
30 years after first encountering one...maybe the next place I live will be pet-friendly...
( , Sat 14 Jul 2012, 4:32, Reply)

he is fucking brill!
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:58, Reply)

Don't be fooled by his lovely it-makes-sense comments, you're being brainwashed into intolerance.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:08, Reply)

How does that invalidate anything he says in the video?
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( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:18, Reply)

but generally speaking I don't agree with his hard line criticism of religion and multiculturalism and his apparent intolerance toward it. Don't get me wrong, he's a very good orator and a clever man. But I think he's influencing the wrong kind of attitude toward religion in his videos. His criticism of multiculturalism irks me in much the same way. I think he should be criticising is individuals, not faith. Like it or not, there's a lot of good religion does for people both personally and culturally. And bad, arguably, but I think understanding and dialogue is much more productive than outright and borderline aggressive intolerance.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:36, Reply)

I didn't get that impression from this particular video, and it's the first I've heard of him, so...
I agree with most of what he says above, and I even go to church.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:39, Reply)

But I used to be a subscriber to his and eventually you just notice a clear pattern in his videos of intolerance toward religion and multiculturalism that could only come from a very bitter, UKIP voting ex-liberal.
And then you sort of realise his audience is probably predominantly made up of American teenagers who look and sound like The Amazing Atheist.
Perhaps I'm one of his 'left-wing pricks' in that sense I don't know.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:46, Reply)

all the anti-religious polemic that's all over the internet and in the media, real frothing at the mouth stuff. The Catholic church haven't burnt a heretic at the stake for centuries, now secular institutions perpetuate oppression, erode civil liberties, fight wars for oil and completely screw the economy over, and at whom do the Western world's self-defined skeptics vent their frustrations? Some folks who like to dress up in fancy robes and dole out crisps once a week.
It's a smokescreen.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:55, Reply)

you hit the nail on the head there.
It's people and persons that fuck the world up, not religions.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:00, Reply)

something to label as "evil" or "the enemy", and it's not going to be liberal democracy, or free market capitalism, or whatever else we hold dear. Pick an easy target and lay into it.
Some people are already proposing (however ironically) the solution to "the religious problem". All sounds too familiar...
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:06, Reply)

Wow, I think you've just solved EVERY single argument EVER.
Or just said something a bit dumb.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:20, Reply)

Are you one of those annoying people who tries to make themselves look the smartest on the internet?
You are aren't you.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:29, Reply)

I did say what you said was dumb, not you.
...and then apologised.
But yes, I am one of those people who get their rocks off looking clever on puerile digital arts communities. I am currently eating a croissant. And wanking.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:34, Reply)

All good. No hard feelings.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:36, Reply)

I guess I just get irked by religious apologists in the same way you get annoyed with militant athiests. I guess I'm always going to go for the latter, if it's ever necessary to choose.
Mind, he is an overly-aggressive self-serving smug. Sometimes he hits the nail on the head, however.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:30, Reply)

There are plenty of aspects of religion that should make people angry - teaching kids unscientific stuff in science lessons, anti-gay propoganda etc.
However, treating all religious people as if they are the same and discounting all positive aspects of religion is irrational and dumb.
You are right when you say there are bigger problems, but to re-word your argument "secular institutions perpetuate oppression, erode civil liberties, fight wars for oil and completely screw the economy over, and at whom do the Western world's church leaders vent their frustrations? Gays"
The church does itself no favours by who they have for spokesmen.
Though, to be fair, in many cases (such as this video) neither do atheists.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:53, Reply)

although really, and I've been meaning to say this since our last conversation, church leaders in this country at least tend to be on the whole a good deal more liberal than their congregations, but they're scared of alienating their conservative membership base. It's the laity we really need to worry about, homophobia isn't imposed top-down by the Archbishop of Canterbury on an otherwise tolerant population. Sad but true, so it appears to me. Not sure what to do about it.
Main article: Moral theology of Rowan Williams
Williams' contributions to Anglican views of homosexuality were perceived as quite liberal before he became the Archbishop of Canterbury. These views are evident in a paper written by Williams called 'The Body’s Grace',[33] which he originally delivered as the 10th Michael Harding Memorial Address in 1989 to the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, and which is now part of a series of essays collected in the book Theology and Sexuality (ed. Eugene Rogers, Blackwells 2002).
The conservative churches in the United States, however, are currently going mental over this. They can't even criticise capitalism as an outlet, unlike our lot, so they've got to invent a "gay agenda" instead...
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 20:03, Reply)

to Conservatives and actually preach the mostly-liberal message Jesus had.
If the Christian church has any purpose, surely it is to preach Jesus' words rather than to try and get the numbers up by saying what the audience want to hear.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 20:20, Reply)

but it's politics, isn't it. It's not that easy to do and keep your job, I guess, ultimately it's the laity who pay their wages. It must be like trying to steer a container ship.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 20:26, Reply)

Up until Emperor Constantine it was the Christians who were being persecuted.
But yeah.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:13, Reply)

Sorry but he is a self righteous arsehole, a monotonous turd, he loves the sound of his own voice , he is a perenial bore , he is forever deeply irked at having not got the top gear gig. He is a major ell end and I genuinely hope he gets fucking run over PRICK and I am an athiest
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:42, Reply)

What's ugly and keeps Prince Charles awake at night?
YES, it's bad architecture!
The UK's crappest buildings, in one place! Yay! Can someone design a site to gamble on this please?
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:56, Reply)

Not a bad little project, v nicely for all the people who have played it.
EDIt speaking of which Bargain for a pound :D
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:31, Reply)

I can't believe that they are more concerned about where they make these outfits than about the outfits themselves.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:57, Reply)

Is the gripe from rethugs, who created the monster called Walmart
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:59, Reply)

China seem to be the only country that actually makes anything these days, that's why they've got all the money.
Is the girl on the end wearing a jacket over her tennis kit?
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:01, Reply)

tru-fax
I do the same but Tabby doesn't seem to appreciate it
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:25, Reply)

Expect to see him screaming and puking in the street later.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:38, Reply)

And don't forget, some Kendal Mint Cake
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:12, Reply)

this is making me think of the scene from Ghostbusters II, with Ray on a rope under the city.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:44, Reply)

Helo B3TA chums. So, if you remember last year there was the big do to raise money for Kenny's family and for the funeral and stuff. A plethora of DJs including Derrick Carter, Rocky & Diesel, Darren Emerson, Tom Middleton, Luke Solomon, Dave Angel all turned up to play. Was a mega line up and a mega night.
Anyways, in honour of Ken and to raise money for the British Liver Trust recordings of the whole night are available. All you have to do is make a donation and links to the downloads will be sent to you! Marvelous. Perfect for all B3TANS of a house persuasion!
Hope all is well. Cheers and taters x
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:47, Reply)

El Ronal Sheik de Seal.
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( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:54, Reply)

for once, I would ascertain, this isn't it
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:09, Reply)

He did try to kill loads of them, fact. It's what the antiwar protestors were droning on & on about for ages.
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( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:02, Reply)

it's one of the most secular countries in the middle east.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:02, Reply)

air space closure and lethal force etc
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:38, Reply)

2) Your subject line gave me an aneurysm.
3) It's my birthday today.
Edit: I mean lethal not legal. Kind of still makes sense though.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:44, Reply)

yes it was assumed but most people have no idea that this is going to happen , it was kept out of the main stream media to make the 2012 advertising 'limpits look more friendly.
oh and so as to not drive away peoples with money/debit/credit cards who want to think that they have enjoyed watching some adverts interrupted by brief out breaks of on field sport.
llok out for my little street stand selling tinfoil beenies
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:50, Reply)

Sure, they're awful, but they're also limited to /links visitors.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:12, Reply)

1) merry birthday to you
2) merry birthday to you
3) merry birthday dear fishcat
4) merry birthday to you
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:57, Reply)

I'm spending my birthday alone, in an office, in a cruddy town on the edge of a refugee camp in northern Lebanon.
I have cake though.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:41, Reply)

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It would be cool.
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( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:56, Reply)

Stupid bitch actually believed me and has been asking which speed she must get because she 'doesnt want to go to jail' hahahaha.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:18, Reply)

Edit: the cat added the plus sign. I haven't gone all Newspeak
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:20, Reply)

By, say, the Russians winning the Gymnastics?
"SLOW DOWN OR WE OPEN FIRE!"
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:53, Reply)

So stay out you pesky birds - don't even THINK about trying to shit on someone.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:50, Reply)

was obviously hoping to catch a cat-splat on film.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:30, Reply)

All CaC (which they are) joking aside: What kind of fucking CUNT keeps filming rather than help the cat?
The kind of fucking cunt who put the cat there in the first place. To repeat: CUNT.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:42, Reply)

Makes good wallpaper paste, but not much good for anything else. Like gluing a cat to train tracks for a potential £250 YBF bonus
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:45, Reply)

A CAT.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:14, Reply)

You put a cone on its head and then shoot it in portrait to annoy everyone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_eaTT-lr3c
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:42, Reply)

A friend received this for a job he's currently advertising (personal info trimmed). 19 pages! Albeit 3 blank.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:17, Reply)

i want to know more about what happened with Leroy.
also, he should have gone into more detail about how his wife became his ex-wife.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:43, Reply)

well he briefly explains she told his bosses wife about the boss cheating. and he calls her a dingie, then she is his ex. i think he should have dedicated a whole page to that.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:55, Reply)

he looks like a loyal hard working honest person
I'd definitely employ him
He just needs a bit of direction, generally sounds a good sort
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 17:16, Reply)

Used to handle recruitment and the number of painting by numbers CVs used to fill me with hatred and the spirit of satan.
That filled me with sunshine, lollipops and rainbows and you should definitely hire him.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 19:51, Reply)

that shark. with a beat... as you might expect for an hour's effort.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:57, Reply)

the more she sounds like a chicken being violated.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:39, Reply)

so I figured goats would like surfing.
Unassailable logic
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:55, Reply)

Remember the iCarly mashup on in Newsletter 391?
Well, the guy that did that has changed name and come up with this...
(NSFW for fake swears)
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:54, Reply)

Thanks for that. Perfect Friday afternoon stuff.
edit: oh fuck it, that's torn it 2:52 and I'm actually crying with laughter
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:19, Reply)

Incidentally they're breeding Skeksis now:
www.zooborns.com/.a/6a010535647bf3970b0131100544c3970c-800wi
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:01, Reply)

that they're driving on the right hand side of the road.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:33, Reply)

could be.
In Vladivostok, dogs run cars over.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:52, Reply)

( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:53, Reply)

so the dog would appear the right way round in the mirror.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:54, Reply)

After a few minutes of awkward silence the husband said
"Neither of us sucks dicks"
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:19, Reply)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxNxj8AOIok&list=UUTFb%C2%ADrkn5LwBCOgqVz9RTLtg&index=1&fe%C2%ADature=plcp
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:00, Reply)

en·sem·ble (n-smbl)
n.
1. A unit or group of complementary parts that contribute to a single effect, especially:
a. A coordinated outfit or costume.
b. A coordinated set of furniture.
c. A group of musicians, singers, dancers, or actors who perform together:
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:45, Reply)

it was a joke about cartoon robots or something, never mind
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:50, Reply)

How much did that just cost the taxpayer? I want the answer in terms of number of baby incubators please. Somebody think of the children.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:45, Reply)

He's a terrible role model for children, absolutely terrible.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:46, Reply)

I hope MASSIVE riots start and all the football stadiums get burnt down.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:47, Reply)

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( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:50, Reply)

In the same way its fine for Terry to park in disabled parking spaces, illegally sell his England captain perks to businessmen, offer illegal tours around the Chelsea training facilities to rich people, shag his mates missus and force her to have an abortion, undermine a succession of managers at club and international level .. you know all those things you can only do if you're him. Oh and his mum is a thief and his dad is a drug dealer. What does he actually have to do to actually get punished for anything?
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:53, Reply)

He sounds like a really dodgy twat.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:03, Reply)

I think that was the one.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:09, Reply)

Here is a good top 10 of his dodgy/illegal shite:
www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/John-Terry-racism-row-The-England-captain-s-top-10-scandals-including-drug-dealing-dads-shoplifting-mums-sex-cheating-and-public-urination-article304737.html
Edit: I forgotten him abusing americans watching 9-11 unfold and then 'exposing' himself at them.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:01, Reply)

And another reason why I hate fucking cunting football. Cunts.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:25, Reply)

If you believe his defence, the exchange was more like:
Anton Ferdinand: 'What? did you call me a black cunt?'
Terry: 'Fuck Off! 'Black Cunt'?'
Which is him repeating what Ferdinand said incredulously.
Not sure I quite buy it myself, mind...
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:59, Reply)

Were any of the lawyers savvy enough to ask him what he'd said? I'd love to know his reply.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:01, Reply)

in the Special Edition Terry shot first
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:17, Reply)

it came down to PROVING he meant it as a racist slur.
The law is a fucking joke
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:17, Reply)

By all means, his club should sack him / dock his wages / send him on equality training. His sponsors may want to think twice about renewing their contracts too, but unless he's threatened violence or committed a sustained campaign of harassment he shouldn't be in court for something he's said.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:32, Reply)

I fear my swearing is getting old and stale.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 14:50, Reply)

Have they introduced thinking in America yet? Or is the KKK still legal?
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:51, Reply)

...in accordance with section 28 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, contrary to Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 and section 31(1)(c) and (5) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:16, Reply)

( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:27, Reply)

The £2,500 possible maximum fine would have destroyed him, as he only earns ~8.5 million / year.
I am a very happy tax payer knowing that once again I have helped alleviate the financial burdens of the near destitute barristers, judges and ancillary staff involved in this case. I don't think ~£2m is enough really, after all the case took almost a full working week.
I shall be asking my MP to raise a question in the house of commons to ask that, in future, only the most senior of QC's can be involved in disputes of this magnitude. Also it is of national importance that we set up a government body to oversea the lip reading of all arguments between emotionally under developed sportsmen.
We need to find out once and for all if people mean what they say; if they do and they say a mean thing, they should be liable for a fine! But above all we should all share the cost of determining this professionally and in a none sensational way. How else are we going to divert money away from the real issues in the UK which might not benefit the wealthy elite?
Edit: I have just skimmed the wasted week and it was never even questioned that the 'slur' was inaccurate. Therefore Anton Ferdinand is 1) black and 2) a cunt. Nor was the question raised as to whether him being black was the (sole) reason for him being a cunt. Therefore it must be assumed that all involved believed that him being black contributes to him being a cunt. I can't see a defining moment where is was questioned if John Terry thought him to be black, a cunt or indeed a cunt solely because he was black. So surely, with this omission in the entire proceedings the outcome is utterly moot, whichever way it would have gone. We have learned that somebody said something which could have been interpreted by somebody as meaning something. As it turns out a Premier League footballer said nothing worthwhile. Shocking.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 15:50, Reply)

it is perfectly OK to call somebody a fucking black cunt, if they are black and acting like a fucking cunt. The trouble is racist people call people fucking cunts just because they are black - a subtle difference. Calling someone a fucking cunt just because they are black is against the law.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 16:22, Reply)

he'll have you know, some of his best friends are fucking black cunts.
( , Fri 13 Jul 2012, 18:24, Reply)
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