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We're In A Lot Of Trouble

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  • wageslave
    wageslave Posts: 2,638 Forumite
    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Do you suppose it's being worn with socks?

    Oh be still my beating heart...........
    Retail is the only therapy that works
  • wageslave
    wageslave Posts: 2,638 Forumite
    M.S.E_Most_Wanted wrote: »
    Little bit like the Wimbledon Soccer team of the late 80's.

    I watched a soccer game once. Celtic versus Rangers at Parkhead. It was ages ago and the details are hazy. It was in my " I will make this marriage work years".

    I was petrified the whole time I was there. You could taste the hate. I imagine the Coliseum must have had a similar atmosphere.

    I don't suppose the Wimbledon first eleven has quite the same effect on their supporters.
    Retail is the only therapy that works
  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    M.S.E_Most_Wanted wrote: »
    To be fair we do need to be controlled, some more than others.


    Any anti-meatball comments tonight?
    Not Again
  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Do you suppose it's being worn with socks?


    White fluffy ones......
    Not Again
  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 15 February 2010 at 12:21AM
    Asheron wrote: »
    I'm afraid to say that I do believe that what Peter Finch's character says in this short dissertation has truly come to pass.

    So, when you watch tv, especially the "news", keep in mind that it really is a "carnival", or, better yet, a 3-Ring Circus that they present to us...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wewf3lQjCPQ
    i don't mind you telling us that we're in lots of trouble and something big is going to happen but could you be more specific like dates please.

    make sure nothing happens on the days of the FA Cup Final and the Champions League Final please.
    they're both on Saturday by the way :)
  • A_fiend_for_life
    A_fiend_for_life Posts: 1,643 Forumite
    vivatifosi wrote: »
    I think I may have mentioned it before, but you would enjoy Flat Earth News by Nick Davies, about how the press works in the UK. Quite an eye opener.


    Thanks for the heads up - just watched Nick Davis at Coventry University on youtube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbd3RQBkprw
  • matbe
    matbe Posts: 568 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    For once i am in total agreement with Asheron.

    Turn off that sh i t e

    Tv is a complete and utter load of c r a p
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    matbe wrote: »
    For once i am in total agreement with Asheron.

    Turn off that sh i t e

    Tv is a complete and utter load of c r a p

    I have observed that what emanates from one of these infernal contraptions, depends quite markedly on who is operating the controls.

    Yes, it is a circus, but doesn't that, in itself, make the timing and presentation of 'news' more interesting?
  • StevieJ
    StevieJ Posts: 20,174 Forumite
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    A_fiend_for_life wrote: »
    Thanks for the heads up - just watched Nick Davis at Coventry University on youtube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbd3RQBkprw

    Thanks for that, I have noticed on drilling down through a story how often they are merely replicating press releases from vested interests :eek:
    'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher
  • A_fiend_for_life
    A_fiend_for_life Posts: 1,643 Forumite
    StevieJ wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I have noticed on drilling down through a story how often they are merely replicating press releases from vested interests :eek:

    I have seen some comments on articles stating this is nothing more than press release.

    I'm probably as guilty as many for not being critical enough of articles I (speed) read. The stats are astounding though. Going by the lecture I think there will be a few studies seeking to replicate the study.
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