The Earl of Chesterfield, on 12 July 2020 - 10:19 AM, said:
Here y'go, pal: 'Now, whatever anybody may think, I believe neither Steve Coe nor Lesley Brentnall, for instance, took up their roles at the club for any other reason than they thought they were going to help the club'.
19th Feb on the 'Takeover Update' thread.
Such an 'unbending view' from a bloke who always demands balance kinda stuck in my memory, that's all.
As for the 'other lot' - who I have criticised elsewhere, by the way - they're not in power. The tories are. And they've certainly 'come out pretty poorly throughout this pandemic' and 'aren't above the rules'. Though if you'd rather buy Cummins completely UNapologetic performance and criticise those reporting it, well, maybe that tells us all about 'bending'.
Similarly does quoting non specific scientists and venues applying liberal laws constitute breaking or merely bending the rules? Or turning a selectively blind eye, perhaps. Either way I'll allow others to decide if hypocrisy simply starts and stops with the press...
First of all I must apologise, Chris, for misreading your earlier post. I interpreted your use of the word "Asses" as a way of getting round the swear filter when referring to Carson & Co. Then, I congratulate you on your research on these boards which must be quite time consuming. But, I don't deny what I said about Steve Coe and Lesley Brentnall, Assistant Directors (or ADs) and I wouldn't allow any personal misgivings to get in the way even if I had any.
Regarding reporters it was they that wanted apologies, recriminations, a resignation or sacking for what they considered to be breaking the rules. There's another poster who thinks that reporters are exempt from the rules, but I don't and if you are clammering for a form of justice for breaking the rules then you should be prepared to accept the same justice if you break the rules yourself otherwise, in my book, that is hypocritical. Hypocrisy doesn't start and end with the press but don't even pretend it only extends as far as Bozo's lot.
When it comes to scientists and advisors may I point out even the WHO has changed it's mind on issues as it has learned more about this dreadful virus.
Goku, on 12 July 2020 - 12:01 AM, said:
‘I don’t trust the papers because journalists ignored social distancing outside Dominic Cummings’ house’ is a new one that’s for sure.
Selective posting has always been a strength of yours Goku.
This post has been edited by dtp: 12 July 2020 - 12:00 PM