Every week I write and article for the Euro Weekly News, an English-speaking newspaper covering all the major resorts of Spain and the Balearics. You can pick up a copy on a Thursday ... or read it here every week. |
Thursday 9 August 2007
As per usual, this week the great TV, 'economical with the truth' saga continued to dominate its own headlines. This time it appears the so called 'live' death scenes of a poor man expiring from a terminal malady were in fact filmed some days before he actually passed over. Once again the arrogant and irresponsible television purveyors have revealed themselves as being totally unscrupulous in their relentless pursuit of the ratings, and frankly, to even contemplate beaming the death of another human being into our homes; also shown us once again how low they are actually prepared to stoop in their relentless quest for their precious viewing figures. Well it comes as no surprise to this old boy. I've been aware for years that the arrogant television purveyors are as bent as nine bob notes and in the main have no morals whatsoever when it comes to boosting their self opinionated ratings. In fact I do recall the blatant editing that took place when Sky's Richard Murdock instructed his minions to support Tony Blair's original 'New' Labour campaign. One morning I tuned in to their news channel quite early. They were showing an interview with Blair, who was at that time still a fairly unknown entity. The off the cuff interview was so bad and plainly laughable, that I actually got 'er indoors up to catch it the next time it was aired. When they finally showed it again, it had been hacked and edited to such an extent, that it all sounded quite intelligent and perfectly sensible. By the same token they were editing John Major's speeches in such a way that he often came across like a bumbling idiot. The frightening aspect of this is of course is that the irresponsible media back room boys are actually playing a leading role in the shaping of the nation, and if that doesn't send a shiver down the spine then it dammed well should. To my mind some kind of independent and unbiased overseer should be looking over the shoulders of these jumped up jerks as they strive to misinform their customers. Until this most unlikely event, I suggest none of us believe a word any of them say. Don't believe all you read in the papers either, most of them are equally as guilty of twisting the facts to suit the story; even I am accused of it. For shame, would I do that to you? 'Course not. Everything I scribble is gospel, honest. Cross my heart and hope to die. Alright alright I can hear the 'oh yeah's from here! Well I've received a few letters knocking this column (yes really!) but this week even my thick skin felt a quiver of near penetration. A Miss Eileen Austin wrote from the UK and, in a vitriolic missive, far mightier than the sword, accused me of being, and I quote. 'An ill informed, bigoted and totally unintelligent fool, whose illiteracy is palpable and should be made to go back under the flower pot with all the other flower pot men'. Unquote. Ha! Don't ya just love it? Even I couldn't edit that into a complementary piece. Thanks for your interest Eileen and thanks to your brother who I understand sent you the article. Altogether now - 'Wheeeeep'. Many congrats to Tess and Paddy Nolan who celebrated sixty years of marriage this week. (You 'eard) Even the card shop didn't stock 'diamond cards'. 'Not enough make it that far' I was duly informed! Well you two have made it, and made it in style I may add. A wonderful example to us all that despite these cynical times, love and marriage can really last a lifetime. Many, many more, to you both. I lift a glass of the amber to the pair of ye. And that's about it. Keep them e's coming. Don't forget the return of the Flying Curry Circus. Tuesday the 14th in Calvia. And whatever ya do - Always keep the faith Love Leapy |
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