Jack Straw, Racist or Correct? - Page 5

Tealeaf · 09-01-2011, 18:20

I suspect Jack will have to watch out over the next few weeks, otherwise he could end up like the congresswoman from Arizona. Mind you, she did survive a bullet going straight through her head, although whether this was due to her being a) a Yank, b) a woman, c) a politician or d) a combination of all three and thus having little up top, I don't know.

Stumped · 09-01-2011, 18:37

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Some, so called newspapers, portray all women, regardless of race, as 'up for anything'.

That is a terribley poor excuse for the grooming, and violent abuse of young children.

Some people on here sound like the religious fanatics who demand that females be covered head to toe, so as not to incite the ardour of any man, and those who don't are asking to be attacked.

These are victims.

Child victims.

There are no excuses.

There is absolutely no excuse for the disgusting sexual exploitation of anyone, male or female. I am as heartened as any red blooded male by the sight of a pretty girl - but to acknowledge the grooming or ravishing of them is unthinkable. At least we can agree that the trashy red-top newspapers are only fit to be used as toilet paper - not reading matter!

Margaret Pilkington · 09-01-2011, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I suspect Jack will have to watch out over the next few weeks, otherwise he could end up like the congresswoman from Arizona. Mind you, she did survive a bullet going straight through her head, although whether this was due to her being a) a Yank, b) a woman, c) a politician or d) a combination of all three and thus having little up top, I don't know.

As insensitive as ever Tealeaf.
The poor Congresswoman in America is fighting for her life after being shot by some mindless man, who has been allowed to use a lethal weapon.
And you consider this a suitable subject to make a joke about?
Crass and insensitive!

Tealeaf · 09-01-2011, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

As insensitive as ever Tealeaf.
The poor Congresswoman in America is fighting for her life after being shot by some mindless man, who has been allowed to use a lethal weapon.
And you consider this a suitable subject to make a joke about?
Crass and insensitive!

Eh? I have simply pointed out that because of what Mr Straw has said, he may well now be subject to an attack of the non-verbal kind.

As regards our American cousins, what is so unusual about what happened yesterday? They have chosen - through the ballot box - for the right to bear arms and as such they feel fit to use those weapons to kill hundreds of their fellow citizens each week. Sometimes those killings are of the multiple kind and we see a number of those each year, of which what happened in Arizona is only one example. That in this instance it involved a politician is irrelevant other than to my allusion to the Honourable Member for Blackburn. So where is my joke?

JCB · 09-01-2011, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Eh? I have simply pointed out that because of what Mr Straw has said, he may well now be subject to an attack of the non-verbal kind.

As regards our American cousins, what is so unusual about what happened yesterday? They have chosen - through the ballot box - for the right to bear arms and as such they feel fit to use those weapons to kill hundreds of their fellow citizens each week. Sometimes those killings are of the multiple kind and we see a number of those each year, of which what happened in Arizona is only one example. That in this instance it involved a politician is irrelevant other than to my allusion to the Honourable Member for Blackburn. So where is my joke?

It's in #61

Margaret Pilkington · 09-01-2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Eh? I have simply pointed out that because of what Mr Straw has said, he may well now be subject to an attack of the non-verbal kind.

As regards our American cousins, what is so unusual about what happened yesterday? They have chosen - through the ballot box - for the right to bear arms and as such they feel fit to use those weapons to kill hundreds of their fellow citizens each week. Sometimes those killings are of the multiple kind and we see a number of those each year, of which what happened in Arizona is only one example. That in this instance it involved a politician is irrelevant other than to my allusion to the Honourable Member for Blackburn. So where is my joke?

Don't come the old soldier Tealeaf.......I was not referring to your comment about Jack Straw(the man courted these people for their easy vote).

I was referring to your tasteless comment about a congresswoman who may never fully recover......because a mindless male (they seem to always be male don't they?)with a gun had not only taken a pop at the politician, but had also killed other innocent members of the public.......the joke...well I will quote what you wrote just to refresh your memory.....

Mind you, she did survive a bullet going straight through her head, although whether this was due to her being a) A Yank b) a woman c)a politician or d) a combination of all 3, thus having little up top, I don't know.

Those comments were offensive to Americans, Women, and particularly educated women.

The reference to the right of the american population to bear arms is irrelevant, you are just trying to justify your crass comments...but failing miserably.
There is one thing......you never disappoint me, you always have to come up with some cynical and smart alec comment. PBWY

Less · 09-01-2011, 22:25

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

mindless male (they seem to always be male don't they?) PBWY[/COLOR]

Yes they do, can't argue with you on that one.
Near as dammit always male & just like in an Alfred Hitchcock film near as dammit always brought up by a clinging Mother!

P.S. What does PBWY mean?

garinda · 09-01-2011, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Less

P.S. What does PBWY mean?

Peace be with you, my child.

Satori · 10-01-2011, 01:41

I got pinged with this an hour ago, if you have the D/L it maybe worth a look?

BBC iPlayer - The Big Questions: Series 4: Episode 1

Eric · 10-01-2011, 05:29

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I suspect Jack will have to watch out over the next few weeks, otherwise he could end up like the congresswoman from Arizona. Mind you, she did survive a bullet going straight through her head, although whether this was due to her being a) a Yank, b) a woman, c) a politician or d) a combination of all three and thus having little up top, I don't know.

Seems like you took a little flack from this one ... but I see the humour. It seems that in every disaster/tragedy, or whatever overinflated adjective the media uses, there is always a joke, not always tasteful, but often funny. Funny in the sense that it is hard to restrain a chuckle, or even an outright guffaw. It's almost 25 years since the Challenger blew up; but I remember hearing only hours after the explosion: "Hey, do you know that NASA stands for 'Need another seven astrounauts." Whatever. And I do agree with your point about the Second Ammendment. This allows Americans to kill over 12,000 of their fellow citizens each year. Seems like murder in the States doesn't make the news unless it's multiple and/or high profile.

Margaret Pilkington · 10-01-2011, 07:32

Eric, you may be able to see the humour in the comment( and goodness knows humour is something that we could use a little of) but to my mind (and maybe I'm on my own here) it seems that Tealeaf never misses an opportunity to take a pop at women....and frequently makes, what are, insensitive remarks.

It is not an endearing trait.

Just as a post script. I worked in the medical profession for years and understand 'black humour' and the function it has......but I find his comments just plain nasty.

kestrelx · 10-01-2011, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Eric, you may be able to see the humour in the comment( and goodness knows humour is something that we could use a little of) but to my mind (and maybe I'm on my own here) it seems that Tealeaf never misses an opportunity to take a pop at women....and frequently makes, what are, insensitive remarks.

It is not an endearing trait.

Just as a post script. I worked in the medical profession for years and understand 'black humour' and the function it has......but I find his comments just plain nasty.

The chances of Jack Straw getting shot are less than zero in this country. So it's not even really a joke to suggest he could be. He may start getting some annonymous hate mail though!

Less · 10-01-2011, 09:03

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Originally Posted by kestrelx

The chances of Jack Straw getting shot are less than zero in this country. So it's not even really a joke to suggest he could be. He may start getting some annonymous hate mail though!

Oh yes? And what colour wax crayon do you plan to use for this letter?

Neil · 10-01-2011, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

.... it seems that Tealeaf never misses an opportunity to take a pop at women....and frequently makes, what are, insensitive remarks.

Just as he wishes he lived in Ossy and so comments on it so much, I suspect also that he wishes he was a woman. AT least then he would have one instead of being one

jaysay · 10-01-2011, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Eric, you may be able to see the humour in the comment( and goodness knows humour is something that we could use a little of) but to my mind (and maybe I'm on my own here) it seems that Tealeaf never misses an opportunity to take a pop at women....and frequently makes, what are, insensitive remarks.

It is not an endearing trait.

Just as a post script. I worked in the medical profession for years and understand 'black humour' and the function it has......but I find his comments just plain nasty.

I'm with you on this one Margaret, never have seen the humour in anybody being attacked in anyway be it a man or a woman