Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Anti-Protestant Media Taken To Task By Culture Vulture Campbell….
Fresh from his foray into Scottish football and whilst yet to issue that invite to All-Ireland Senior and Minor Football Champions, Tyrone, DCAL Minister Gregory Campbell has put down a Motion in the House of Commons calling for “balanced media coverage” in Scotland and the Six Counties regarding comments made about the ‘Roman Catholic community’ and the Protestant community.
Gregory’s motion reads as follows:
That this House notes the condemnation by sections of the media, particularly in Northern Ireland and Scotland, of those who use language which could be construed as “anti – Catholic” but also notes the lack of criticism or condemnation by similar sections of the media about comments which could equally be construed as “anti – Protestant” such as the former Policing Ombudsman in Northern Ireland Nuala O’Loan, who in August 2008 during a BBC Radio 4 interview for Woman’s Hour said “Protestants would have been taught as children that they could not trust Catholics”, calls for a fair and balanced media approach in trying to ensure that such ill informed and inaccurate comments cease to be made by all of those in positions of influence.
All very puzzling, given the obvious MOPEish taint of the motion. Yet, whilst Campbell’s stated focus is on comments attributed to Nuala O’Loan, there must be a strong suspicion that Gregory’s real target is the media’s reporting of comments attributed to fellow DUP MP, Iris Robinson, regarding homosexuality and the job of a government to uphold God’s will. Is this the DUP trying to strong arm the local media? The suggestion by Campbell that O’Loan’s comments received an “almost sympathetic and unquestioning hearing and acceptance” in the media would appear to be quite a stretch, but even if they were defended by some commentators, is the DUP arguing that such opinions should be censored? And, ultimately, isn’t it ironic that the party which historically provided the most juicy soundbites when it came to making derogatory statements about one particular Christian Faith would now be attacking the media for the reporting of such comments?
Chris Donnelly @ 09:01 PM
The Third Proclaimer really loves Scotland, he seems to yearn for the blood and thunder days of yore.
Posted by on Oct 08, 2008 @ 09:56 PM“The Third Proclaimer really loves Scotland”
Hmmm. I doubt if he has much time for Catholic Scotland, whether of Irish descent or in the Highland pocekets.
I doubt also if Gregory has much time for the Gaels of Scotland either, even if they are Free-Prespiterians!
Maybe I am wrong, I would like Mr Campbell to prove me wrong.
Posted by on Oct 08, 2008 @ 10:27 PMWow. Astounding. Chris Donnelly talking about MOPEry not a week after this MOPE fest. Whip hand of history and all that
Posted by on Oct 08, 2008 @ 10:52 PMin Scotland and the Six Counties??
Which British counties was he talking about? I strongly suspect Yorkshire, given that there is a very parochial viewpoint perceived as coming from there. My next county would be Somerset, rural carrot crunchers. Gloucestershire, almost Welsh? Can anyone enlighten me to the other 4 counties, other than Gregory’s own county Londonderry?
Posted by on Oct 08, 2008 @ 11:06 PMDeluded or not Gregory’s upset at the unfair villification of his tradition seems genuine enough. Top of his maiden speech agenda seven years ago;
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo010626/debtext/10626-23.htm
“My community is angry, disillusioned, discriminated against and marginalised, not only since the Belfast agreement but for decades before. The 1998 agreement only made matters worse. I am here to work for the revitalisation of that community. In most strata of society in Northern Ireland, Unionists feel that their cultural outlook has been ignored. The Northern Ireland of today is a place where Unionists feel their second-class citizenship acutely. The advantages that nationalists enjoy are considerable. I want to work for a society that all our people feel comfortable in and with.”
Gregory needs a hug.
Posted by on Oct 08, 2008 @ 11:19 PMMichael Shilliday
Dear me, Michael.
A very pathetic whataboutery attempt.
This idiotic motion from Campbell is MOPEry at it’s very worst.
All it will do is confirm the opinion that most MPs (and UK people) have of the DUP in particular and NI Unionists in general.
It will simply draw futher attention to the ridiculous homophobic comments from the laughable Iris Robinson.
I look forward to Campbell being pressed about this in the media - ample opportunity for his own one-sided comments to be given another airing.
My goodness, with events such as those in Limavady recently and now this nonsense, is it any wonder that there is little sympathy for NI Unionists in Westminster or the UK in general.
I can certainly understand why David Cameron wouldn’t want to be associated with any of this nonsense.
What a crew the DUP have - Iris Robinson, Campbell, McCrea, Wilson and Simpson. Sinn Fein don’t need to attend Westminster - people of this “calibre” don’t need any assistance to bring ridicule on NI Unionism.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 12:06 AMI can’t remember the Rangers supporter Gregory getting too worked up when his fellow Rangers supporters wrecked Manchester, looted shops and attacked the police at the UEFA Cup final; comment on the UEFA fines imposed on Rangers for sectarian singing of their fans; raised arm salutes in Israel from Rangers fans; singing of the racist, bigoted famine song by Rangers fans EVERY week in Scotland AND I can’t remember his rebukes for the thugs who attacked Neil Lennon in Glasgow. Campbell and many other Unionists DON’T like the media because they tell the truth about sectarianism in Norn Iron and Scotland. They are both hot beds of bigoted anti-Catholicism so stop trying to censor the facts Gregory because the stark truth hurts. Hopefully this ridiculous motion will be treated with the contempt it deserves and laughed out of the Commons. How stupid does he think people are?
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 12:12 AM“They are both hot beds of bigoted anti-Catholicism “
When was the last time SF said something nice about the Pope, any Pope?
SF will allow the Northern Bishops to get off the hook on historic child abuse, keep a few dark secrets of their own,
the IRA were the police for decades in some places, they know stuff, they are hardly pro-Catholic in the ‘Catholic’ sense of the word.
Holy Cross, Lower Ormeau, Garvaghy, that was anti-Catholicism, hijacked by SF for another purpose.
Catholics need to wise-up and look at the SDLP and UUP in my opinion. Voting SF is a mistake, a vote to the SDLP or UUP is worth more. The UUP will actually do pro-Catholic stuff.
Of course I’m prejudiced, SF has reacted very badly to my swinging hedonistic entirely gay happenings the Belfast child formerly known as ‘Yvette’ in the 1970s and 1980s.
I’m getting charged 1,200 bucks for a FOI at the Lord Mayor’s office! I think they are homophobic.
It is so shocking.
Yvette
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 02:56 AMIn the middle of the current economic crisis, i find it distrurbing that a member of the UK’s parliament spends his days drafting motions like this. He is utterly out of his depth, playing snap in a Vegas casino.
How thoroughly depressing.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 06:59 AMI didn’t say anything that you have contradicted Billy. It’s just that people in glass houses........
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 09:12 AMWhere is the media condemnation of Celtic fans singing “The famine is over why don’t you go home?” a dark time in Ulster’s history when there was a 19.8% decline in population and Orange Bands marched solemnly without music to remember their fallen brethren.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 09:22 AMThis is the same Gregory Campbell who believed that thousands of southerners living in Northern Ireland were outraged as they weren’t entitled to automatic British citizenship he felt they all obviously craved.
He even organised a postcard campaign so they could petition for this. Years have passed and we are all still waiting for the bold Greg to show one postcard.
I know the Royal Mail can be slow sometimes but surely after 3 years Campbell should have received at least one card? Or maybe things weren’t as he thought and in fact such cravings never existed?
Does the DUP sanction Campbell’s odd off the ball runs or is he simply given free rein?
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 09:32 AMGiven the antics of this man over the years, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that Gregory was at his happiest back in late 60’s Derry when he could shout abuse at civil rights marchers, from behind RUC lines.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 09:42 AMChris
“and whilst yet to issue that invite to All-Ireland Senior and Minor Football Champions, Tyrone,”He’s already said that he’ll “look positively” on any request submitted for a reception and made the point on Radio Ulster recently that it took 2 months to arrange the Olympic reception.
Tyrone won their cup less than three weeks ago (I think) - so is is special treatment you want for the GAA, do you believe it should be fast-tracked?
What is it with GAA supporters who believe that equality for them is to receive special treatment. Get into the queue for your reception at Stormont. I’m sure the ‘great’ Tyrone squad can wait for a couple of weeks for their picture to be taken in front of Lord Craigavon.
Its nice to see that you’ve descended to becoming Slugger’s equivalent of Barry McElduff though Chris..... you’ll definitely not be up for the blogging award next year.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 10:22 AM“Protestants would have been taught as children that they could not trust Catholics”
Is this not true then?
But it would explain the ethos of the NI hardline religious folk, hence the obvious paranoia and anal retention!
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 11:08 AMformer Policing Ombudsman in Northern Ireland Nuala O’Loan, who in August 2008 during a BBC Radio 4 interview for Woman’s Hour said “Protestants would have been taught as children that they could not trust Catholics”
doesn’t O’Loan, President of the Republic (McAleese) and Father Reid not know the Pan Nationalist Front is dead?
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 01:41 PMEveryone Protestant in N.Ireland should send O’Loan, McAlease and Father Reid a letter of disgust. I did. I have told these Fascists that I have many good Catholic friends, one of my best friends is Catholic and I couldn’t get a better friend if I tried.
These people, O’Loan, McAleese and Reid are most likely the ones who have lead a secluded life free from Protestants. In fact, coming out with statements like they have, proves they haven’t much knowledge of Protestant people.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 01:49 PMWasn’t O’Loan born and raised in Hertfordshire?
I must have missed it when Hertfordshire became a bastion of the counter-reformation.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 02:18 PMUMH oh god the “some of my best friends are black/catholic/jewish” defence.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 03:39 PMmade the point on Radio Ulster recently that it took 2 months to arrange the Olympic reception.
It didn’t take two months, Greg was talking shit. The Special Olympics only ended on the 24th August. The event was held on the 13th Spetember. That’s nineteen days, not two months.
The GAA final was on the 21st September. That’s eighteen days ago, so if equality were applied the reception must be tomorrow. So how about some of that equality then? No? Didn’t think so.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 03:54 PMIt isn’t about “Protestant” people. It’s about the culturally belligerent mentality of Protesant NI people. Not Protestants in the South or England or anywhere else.
Gregory Campbell is a raving loony. He deserves a retirement plan that includes permanenet confinement to a cuckoo’s nest.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 04:07 PM“It’s about the culturally belligerent mentality of Protesant NI people.”
Nice way to tackle sectarian tosh Republic of Connaught - by fighting fire with fire.....
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 04:12 PM”UMH oh god the “some of my best friends are black/catholic/jewish” defence.”
And what’s wrong with that Hugh? it’s the truth and proves O’Loan, McAleese and Reid are wrongfully trying to type-cast all Protestants as bigots.
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 04:55 PMMy my, what a great bundle of fluff in my navel…
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 05:15 PMDemocratic, everyone on these islands sees NI Unionists as an aggressive tribe. Fair enough, being on a small island where 80 per cent of the people are of a different politicial and religious view has made you that way.
But NI Prods are prickly people. One need only look at Gregory Campbell’s terrible twin, Nigel Worthington, after a defeat to see that.. :)
Posted by on Oct 09, 2008 @ 05:53 PM
