I am involved quite extensively in the making of what I believe to be a valuable independent documentary. It is based on George Ponsonby’s excellent book London Calling, and has the working title How the BBC Stole the Referendum. We have already done a few hours filming of my contribution.
The film is being directed by Alan Knight. It still requires some finance, having raised over £12,000 so far from crowd sourcing. If any readers of this blog can make a contribution, it would be gratefully received. I vouch for the good faith and commitment of the production team, though I am not in any sense connected with the management or finances.
I should like to ask for a couple of other bits of help as well. Can anybody find the BBC footage of the appalling Gavin Esler puff piece for the “Vote No Borders” PR campaign. The BBC broadcast it repeatedly on every TV news programme on 2 May 2014, but seem to have managed to erase all trace of it from the internet. It might also be useful if somebody could take a little video footage of the company nameplate of Acanchi Ltd at 24 Chiswell Street, London, EC2Y 4YX. Footage of the nameplate, the street sign and a little of the surroundings, just to visually establish it is in London. The technical quality of that little bit of video is not terrifically important.
UPDATE
See Gill R’s comment below. The company may be at Unit 311 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH. If anyone can easily get to either address and see what they can film it would still be helpful.
Sixer
“… you can only get a parcel of food if you are referred by someone “official” – the CAB, the DWP, a social worker, etc. I get it that a free-for-all is open to abuse, but there’s something uncomfortable for me in the institutionalisation of charitable endeavours like this. If there was a foodbank near me that didn’t require a chit from some 21st century version of a poor board, I’d donate to it.”
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I have some sympathy for your point of view but I’d hardly call the Citizens’ Advice Bureau or social workers “the C21 version of a poor board”.
For me – and I speak as a donor (which you don’t appear to be)- the positive aspects of food banks outweigh any hypothetical negative aspects of the referral system. But that’s probably because I prefer to look at things positively rather than looking for something to carp about.
Giyane
Why does my asking someone to explain their thinking beyond the simple one-liner always seem to make you so uncomfortable?
Giyane – Perhaps people describe the feed in tariff as a subsidy because it is a subsidy.
An understanding of the mechanics of the UK electricity industry together with an understanding of the English language does not imply any political affiliation.
A lot of plant qualifying for this subsidy has been developed by large (often foreign owned, and in some cases foreign government owned) corporations. These projects have mostly been financed by Wall Street, and often post development these same finance houses have acted to securitise the projected income stream from these projects.
If you want to send money to JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs then go right ahead – but please explain where someone gets the right to enact laws that compels me to send them money as well.
This is complete and utter bullshit…
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/14/obama-fight-against-islamic-state-iraq-syria
America started bombing Syria in September 2014 (totally against international law). It caused the biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, with all the refugees going into Europe.
Despite the massive military campaign by American forces, ISIS apparently grew even stronger.
In late September 2015 the Russians intervened in Syria (invited by the Syrian government, and thus in accordance with international law), and within a few months were routing ISIS & Co.
Then we had the ‘Paris terror attacks’ and a huge ramping-up of western military action in Syria.
We are told that there were 30,000 ‘ISIS fighters’ in Syria, but now it’s suddenly gone up to 60,000 in the last few weeks.
This is Janet and John stuff. Grow-up, for feck’s sake.
All the vermin will be put on trial, and the sheep who are allowing this to happen will also be held to account.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had enough of this total nonsense.
I don’t know if anyone here likes boxing, but here’s an enjoyable and highly sporting three-round bout between Justin Trudeau in red (current Canadian PM), and Patrick Brazeau in blue (Conservative senator, karate black belt and the bookies clear favourite):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuSpZ3_5pTc
“Generals Betrayus and Allen, whom collectively he will appoint to his one-nation team.”
I’d like to see him appoint General Flynn or Wesley Clark.
The Goodies!!
He does talk up Petraeus though.
Imagine fessing up to adultery, rather than pointing out that you were sacked for a policy disagreement.
Why would anyone do that.
Anyway.
Here’s General Flynn, formerly Chief of the US Defense Intelligence Agency, explaining that State intelligence agencies have been sidelined in favour of manufactured intelligence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG3j8OYKgn4
A familiar theme in the UK as well.
Macky: “Its obviously escaped your notice that yes, even with Mary I have had some disagreements, the last being over Tony Benn. Secondly, you also need to realise that you are projecting & being hypocritical, as I recall that you (along with the usual gang of loyalists) going beserk everytime I had the temerity to critictise the Dear Leader Craig, or even another of the Loyalists.”
I don’t like bickering either, so let’s avoid it.
I don’t recall “going beserk” as a knee-jerk response to criticism of CM. Indeed, I have found positions he’s taken questionable (to say the least), and told him so. These would include the likes of:
– Not taking a clear position on the catastrophe of global warming
– Import tariffs
– Protectionist policies for home industries
– Immigration, and entirely free movement between countries
– Religion (generally) being a bad thing
– A lack of interest in the demolition of the Twin Towers
– Debt reduction policies
– Any liking for Thatcher whatsoever, including every single thing she supposedly stood for
– Any sort of soft spot for John Major
– Cheating on one’s partner
– The lack lack of a tribute to Tony Benn
– Not taking seriously the rise of fascism in the Ukraine
– The idea that the BBC should be dismantled
– Vegetarian diets being preferable for the planet
– Recognising animal rights
I could go on, but you get the idea I should hope. We don’t agree on these subjects, but that doesn’t mean he’s therefore a Bad Person. You and I will agree on some points of my list above, definitely not on others. That’s fine too. There’s no need to make it personal (even though we have in the past).
“The Rome Statute established four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Those crimes “shall not be subject to any statute of limitations”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_Statute_of_the_International_Criminal_Court
Of course neither the USA or Israel have ever signed-up to the International Criminal Court.
Cue the Janet and John brigade, muttering about “dying embers”.
Now children, it’s time for bedtime…
Ishmael: “Glenn, You really should get over that. I know the feeing, but what does being white have to do with anything… ”
Don’t you recall Zappa’s classic “Trouble Every Day”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=girnJH7tvpM
Glenn, And I recall
What is it that makes us ashamed to be white?, when we close our ears to the sound of machine gun fire.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-b89Kr-ov4 The The – Violence of Truth
But i’m not a blind follower, that was like, the 80s?…Still a lot good in it, the spirit, but some of it but ? Highly questionable…
Life moves on Glenn, living through an idealogical lens of long past culture is arguably not yourself, among other things.
Ha, next track came up, stunner, just as relevant now. The shame of it..
Armageddon Days Are Here (Again) By The The https://youtu.be/lel0PzhU6Pk
This is something else the BBC is not reporting.
https://www.facebook.com/100009039089911/videos/1538399396471348/?theater
“the words sit ill upon their tongues
When they tell us justice is being done
And that freedom lives in the barrels, of a warm gun.”
For the Beauyty of CM….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v9PSbz9-88
Speaking of beauty, I came across this again while going through TheThe again. The song is in the second half, but the interview (first part) get’s me every time.
No need to listen to the song, just the first half. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZZVJ120A4
Ahh My Point being CM Branches out to Mary… And Were the Fuck is Ben
I’d like to send her some flowers or something beautiful. But guess my best wishes will have to do.
Online stuff is cold at best. And i’m here way to often…Again. Feel my next departure will be much longer, if not permanent.
I’ll check back, maybe see if things change somehow. But I do know changing others is futile, especially when they have no intention themselves. And who needs to be around it 247. plenty of other ways to do what you feel is good. Plenty in need and can be helped some…
I don’t what to contribute to this.
My wife recently took a job in a hijab shop here in Birmingham. But she didn’t ask the rate of pay, just waited to see what happened at the end of the second week.
She worked 25 hours in the second week and got paid £65.00
Minimum Wage:Written question – 16938
Q Asked by Emily Thornberry(Islington South and Finsbury)[N] Asked on: 18 November 2015
HM TreasuryMinimum Wage16938
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many full-time equivalent staff were employed by HM Revenue and Customs to enforce compliance with minimum wage legislation in each of the last 10 years.
A Answered by: Mr David Gauke Answered on: 08 December 2015
The Government is committed to increasing compliance with minimum wage legislation and effective enforcement of it. Everyone who is entitled to the minimum wage should receive it. Employers who pay workers less than the minimum wage not only have to pay back arrears of wages at current minimum wage rates but also face financial penalties of up to £20,000 per underpaid worker.
Do we get the financial penalties or Mr Osborne?
John Goss
The RT clip of Erdogan on journalists being spies reminds me of an extremely Islamically ignorant tract by Ayman Zawahiri, CIA dude at HQ Al CIAda in which he accused everyone of being a potential spy. Allah tells us in the Qur’an that Muslims must speak the truth with diligence, even against your own family, in order to establish justice.
But there again the Ottoman caliphate was destroyed because of its absence of Islamic principles of justice. The entire Muslim world signed for the British to destroy it , thinking the British would pass it on to the Kurdish. Instead of which the British disbanded it and set up Israel, where many leaders are originally Kurdish. shimon Perez for example.
Turkey made an alliance with Germany. Now they have made an alliance with USUKIS. They seem to make a habit out of backing the losing side and getting whacked for it.
“Resident Dissident, any sentient dingbat knows that what’s going on in Syria is being fermented by batshit crazies in Washington and London and Paris and Tel Aviv and Riyadh.”
So I can take it that you also have no problems with Putin considering nuclear strikes against ISIS.
FAO HabbaCraig
extracts from : http://simplikation.com/recognizing-sealioning/
While recognizing why sealioning is bad is quite easy – it’s only one step removed from actual interrogation techniques, after all – pinning down what makes sealioning unique tends to be a bit tougher. Indeed, sealions often trot out the defense “we’re just asking questions” to defend their behavior. They attempt to hide under the banner of good faith.
With their preachy and often-incorrect statements, dogpiling tactics, and rampant narcissism, sealions are among the worst people to encounter online. They turn postitive, good-natured discussions into a toxic, poisonous cesspools, often without actively being cruel. It’s all in the intent.
But there again, it’s his blog.
Loony “Giyane – Perhaps people describe the feed in tariff as a subsidy because it is a subsidy.”
Why should people give electricity to the grid without being paid for it? That’s what feed in tariff means, payment for feeding into the grid.
https://willyloman.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/busted-jihad-john-mccain-met-with-isis-head-caliph-ibrahim-back-in-2013/
Obama’s sincere commitment to defeating Daesh
One of those conspiracy or cockup moments:
Infallible FVEY intelligence agency not only helps invite a once and future terrorisss into the country, denying his extradition when warned of his danger; they even kept in regular contact with the mark until the day of his spontaneous outrage; people died. Repressive terrrr legislation was passed to spy on people that FVEY doesn’t keep in regular contact with. Is this where I mention Genie Oil? Afek?
http://www.dpa-international.com/news/asia/mystery-remains-over-spy-agency-link-to-sydney-cafe-attacker-a-47666515.html
Or was it this link?
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/articles/inquiry/22796-the-arrogance-of-israeli-spy-firms?
RobG:
““The Rome Statute established four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Those crimes “shall not be subject to any statute of limitations”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_Statute_of_the_International_Criminal_Court
Of course neither the USA or Israel have ever signed-up to the International Criminal Court.
Cue the Janet and John brigade, muttering about “dying embers”.”
Yes, RobG, the trolls have been saying that Mary going and the UK bombing Assad’s army form a turning point in their zionist fortunes.
It’s a good thing that they are gloating about these things because their hatred is recorded from their own mouths.
Suitably for the BBC BIAS headline of Craig’s,
we can see that in today’s moving anniversary tribute to the dead and those maimed, even psychologically, by the Sydney terrorism outrage, as reported by Auntie.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-35098731
that they FAIL TO MENTION ANY OF THE FOURTEEN YEARS OF CONTACT BETWEEN ASIO & the PERP
but is Tony Beak surely gonna steal strickly
Giyane
Why are you so allergic to people asking questions about something someone else has posted on an internet blog?
After all, that someone else, instead of keeping his views to himself, has thrust them under the noses of the people reading the blog.
He should therefore not gripe when readers ask him to flesh put his thought a little.
You appear to be of the bellowing rather than the questioning school.
Evidently you have a huge problem with comprehension res…… !
Putin is not considering to bounce rubble with nukes, he is just letting the thugs that you support for the good cause (that you life is consumed by!) know; he will use the nukes no problemo, and they bes back off!
Which makes it even more perplexing that you have read the data and seemingly not been able to digest it!
Fedup – So Putin threatening to use nukes is just so the west back off but the US threatening to use nukes is because they want to blow the world to shit???
The way i see it, threatening to use nukes is just a way of showing off military power. Just like the kid with the new toy in the school yard. All about attention….
Habbabkuk (Combat The Dingbats) 11:50
“I have some sympathy for your point of view but I’d hardly call the Citizens’ Advice Bureau or social workers “the C21 version of a poor board”.
For me – and I speak as a donor (which you don’t appear to be)- the positive aspects of food banks outweigh any hypothetical negative aspects of the referral system. But that’s probably because I prefer to look at things positively rather than looking for something to carp about.”
I think that’s fair enough. It’s a choice between meeting a real, immediate need, or supporting something that is going some way to institutionalising destitution and humiliating procedures to get help. In this case, I’ve gone with the latter. But you’ll notice from my comment that this doesn’t mean I haven’t been donating to domestic food poverty services: just to services that don’t require proof of destitution.
I am finding that these kinds of six of one or half a dozen of the other choices in charity giving are becoming more and more common in “austerity Britain” or whatever you want to call it. Charity giving should feel good, not leave you with an uncomfortable feeling that you are helping to formalise the social ill that you are trying to ameliorate with your donation.