StanSP Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 6 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said: Christ I was taking the piss based on what Lee Anderson has been saying... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 29 July Author Share Posted 29 July Leicester making the news again, thanks to Soulsby's blinkered drive to turn the city cycle friendly, with floating bus stops. Just been on BBC Breakfast. Personally I think it's not so much the idea of the floating bus stops that's the problem as selfish, ignorant cyclists (not ALL cyclists before anyone starts) who travel through these areas at top speed through crowded areas shared with pedestrians. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hackneyfox Posted 29 July Popular Post Share Posted 29 July 7 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said: So everyone in London today at that march is right wing? Yes or they’ve stupidly fallen for the crap spouted by Yaxley Lennon who is extreme right wing, as are all of those actively worked with YL in organising the demo. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July Olympic broadcaster axed over sexist remark Olympic broadcaster Eurosport has removed Bob Ballard from its commentary team in Paris after he made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers. After watching the team take gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay event, Mr Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their make-up." Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris and Shayna Jack had just sealed victory and were waving to crowds when Mr Ballard made his comments. A statement from the broadcaster said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. "To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect." Mr Ballard's co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, branded his remark "outrageous". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 29 July Author Share Posted 29 July 6 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said: Olympic broadcaster axed over sexist remark Olympic broadcaster Eurosport has removed Bob Ballard from its commentary team in Paris after he made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers. After watching the team take gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay event, Mr Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their make-up." Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris and Shayna Jack had just sealed victory and were waving to crowds when Mr Ballard made his comments. A statement from the broadcaster said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. "To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect." Mr Ballard's co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, branded his remark "outrageous". Complete over reaction. Yes, tell him to be careful what he says in future. I'm not sure that Lizzie Simmonds understands what outrageous means. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 17 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said: Olympic broadcaster axed over sexist remark Olympic broadcaster Eurosport has removed Bob Ballard from its commentary team in Paris after he made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers. After watching the team take gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay event, Mr Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their make-up." Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris and Shayna Jack had just sealed victory and were waving to crowds when Mr Ballard made his comments. A statement from the broadcaster said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. "To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect." Mr Ballard's co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, branded his remark "outrageous". 8 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said: Complete over reaction. Yes, tell him to be careful what he says in future. I'm not sure that Lizzie Simmonds understands what outrageous means. Everything will end so sanitised there will only be a few words that are acceptable ! I mean it’s a stereotype remark but is it offensive. @FoxesDeb ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy G Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 35 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said: Olympic broadcaster axed over sexist remark Olympic broadcaster Eurosport has removed Bob Ballard from its commentary team in Paris after he made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers. After watching the team take gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay event, Mr Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their make-up." Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris and Shayna Jack had just sealed victory and were waving to crowds when Mr Ballard made his comments. A statement from the broadcaster said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. "To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect." Mr Ballard's co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, branded his remark "outrageous". Welcome to 2024 - what is the world coming to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July Just stop oil now blocking departure gates at gatwick I recall their main demand was to stop issuing new oil and gas licences milliband has done this so I guess like most protest groups, the goalposts will keep on moving so they retain a raison d’etre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisnorbo fox Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 58 minutes ago, hackneyfox said: Yes or they’ve stupidly fallen for the crap spouted by Yaxley Lennon who is extreme right wing, as are all of those actively worked with YL in organising the demo. Yes was just as concerning seeing the anti-protest lead my the far left, anti-Semitic Pratt Jeremy Corbin. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July I don't think it's particularly outrageous and sacking is arguably a bit much, but its a joke I genuinely thought went out of date about thirty years back. Just feels like such a tired, worn out and unnecessary thing to crowbar into swimming commentary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdiamond Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 10 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Just stop oil now blocking departure gates at gatwick I recall their main demand was to stop issuing new oil and gas licences milliband has done this so I guess like most protest groups, the goalposts will keep on moving so they retain a raison d’etre I wonder if between protests these people live a perfect life with no travelling for work, holidays or other appointments or heaven forbid simple social activities for leisure or the arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July Don't think it's a sackable offence, personally. A very flippant comment which isn't necessary, but to be sacked for it is very harsh. And I know they're two totally different scenarios and authorities making the decisions, but there's literally a convicted child rapist in one of the teams that's allowed to compete. Makes a mockery of it all that Ballard is sacked while the other can continue doing what they do as a sport. Should Ballard have made the comment? Probably not. Is it an overreaction for him to lose his job. Probably. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2523527/amp/How-foreign-students-fleecing-Britain.html this is ****ing wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bovril Posted 29 July Popular Post Share Posted 29 July 20 minutes ago, The Horse's Mouth said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2523527/amp/How-foreign-students-fleecing-Britain.html this is ****ing wild and 11 years old 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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foxy boxing Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 1 hour ago, Foxdiamond said: I wonder if between protests these people live a perfect life with no travelling for work, holidays or other appointments or heaven forbid simple social activities for leisure or the arts Absolute hypocrites the lot of them. It's always middle class protesters shouting do as I say not as I do. It's not protesting anymore It's disruption and causing chaos.i understand there upset and want to bring their cause to the forefront and get as much attention and publicity as they can. It's the sheer utter hypocrisy of these people I can't stand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesDeb Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 1 hour ago, st albans fox said: Everything will end so sanitised there will only be a few words that are acceptable ! I mean it’s a stereotype remark but is it offensive. @FoxesDeb ? I don't personally find it offensive, no. At most it probably deserves an eye roll, if I'd heard it in real time I probably would have laughed. It's hardly a sackable offense imo, a quiet word to be a bit more careful would have been enough. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July (edited) 15 minutes ago, foxy boxing said: Absolute hypocrites the lot of them. It's always middle class protesters shouting do as I say not as I do. It's not protesting anymore It's disruption and causing chaos.i understand there upset and want to bring their cause to the forefront and get as much attention and publicity as they can. It's the sheer utter hypocrisy of these people I can't stand. Do they think people are sat in a traffic jam are thinking "wow they are right, I should give my my car to give the planet" or are they sat there despising everything to do with them. It's not getting ANYONE on side, to make a difference you need the people on your side. Raise as much awareness as you want, but if you are hated and despised by the masses it has zero impact. The people aren't going to pressure the government, they are going to cheer you getting run over and put in prison for half a decade. Edited 29 July by Babylon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July He’s embarrassed Eurosport, and they’ve decided not to employ him anymore. Sounds like a self employment contractor situation so no drama. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 2 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: Olympic broadcaster axed over sexist remark Olympic broadcaster Eurosport has removed Bob Ballard from its commentary team in Paris after he made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers. After watching the team take gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay event, Mr Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their make-up." Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris and Shayna Jack had just sealed victory and were waving to crowds when Mr Ballard made his comments. A statement from the broadcaster said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. "To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect." Mr Ballard's co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, branded his remark "outrageous". What goes through peoples minds, I know it's not easy to fill a load of time on TV... but really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdiamond Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 1 minute ago, Babylon said: Do they think people are sat in a traffic jam are thinking "wow they are right, I should give my my car to give the planet" or are they sat there despising everything to do with them. It's not getting ANYONE on side, to make a difference you need the people on your side. I don't have a car or fly and I despise their methods too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaneyLCFC Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 9 hours ago, Muzzy_no7 said: So everyone in London today at that march is right wing? Some yes no doubt, but as expected the lefty luvvies and commie worshipping anti-protestors will have you believe it was the 2nd coming of the 3rd Reich Just laugh at this point pal. Clowns calling you a racist, nazi, bigot etc etc etc because you don't share the same viewpoints or agree on certain topics mean absolutely nothing now 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 1 minute ago, Babylon said: Do they think people are sat in a traffic jam are thinking "wow they are right, I should give my my car to give the planet" or are they sat there despising everything to do with them. It's not getting ANYONE on side, to make a difference you need the people on your side. I think they're ****ing idiots but they're caught between a rock and a hard place a little bit. By and large, your every man is simply not taking climate change remotely seriously enough, and I include myself in that. Not nearly enough are engaging with any kind of climate change propaganda (for want of a better word). They want people to take notice of it as an issue – how do they do it in a non-antagonistic way when it goes over so many people's heads? That's what they need to figure out and its a borderline impossible task. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdiamond Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 3 minutes ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said: I think they're ****ing idiots but they're caught between a rock and a hard place a little bit. By and large, your every man is simply not taking climate change remotely seriously enough, and I include myself in that. Not nearly enough are engaging with any kind of climate change propaganda (for want of a better word). They want people to take notice of it as an issue – how do they do it in a non-antagonistic way when it goes over so many people's heads? That's what they need to figure out and its a borderline impossible task. If the Green Party are not radical enough for them why don't they form a new party to win support via the ballot box. They can still protest without causing disruption or vandalism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritwalker Posted 29 July Share Posted 29 July 45 minutes ago, Facecloth said: Lived locally, just outside Corby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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