Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
perhaps you should've been the defence for the kids who got 4 years for 'facebooking' that they should start a riot
Excellent point! What is the difference between what those kids did, and were jailed for, and what Clarkson has done. You could say that both were incitement to commit violent crimes. Next time a fanatical muslim is prosecuted for incitement to commit hate crimes his lawyer just has to ask why is Clarkson not in jail? Or, simply say, ' Your honour my client was only joking!'
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
This. The bloke is a twat for the many reasons that have already been pointed out on this thread (especially liked the succinct critique by Leroy, for example), but FFS I am getting sick and tired of those who take are primed and ready to take 'offence' at everything they see and hear. It was a stupid thing to say, but it was bleeding obvious that it was hyperbole.
The proper response is to ignore it as ignorant shite from the mouth of a cretin. Taking him or what he says seriously makes you a feeble minded fool with a skin thinner than tissue paper - and you deserve almost as much contempt as him for that IMHO.
I fear that what ever remains of free speech we had in this country have now disappeared. We appear to be living in some dystopian mind control experiment in order to protect those too stupid to notice an attempt at 'humour' when they see it. Give me f**king strength....
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
perhaps you should've been the defence for the kids who got 4 years for 'facebooking' that they should start a riot
Excellent point! What is the difference between what those kids did, and were jailed for, and what Clarkson has done. You could say that both were incitement to commit violent crimes. Next time a fanatical muslim is prosecuted for incitement to commit hate crimes his lawyer just has to ask why is Clarkson not in jail?
next time I'm nicked .. i want you as my barrister !!!!
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
This. The bloke is a twat for the many reasons that have already been pointed out on this thread (especially liked the succinct critique by Leroy, for example), but FFS I am getting sick and tired of those who take are primed and ready to take 'offence' at everything they see and hear. It was a stupid thing to say, but it was bleeding obvious that it was hyperbole.
The proper response is to ignore it as ignorant shite from the mouth of a cretin. Taking him or what he says seriously makes you a feeble minded fool with a skin thinner than tissue paper - and you deserve almost as much contempt as him for that IMHO.
I fear that what ever remains of free speech we had in this country have now disappeared. We appear to be living in some dystopian mind control experiment in order to protect those too stupid to notice an attempt at 'humour' when they see it. Give me f**king strength....
this is what many said about Hitler .. don't take him seriously .. they do now
But surely it is the sort of thing you would expect Clarkson to say. That is his persona. If it is really what he thinks or what the character he has created around himself thinks I don't know and don't care. If you are going to get offended by Clarkson, you miss the point of Clarkson. If he suddenly became diplomatic and stopped talking his usual nonsense he would be boring and his career would be over.
But surely it is the sort of thing you would expect Clarkson to say. That is his persona. If it is really what he thinks or what the character he has created around himself thinks I don't know and don't care. If you are going to get offended by Clarkson, you miss the point of Clarkson. If he suddenly became diplomatic and stopped talking his usual nonsense he would be boring and his career would be over.
so your argument is that certain people have licence to say whatever they want, wherever and whenever they want? .. because they have 'a name' .. sorry Muttley, that is tosh .. even though I rather wish it were true
Yes that is my argument - Clarkson is famous for being a pratt -that is his persona. He has to play up to is persona as his career is built around it. On top gear he tries to offend as many people as possible but if you get offended by somebody who tries to wind you up you are falling for it. I get offended by people who actually mean it.
The BBC are to blame why ask Clarkson (well known gob-shit) what he thinks of the Strike ? he actually said he thought it was a good thing as London was easier to get about --then said the other thing to "balance it up" his words.
As for people to suggest it was inciting people - thats just total and utter bollox.
The attack on free speach is there Henry its asking for him to be sacked and asking for the lawyers and OBill to get involved.
Yes that is my argument - Clarkson is famous for being a pratt -that is his persona. He has to play up to is persona as his career is built around it. On top gear he tries to offend as many people as possible but if you get offended by somebody who tries to wind you up you are falling for it. I get offended by people who actually mean it.
my problem is .. I feel that too often the clarksons of the world develop such overinflated egos that they DO mean IT .. imagine clarkson running the country, I can well see him taking out all the union leaders and executing them .. the man is a quasi fascist .. I refer you to his column in the Sun .. he is going more and more from 'humour' into statements which are far darker than mere jest .. he has been allowed to become a 'respected', power drunk commentator because no-one has had the courage to say to him ..'shut up you ignorant boring twat' .. or words to that effect
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
This. The bloke is a twat for the many reasons that have already been pointed out on this thread (especially liked the succinct critique by Leroy, for example), but FFS I am getting sick and tired of those who take are primed and ready to take 'offence' at everything they see and hear. It was a stupid thing to say, but it was bleeding obvious that it was hyperbole.
The proper response is to ignore it as ignorant shite from the mouth of a cretin. Taking him or what he says seriously makes you a feeble minded fool with a skin thinner than tissue paper - and you deserve almost as much contempt as him for that IMHO.
I fear that what ever remains of free speech we had in this country have now disappeared. We appear to be living in some dystopian mind control experiment in order to protect those too stupid to notice an attempt at 'humour' when they see it. Give me f**king strength....
this is what many said about Hitler .. don't take him seriously .. they do now
Godwin's law, LOL.
Clarkson = Hitler.....better check his garden - he might have a couple of Panzer divisions stashed in his shed and a Stuka divebomber behind the coal shed....
Well, Lincs. If he tries to annexe the Sudetenland, I'll be first to hold my hand up and say fairplay for seeing it coming - watchout Belgium!
I'm only disappointed it wasn't Jim Davidson that said it.
The day he's invited back onto live TV will never come. I am sure that Jim is neither nasty nor a racist .. i am equally sure that clarkson .................
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
This. The bloke is a twat for the many reasons that have already been pointed out on this thread (especially liked the succinct critique by Leroy, for example), but FFS I am getting sick and tired of those who take are primed and ready to take 'offence' at everything they see and hear. It was a stupid thing to say, but it was bleeding obvious that it was hyperbole.
The proper response is to ignore it as ignorant shite from the mouth of a cretin. Taking him or what he says seriously makes you a feeble minded fool with a skin thinner than tissue paper - and you deserve almost as much contempt as him for that IMHO.
I fear that what ever remains of free speech we had in this country have now disappeared. We appear to be living in some dystopian mind control experiment in order to protect those too stupid to notice an attempt at 'humour' when they see it. Give me f**king strength....
this is what many said about Hitler .. don't take him seriously .. they do now
Godwin's law, LOL.
Clarkson = Hitler.....better check his garden - he might have a couple of Panzer divisions stashed in his shed and a Stuka divebomber behind the coal shed....
Well, Lincs. If he tries to annexe the Sudetenland, I'll be first to hold my hand up and say fairplay for seeing it coming - watchout Belgium!
I can't stand the bloke, but I think all of this furore over coment said in jest is way over the top. People who complained need a sense of humour transplant.
I can't stand the bloke, but I think all of this furore over coment said in jest is way over the top. People who complained need a sense of humour transplant.
The mans a grade A knob but quite frankly this is a lot of fuss over nothing.
Agreed. I saw the program and I just thought "that's Clarkson playing up for the cameras" - God forbid anyone should actually take him seriously.
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
that is NOT the point .. substitute the word Blacks, Asians, women, Gypsies or Jews for Public Sector Workers and see how you get along .. he'd be sacked and probably locked up in the cell next to John Terry for the next 250 years .. as the man above said (I paraphrase), Clarkson is a useless attention seeking gobshite who advocates smoking, drunken driving, breaking the speed limit and wasting fuel by driving around as fast as possible .. the man is a worn out clown .. he needs taking off air along with his rubbish show and his pansy yesmen sidekicks ....
That is no where even close to being the same thing. Things you are born are not the same as things you chose to be. Please don't try to tell me that Public workers are a minority group now.
People need to get a grip. If you don't like something on Telly turn it over. Or better still get up off the sofa and do something more constructive.
Anyone stupid enough to think that his comments are meant to be taken literally should probably be taken out and executed in front of their families.
that is NOT the point .. substitute the word Blacks, Asians, women, Gypsies or Jews for Public Sector Workers and see how you get along .. he'd be sacked and probably locked up in the cell next to John Terry for the next 250 years .. as the man above said (I paraphrase), Clarkson is a useless attention seeking gobshite who advocates smoking, drunken driving, breaking the speed limit and wasting fuel by driving around as fast as possible .. the man is a worn out clown .. he needs taking off air along with his rubbish show and his pansy yesmen sidekicks ....
That is no where even close to being the same thing. Things you are born are not the same as things you chose to be. Please don't try to tell me that Public workers are a minority group now.
People need to get a grip. If you don't like something on Telly turn it over. Or better still get up off the sofa and do something more constructive.
what's your point ? .. only 'minorities' should be 'protected' from abuse, ridicule and slander .. one can't be publicly rude or abusive about muslims and jews for example, but christians are fair game ?
What annoys me about this is that if you listen to the interview, he was so clearly joking about how the BBC must always be impartial. What he said about people jumping in front of trains was far worse IMO.
@ Lincs Not at all. I'm just saying that if you choose to take a job it is not the same as the colour of your skin, your heritage or your Religious beliefs.
Also are you suggesting that all Public sector employees are Christian?
Some people take things futher than they need to is all. IMHO.
Maybe it's his true opinion, Maybe not. Maybe he's acting up to the role he portrays on T.V, Maybe not. Maybe he's a complete cnut, Maybe not. Who knows and frankly, who cares.
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Sod all, I'll wager.
Can't really understand why they invited him on to the show on the day of the strikes - were they expecting him to say something intelligent?
Think he's well past his sell-by date.
That is no where even close to being the same thing. Things you are born are not the same as things you chose to be. Please don't try to tell me that Public workers are a minority group now.
People need to get a grip. If you don't like something on Telly turn it over. Or better still get up off the sofa and do something more constructive.
What annoys me about this is that if you listen to the interview, he was so clearly joking about how the BBC must always be impartial.
What he said about people jumping in front of trains was far worse IMO.
@ Lincs Not at all. I'm just saying that if you choose to take a job it is not the same as the colour of your skin, your heritage or your Religious beliefs.
Also are you suggesting that all Public sector employees are Christian?
Some people take things futher than they need to is all. IMHO.
Maybe it's his true opinion, Maybe not. Maybe he's acting up to the role he portrays on T.V, Maybe not. Maybe he's a complete cnut, Maybe not. Who knows and frankly, who cares.