PauloBarnesi Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The government haven't; the BBC have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The government haven't; the BBC have... But why let a little thing like facts get in the way of politically uninformed faux outrage. Good to see the lefty BBC sticking to the Right Wing government. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Ah but the Official Monster Raving Loony Party [insert almost anything] Hopefully twonk status achieved. Although in fairness to them I thought it funny when they ran with "against Margaret Thatcher - a nasty experience, as Denis can testify" Edited April 12, 2013 by Houlston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Ha that song is going to get to nr 1 isn't it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 It will now its censored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Good to see Sony benefitting; money could have gone to Acorns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) I think I might inform the BBC that I will be watching every program BBC3 currently farts out as a piss take to Thatcher. That way there might be an episode of Snuff Box or Monkey Dust on when I get get back from the pub. Edited April 12, 2013 by flamingsombrero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) The government haven't; the BBC have... But why let a little thing like facts get in the way of politically uninformed faux outrage. Good to see the lefty BBC sticking to the Right Wing government. ahhh the old "lefty BBC", blimey they are all coming out today - good to see it again. Can't wait for the next contribution As for the "song", then the BBC, anyone etc should play it as there is obviously a desire by those that have (legally) purchased it to hear (Edit: :-) oops spelling) it. It actually makes quite a serious statement both in terms of censorship and also how despite the best will of the "annoyed of Surrey" there are a significant amount of people who are quite keen to show their views re Thatcher and don't subscribe to the "we must honour this brave old woman" mullarky Edited April 12, 2013 by drat01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Apparently on Lasminute.com there is a cheap room at the Ritz due to an early cancellation - it made me chuckle, I wonder if they are selling her room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Interesting those supporting this record as peaceful protest. What if he BNP supporters were to download and purchase a racist song as a peaceful protest, no doubt those supporting this continued spewing of bile would similarly support that effort at peaceful protest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Deary me Richard you really don't help yourself sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Deary me Richard you really don't help yourself sometimeswhy? Both are offensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Are you really stupid enough to conflate something being aired that is intentionally offensive aimed at someone who is despised for her actions, by those who bought the song, and airing something that promotes racial hatred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Apparently on Lasminute.com there is a cheap room at the Ritz due to an early cancellation - it made me chuckle, I wonder if they are selling her room Richard is probably in there sniffing the bed sheets ;-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Deary me Richard you really don't help yourself sometimes why? Both are offensive Being offended by something doesn't give anyone the right to ban it in a free society. I might complain about someone being racist or offensive and try and talk them round and change their opinion but banning things is not the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted April 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 12, 2013 If some people find Ding Dong the Witch is Dead offensive in current context I find myself being even more in favour of is being played. Don't like it? Don't listen and get on with your life. The same is true of this whole thing. Some people liked the woman, others despise her, both have their merits dependant on personal circumstances. Ignore the side you disagree with and get on things, as there is nothing constructive to be achieved here so entrenched are views. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I remember very well the "outrage" that some of the VT'ers who shall we say are UKIP and Tory supporters had regarding things like Civil Liberties and Freedom of Speech etc. It now seems that these liberties and freedoms are a one way thing and only apply when a) they are in opposition (I appreciate UKIP will always be that but let's be honest them and the Tory party are pretty much the same thing) or when they don't want to hear from anyone having differing viewpoints to theirs, especially about some as iconic to them as the Thatcher woman. I suppose the songs that were released at the height of the Thatcher reign should also be banned, damn you Specials etc never let your music be heard again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Deary me Richard you really don't help yourself sometimes why? Both are offensive Being offended by something doesn't give anyone the right to ban it in a free society. I might complain about someone being racist or offensive and try and talk them round and change their opinion but banning things is not the way forward. Well, it's already kind of banned, laws against inciting racial hatred. I agree with your point though, it's ridiculous how many overgrown children think they have the right to not be offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Online poll for the radio times, 89% in favour the bbc play it in full And why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have just been to B&Q, the security blokes stopped a man leaving the shop with a 6x4 panel under his arm. They said to him "We believe you are stealing that" to which he replied "I take a fence at that" and left whistling some song from the Wizard of Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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