Question Time tonight - Page 2

iCraig · 22-10-2009, 17:59

"We want a democracy with a voice for all, unless a particular one annoys us"

Mark · 22-10-2009, 19:09

That's a lot of people outside the Beeb.

Did they actually get in then?

Knipples · 22-10-2009, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Mark

Did they actually get in then?

A few did yeah, they threw them out pretty quick though. There was footage of one lady being dragged across the marble floor of the BBC by her feet, still screaming and shouting about fascists.

I cant help but feel that these people are playing right into the hands of the BNP, by giving them even more press and attention, even if its not positive stuff.

Mark · 22-10-2009, 19:20

Oh yes. Just seen that.

Briggykins · 22-10-2009, 20:27

Going to watch it. Abhor the BNP and everything they stand for (not only race issues and immigration but also European arguments and basically everything), but some people voted for them and it's not for me to say who should be heard.
Unfortunately I don't think he can lose, as has been said. I wish the other parties had put up some big hitters, somebody who can really take him on - maybe someone like Diane Abbot from Labour or William Hague for the tories. Or Tony Benn! That'd be magic. But I can't see Jack Straw's brand of dull debate really countering Griffin's firebrand illogic.

divine · 22-10-2009, 21:20

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Originally Posted by iCraig

It will go one of two ways.

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Mr Griffin was reportedly booed as entered the session, and the first question by a member of the audience asked: 'Given what the UK has fought for during World War Two, is it fair that the BNP hijacked Winston Churchill?'

The BNP leader was reported to have attacked Jack Straw, his fellow panellist, saying that his father was in the RAF while claiming that Mr Straw's father was arrested for refusing to fight. This was followed by a round of boos from the audience.

He also attempted to respond to questions by young black and Jewish audience members who claimed he was a racist.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle6885871.ece

Looks like it went the former...

iCraig · 22-10-2009, 21:26

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Rachel Parish, 20, a philosophy student, was among the protesters to make it through the security barrier but she was stopped by officers. “The BBC should be ashamed. How can you give a platform to Nazis,” she said.

Because some members of the society in which you live, have voted for him.

It's called a democracy, grow up and wash your hair.

Fayshun · 22-10-2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by iCraig

It's called a democracy, grow up and wash your hair.

Quote of the year 2009.

Mark · 22-10-2009, 21:49

It's a fair comment. Pretty much all of the backlash has been on those grounds (hair washing aside) - people just don't get it. He's an MEP - some people voted for him - get over it.

Oh, and for the benefit of The Times, Mr. Griffin wasn't reportedly booed anywhere. He was booed - loudly and clearly. Won't be shown on the show because they never show that bit, but it was covered on News 24 and the booing was very obvious.

Grandad · 22-10-2009, 21:51

Loved the protester who had broken in

When interviewed was asked why he broke in

"to carry out my democratic rights"

oh dear, probably only saving grace is that Griffin will proabbaly make himself look just as stupid

22-10-2009, 17:59	#11
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	"We want a democracy with a voice for all, unless a particular one annoys us" __________________

22-10-2009, 20:27	#15
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Going to watch it. Abhor the BNP and everything they stand for (not only race issues and immigration but also European arguments and basically everything), but some people voted for them and it's not for me to say who should be heard. Unfortunately I don't think he can lose, as has been said. I wish the other parties had put up some big hitters, somebody who can really take him on - maybe someone like Diane Abbot from Labour or William Hague for the tories. Or Tony Benn! That'd be magic. But I can't see Jack Straw's brand of dull debate really countering Griffin's firebrand illogic. __________________

22-10-2009, 19:09	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	That's a lot of people outside the Beeb. Did they actually get in then?

22-10-2009, 19:20	#14
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Oh yes. Just seen that.

22-10-2009, 21:49	#19
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It's a fair comment. Pretty much all of the backlash has been on those grounds (hair washing aside) - people just don't get it. He's an MEP - some people voted for him - get over it. Oh, and for the benefit of The Times, Mr. Griffin wasn't reportedly booed anywhere. He was booed - loudly and clearly. Won't be shown on the show because they never show that bit, but it was covered on News 24 and the booing was very obvious.

22-10-2009, 21:51	#20
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	Loved the protester who had broken in When interviewed was asked why he broke in "to carry out my democratic rights" oh dear, probably only saving grace is that Griffin will proabbaly make himself look just as stupid