tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post116352414534461564..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: How Did Christopher Beazley Vote?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75627750904278692992007-02-05T09:23:00.000+00:002007-02-05T09:23:00.000+00:00Camerons www.europeanreform.eu is a policy cop out...Camerons www.europeanreform.eu is a policy cop outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163670725156083222006-11-16T09:52:00.000+00:002006-11-16T09:52:00.000+00:00Bad as this is I see an opening for some capitalis...Bad as this is I see an opening for some capitalist scallywag to make oodles of money.<BR/><BR/>First find a country with very loose laws and an easily bribed legislature outside the orbit of the eu. Then set up a high bandwidth hosting centre.<BR/><BR/>Finally convince the operators of internet based tv stations to use your service. The interweb is borderless after all.<BR/><BR/>It's basically what that Omar Bakhri chap and all the other terrorists are doing with their snuff movies and training courses. So why shouldn't the Godly take a leaf out of their book (and make a bit of dosh on the side).<BR/><BR/>I have the techies of Remittance Interweb Entertainment (Virgin Islands) examining this opportunity as we speak. <BR/><BR/>For RIE(VI) the only problem will be squeezing serious internet tv programmes between the adult educational movies that are its stock in trade. They can't deprive all those little old ladies in Bournmouth of their fat dividend cheques after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163605063274605832006-11-15T15:37:00.000+00:002006-11-15T15:37:00.000+00:00We should all be pushing for total deregulation of...We should all be pushing for total deregulation of broadcasting not adding more things to regulate. This MEP might consider himself Conservative but he certainly does not want to conserve free speech.Andrew Ian Dodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293965494182995460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163599853127061012006-11-15T14:10:00.001+00:002006-11-15T14:10:00.001+00:00What a total "see you next tuesday" Beazley is.Som...What a total "see you next tuesday" Beazley is.<BR/><BR/>Someone deselect him. Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163599839320207942006-11-15T14:10:00.000+00:002006-11-15T14:10:00.000+00:00What a total "see you next tuesday" Beazley is.Som...What a total "see you next tuesday" Beazley is.<BR/><BR/>Someone deselect him. Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163598048847244622006-11-15T13:40:00.000+00:002006-11-15T13:40:00.000+00:00'Blogs, private websites, internet applications wh...'Blogs, private websites, internet applications whose primary purpose is not audiovisual are all excluded from the Daft Directive.' Daft Directive indeed...<BR/><BR/>Still at least that's from the horse's mouth - or maybe the other end of its alimentary <BR/>canal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163593135679202382006-11-15T12:18:00.000+00:002006-11-15T12:18:00.000+00:00Speaking as someone who has spoken to people prese...Speaking as someone who has spoken to people present at ODS MEP discussions, with the current rudderless/Europhile Conservative leadership in Brussels, not only will we not attract any new members to our fledgling grouping, but it is doubtful the ODS will join in 2009. An open goal is begging.Praguetoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520923731691837948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163592306645187702006-11-15T12:05:00.000+00:002006-11-15T12:05:00.000+00:00The Committee voted unanimously with the exception...The Committee voted unanimously with the exception of one.<BR/><BR/>It's not unanimous then is it?<BR/><BR/>the man is a pratt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163588950501918392006-11-15T11:09:00.000+00:002006-11-15T11:09:00.000+00:00The people dominating this directive in the Europe...The people dominating this directive in the European Parliament are the Germans. They have the main rapporteur and several shadows in the various committees. <BR/><BR/>Traditional broadcasters, who are of course very wary of new so far unregulated new media, of course want to regulate this new competition to their standards.<BR/><BR/>Being honourable MEPs, anybody who sits on the board of a broadcaster would not dream of getting involved, let alone be the <A HREF="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/expert/groupAndCountry/view.do?partNumber=1&country=DE&language=EN&id=4279" REL="nofollow">main rapporteur</A> in the lead committee, in this directive for fear of a <A HREF="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-dif/4279_16-11-2005.PDF" REL="nofollow">conflict of interest</A>...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163587161548738912006-11-15T10:39:00.000+00:002006-11-15T10:39:00.000+00:00"just plain deluded" - Iain, I am afraid that that..."just plain deluded" - Iain, I am afraid that that is Beazley and half of Kirhope's Tory MEPs for you. What is really interesting is their words during the selection process. You will not hear many boasting about their record of supporting the EPP in this non-sensical and sheeplike way. If Kirkhope had any balls, he would use his position to make a stand and vote against these types of proposal - perhaps that way he could persuade the other sensible centre right parties in the European Parliamnet that our new group with have some teeth - and is thus worth joining in 2009!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163566537170117602006-11-15T04:55:00.000+00:002006-11-15T04:55:00.000+00:00The law is a wonderful thing and everyone should c...The law is a wonderful thing and everyone should comply with it. Except of course me, I'm different you see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163552026147497852006-11-15T00:53:00.000+00:002006-11-15T00:53:00.000+00:00This is a crazy post from you Iain not in terms of...This is a crazy post from you Iain not in terms of your content but in terms of that letter- it just doesn't make sense at all I take it to mean that protection is removed from your station.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163551328676353122006-11-15T00:42:00.000+00:002006-11-15T00:42:00.000+00:00Iain it would seem that the EU are not the only on...Iain it would seem that the EU are not the only ones out to control the <A HREF="http://liverpooltalks.blogspot.com/2006/11/better-internet-it-would-appear-that.html#links" REL="nofollow">internet</A> it would seem that it is happening in the US as wellJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261785351468776828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163549377616254962006-11-15T00:09:00.000+00:002006-11-15T00:09:00.000+00:00Since when was any regulation from Brussels 'light...Since when was any regulation from Brussels 'light regulation'.<BR/><BR/>Beazley said he wanted to have the same 'consumer protection' for the internet as for broadcast. That is not 'light'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163547670014390162006-11-14T23:41:00.000+00:002006-11-14T23:41:00.000+00:00Ian Thorpe says "It proves the EU does not really ...Ian Thorpe says "It proves the EU does not really understand the internet".<BR/><BR/>Of course they damn well do. Any threat to their fascist,Orwellian agenda like 18Doughty Street needs to be controlled or eradicated. (a bit like our county councils et al)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163546564225401332006-11-14T23:22:00.000+00:002006-11-14T23:22:00.000+00:00To follow on from johnny norfolk...Have you had an...To follow on from johnny norfolk...<BR/><BR/>Have you had an "I told you so" phonecall from Nigel Farage? :-)Pogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812765444160924585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163544428925249142006-11-14T22:47:00.000+00:002006-11-14T22:47:00.000+00:00I see the UKIP leader was correctI see the UKIP leader was correctJohnny Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900659617233793880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163543639599068772006-11-14T22:33:00.000+00:002006-11-14T22:33:00.000+00:00Iain - a few logical steps. One like me you believ...Iain - a few logical steps. One like me you believe the EU needs to be reformed and the tide of EU regulation reversed. Two, you are a Tory. Three, the existing Europhile MEPs are not going to provide the leadership required to form a new five member state grouping. Conclusion - do something constructive <A HREF="http://praguetory.blogspot.com/2006/11/kick-kirkhope-campaign.html" REL="nofollow">Kick Kirkhope</A>. The likes of Beasley will fall into line if you take out the leader. Time to go with your political instincts and act.Praguetoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520923731691837948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163541104604863352006-11-14T21:51:00.000+00:002006-11-14T21:51:00.000+00:00Paul Linford doesn't understand this issue. No won...Paul Linford doesn't understand this issue. No wonder he was just a local lobby hack! <BR/><BR/>He is confusing the Council of Ministers (where the UK govt has influence) with the European parliament Culture Committee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163540468993021482006-11-14T21:41:00.000+00:002006-11-14T21:41:00.000+00:00So given that the current government were broadly ...So given that the current government were broadly against the directive, and the tories voted for it, are you changing sides?ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462118851964861754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163537782330048902006-11-14T20:56:00.000+00:002006-11-14T20:56:00.000+00:00Iain, I'm not clear what the story is here. Surely...Iain, I'm not clear what the story is here. Surely you don't object to being on a level playing field with other media, such as the BBC? <BR/><BR/>Otherwise, what is to stop the likes of Omar Bakri Mohammed using the internet to continue broadcasting ? <BR/><BR/>Or have I missed the point you are trying to make ? If so, please forgive me - but I think some further explanation may help us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163533997466079072006-11-14T19:53:00.000+00:002006-11-14T19:53:00.000+00:00When you canvass in the next election you'll be ex...When you canvass in the next election you'll be expected to justify everything these stupid bastards do as examples of 'constructive engagement with Europe'.<BR/><BR/>But only if you stay a Tory.<BR/>Personally, I'm glad I cancelled my membership. It's such a relief not to have to make excuses for them anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163532708682864642006-11-14T19:31:00.000+00:002006-11-14T19:31:00.000+00:00With this, as with many other areas of UK law, I j...With this, as with many other areas of UK law, I just do not understand why the EU needs to be involved at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163532349594871222006-11-14T19:25:00.000+00:002006-11-14T19:25:00.000+00:00I like the odd definition of "unanimous"! Last tim...I like the odd definition of "unanimous"! Last time I checked unanimous meant that <I>everyone</I> was in agreement.Average guy on the streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689681528508114614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1163531999798761192006-11-14T19:19:00.001+00:002006-11-14T19:19:00.001+00:00Iain, I suggest that you just take a deep breath a...Iain, I suggest that you just take a deep breath and read the directive. It distinguishes what it calls linear TV (push services) from what it calls non-linear TV (video-on-demand and similar). Beazley seems to think that your service falls under the non-linear TV category, although this is arguably wrong. *If* Beazley is correct then 18DoughtyStreet falls under the light regulatory regime, and unless you are planning to show porn, target ads at minors or run trobacco adverts, there is nothing to touble you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com