THOSE GAZA DEATHS...

THOSE GAZA DEATHS...

What a surprise! The BBC is flogging the allegations by the anti-Israel "human rights" group B'Tselem that many more Palestinian civilians were killed in the Israeli military's campaign this year in Gaza than the Israeli army admits. B'Tselem said "detailed research" showed that out of 1,400 Palestinian deaths, 773 were civilians - many of them children. Shamnesty International claims of Israeli war crimes are thrown in for good measure! Now, it would ne helpful if the BBC provided us with a little background on B'Tselem but I suppose expecting context when it comes to bashing the Jews is just a little bit too optimistic. As you can see, this EU funded Left wing group of Israeli self-hatershas form when it comes to the numbers game. Biased against Israel - surely not?

GREEN SHOOTS OF RECOVERY

It would not be a normal week if the BBC was not pushing the idea that therecession is over and that green shoots of recovery are now being spotted everywhere. The Employment market is "starting to show signs of recovery" and the decline in vacancies and pay is easing. Looks like Captain Brown has steered us through the icy seas of recession and all is looking up. Rejoice, Vote Labour.

LEAVIN' ON A JET PLANE

Having spent yesterday availing myself of the convenience of modern air travel, I tune in the BBC this morning to hear an all out attack on this necessity of everyday life. Just after 7am, there was someone on to claim that we should stop ALL domestic flights, this was balanced by further interviews with those who suggested that taxes on domestic and business would have to be scaled up IF we want to continue with flight. Naturally the prospect of a (much needed) third runway at Heathrow was damned. All of this to save the planet, of course. Curiously, the BBC could not find anyone to oppose the central contention that AGW is responsible for this pesky global warming. The science is settled. For good measure, and for the devout, Thought for the Day invoked Jesus encouraging recycling. Great to be back here and listening to the State Global Warming Alarmist.