tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post3407473606875134687..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Poland's Got TalentIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47980415973768431412008-09-01T01:38:00.000+01:002008-09-01T01:38:00.000+01:00Brian K. - I do believe that we are beings of like...Brian K. - I do believe that we are beings of like minds.<BR/><BR/>I adore Bonhoeffer and I strive on my blog to produce content of a quality and nature that he would be proud of.jMiseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234732291953670434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72814083376364161882008-08-31T23:23:00.000+01:002008-08-31T23:23:00.000+01:00saw this act a couple of weeks ago at the Lido ( C...saw this act a couple of weeks ago at the Lido ( Champs Elysses, Paris).<BR/><BR/>no kiddin' these guys were truly amazing.....and all that slippy gold stuff, under hot lights didn't make it any easier.<BR/> a piece of entertainment that neither my wife or two kids will forget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35688628939071110962008-08-31T21:32:00.000+01:002008-08-31T21:32:00.000+01:00Quite simply, thank you! Stunning.Quite simply, thank you! Stunning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28528778173738411622008-08-31T20:19:00.000+01:002008-08-31T20:19:00.000+01:00The geezer being lifted didn't look like a lightwe...The geezer being lifted didn't look like a lightweight either.<BR/><BR/>Is there a female version ? just to strike a balanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-9997057086662082882008-08-31T19:23:00.000+01:002008-08-31T19:23:00.000+01:00Of course you "have"! Davon hab' ich kein' Zweifel...Of course you "have"! Davon hab' ich kein' Zweifel.<BR/>A propos of the video, maybe Mr Dale should read the conclusion of Faust zweiter Teil (OK, nobody reads that today, still..) on Mephisto's fate - very German, very savage!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tschuss,<BR/>Brian K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-86661322010970793692008-08-31T19:06:00.000+01:002008-08-31T19:06:00.000+01:00Anonymous Brian K. I have "read" everybody.Anonymous Brian K. I have "read" everybody.Wrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-54221304448389564312008-08-31T17:53:00.000+01:002008-08-31T17:53:00.000+01:00wrinkled weasel: Perhaps you haven't read Bonhoeff...wrinkled weasel: Perhaps you haven't read Bonhoeffer and didn't get my point. Schade.<BR/>My wish was to encourage Mr Dale, an intelligent person who has studied German and cares about politics and ethics, to consider one of the most outstanding Germans of the 20th century, who had a great deal to say (and suffer) on politics, ethics and faith.<BR/>It is true that British politics has a strange and embarrassed relationship with Christianity (mirroring the Britsh people, no doubt) - from Blair with his slippery a la carte Catholicism, to son-of-the-manse Brown who can only speak vaguely about 'my values', to Cameron with his soft centre Anglicanism. Yet Christianity has always been the cultural core of this country. The secular hollowing out of that core in the past 50 or so years, and the emergence of an unapologetic Islam, has been the real story of politics. Bonhoeffer would have (and did) understand.<BR/><BR/>Brian K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61180174166313745432008-08-31T17:30:00.000+01:002008-08-31T17:30:00.000+01:00There seem to be a lot of people on here who are e...There seem to be a lot of people on here who are exercised about the use of "Jesus Christ". I have to say, as a Christian (a proper one) I actually failed to notice it.<BR/><BR/>In order for language to be offensive, it must somehow appear out of context. I really do not see the problem. I wouldn't use the name of my Saviour like this, but come on, let's stop being precious. Leave that to the Muzzies. Citing Dietrich Bonhoeffer! Get a life.Wrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30024044482471175522008-08-31T17:23:00.000+01:002008-08-31T17:23:00.000+01:00wallenstein wrote:"As for the claim that Tories un...wallenstein wrote:<BR/><BR/>"As for the claim that Tories understand the importance of Christian faith... I guess David Mellor, John Major, Edwina Curry, Jeffery Archer, Tim Yeo etc were shining examples of the Seventh Commandment ;-)"<BR/><BR/>I said 'conservatives', not 'Tories'; I am not and never have been a member of any political party. Whether the British Conservative Party understands and lives out (classical, Burkean) conservatism is another question. I don't doubt that it has as many adulterers in its ranks as Labour and the Libdems - a fact that hurt them dearly under John Major. Remember that hypocrisy is the compliment etc. No doubt there are people whose creed is libertarianism and materialism. Historically I don't consider that to be conservatism. But if you consistently undermine the personal and familial foundations of a society, there is a huge price to pay. This is a constant theme of Theodore Dalrymple, who is not a Christian believer, but often sounds like one as he surveys 'our culture and what's left of it'.<BR/><BR/>Brian K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-53647208280006854512008-08-31T16:59:00.000+01:002008-08-31T16:59:00.000+01:00I'm amazed at the comments this harmless piece of ...I'm amazed at the comments this harmless piece of fun has provoked. But it isn't out of line with comments seen generally in recent weeks. We can debate whether we are a 'broken society', but we surely are increasingly a grumpy one if these threads are any indication.<BR/><BR/>Iain: keep up the good work. Your blog is a consistent pleasure to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83970998226981774622008-08-31T16:29:00.000+01:002008-08-31T16:29:00.000+01:00Blasphemy, gay porn, eastern europeans... all in a...Blasphemy, gay porn, eastern europeans... all in a single post! I can see why little england has unleashed a collected "harumph" in Iain's direction!<BR/><BR/>All we need now is confirmation that the performers don't really like the idea of grammar schools and it'll be an even 4 out of 4.<BR/><BR/>As for the claim that Tories understand the importance of Christian faith... I guess David Mellor, John Major, Edwina Curry, Jeffery Archer, Tim Yeo etc were shining examples of the Seventh Commandment ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69886762340504016532008-08-31T16:00:00.000+01:002008-08-31T16:00:00.000+01:00Sarah Palin's Father on hearing his daughter's new...Sarah Palin's Father on hearing his daughter's news.<BR/><BR/>"Holy Cow"<BR/><BR/>I suppose the fundamentalists among us will cricise this good God-fearing man for blaspheming.<BR/><BR/>I was about to type 'Jesus wept', but then thought better of it.<BR/><BR/>Sort of.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-49511086403633429382008-08-31T14:49:00.000+01:002008-08-31T14:49:00.000+01:00Iain, I recognise that you don't profess a religio...Iain, I recognise that you don't profess a religious faith yourself, but your gratuitous use of the name of Christ is offensive and unnecessary. A Germanist like yourself would benefit (and, I hope, enjoy) finding out about Dietrich Bonhoeffer and what guided his political and social thought. Conservatives don't poke faith in the eye, while libertarians and socialists gladly do. Conservatives understand that a reasonable, life-affirming, heart-engaging, struggle-surmounting kind of faith functions as a kind of 'glue' in society, affirming good traditions and inspiring people to rise above petty selfishness and factionalism.<BR/>Certainly Margaret Thatcher understood this.<BR/><BR/>As for the video, it showed great physical strength and virtuosity, while its homoerotic overtones looked fairly obvious.<BR/><BR/>Brian K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30657824519823918022008-08-31T13:58:00.000+01:002008-08-31T13:58:00.000+01:00I found it worked for me on several levels; awe at...I found it worked for me on several levels; awe at the physical triumph and the beauty of the human body, appreciation of the artistry and disgust at the blatant homosexuality. In the end, the homo bit put me off. I could not watch it all the way through and I would walk out if it was staged in front of me. I do not apologise for my tastes and neither should anyone else. They are tastes, not a political agenda.Wrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55722171502500449262008-08-31T13:46:00.000+01:002008-08-31T13:46:00.000+01:00For Elton's sake, what do you think you are doing ...For Elton's sake, what do you think you are doing Ian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28425988543067913252008-08-31T13:03:00.000+01:002008-08-31T13:03:00.000+01:00I think Iain has made his position perfectly clear...I think Iain has made his position perfectly clear.<BR/><BR/>A lot of people see absolutely nothing wrong with heterosexual titilation. Most entertainment features it. What is wrong with a bit of the other side of the argument? Anyway, Iain is acknowledging the humour for Christ's sake!<BR/><BR/>No one is being threatened by this or a little run of the mill, garden variety blasphemy. You are not under attack so no need to fight back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25165612020763220312008-08-31T12:16:00.000+01:002008-08-31T12:16:00.000+01:00Iain - i am very suprised that at the tone of your...Iain - i am very suprised that at the tone of your responses - in particular in response my suggestion questioning whether this is homosexual promotion or not. <BR/><BR/>it does seem to be very homoerotic - and that is probabbly why the MPs wife sent it to you - for your tittilation. <BR/><BR/>There are many conservatives who do not share you ideas about the liberalisation of homosexuality - that does not mean we need our head examining - ask a large number of ordinary rank and file tories and you will find we are rather more normal than you think and moral standards prevail.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps if you realised that we only had your best interests at heart you would not be so aggressive and discourteousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-58859658720915668312008-08-31T11:45:00.000+01:002008-08-31T11:45:00.000+01:00Personally it doesn't matter to me because I'm som...Personally it doesn't matter to me because I'm somewhat atheistic but if you blaspheme then you can hardly complain about others using the 'F' word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55853871186584059632008-08-31T11:43:00.000+01:002008-08-31T11:43:00.000+01:00Some other words for you, Iain. Rude IgnorantDisco...Some other words for you, Iain. <BR/><BR/>Rude <BR/><BR/>Ignorant<BR/><BR/>Discourteous <BR/><BR/>Ill-Mannered <BR/><BR/>Isn't the English language a really wonderful thing ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10398978729106333772008-08-31T11:24:00.000+01:002008-08-31T11:24:00.000+01:00"I have done nothing of the sort. I have used a ur..."I have done nothing of the sort. I have used a urn of phrase which is in everyday English langiage use." <BR/><BR/>It may be in Norfolk, but most of us have slightly higher social standards than this - I would certainly fire any employee ignorant enough to keep using language like this in the work place, and you are 'showing your slip' if you think you could get away with this form of words in somewhere like Parliament. <BR/><BR/>But then you will never become an MP, and your 'friends' are possibly too polite to point out what a twit you look when using such offensive language in polite company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55441038163894684422008-08-31T10:54:00.000+01:002008-08-31T10:54:00.000+01:00I think it is called hand balancing. I saw the for...I think it is called hand balancing. I saw the former Polish hand balancing champions in a Vegas show back in May. They were the highlight of an otherwise quite ordinary burlesque show.Richard Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565380446421416586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-38813045266484253692008-08-31T10:22:00.000+01:002008-08-31T10:22:00.000+01:00Ian Dale said "I have used a urn of phrase which i...Ian Dale said<BR/><I><B> "I have used a urn of phrase which is in everyday English langiage use."</B></I><BR/><BR/>You most certainly have not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-18348757726828372502008-08-31T10:13:00.000+01:002008-08-31T10:13:00.000+01:00Come on, Ian, first your tasteless public speculat...Come on, Ian, first your tasteless public speculation on Baroness Thatcher's funeral arrangements and now this childish blasphemy.<BR/>Take a grip - get back to your normal standards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-532020310938209632008-08-31T10:05:00.000+01:002008-08-31T10:05:00.000+01:00Hear, hear Iain !Hear, hear Iain !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11011358526459310902008-08-31T02:41:00.000+01:002008-08-31T02:41:00.000+01:00Sea Shanty Irish here:Believe it was said best by ...Sea Shanty Irish here:<BR/><BR/>Believe it was said best by previous poster above: God has a sense of humor. <BR/><BR/>And thank Her Worship fer that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com