Originally posted by Churchill
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Sunday Times magazine article on Mckanns
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Sunday Times magazine article on Mckanns"
Collapse
-
Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostThey are religious. In my book that makes them nutters.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by sasguru View PostI get your point about "grabbing the tiger by the tail".
My real issue with the whole case is how people have assumed they were guilty based on their "unemotional" behaviour and other silly intangibles.
But then if they are going to be tried by sun readers, what should we expect. WE should bring in the Telegraph readers (DodgyAgent? ) for some real sense.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI would prefer to leave the checking of kids aside - I know some are not as strict as me. But as I didn't see my kids for 6 months - and only see them 4 days a week now - I tend to be stricter than some.
As for the innuendo and smears - did you see my NTL thread? I found an amusing NTL letter and passed it off as my own(started it today or yesterday) . I got people getting really shirty with me. Cos I claimed it as my own. Most of the press is about lying - their only aim is to sell more papers.
My point is that the McCanns grabbed the tiger by the tail - with predictable results. I saw the same with f4j - you can control the press for a while - but they bite you on the bum in the end.
I still hope the girl is alive.
My real issue with the whole case is how people have assumed they were guilty based on their "unemotional" behaviour and other silly intangibles.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by sasguru View PostSorry I should have posted the link. Thanks Clippy.
Regarding the leaving of the kids, I think you're being a little harsh. Kidnapping of toddlers is actually very rare indeed and checking on them every half hour seems not unjustified to me. Either way whatever your views on the rights or wrongs of that, they still do no deserve all the innuendo and smears that has come their way. And they have paid the ultimate price.
As for the innuendo and smears - did you see my NTL thread? I found an amusing NTL letter and passed it off as my own(started it today or yesterday) . I got people getting really shirty with me. Cos I claimed it as my own. Most of the press is about lying - their only aim is to sell more papers.
My point is that the McCanns grabbed the tiger by the tail - with predictable results. I saw the same with f4j - you can control the press for a while - but they bite you on the bum in the end.
I still hope the girl is alive.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostClippy - thanks for the link.
I got as far as this bit :-
"As the McCanns endlessly repeated afterwards, if they had thought it was wrong or even risky, they would never have left their children. With hindsight, of course, they would never have done it and now they are riven with guilt, but we can all be wise after the event, and so many of us have taken similar chances at times, in search of a bit of respite from our children."
This is just so wrong. It destroys any credibility the article has/had. I have never left my children and never will. I would eaither eat in a restaurant at 6pm with the kids(so can have them in bed at 7pm). Or eat at home.
Regarding the leaving of the kids, I think you're being a little harsh. Kidnapping of toddlers is actually very rare indeed and checking on them every half hour seems not unjustified to me. Either way whatever your views on the rights or wrongs of that, they still do no deserve all the innuendo and smears that has come their way. And they have paid the ultimate price.
Leave a comment:
-
Clippy - thanks for the link.
I got as far as this bit :-
"As the McCanns endlessly repeated afterwards, if they had thought it was wrong or even risky, they would never have left their children. With hindsight, of course, they would never have done it and now they are riven with guilt, but we can all be wise after the event, and so many of us have taken similar chances at times, in search of a bit of respite from our children."
This is just so wrong. It destroys any credibility the article has/had. I have never left my children and never will. I would eaither eat in a restaurant at 6pm with the kids(so can have them in bed at 7pm). Or eat at home.
Leave a comment:
-
Yes, except I;ve got a couple of them work permits and we're working here at the moment.
Leave a comment:
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: