Uk journalist has had his mind changed about trophy hunting

[spike.t]

More positive rational reporting

‘It’s neocolonialism’: campaign to ban UK imports of hunting trophies condemned

African delegation says proposed new law ignores local voices and could harm rather than save wildlife

www.theguardian.com

 

[Pheroze]

I am glad this article put the focus on the statement from the Namibian representative. It's about time!

 

[Shako Badhan]

It is nice to see a well thought out article on this subject for a change. Definitely nice to have the real stake holders at the forefront. This ban reminds me of how some anti hunters at the world bank in the 1970s made loans conditional on Kenya banning hunting with disastrous results.

 

[Gemsbok45]

Geez I guess I have hit old foggie status who is Ricky Gervais? Hopefully not the next James Bond!

 

[buck wild]

Geez I guess I have hit old foggie status who is Ricky Gervais? Hopefully not the next James Bond!

Yeah man, you are way out of touch. Probably the most relevant world wide comic-maybe put Chapelle up there also. He doesn't take crap from no one. He fronted out all of Hollywood at one of those award shows back a couple years ago. Since he was the MC he had a lot of mic time .

Not great that is falls on the other side of this issue.

 

[Troubleshooter]

Yeah man, you are way out of touch. Probably the most relevant world wide comic-maybe put Chapelle up there also.

Not familiar with either Gervais or Chapelle. Frankly, I wouldn't be able to pick out either one of them from a lineup.

"With widespread support from the British public, and an anti-trophy hunting campaign backed by celebrities including Gervais, Brian May, Ed Sheeran and Joanna Lumley, a ban would be popular, and similar legislation is expected in other European countries."

Question: If I've never heard of them, are they still considered "celebrities"?

 

[Gemsbok45]

Thanks Troubleshooter never heard of Chapelle either. I kind of like being irrelevant!

 

[Red Leg]

Not familiar with either Gervais or Chapelle. Frankly, I wouldn't be able to pick out either one of them from a lineup.

"With widespread support from the British public, and an anti-trophy hunting campaign backed by celebrities including Gervais, Brian May, Ed Sheeran and Joanna Lumley, a ban would be popular, and similar legislation is expected in other European countries."

Question: If I've never heard of them, are they still considered "celebrities"?

Thanks Troubleshooter never heard of Chapelle either. I kind of like being irrelevant!

I truly do not know how to respond.

I am hardly a follower of the "latest" trends in entertainment ....... but damn. With respect to comedy, you are aware that Chaplin and Skelton haven't appeared in a while?

Seriously, they are the two big names in comedy who have stood up to the woke crowd, and thus far, have proven too big to "cancel."

 

[Troubleshooter]

Thanks Troubleshooter never heard of Chapelle either. I kind of like being irrelevant!

Gemsbok45: You have it backwards. Our interests are on the important things like fine rifles, hunting, travel & adventure, family, earning a living, etc. It is the "celebrities" who are irrelevant.

 

[flatwater bill]

Gervais has been a strong, anti hunting voice. Brilliant comic. Chappelle has often been a voice of reason. Very funny man as well. Thanks for posting.................FWB

 

[Troubleshooter]

I am hardly a follower of the "latest" trends in entertainment ....... but damn. With respect to comedy, you are aware that Chaplin and Skelton haven't appeared in a while?

Actually, I'm more of a Groucho Marxist.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

More positive rational reporting

‘It’s neocolonialism’: campaign to ban UK imports of hunting trophies condemned

African delegation says proposed new law ignores local voices and could harm rather than save wildlife

www.theguardian.com

@spike.t
Good to see a non hunter has finally seen the light and sense behind hunting and has decided to tell how it REALLY is.
All this from a journalist of all things is good to see and hopefully Moe will understand, but alas tgeyare only one voice
Bob

 

[spike.t]

I truly do not know how to respond.

I am hardly a follower of the "latest" trends in entertainment ....... but damn. With respect to comedy, you are aware that Chaplin and Skelton haven't appeared in a while?

Seriously, they are the two big names in comedy who have stood up to the woke crowd, and thus far, have proven too big to "cancel."

Yeah it's good the way he stands up to and takes the piss out of the woke wankers....so a shame he is so rabidly anti hunting....