victor the man behind the mask( the victor meldrew column)

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:28 am

Thank gawd for that , goodbye:p

Post by **spot** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:30 am

Hah. Outed!

It's not true that we have an open door immigration policy, sadly. I'd be in favour of one but it doesn't exist.

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:46 am

i dont beleive it:wah::wah:

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:19 am

Paragraphs, the new dodo bird. Scene at 11.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:03 am

who dislike the words that i write

Actually, my concern is with the presentation.

Capitalisation, punctuation, and paragraphs (as KB mentioned) would make your post an easier read.

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:36 am

Pinky;662785 wrote:

As for immigrants depriving our workers? Do me a favour! My area has had a huge influx of Poles, Lithuanians, Portuguese that are willing to do jobs that our people won't. Sadly, a lot of Brits would much rather sit on their arses and be dole scroungers than go to work at somewhere like Bernard Matthews or the other factories. As far as I'm concerned, at least they have enough pride to go out to work and earn their money instead of being a skank and thinking the world owes them a living like far too many in our society. Personally, I'd rather keep the hard working immigrants and get rid of the scrounging scum.

Agree with you one hundred percent, pinky!! :yh_clap:yh_clap

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:46 am

Pinky;662785 wrote: '.

As for immigrants depriving our workers? Do me a favour! My area has had a huge influx of Poles, Lithuanians, Portuguese that are willing to do jobs that our people won't. Sadly, a lot of Brits would much rather sit on their arses and be dole scroungers than go to work at somewhere like Bernard Matthews or the other factories. As far as I'm concerned, at least they have enough pride to go out to work and earn their money instead of being a skank and thinking the world owes them a living like far too many in our society. Personally, I'd rather keep the hard working immigrants and get rid of the scrounging scum.

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Sounds like the US to me; and I agree with you as well.

Post by **spot** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:48 am

Be kind, people, or he'll not come back.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:59 am

KB.;662788 wrote: Paragraphs, the new dodo bird. Scene at 11.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! :wah: Am I the only one who got that?!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:11 am

RedGlitter;662825 wrote: HAHAHAHAHA!!!! :wah: Am I the only one who got that?!

I didn't get it

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:24 am

hopki65;662770 wrote:

the touble is you have people like spot liberal leftie plaid comfy voting do gooders.

who dislike the words that i write and there is no freedom of speech on the F.G and it seems that political correctness has found its way on to the F.G site where if you write about something what does not suit you get an infraction point

Actually Hopki we are very fortunate to have Spot, just because he thinks your a twat & does not like what you say does not mean he uses his moderator status to edit your posts, so you see you do have freedom of speech here, none of your threads are locked or put in the tar pit. I said before i dont have much interest in your column but would fight for your right to keep it as would many others, again freedom of speech. We tolerate all kinds here but if your going to post the topics you post - wake up - your gonna get some heat :rolleyes:

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:36 am

buttercup;662853 wrote: Actually Hopki we are very fortunate to have Spot, just because he thinks your a twat & does not like what you say does not mean he uses his moderator status to edit your posts, so you see you do have freedom of speech here, none of your threads are locked or put in the tar pit. I said before i dont have much interest in your column but would fight for your right to keep it as would many others, again freedom of speech. We tolerate all kinds here but if your going to post the topics you post - wake up - your gonna get some heat :rolleyes:

Well said :-6

I agree wholeheartedly.

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:01 pm

The presentation of this rant was extremely off-putting, had one of my students (victims?) submitted that, he, she or it would have received a Z-.

Having said that, I thought this bit was hilarious "the p.c brigade would also have you believe that to be a part of the bnp or national front makes you a nazi."

Neither the BNP or the National Front are Nazis. They are, at most, third-rate wannabes.

They are in my opinion laughable. Take the term "National Fron" for instance, what nation are they referring to?

Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:37 pm

hopki65 I am glad to see you have been removed from the Forum Garden membership especially after spouting such drivel.

I would just like it noted that I am in no way associated with this person hopki65 nor do I agree with there views.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:47 pm

Victor Meldrew;663052 wrote: hopki65 I am glad to see you have been removed from the Forum Garden membership especially after spouting such drivel.

I would just like it noted that I am in no way associated with this person hopki65 nor do I agree with there views.

Out of interest, was he removed as you say or did he request removal?

Two very different animals.

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:32 am

It appears he had himself removed.

The concept that a person, having the right to say whatever they like, has to then discuss his comments with others who may not agree seems to have made FG an unfair place in Mr hopki's eyes.

I rarely see someone wanting to "rant" be such a poor sport in return.

Alas, he is gone now and there is no point to criticising someone who can't defend himself.

Post by **spot** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:36 am

Chookie;662939 wrote: They are, at most, third-rate wannabes.Isn't it odd that third-rate used to be a term of awe and approbation? Just an aside, not really relevant. Odd though.

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:26 pm

I must admit I wasn't thinking of Peninsular War era battleships when I made the comment.

Post by **spot** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:54 pm

So few people ever do. I despair on occasion.

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:51 pm

He didn't say the opinion would receive a Z-; he said the presentation would.

Use context clues and connect these words: Student - presentation.

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:00 pm

magenta flame;663640 wrote: Yes yes yes .sigh ..... If you don't like something pick on it's presentation rather than it's content.

I would much prefer to hear the opinions of a coal worker than the rhetorical elegance of a well bred gentleman rattling off cobblers.

Wow i just made that up .............see a second glass of wine over lunch does make me sound all hoity toity.

I prefer content which is sooo lacking these days.

Paragraphs are far from eloquent.