They may take photos of people they have fined and demand names and addresses. Some of these civilians have also been given the power to stop vehicles and check for out-date-tax discs.
Some might say that this is state sanctioned vigilantism. What control do we have over them.
It is policing without the checks and balances that we get with the actual police force.
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We are sleepwalking into a police state.
We are sleepwalking into a police state.
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Franklumpard has heard that TOS attracted an audience 7 million. This beggars belief. But viewing figures are not directly proportional to the quality of the show. I appreciate that BBC Golf is a high quality programme though I never watch it. If he is merely seeking the largest possible audience then I suggest that the TOS producer considers televising an execution.
ReplyDeleteJH
ReplyDelete5 million of the viewers are probably cooking, studying, cleaning, eating the evening meal and making the up the kids tuck boxes and surfing the net, etc, etc., and it is background noise whilst they all wait for Eastenders.
If not televising an execution is not possible, perhaps celebrity colonic irigation would surfice.
astroplums
ReplyDeleteYesterday. You asked if I listened over the internet. I do, I have an internet WiFi radio. It is better than listening on the computer as it enables you to have it through a radio anywhere in the house. I am so sad I have 2, one in the bedroom with earpiece for latenight listening and one in the dayroom. Drives Him in doors mad!!!
Do tune into Steve Allen LBC. I warn you he can be addictive. Him in doors is astounded tht he has never been sued or had a good hiding from a Sub-lebrity.
Danedweller,
ReplyDeleteYour 2010: Your programme suggestion made me laugh out loud, literally. It becomes funnier still when you realise that some producer somewhere would think it a good idea. My imagination is racing.
JH
ReplyDeletere Blockwarts. Welcome to the Soviet European Union or as we prefer to call it The New World Order.
JH 18.54.
ReplyDeleteColonic irrigation could be next on the list after the Celebrity Quit Smoking show, soon to be aired, is finished. It is only a matter of time!
To raise money on that water skiing attempt, AC would be better running a book on it. I doubt if she will do it, but good luk to her for trying. Just hope she doesn't get a mouthful of ferry sewage.
ReplyDeleteWe have not heard from jadedoldie for a while. I hope she is OK.
ReplyDeleteThink she was on TOS earlier today
ReplyDeleteBlogs on TOS are dying a death. Maybe that's what the Beeb waant. Nothing to upset the applecart.
ReplyDeleteastroplums, Your 2045: I'm sure you're right.
ReplyDeleteDanedweller,
Do I have your permission to suggest your programme idea on TOSblog? It might stimulate debate. Or maybe you would prefer to post it yourself.
JH, 2051.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead with pleasure and enjoy yourself!!
Goodness me, AC in a suit, still scratching his beard, on the National TV awards.
ReplyDeleteAC still managed to look dishevelled and scruffy. CB out shone him.
JH, am OK, but only one hand working today, and voice thingy u/s, difficult to type right-handed. Your header makes me realise what a sheltered existence we have down here! Who would you all choose to receive the colonic irrigation?
ReplyDeleteDanedweller
ReplyDeleteI've ben flicking between Footie and the backslapping National TV awards. Must say that CB doesn't suit that split dress - must be this waterskiing. Her legs look so muscular.
astroplums 21.11
ReplyDeleteIt's the 6" Jimmy Choos stretching her muscles.
Not that I wear them or can afford them. Did you notice how short AC's tie was? Obviously, hasn't been taking any advice from Trinny & Suzzane.
jadedoldie 21.11
ReplyDeleteToss Daley.
Peaches Geldoft
Davina McCall
Fern Cotton
Holly Willerby
Dermert O'Dreary
Simon Cowell
Give me a few minutes and I will compile a list LOL. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against SUB-lebrity. Ha ha
Danedweller
ReplyDeleteI'm a bloke and can't really figure out how it feels to wear such silly shoes, but surely they would stretch the calves, not the thighs.
Can we add Chloe Madeley, Chris Evans, and the very annoying man who does the Go Compare adverts!
ReplyDeleteJadedoldie 21.11 Cont
ReplyDeleteVictoria Beckham
Coleen Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Any celeb that thinks a dog should be carried.
Claudai Winkleman
Sorry, must stop having just tooooo much fun thinking about how great the show would be.
jadedoldie 21.25
ReplyDeleteGood suggestions.
Garry Linekar
Alan Hansen
astroplums
Ohhhh, you were obviously looking higher up than I was, cheeky boy.
Sorry, just let me have one more.
ReplyDeleteThe WHOLE cast of Eastenders. A show of their own. A special Live performance shown on Christmas Day.
Danedweller,before or after the Queen's Speech and lunch?
ReplyDeleteJadedoldie. 21.36.
ReplyDeleteBetter make if after the speach and lunch, don't want to spoil the Christmas meal.
Him in doors is watching the end of footie, his dog is looking at me as he want to go to bed. It is one hour on here and as the dog rules the house I had better turn in.
ReplyDeleteMore snow tomorrow, it has snowed here all day but the gritter has been through the forrest to clear our track. We know now why we pay 49% tax base rate and 60% higher.
This morning Steve Allen, LBC, was discussing the out of control behaviour of Amy Winehouse. Apparently she assulted a Theatre Manager whilst attending a Pantomime.
ReplyDeleteHe said (with his slightly camp voice). 'She now has a criminal record, but then I think most of her records are criminal. The manager should have got hold of the old bag and thrown her out the swing doors, preferrably before opening them'.
Made me hoot at 5a.m. Another candidate for colonic irrigation.