Surely, the Teletubbies should do the Iraq war, the wonderful Chuckle Brothers can do the bank stuff, and Gary Lineker... I can see no earthly use for him.
I can't be bothered to analyse why Clarkson makes me laugh, but he does, at the BBC, in newspapers, and now, by proxy, stage shows in Australia. more…
I thought it was to make clear he wasn't talking about one of the two- or four- eyed Englsih idiots who share the blame for the depths to which we have sunk. Some people overseas might even still think Tony Blair or John Major is in charge. :) more…
Ah yes, the age old 'is a hyphenated word really two words' debate. Shall we leave that for another day?
However I'm glad you raised the other issues: By including the word 'Scottish' in the phrase, there is an obvious inference that to be Scottish is a bad thing. If that wasn't the case then he would have not used 'Scottish' at all more…
I think most of us are in favour of freedom of speech, but there is no guarantee of an audience. Personally, I think Clarkson is a racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted, hypocritical idiot and shouldn't be employed by the BBC, but then that's just me using my freedom of speech.
Hopefully you'd already bought him a copy of Dry Bones? Or he might be walking about with his foot bone connected to his head bone, oh hear the word of the Lord... more…
Hey, you should just throw yourself into it. They said I couldn't use a circular saw when I once started a job, and although they were right, I think they appreciated my effort.
But they were right, an accountant has no place bringing a circular saw to work. more…
are ya on Twitter? that might be better for ya.. plus Stephen Fry is on there and he ACTUALLY updates his.. he's filming a movie (over last few days) more…
i was there that night and i know that something about you changed forever. that was the effect a "poor" old irish woman could have. i and my family had the pleasure of that poor woman and we are all richer because of it. you were a fucking millionaire all the time but none of us were old enough to realise.
i will raise a glass to oriel and bria more…
Just thought I'd say "hello". Did a quick Google search on my alias - Blair Supporter - and your site came up in the nearly 2 million results. So you and I must be at the top of the dedicated!
Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have access to books written in English at the moment, but I have flagged the email with your comment. You don't by any chance know if it mentions why a human's bodyclock is longer than 24hours do you? I know that's a fairly random question, but it's een nagging me for a while and I've had a quick browse on the interne more…
May I recommend the same author's "The Blind Watchmaker"? Whilst not being so overtly athiest, it does deal with the nuts and bolts of evolution in a way that should convince most open minded people. more…
Yes Religion is a difference that divides us, but I think they sincerely are there as an attempt to unite us and transend all our physical human worries. But religions are human and as such get caught up in all our usual vices.
In the same way governments are our own creation that has very good intentions but whose nature is often brutal and more…
I agree with you that wars are generally started over things other than religion but to get a good war going you need differences. Religion is usually the difference that politicians use to divide us.
Wheras leaders may not be doing it for God, I would say that most soldiers throughout the ce more…
Hey, may I start this comment by saying that all my questions are asked in the tone of innocent naivity, and not rhetorical arrogance, so if you have answers to any or all of them, please let me know. Also, in that same thought, I'm not trying to change what people think/believe, just ask some questions.
For the sake of clarity, I'd like to point out that the above posting is an attempt at humour. Shooting people is wrong in all cases except self defence.
I'm sure the journalists involved were only following orders; it is their editor who should be punished. Perhaps with a public boot up the arse. more…
I read a couple of pages of the book and read reviews and they all said the same; that he wasn't saying anything new and that he was preaching to the choir ('scuse the analogy).
However:
"Sure, if a few suicide bombers, or the lunatic creationists in the USA, or the mad Jews who think it's a good idea to set up a country on someone els more…
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In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 274 days old
by The_Walrus Pro
Surely, the Teletubbies should do the Iraq war, the wonderful Chuckle Brothers can do the bank stuff, and Gary Lineker... I can see no earthly use for him.
I can't be bothered to analyse why Clarkson makes me laugh, but he does, at the BBC, in newspapers, and now, by proxy, stage shows in Australia. more…
In response to: "I sued a bank this evening" 275 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
I forgot to mention: I won ;-) more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by technomist [Member]
I thought it was to make clear he wasn't talking about one of the two- or four- eyed Englsih idiots who share the blame for the depths to which we have sunk. Some people overseas might even still think Tony Blair or John Major is in charge. :) more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
Ah yes, the age old 'is a hyphenated word really two words' debate. Shall we leave that for another day?
However I'm glad you raised the other issues: By including the word 'Scottish' in the phrase, there is an obvious inference that to be Scottish is a bad thing. If that wasn't the case then he would have not used 'Scottish' at all more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by The_Walrus Pro
One-eyed Scottish idiot? Isn't that four words?
Anyway, he is Scottish, so how it can be an insult to say he is is a tricky one to explain.
And he is an idiot. PFI deals were his idea, and they have wasted an incredible amount of our money. more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
Nicely put. I didn't think anyone would agree with me! more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
I know. It was a pretty poorly argued blog wasn't it? It made sense in my head but didn't translate.
Mind you, the next comment puts it much better than I did more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
I think most of us are in favour of freedom of speech, but there is no guarantee of an audience. Personally, I think Clarkson is a racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted, hypocritical idiot and shouldn't be employed by the BBC, but then that's just me using my freedom of speech.
Tom. more…
In response to: "Sack Jeremy Clarkson" 275 days old
by technomist [Member]
I am not clear what is it you want him sacked for? more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 281 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
I just had a reread of the comments above and was thinking about writing a point by point rebuttal. Then I thought "nah, i can't be bothered".
You Christians don't half talk out of your arses. more…
In response to: "How's the new job?" 281 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
dem bones, dem bones dem......
etc more…
In response to: "How's the new job?" 281 days old
by Mr-Malark [Member]
Hopefully you'd already bought him a copy of Dry Bones? Or he might be walking about with his foot bone connected to his head bone, oh hear the word of the Lord... more…
In response to: "How's the new job?" 281 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
Reminds me of the time I bought our 6 year old a jigsaw..... more…
In response to: "How's the new job?" 281 days old
by Mr-Malark [Member]
Hey, you should just throw yourself into it. They said I couldn't use a circular saw when I once started a job, and although they were right, I think they appreciated my effort.
But they were right, an accountant has no place bringing a circular saw to work. more…
In response to: "Facebook ruined my life" 287 days old
by the_real_linda [Member]
are ya on Twitter? that might be better for ya.. plus Stephen Fry is on there and he ACTUALLY updates his.. he's filming a movie (over last few days) more…
In response to: "Our eldest's new girlfriend" 287 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
the relationship didn't last long :-( more…
In response to: "Our eldest's new girlfriend" 437 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
"have you ever had one of them moments when you know what you want to write but just don't know how to put it?"
lol... most of the time!
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In response to: "It’s about time I wrote something about me mam." 474 days old
by john [Visitor]
i was there that night and i know that something about you changed forever. that was the effect a "poor" old irish woman could have. i and my family had the pleasure of that poor woman and we are all richer because of it. you were a fucking millionaire all the time but none of us were old enough to realise. i will raise a glass to oriel and bria more…
In response to: "Proud to be a Blair supporter" 482 days old
by BlairSupporter [Visitor]
Just thought I'd say "hello". Did a quick Google search on my alias - Blair Supporter - and your site came up in the nearly 2 million results. So you and I must be at the top of the dedicated!
Thought you might like to visit my site.
All the best to you.
BlairSupporter
My latest post:
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In response to: "Deja vu aint what it used to be" 519 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
Not sure what 'tagged' means but it sounds like fun and I'm pretty sure it's a first; so thanks! more…
In response to: "Deja vu aint what it used to be" 519 days old
by Austin-Lance [Member]
I have enough trouble with ONE blog, let alone several :))
By the way mate, you've been tagged
http://austin-lance.blog.co.uk/2008/06/10/tagged-by-jake-4299687 more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 531 days old
by some1else [Member]
Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have access to books written in English at the moment, but I have flagged the email with your comment. You don't by any chance know if it mentions why a human's bodyclock is longer than 24hours do you? I know that's a fairly random question, but it's een nagging me for a while and I've had a quick browse on the interne more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 531 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
May I recommend the same author's "The Blind Watchmaker"? Whilst not being so overtly athiest, it does deal with the nuts and bolts of evolution in a way that should convince most open minded people. more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 532 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
Yes Religion is a difference that divides us, but I think they sincerely are there as an attempt to unite us and transend all our physical human worries. But religions are human and as such get caught up in all our usual vices.
In the same way governments are our own creation that has very good intentions but whose nature is often brutal and more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 532 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
Nicely argued points there.
I agree with you that wars are generally started over things other than religion but to get a good war going you need differences. Religion is usually the difference that politicians use to divide us.
Wheras leaders may not be doing it for God, I would say that most soldiers throughout the ce more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 532 days old
by some1else [Member]
Hey, may I start this comment by saying that all my questions are asked in the tone of innocent naivity, and not rhetorical arrogance, so if you have answers to any or all of them, please let me know. Also, in that same thought, I'm not trying to change what people think/believe, just ask some questions.
Firstly, doesn't the Bible addr more…
In response to: "Security services slip up again" 532 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
A hard one. more…
In response to: "Security services slip up again" 532 days old
by Xylophone [Member]
For the sake of clarity, I'd like to point out that the above posting is an attempt at humour. Shooting people is wrong in all cases except self defence.
I'm sure the journalists involved were only following orders; it is their editor who should be punished. Perhaps with a public boot up the arse.
more…
In response to: "The most depressing book ever" 532 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
I read a couple of pages of the book and read reviews and they all said the same; that he wasn't saying anything new and that he was preaching to the choir ('scuse the analogy).
However:
"Sure, if a few suicide bombers, or the lunatic creationists in the USA, or the mad Jews who think it's a good idea to set up a country on someone els more…
In response to: "Come on God, get this sorted out...." 693 days old
by Znethru Pro
Without giving the game away too much, I can reveal to all of you that there is "definitely something going on". more…