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Old 20-02-2016, 14:15
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Can LBC please stop entertaining Nigel Farage. His opinions/arguments bring nothing new to the 'Out' campaign and his weekly 'Phone Farage' phone in is just another platform for his fanbase to have their little rant about why the EU is so terrible. (I don't think one single caller challenged him on yesterday's show with Ferrari.)
Where's the balance, LBC?

He just spins the same old parochial views on loss of sovereignty and uncontrolled migration. I'm hoping for an 'In' vote if only to see him vanish into obscurity never to be seen or heard of again.

Go take a leaf out of Nick Clegg's book.
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Old 20-02-2016, 14:35
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Petrie continually retweets fawning sycophantic compliments about herself, she also has updated her profile photo with a slightly more provocative one - could this be a form of narcissism, a quality which she is loudly denying she has?
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Old 20-02-2016, 14:35
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Can LBC please stop entertaining Nigel Farage. His opinions/arguments bring nothing new to the 'Out' campaign and his weekly 'Phone Farage' phone in is just another platform for his fanbase to have their little rant about why the EU is so terrible. (I don't think one single caller challenged him on yesterday's show with Ferrari.)
Where's the balance, LBC?
They claim to choose people based on how controversial they are. Ken Livingston is another example of this. He has described the 7/77 terrorists as freedom fighters and associated himself with Islamic extremists and other extremists.

Katy Hopkins wouldn't have presented a show if she hadn't expressed such controversial views in newspapers.

George Galloway will have a weekly show on Talk Radio. He has worked for the Russian and Iranian state propaganda channels.

I don't think people who have had shows or appeared regularly on RT or Press TV should be allowed to present on LBC.

Petrie continually retweets fawning sycophantic compliments about herself, she also has updated her profile photo with a slightly more provocative one - could this be a form of narcissism, a quality which she is loudly denying she has?
No. It's what proffessionals on Twittter do, or employ somebody to do. Perhaps this is linked to her Facebook page being updated as described in a previous part of this thread. Her use of social media for promotional purposes may be an indication that she is seeking new work.
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Old 20-02-2016, 14:42
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Can LBC please stop entertaining Nigel Farage. His opinions/arguments bring nothing new to the 'Out' campaign and his weekly 'Phone Farage' phone in is just another platform for his fanbase to have their little rant about why the EU is so terrible. (I don't think one single caller challenged him on yesterday's show with Ferrari.)
Where's the balance, LBC?

He just spins the same old parochial views on loss of sovereignty and uncontrolled migration. I'm hoping for an 'In' vote if only to see him vanish into obscurity never to be seen or heard of again.

Go take a leaf out of Nick Clegg's book.
Farage is one of the biggest assets the remain side have. He is adored by hard core EU sceptics and kippers but for the majority he is repellent. Let him preach to the converted with his LBC gig, he will not attract many new converts there.
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Old 20-02-2016, 14:51
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I don't think people who have had shows or appeared regularly on RT or Press TV should be allowed to present on LBC
No Ferrari and no Farage ?? Maybe on June 24th... 😊
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Old 20-02-2016, 15:45
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No Ferrari and no Farage ?? Maybe on June 24th... 😊
The problem is 99% of radio and tv presenters are employed on a freelance basis aren't they Wns ?
So what is the solution ?
They have bills to pay like everyone else
And just because they appear on RT and the like that surely doesn't mean that's their political leaning does it ?
Surely Sir David Frost's tenure at Al Jazeera is a case in point ??
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Old 20-02-2016, 15:54
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Very quiet on here today. Yesterday we had seven pages.
Quantity doesn't necessarily mean quality.
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Old 20-02-2016, 15:59
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Very quiet on here today. Yesterday we had seven pages.
It always tends to be quieter over the weekend. I suspect some people use it as a diversion away from work, but over the weekend it is their leisure time!
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:00
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Farage is one of the biggest assets the remain side have.
That's what I thought too (until I saw George Galloway speak at the EU Grassroots Out rally last night).

Looks like the 'Out' campaign have got themselves a new poster boy.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:07
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That's what I thought too (until I saw George Galloway speak at the EU Grassroots Out rally last night).

Looks like the 'Out' campaign have got themselves a new poster boy.
You're kidding. He was barracked and half the audience walked out. Thank God he's been signed up by Talk Radio and we won't have to hear him on LBC.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:09
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The problem is 99% of radio and tv presenters are employed on a freelance basis aren't they Wns ?
None of the people I've mentioned are poor. They aren't just going on RT for the money.

And just because they appear on RT and the like that surely doesn't mean that's their political leaning does it ?
I think it does actually, unless they're going on there to criticise the Russian government. They are not. They are going on there to assist RT in it's attempts to spread propaganda that is intended to undermine confidence in governments and institutions Russia doesn't like. I am sure there are poorer people who have refused to appear on RT.

When ever callers to LBC mention that they watch RT, it is usually after expressing support for conspiracy theories or fringe views.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:14
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We are insistently told the Brexit campaign is not xenophobic in outlook, and yet its leader-in-waiting cannot even offer an unambiguous stance on a predictable situation.

It not just about UKIP anymore, or at least it should not be. Farage is starting very poorly indeed. You can see what the infighting was all about.
What exactly do you mean by an unambiguous stance on a predictable situation?
You are so prejudiced that you can't be bothered to listen to anything he says.
How can you see what infighting was all about on the basis of this conversation.
What rot Tahiti.

Listen because I will only say this once.
It is not racist to want our elected government to decide who shall have entry to the UK.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:23
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I think it does actually, unless they're going on there to criticise the Russian government. They are not. They are going on there to assist RT in it's attempts to spread propaganda that is intended to undermine confidence in governments and institutions Russia doesn't like. I am sure there are poorer people who have refused to appear on RT.
From Ferrari's bio. He appears to put his money where his mouth is - in a convoluted analogy sort of way.

Formerly, he presented the discussion programme Forum on Press TV, an Iranian news channel. He quit his show on the station on 30 June 2009 in protest at the Iranian regime's crushing of dissent after the country's presidential election of 12 June 2009.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:38
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Can LBC please stop entertaining Nigel Farage. His opinions/arguments bring nothing new to the 'Out' campaign and his weekly 'Phone Farage' phone in is just another platform for his fanbase to have their little rant about why the EU is so terrible. (I don't think one single caller challenged him on yesterday's show with Ferrari.)
Where's the balance, LBC?

He kjust spins the same old parochial views on loss of sovereignty and uncontrolled migration. I'm hoping for an 'In' vote if only to see him vanish into obscurity never to be seen or heard of again.

Go take a leaf out of Nick Clegg's book.
There is far more to it than immigration or loss of sovereignty as if that were not important enough.As for phone ins he can only answer the questions asked.
This vote is very important for the future of this country and the way you cast your vote should depend on more than your dislike of one man.
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Old 20-02-2016, 16:46
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From Ferrari's bio. He appears to put his money where his mouth is - in a convoluted analogy sort of way.

Formerly, he presented the discussion programme Forum on Press TV, an Iranian news channel. He quit his show on the station on 30 June 2009 in protest at the Iranian regime's crushing of dissent after the country's presidential election of 12 June 2009.
Farage and Galloway wouldn't do that.
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Old 20-02-2016, 17:06
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When ever callers to LBC mention that they watch RT, it is usually after expressing support for conspiracy theories or fringe views.
A woman a few weeks ago on NA's show was very annoyed with him and was ranting and when Nick asked where she got her information from she replied 'RT'. Nick just stopped short of laughing at her !!
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Old 20-02-2016, 17:27
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A woman a few weeks ago on NA's show was very annoyed with him and was ranting and when Nick asked where she got her information from she replied 'RT'. Nick just stopped short of laughing at her !!
Same as Ian Dale. A couple of times when he's had people who blame the U.S. for everything, he's asked where they get their information. They both said "a variety of sources". When questioned further they said they watch Russia Today. At that point Ian said that there was no point continuing the conversation.
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Old 20-02-2016, 17:32
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Do we know if the same rules on partiality that apply in the run up to a GE will be in effect for the referendum ?
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Old 20-02-2016, 18:10
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Do we know if the same rules on partiality that apply in the run up to a GE will be in effect for the referendum ?
Purdah was in force (supposedly) at the indy ref in 2014. Think it is for a six week period.
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Old 20-02-2016, 18:57
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Insomnia last night and I found myself at the mercy of Christo. I am saying this, not as a wind-up, but as a genuine, not rhetorical, question: how on earth can someone this ignorant and incompetent as a broadcaster be employed by a National radio Station?
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Old 20-02-2016, 19:06
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CC Caught the end of a report on Sky News about the cat killings but did not get the details. Have they caught the lunatic yet?
The sooner this lunatic is caught the better. Disgusting.
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Old 20-02-2016, 19:12
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Boris will do what is best for Boris. He has to back the winning side if he wants to become PM. .
and wot if that other eejit across the pond ( Donald J Trump ) becomes President, with there fingers on the trigger ? * Shudders *
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Old 20-02-2016, 20:44
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CC Caught the end of a report on Sky News about the cat killings but did not get the details. Have they caught the lunatic yet?

No, not as far as I know, Bangla. That is one truly 'sick' person
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Old 21-02-2016, 02:47
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What a pompous little man Christo is.......
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Old 21-02-2016, 05:30
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Worst More Conversation with Steve Allen In Conversation with Steve Allen I've ever heard. Ridiculous Irish author, Marian Keys saying "Yes! Yes! Yes!" endlessly as well as Mr Blobby telling us about his mothers funeral. Absolute rubbish.
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