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where are the facts?

People with strong opinions these days, at least the ones who broadcast them, can sometimes be detrimental to the public debate.Have a look.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NzVINFstMwnice that some media is attempting to ask for facts

Mary McCue ● 2784d15 Comments

James O'Brien is brilliant at just asking people to provide evidence for what they believe, whereupon they expose themselves as unable to do so.

Richard Carter ● 2784d

yes, think he deserves a knighthood, but happy for him to cotinue asking questions of people who have opinions but no facts and can't respond to a legitimate question about their opinion.It's actually quite frightening to listen to this guy spout the propoganda that we have all seen.. and he really believes it!  and can't provide any facts to support his opinion!!

Mary McCue ● 2784d

I can't listen to James O'Brien, he is such a nasty, arrogant man and oh so pleased with himself.  I think there's something seriously wrong with him, he so delights in being rude and mocking and cutting off anyone who disagrees with him  Nasty piece of work.

Bunny Payne ● 2784d

Bunny, I struggled with your post, until I realised that we're talking about two completely different James O'Briens. The one we're talking about is the one who calmly, politely and professionally allows and encourages people to expose their own ignorance and prejudices, and you're talking about, who exactly?

Richard Carter ● 2783d

James O'Brien on LBC?  That's the one I'm thinking of although I'd rather not, just hearing his smug voice makes my skin crawl, horrible man.

Bunny Payne ● 2783d

I immediately turn LBC off at 10 am! The only presenter on the station I just cannot listen to.🤬

Sue Hammond ● 2783d

reading your post thought you were referring to someone on the forum.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2783d

Well it's true there are a couple of posters who I ignore Barbara.😉

Sue Hammond ● 2783d

And that is the crux of the problem.. you turn off the people you don't like listening to.  problem solved in your world.  they're just arrogant and have nothing of value to bring to your world view.  crush 'em

Mary McCue ● 2780d

So true, Mary.

Lucille Grant ● 2779d

Totally agree.  I read somewhere recently that whilst people have always disagreed, the main problem today is that more and more people are unwilling to tolerate people who disagree with them.

Craig Fordham ● 2779d

"Totally agree.  I read somewhere recently that whilst people have always disagreed, the main problem today is that more and more people are unwilling to tolerate people who disagree with them."I know. Personally I tolerate all sorts of idiots. The world needs more people like me, doesn't it?

David Ainsworth ● 2779d

I may disagree with what some say here but I will defend to the death their right to say it. Even though all three women are ignorant bigots.

Peter Miles ● 2779d

Uh-oh, incoming!!

David Ainsworth ● 2779d

Great opinion piece on Brexit in the NY Times - Thomas Friedman  - You can’t fix stupid.  Worth’s read remainders and brexiteers alike https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/opinion/brexit-news.html

Ruth Pates ● 2779d