The BBC called.

08/15/2006

[Responsibility2nd]

Last year I received a call from BBC Radio in response to one of my blogs; Why Is Paris Burning? (Hint: Religion of Peace) They were interested in my views on different multicultural issues and promised to call back when they were ready to do a radio show.

Now I've received another call. I've agreed to be on a panel of individuals from around the world sharing their viewpoints to callers on Muslim influences in England and America and other topics.

The callback will be around 12:30pm CST. I'm not sure which BBC station it will be or if there is a live feed. The person I've spoken to is Nicole. I've forgotten where I wrote down her last name.

Any suggestions?

[neodad]

Don't give them your address.

[untenured]

I assume you will be talking about the general failure of European Muslims to integrate peacefully. Vivid examples are always helpful for an audience. If you have the time Islam in Europe has many, presented very sedately. Western Resistance has some too.

[Bosco]

Write down a few points that you would like to convey, be reasonable, be calm. Don't use a monotone voice, speak with conviction.

God bless you.

[ErnBatavia]

You might speculate as to why - to this day - virtually no "moderate Mohammedans*" - decry Islamic violence...are they fearful of their brethren, or are they complicit?

*(My own personal slur - I don't think they like that archaic term...)

[Responsibility2nd]

Thanks for the links. I will follow up.

[Responsibility2nd]

Right. Write down points. Thanks.

[Responsibility2nd]

Moderate Mohammedans? You mean like CAIR???

hahaha

[Old Grumpy]

"Any suggestions?"

Just tell it LIKE IT IS.

[KarlInOhio]

You might want to have a good definition of fascism ready to use in case they ask you about your opinion on the President's use of the term "Islamic fascism".

[TexasCajun]

Start off by calling them Islamo-facist and set the tone right off the bat.

-good luck-

[squarebarb]

Remember important point ---- repeat: IMPORTANT

Why are they coming to the West in such numbers?

Why have their own countries failed????

If they like Sharia law and Islamic culture and prefer it to western, why come here?

Why are their own countries so violent and so poor?

[saganite]

Knowing BBC it's likely you're the only one on the panel representing the idea that Islam is incompatible with the West so expect to be ganged up on, maybe even vilified. The key in those situations is to not lose your temper but to continue driving your point home with relevant examples. Good luck. Please give us a followup post.

[Marius3188]

Another thing to keep in mind with the British media, is the fact that they tend to concentrate on the causes of the problem and not the symptoms of it.

Look for them to bring up employment, religion, being a minority, US 'oppression', and British supporting Israel.

Finally, if the BBC does not like your ideas, or tend to support the victim mentality, simply remind them of their charter:

The BBC’s Charter and its Producers Guidelines state that the BBC shall… • “…contain comprehensive, authoritative and impartial coverage of news and current affairs in the United Kingdom and throughout the world…” • “…treat controversial subjects with due accuracy and impartiality… and…not contain any material expressing the opinion of the corporation…” • “…Due impartiality lies at the heart of the BBC. All programs and services should be open minded, fair and show a respect for truth…The BBC applies due impartiality to all its broadcasting and services, both to domestic and international audiences…”

[308MBR]

Give them the address of you local mosque or imam.

[Responsibility2nd]

I just blogged on that: Muslims offended at "Islamic Facists" Like I CAIR

[theBuckwheat]

You might find out who else is being interviewed, especially if they are concurrent with you being on the air. Sometimes the media tries to find people who will verbally accost each other.

The media also likes to "tell you a question", by which the have list long premise that is the setup to a question they hope you can only answer in a way that fits their template -- the template they have placed you in (or else they would not have called you).

[PajamaTruthMafia]

[Responsibility2nd]

Thanks. My concern is that they will try and bait me. Portray me as the "Ugly American."