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Spectator / James Kirkup on Bergdorf and NSPCC. Nailed it.

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BuzzShitbagBobbly · 14/06/2019 11:18

blogs.spectator.co.uk/2019/06/munroe-bergdorfs-sacking-and-the-failure-of-the-media

I can't even c'n'p the good bits because it'd be the whole thing!

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BatShite · 16/06/2019 13:52

Fantastic article, and what a sorry state of affairs, the general reporting on this incident. Not surprising thoughHmm

AlwaysComingHome · 15/06/2019 21:48

Whilst I was there though I saw a retweet of what must be one of the most obviously made up stats ever. Wasn't worth starting a new thread but does MB not apply any critical thinking ever?

Is their ‘trans sister’ a Brazilian sex worker? If not, the stats are horseshit

SpartacusAutisticusAHF · 15/06/2019 20:53

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Doyoumind · 15/06/2019 20:27

I went to MB's Twitter to check if the story was still a main focus and to check whether there was any acknowledgement of the safeguarding issue. Not surprisingly there wasn't.

Whilst I was there though I saw a retweet of what must be one of the most obviously made up stats ever. Wasn't worth starting a new thread but does MB not apply any critical thinking ever?

Spectator / James Kirkup on Bergdorf and NSPCC. Nailed it.
BicycleDynamo · 15/06/2019 20:22

Thank you for sharing that, a very good piece.

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BuzzShitbagBobbly · 15/06/2019 19:36

I went in the BBC news page for the first time in a while recently. There were 3 or 4 stories all pushing the same overall lgbTQ (my caps/emphasis) agenda on the home page.

This could be reactive normalisation tactics or it could be everyday for them...

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WelshMoth · 15/06/2019 19:04

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Needmoresleep · 15/06/2019 12:05

My understanding is that James K is first and foremost the Director of the Social Market Foundation, a centre right think tank, rather than a journalist.

Which is why his writing is important as it comes from a desire to see the democratic process work, rather than just to see a byline. I would also guess that the use of the Spectator blog was to get his piece supporting Janice out quickly, and as a support for her subsequent article.

It worked, at least with the BBC, who I assume are watching the Tory leadership election with interest, not least because of the controversy over licence fees for the elderly.

TheAngryLlama · 15/06/2019 07:00

It’s a good point. Why isn’t there room for James in the main mag when dross like young and delingpole are given space?
I think we should all write to Fraser nelson and ask.

S1naidSucks · 15/06/2019 00:17

Erythronium. Brilliant. I’m going to steal that. Grin

BlackeyedGruesome · 15/06/2019 00:10

thanks.

Erythronium · 14/06/2019 23:55

Question: what are the differences between Munroe Bergdorf and Janice Turner that might explain the different ways in which they have been treated?

Yes, Y, oh Y, oh Y is Munroe treated differently from Janice?

Noonemournsthewicked · 14/06/2019 23:12

mic drop
Very good article.

DuchessSybilVimes · 14/06/2019 22:57

Bang on. Brilliant article.

AnyFucker · 14/06/2019 22:52

An intelligent person

youkiddingme · 14/06/2019 22:47

A lot of support on his twitter post
twitter.com/jameskirkup/status/1139467395104464896

truthisarevolutionaryact · 14/06/2019 22:18

I looked at my bank statement and wondered whether to continue with my Spectator sub - and have now read James's excellent article. So have decided to keep supporting ethical and honest journalism.
Thank you to him, Janice T, Andrew G and all the other journalists out there still speaking the truth.

Voice0fReason · 14/06/2019 21:51

Absolutely nailed it. What a great article.

LizzieSiddal · 14/06/2019 21:10

Brilliant piece of writing from James.

People have such short memories. It’s almost as if Saville and his connection to the BBC and Children’s Charities, never happened.

boatyardblues · 14/06/2019 20:48

Oh yes, Janice is an absolute star. Thank you too.

ChattyLion · 14/06/2019 20:37

Fantastic article by James Kirkup. Flowers Janice and please keep up the good work both, to ask the questions that need asking.

NowtSalamander · 14/06/2019 20:37

So good. I’m only still paying my Spec subs for James but I can’t work out why he’s not featured in the actual paper more - he’s a different class to people who have columns like bloody Toby Young or Delingpole. I’m hoping that this amazing set of articles he’s doing about transgenderism will stand him in good stead when the world recovers its sanity.

MrsFogi · 14/06/2019 20:22

I see FPFW have shared this brilliant article on FB - it seems to be a good one to share/like (i.e. to stick our heads above the parapet in RL).

Needmoresleep · 14/06/2019 20:20

RTB exactly. Hunte seems to see his role as propagandist for transgenderism, rather than as a neutral balanced reporter. About time he made an effort to meet with/interview some women who are concerned about safeguarding and other implications.

NewarkShark · 14/06/2019 20:12

Outstanding article.