[quote=Chief_Wiggum;81784164]In what context would using the outdated and racist term "red Indians" be justifiable? Especially as O'Brien was not quoting someone else when he said

You are like a wasp at a picnic with this. Give me the context when he said this and I will give you my opinion. I can't give an opinion on something I have not heard.

You haven't answered my question. Does context matter? Do you believe that the term "red Indians" is racist? If so, James O'Brien made a racist remark.

My point was simply that Ferrari was called out for doing nothing wrong (and Ofcom found him not in breach of any broadcasting regulations) yet James O'Brien was not criticised for using a term widely thought to be racist

You used the term. Are you as guilty as you imply JOB is? This is why context is important.

Don't make Iain angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry.

I used to read his blog and twitter feed, which seemed to consist of a semi-permanent hissy fit.
In contrast, since starting his Drive programme, I've always had the impression that he's trying his hardest to be on his best behaviour, albeit through gritted teeth.
Increasingly, the veneer seems to be cracking and the mask slipping.
I suppose at times this can be quite entertaining, but more often just makes for uncomfortable listening.

Did I hear someone say 'Jehovah'?

CALLER: I just don't think Jeremy Corbyn could be elected Prime Minister.

IAIN DALE: We'll soon see...


No we won't Iain, the next General Election isn't for another 4 years!

Perhaps he was anticipating Jezza being ousted as leader in one of the rumoured coups to replace him. They've been around since his election but never seem actually to materialise.

No news jingle is now played at quarter and half past the hour. The traffic reporter just doesn't say more in half hour now.

Wake up ! This has been happening for a few weeks and has been noted on here.

The traffic reporter is no longer 'keeping London moving' .

The breakfast news reporter is no longer giving out the latest FTSE at breakfast, and no newsreader announces their name except on the top-of-the-hour bulletins.

"We can give a beautiful set of teeth fixed in your mouth".
I must say I'm encouraged by their accuracy of the predicted location.
Morning all (and g-s)

Morning Charles. Thanks for not lumping me in with hoi poloi!

Morning the rest of you.

Ferrari in fine Rottweiler form this morning, ripping the throat out of a hand-wringing apologist for immigrants. A tad harsh and no doubt will have those of a similar viewpoint to the H-W A screaming 'racist'.

Wonder how many of the outraged callers over a tasteless joke by some comedian would express the same outrage over the treatment of the mentally ill by the loathsome IDS.
Ferarri is silent on the sanctioning of I'll people but straight in there when there is a nice lefty target.

Must have missed that.

Did you miss the lady who was enraged about a comment about Thatcher? Two years of letters to the BBC. Yet I got the feeling she would be all for those workshy fops being sanctioned.
Just an impression I got from listening.

Must have been on when I was taking the rubbish out.

Strange mix of topics today. Unfunny jokes, fancy dress and badgers.
Ferarri not done any reading on bovine TB, the Badger guy has had him on toast.
BTW Is it misty round W5? Took the dogs out at 7.30 and it was very dank here.

Think NF was surprised when the sock guy said he was for remaining in EU. Kinda killed that feature stone dead.

I saw the programme in which the farmer expressed his hatred of badgers, which I get the impression the person defending badgers had not, and the farmer was totally justified. It was heart-breaking to see how bovine TB had affected his dairy herd. Other mammals can also be responsible but, in this case, it was badgers.

Yes, it was a bit misty. Now it's sort of bleugh, but less cold.

I am glad to see that you are paying attention, Martin

Happy Friday to you & my fellow posters x

Intriguing topic from J O'B this morning - uncontrollable teenagers. I anticipate some hair-raising calls.

John Stapleton in for Clive next week.

What a glamourous life you lead!

Now that the Prime Minister has announced that leaving the EU will increase the price of socks, I wonder if this will persuade Steve Allen to join the Remain campaign.