because we >>>> refused to submit to a corrupt cabal then so be it. As mark says, let's >>>> form our own world championship and see which one people want to see. >>>> Giving it to Russia over us is an injustice. Giving it to fcking Qatar >>>> over, say, America or Australia, is a joke. >>>> >>>> Anyway, who cares? Leeds is all that *really* matters. >>>> >>>> I >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On 3 Dec 2010, at 20:02, [email protected] wrote: >>>> >>>>>>> Why is he embarrassing the club? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> He is absolutely right - there was no reason whatsoever the BBC had to >>>>>>> broadcast that episode of Panarama next week. It would have made no >>>>>>> difference to their "free press" rights, they are OUR corporation and >>>>>>> in this instance should have been responsible, and not just try and >>>>>>> create a fuss 2 days before the vote. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Fucking stupid. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leedslist mailing list >>>> Info and options: >>>> http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>>> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >>>> >>>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER >>>> >>> > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: > http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > MARCHING ON TOGETHER > READ CAREFULLY. By reading this email, you agree, on behalf of your employer, to release me from all obligations and waivers arising from any and all NON-NEGOTIATED agreements, licenses, terms-of-service, shrinkwrap, clickwrap, browsewrap, confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-compete and acceptable use policies (“BOGUS AGREEMENTS”) that I have entered into with your employer, its partners, licensors, agents and assignees, in perpetuity, without prejudice to my ongoing rights and privileges. You further represent that you have the authority to release me from any BOGUS AGREEMENTS on behalf of your employer. _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
