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Chris 06-02-2009 13:09
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I don't know what they're so upset about, Scottish politicians have said far worse things about English PMs.

Hugh 06-02-2009 13:19
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob (Post 34728663)
If there is anything innapropriate about Clarkson's statement, it would be drawing attention to the disability. Its that which is probably the only ground that the politically correct civil rights mob might have some sort of tenous ground to whinge.

The point though is not necessarily what is said, it's how it's said and in what context. Judging by the article linked in the original post, Clarkson got it spot on.
Can I point out that the whinging has nothing to do with any so-called "politically correct civil rights mob", so that is, imho, a bit of a straw man.

The complaints have been made by two Scottish MPs.

nomadking 06-02-2009 13:40
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JC has support from a surprising source.

grandmaster 06-02-2009 13:50
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 34728592)
We are fast becoming a nation of over sensitve looking for offence wimps. There are some in this country that won't be happy until were all saying only what is decided is right for us by others who feel they are more superior then we comon folk. Personally anyone can say what they want to me and it can be as offensive as they like as long as they are prepared to get the same back and i certainly don't feel the need to go and get others involved or express my outrage at what one person may say to or about another. We really have got to grow up and start being adults because right now we have a culture growing in this country of bland conversation because say one thing wrong and your in for it because there are laws.
:clap:

alferret 06-02-2009 16:37
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Clarkson is a god, he may be a lanky, long haired, pot bellied, loud mouthed, opinionated gob ***** but he is still a god :nworthy:


Personally I think GB gets off lightly with the names he has been called. He is an unelected leader of this country so really has the same sort of status as Mugabe, he wasnt elected either, he just massaged the figures to suit his own agenda.

Pierre 06-02-2009 16:39
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Clarksons apologised. I didn't expect that.

Osem 06-02-2009 16:46
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ANTOINE (Post 34728789)
Clarksons apologised. I didn't expect that.
Yes, apparently he didn't mean 'idiot' he meant '$£^&*%!" :D

---------- Post added at 16:46 ---------- Previous post was at 16:45 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 34728684)
Can I point out that the whinging has nothing to do with any so-called "politically correct civil rights mob", so that is, imho, a bit of a straw man.

The complaints have been made by two Scottish MPs.
It's good to know they've got nothing more important to worry about than JC. :rolleyes:

joglynne 06-02-2009 16:46
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Quote:
In a statement issued through BBC Worldwide today he said: “In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister’s personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise.”
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking58.htm

Is it me or does Clarkson's apology only seem to cover the 'one eyed' part of his original remark.

Osem 06-02-2009 16:50
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 34728798)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking58.htm

Is it me or does Clarkson's apology only seem to cover the 'one eyed' part of his original remark.
It isn't you ;)

dilli-theclaw 06-02-2009 16:55
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The RNIB are banging on about this on the radio at the moment.

Can't see it as being all that offensive myself.

Hom3r 06-02-2009 17:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by STONEISLAND (Post 34728587)
You cannot say anything nowadays without 'offending' people!!!! We need to grow some balls and take it on the chin.
:clap::clap::clap::clap:

piggy 06-02-2009 17:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by STONEISLAND (Post 34728587)
You cannot say anything nowadays without 'offending' people!!!! We need to grow some balls and take it on the chin.
isnt that what linda lovelace did? :shocked: (ill get my coat)

LondonRoad 06-02-2009 17:56
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
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Originally Posted by piggy (Post 34728821)
isnt that what linda lovelace did? :shocked: (ill get my coat)
At least you didn't say you'd clear your throat;)

tweetypie/8 06-02-2009 18:07
Re: This time it's Clarkson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ B (Post 34728574)
Has he been caught in a drugs scandal? Has he been filtering money away from a charity?

No, he's offended the PM...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7873624.stm
once a ****** always a ******,he is one self gratifying ignorant git and imo he should definitley get the boot.

papa smurf 06-02-2009 18:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tweetypie/8 (Post 34728854)
once a ****** always a ******,he is one self gratifying ignorant git and imo he should definitley get the boot.
such strong words against our prime minister :(


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