The BBC has squandered trust

Is about the only honest statment in this report by the BBC's Mark Thompson. Thompson, like most of the BBC is in deep denial.

"However, especially in the years since Hutton, we've come to focus on it first and foremost in the context of journalism. Accuracy, impartiality, resolute defence of our editorial independence, a willingness to acknowledge mistakes when we make them: meeting all these expectations simultaneously is an immense challenge in these complex, disputatious times, but it is what the BBC has to do."

But it is what the BBC continually does not do. Thompson's denial is so deep it's shocking.

"One of the ironies of our present problems is that in recent years we have significantly improved the quality of nearly all the ways in which the public interact with the BBC. For much of its history, the BBC could be aloof and erratic in its direct dealings with the people it served. Interviewees and studio audiences were sometimes treated with disdain. Some complaints went straight into the bin. Today, from helplines to the complaints system to physical visits to BBC events, all these areas have been reformed and improved. Now, we have over 10m direct interactions with the public every year."

Sorry to burst your bubble Mark but nothing has changed. How can it when the BBC is dominated by far left wing journalists and editors? Even in his article Thompson doesn't address serious problems like these at the BBC.

US - CAIR Goes Back to School

This is one of the jihadists main front in the war on terror - our education system.

Boycott Saudi Arabia Airlines

Here's why.

"Saudi Arabian Airlines declares on its English-language Web site that the kingdom bans "Bibles, crucifixes, statues, carvings, items with religious symbols such as the Star of David." Until the Saudi government changes this detestable policy, I say its airline should be barred from flying into Western airports. "

UK - Lesbian to be deported to Iran

Yes, that Iran where she is sure to face death by stoning. As Harry's Place notes her partner already faces that fate.

Britain and EU refuse to deport terrorists and their supporters to their home countries for fear they may be treated badly. In this case we know what will happen because it already happended to her partner.

People often shrug their shoulders and say what can I do? Harry provides you with the information you need. Take action now as she is scheduled to be deported on 27 Aug.

Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP, Home Secretary, 2, Marsham St, London SW1P 4DF
Fax no: + 44 (0) 207 035 3262 or +44 (0) 207 035 2362

Email: smithjj@parliament.uk

Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP,Sheffield Constituency Office2nd Floor, Barkers Pool HouseBurgess StreetSheffield S1 2HF
Fax: + 44 (0) 114 275 3944Email link for Richard Caborn

Iraq: Baathists 'disown al-Qaeda'

Shouldn't this be big news?

"Baghdad, 22 August (AKI) - The leader of Iraq's banned Baath party, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, has decided to join efforts by the Iraqi authorities to fight al-Qaeda, one of the party's former top officials, Abu Wisam al-Jashaami, told pan-Arab daily Al Hayat.

"AlDouri has decided to sever ties with al-Qaeda and sign up to the programme of the national resistance, which includes routing Islamist terrorists and opening up dialogue with the Baghdad government and foreign forces," al-Jashaami said."

BBC presenter took kids cash

Another day another BBC scandal.

It's bad enough she took the kids money and flew off but why hasn't the BBC refunded these peoples money? Then there's this:

"She was previously sacked from a charity for allegedly misusing a credit card and overpaying her mother. At least one of her businesses has failed, leaving debts of £125,000. "

So why did the BBC hire her in the first place?

'Muslim' carnival entry creates controversy

Almost anything to do with Muslims these days causes controversy. We need more of this. Why is it that almost any other group can be poked fun at, except for Muslims?

The real news in this report is here:

"The stunt was apparently intended as a harmless send-up of the Prince of Wales's plan for a mosque in his nearby "Surfbury" model settlement. The plan has been criticised because there are only 33 practising Muslims in a population of 22,000."

Why has he planned for a mosque here? Why is Charles pushing Islam? You may recall Charles was behind the terrorist producing Finsbury Park Mosque.

UK - Islamic school teaches Jews are apes and pigs

The text books are provided by Saudi Arabia.

These same textbooks are used in Islamic schools in America as well.

UK: How To Lose The War On Islamist Terror

This is why London is called Londonistan.

Women the world over find veil limits job choice

As it should since it is not a religious symbol but is in fact a radical Muslim political symbol.

Gaza - Palestinians Kill Two Children

That's what this BBC headline should read. Instead it reads "Israeli army 'kills two children'" But when you read the story you find out Israel was defending itself.

"The dead boys, aged 13 and 14, were close to an area from which militants had been firing rockets at Israel, the officials said.

Israel said its ground forces had fired upon two people who were seen near a rocket launcher near Beit Hanoun. "

So how did the two young boys get killed and why does my headline blame the Palestinians? Here's why.

"The IDF said the air strike targeted Palestinians who were loading a Kassam onto a rocket launcher and that terrorists were hit.

Palestinian rocket teams have been known to send young children to retrieve rocket launchers after the projectiles are fired,..."

So in reality, the Palestinians killed these two young boys.

Turkey's Mrs Gul given makeover

The BBC note the controversy surrounding the Muslim veil in Turkey and report that it is banned in public buildings. What the BBC fail to report is that the veil is banned in many Muslim countries because it is considered a radical Muslim political statement. The BBC also fail to mention that the veil is not proscribed by Islam or the Koran.

Scrap the Human Rights Act

The sooner the better. In fact, the UK should get out of the EU altogether.

Muslim women: My headscarf is not a threat

Then why is it banned in some Muslim countries? At least some, CNN in this case, are starting to report the truth about the hijab.

According to Muslim scholars, veils, scarfs, hijabs, and niqabs are not in the Koran or proscribed by Islam. They are considered by many Muslim scholars to be radical political statements and are therefore banned or restricted in many Muslim countries. It's time the rest of the non Muslim world understood that these coverings are not religious symbols but radical political statements.

Israeli army 'kills two children'

No bias there, eh BBC?

How does the BBC know this? "...Palestinian health officials have said." That's good enough evidence for the BBC. But even if two children did die, what were the circumstances?

"The dead boys, aged 13 and 14, were close to an area from which militants had been firing rockets at Israel, the officials said."

So if they were killed, it was an accident which occurred while Israel was defending itself. Shouldn't the headline then be "Children die while Israel defends itself"

US - Congress' approval rating the lowest in history

That would be the Democrat controlled congress.

"Democrats have created a monster for themselves, and they seem unable to free themselves from their rut. They have accomplished almost nothing of their agenda, save a minimum-wage hike. They have punted on Iraq, surrendered on FISA and the TSP, and have allowed themselves to get outmanuevered on immigration. They have spent hundreds of hours on investigations to no real benefit while legislation languishes. Their so-called ethics reforms have done nothing but allow lobbyists even more ways to influence Congress, and earmarks are murkier than ever."

9/11 TRUTHERS GUT PUNCHED BY HISTORY CHANNEL

Too bad we can't get it here.

Here's one of the silliest moments of the show.

Truth is the first Casualty at the BBC

The truth never makes in the door.

Richard is on target but even he still unknowingly defends the BBC.

"The simple fact is that the BBC, like the police, like the CPS and so many other of our public institutions, is scared to death of upsetting Muslims.

No such self-censorship applies when it comes to offending other religious groups.

The BBC went to court to defend its right to "free speech" when it was determined to screen the appalling, puerile Jerry Springer: The Opera - which portrayed Christ as an infantilised, nappy-wearing copraphiliac who was "a little bit gay".

The protests of 47,000 devout Christians counted for nothing. But, then, devout Christians are unlikely to storm Broadcasting House demanding the beheading of the director-general.

Let's say someone was daft enough to write a musical which featured the Prophet Mohammed as an incontinent paedophile. Do you think the BBC would move heaven and earth to broadcast it in the name of defending "free speech"?

Precisely. "

The BBC is not scared Richard, the BBC is on their side.

Gaza - BBC spreads Hamas propaganda

It's what the BBC does best.

Here's how Jane Corbin frames the report.

"The big green banner with its cheery message hung across the dusty street: "No more threat for our foreign visitors and guests."

I was being driven through Gaza City with a bodyguard provided by Hamas, the group that now controls this place."

Got that? Now that Hamas is in control everythings fine. Corbin continues to paint Hamas as the good guys.

"We soon found ourselves at a Hamas training session in the middle of a scarily realistic kidnap scenario.

Screeching tyres and blasts of live fire swirled around us as the Executive Force demonstrated how they rescue kidnap victims. "

How could Corbin know that the demonstrations was for rescue and not to kidnap? Oh, Hamas told her that. Well, that's ok then.

Next Corbin gets two bites of the apple.

"The armed wing of Hamas is better known for its suicide bombers, who have killed more than 100 Israeli civilians.

Now some of them are retraining as a police force to establish law and order after the anarchy of recent months."

You see it wasn't Hamas that killed all those Israeli civilians, it was just their armed wing - as if there's a difference. Secondly, the anarchy of recent months has more to do with Hamas than anyone else. Corbin continues.

"The streets do seem calmer now with Executive Force guards on every corner."

Sure, they kill anyone who disagrees with them or doesn't obey them. Next Corbin goes on the defense of Hamas.

"There is a lot of talk about this place becoming Hamastan, and when you look around, almost all women are veiled - but that has been happening over the last few years, and not just here but in many Muslim countries.

Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement calls for the establishment of an Islamic state, but their approach is more softly-softly, rather than a forced overnight conversion"

No, honestly, follow the link, she actually said that. It's times like this that you wish you had a cluebat. Corbin seems to be ignorant of the fact that the veil is actually banned or restricted in several Muslim countries. Further, that the veil is not proscribed in the Koran or by Islam and is seen as a radical political statement. Worse, in countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran, women are beaten in public by the religious police for not wearing the veil.

As for the "rather than a forced overnight conversion", Corbin just contradicted what she said a few paragraphs earlier.

"I have been to Gaza many times before, and wanted to see for myself what life is like here after the bloody infighting between two rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas resulted in Hamas kicking Fatah's leaders out of Gaza."

The rest of the story is devoted almost entirely into a screed against Israel. Very little is said about the continuing daily attacks on Israel. Also left out is any mention of Hamas' charter which calls for the destruction of Israel.

See here for more on the "softly-softly" Hamas.

For more BBC lies, fabrications and bias, see here.

Update

Oh, dear, Jane must have missed the meeting where this was discussed.

"EU confirms halt to Gaza fuel aid "

Warning to West on 'evil of Islam'

But will anyone listen?