Maybe not but the culture was originally built around the Qur'an, only t be distorted by priests-much as happened with Christian society. I'd rather not encourage the aspects of Islamic culture that discriminate against women. Women eating the leftovers of a meal is another one I strongly object too, especially when they're the ones who've cooked it. There's a number of Muslims I know who don't subscribe to this behaviour- heck a woman who works with my dad, while she is Islamic, refuses to wear a hajib or attend the mosque due to the discriminatory practices involved. And what happens? A number of her husband's Muslim colleagues tend to ignore her because she's not what they call a "good Muslim" ie. a female servant. If we're trying to stop discrimination surely we should spread messages encouraging it to stop, not stand by and hope they change their minds. The numerous Anti Racism, Anti Homophobia, Anti-Disability Discrimination etc. committees that exist are encouraged and promote acceptance of other cultures, but there aren't similar committes that seek to preserve our own culture in the same way, or promote stopping the discriminatory practices of Islamic culture. It seems to be almost an "Everyone can be promote their own culture but us/Others can be intolerant but we must accept everything of theirs" mentality, wherein the "us" is the more traditional british culture. Im not asking that we be allowed to be intolerant- just that similar intolerance from other groups is also cut out.

How many do speak it as a first language though? While I agree it's worth consideration I don't believe it should be mandatory, just another language option. German was never even on my curriculum while French & Spanish were semi-optional- we took French up to a certain age, did 1 year of Spanish, then could choose whether to do 1, both, or neither. I always believe it should be the choice of the individual, and that the first language of a nation should be geared towards the native language, but that any other languages spoken in the country should be available as options.

Absolutely but you didn't address my analogy. Not perfect I know but my point is- yes, understand and respect your guest but you shouldn't solely cater to them in place of the other residents.

i have now and I'm still not convinced its reactionary & defensive, and not just more a case of "We want to come here but carry on as before." I'm accepting of them provided they don't try to infringe on me.

As I said to you before, it's a shame we aren't all pacifist Buddhists. Things would work much better then.

Ignore the first 30 seconds; he gets on topic after that.

The vid says "Sorry, Videos are not currently available in your country" (UK), can you give us the jist?

It's a comical review of the UK elections. Pointing out a 90's stage, 80's stage and making fun of the UK in general.

Well, if you watched only the first minute, yes. After that it's taking the piss out of American politics more than British.

Well yeah both. But was that actual footage of the real debate, btw? Or just some old thing they put in there as a joke?

Daily Show doesn't typically make funny recreations of events. They just mock the real ones.

Gordon Brown says little old lady is a biggot, country is thrown into turmoil.

I can't believe they made such a fuss over that.

I like how the question 'Was the little old lady actually biggoted?' will never even be considered.

I'd vote in a politician who actually spoke his fucking mind on certain issues.

She said she "Used to vote labour" or something like that. I don't know. But i'm with you on the speaking your mind thing. The outspoken politicians are the best.

Also the ridiculous. *Cough* Boris Johnson *cough*

I'm yet to read any article that quotes what she actually said.

Brown should have had the guts to stand up and say "No, actually she was bigoted. I don't need votes from someone like that". Backing down and apologising just makes him look about as weak as he actually is.

The reason he didn't and he can't, is half of everything wrong with politics.

I'm voting for Margaret Thatcher.

I think you've just worked out the other half of what WoF was talking about.

Me and SW cannot be friends any longer. I'm going to pretend to block her now.

I also would like to know the full story behind this little old lady thing. Though my view on it is if Brown thinks she's a bigot, he's got the right to express his opinion no matter how much I dislike him.

If Boris Johnson was head of the conservatives I wouldn't even hesistate to vote for him. He's a wonderful man, and, in a rarity for politicans, is honest. Mad as a hatter, but honest. As it is I'm still reluctant to vote for them, as I really don't like Cameron.

Can you say 'Shallow rhetoric'?

Christ.

Fighting for the future of this contry is an admirable idea. But it's not like none of the other wouldn't say that.

Your spelling is atrocious tonight.

To be fair, his comments in full probably comprised more than those two phrases.

Just watched the 3rd debate, Nick Clegg definitely seemed to come out on top, again, I wish Gordon Brown would stop smiling.

But why doesn't he keep to his whole manifesto?

The maturity and eloquence of the Tories in action.

Nice to see someone has their priorities right...

It'd be hilarious if they get a troll.

Indeed it bloody is. Alastair Campbell's football tendancies are the one soft spot I have for Labour.

Another 5 years of Labour would be hell. Gordon Brown is a jackass.

Another five years and you have the right to say things like that.

Do you think that, even if they win the election, Gordon Brown would last another five years?

Not if Sue has her way.

If labour get in, i can see them having a leadership contest almost immidately and ousting his ass.

That is a good thought. wasn't it last year labour wanted to kick him out?
if he does get in, I'll give him a year.