tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post4766088076781606850..comments2024-03-22T12:57:57.273-05:00Comments on WOUNDED BIRD: BBC INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN WELBY PRIOR TO HIS ENTHRONEMENTJune Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-75421258836630838292013-03-25T15:21:26.514-05:002013-03-25T15:21:26.514-05:00Right, Ormonde. Hope springs eternal, or somethin...Right, Ormonde. Hope springs eternal, or something...June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-91498822864387180232013-03-25T15:09:27.371-05:002013-03-25T15:09:27.371-05:00Given the upstairs, downstairs tradition of Englis...Given the upstairs, downstairs tradition of English society, even in these days of greater diversity, why should we be surprised?Ormonde Platerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145096672539029672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-24033213162335537262013-03-25T11:04:24.050-05:002013-03-25T11:04:24.050-05:00Russ, I don't like sounding such a sour note s...Russ, I don't like sounding such a sour note so soon after the ABC's induction, but judging from his video appearances and statements since he was chosen for the role, I don't see another way.<br /><br />I hope you're wrong, but I think you may be right. The interviewer seemed hardly to be listening to Justin's answers, but focused only on getting in his questions, as he did no follow-up to the obvious evasions of the questions. The two seemed to be hardly communicating at all. Makes me wonder if the entire interview was scripted ahead of time.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-63420610656760406552013-03-25T07:35:17.419-05:002013-03-25T07:35:17.419-05:00It would be wrong to make a final judgment on some...It would be wrong to make a final judgment on someone from a 4-minute clip; but he strikes me as a very common type of corporate man, who will <i>always</i> speak and defend the company line - until it changes, at which point he will defend the new point of view with equal tenacity, and never, ever admit having been in the wrong. <br /><br />This type is usually a very good greeter and mixer, who fits in very comfortably to every gathering, and never raises his voice by a single decible, never rocks the boat or steps out of line. Secretaries and brown-nosers just <i>love</i> him - because he's so <i>nice</i>, so thoughtful, so considerate.<br /><br />But this type never takes a stand, never has a really definite opinion about anything that is remotely controversial. They always make nice, and they always end up on the top of the pile. They will go along, gladly and willingly without resistance, with any change, as often as the wind shifts. They are the ideal employee, and indeed the ideal CEO (as a front for the real the powers behind the throne) because they are what Dante called trimmers - and consigned to the vestibule of Hell. For good reason.<br /><br />Of course, I could be wrong. Only time will tell. But as nice and as smooth as he may be - I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.Russ Manleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722260145543178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-28284018560680032752013-03-24T15:15:53.386-05:002013-03-24T15:15:53.386-05:00Yes, Tobias, the script for interviews is finished...Yes, Tobias, the script for interviews is finished; nevermind answering the questions. I'm saving, "There's a million reasons..." for the next time I'm fishing for an answer to "Why?" or "What about...?" The "uhs" and "ums" are a giveaway, too, that the ABC may be a bit stuck about what to say next.<br /><br />I'm always happy to help your book sales. My advertising rates are quite low, as you'll see when you get the bill. :-)June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-80148555145572496802013-03-24T14:51:25.035-05:002013-03-24T14:51:25.035-05:00Dear Mimi, thanks for the "product placement&...Dear Mimi, thanks for the "product placement" [;-)] and also for your thoughts. I saw the interview he gave on Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, and it was a similar response. I think he's got this speech down, now. I only hope he begins to realize that he needs to do a bit more engagement with the question, and not keep worrying about "toeing" the line. I normally only do that in discussions of the Trinity!Tobias Stanislas Haller BSGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047429477181560685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-75326650231344352972013-03-24T08:18:37.425-05:002013-03-24T08:18:37.425-05:00Wade, I hope Justin's thinking evolves in the ...Wade, I hope Justin's thinking evolves in the right direction. We'll see.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-74004329784166453342013-03-24T06:13:27.807-05:002013-03-24T06:13:27.807-05:00Well, the hirsute halfwit who preceded him started...Well, the hirsute halfwit who preceded him started out on our side. Perhaps this one can evolve in the right direction with help. And I'll lay you odds if there's another royal wedding he'll at least get himself properly groomed. The last one seemed to lack heart, everything was abstract to him. I suspect this one actually believes in something.Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385254585966905674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-47069196716547285552013-03-23T23:26:29.139-05:002013-03-23T23:26:29.139-05:00Exactly, JCF. Where's the Straight Talk Expre...Exactly, JCF. Where's the Straight Talk Express when you need it? It was barely used by McCain, so it ought to be in good condition.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-60764449684775584682013-03-23T23:10:24.784-05:002013-03-23T23:10:24.784-05:00Someone who sets diversity against equality unders...Someone who sets diversity against equality understands NEITHER.<br /><br />God save the CofE. God bless and protect TEC (especially from the likes of...)JCFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516376500318551838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-51987873920222512602013-03-23T20:43:45.720-05:002013-03-23T20:43:45.720-05:00Kay & Sarah, I believe you're right. Than...Kay & Sarah, I believe you're right. Thank you.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-22167149483672307062013-03-23T20:30:48.973-05:002013-03-23T20:30:48.973-05:00I think the word is "dwindling."I think the word is "dwindling."Kay & Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244257765709660605noreply@blogger.com