06-02-2009, 13:09
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
I don't know what they're so upset about, Scottish politicians have said far worse things about English PMs.
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06-02-2009, 13:19
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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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.
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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.
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06-02-2009, 13:40
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
JC has support from a surprising source.
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06-02-2009, 13:50
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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Originally Posted by RizzyKing
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.
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06-02-2009, 16:37
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
Clarkson is a god, he may be a lanky, long haired, pot bellied, loud mouthed, opinionated gob ***** but he is still a god 
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.
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06-02-2009, 16:39
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
Clarksons apologised. I didn't expect that.
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06-02-2009, 16:46
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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Clarksons apologised. I didn't expect that.
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Yes, apparently he didn't mean 'idiot' he meant '$£^&*%!" 
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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.
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It's good to know they've got nothing more important to worry about than JC. 
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06-02-2009, 16:46
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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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.”
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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.
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06-02-2009, 16:50
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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06-02-2009, 16:55
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
The RNIB are banging on about this on the radio at the moment.
Can't see it as being all that offensive myself.
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06-02-2009, 17:04
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06-02-2009, 17:12
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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You cannot say anything nowadays without 'offending' people!!!! We need to grow some balls and take it on the chin.
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isnt that what linda lovelace did?  (ill get my coat)
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06-02-2009, 17:56
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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isnt that what linda lovelace did? (ill get my coat) |
At least you didn't say you'd clear your throat
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06-02-2009, 18:07
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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once a ****** always a ******,he is one self gratifying ignorant git and imo he should definitley get the boot.
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06-02-2009, 18:08
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Re: This time it's Clarkson
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once a ****** always a ******,he is one self gratifying ignorant git and imo he should definitley get the boot.
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such strong words against our prime minister 
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