BBC questions whether airing Alessio Rastani's comments were appropriate

[NSnake91]

Yeah!!!! Bring on the censorship!!!!! God save the Queen!!!!

[shaunshaun88]

market is unpredictable...........no one is credible to say anything.........

[MaxTallon]

This is surreal listening to these two. Are they actually discussing whether the BBC should have involved itself in censorship because the guy was saying something that was "uncomfortable" to people.

Its doubly surreal........... because what he said is actually true.

[grbnw]

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[clarkewi]

"Just give me some truth - No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of Tricky Dicky

Is gonna mother hubbard soft soap me, With just a pocketful of hope...Money for dope...Money for rope. Just give me some truth" - John Lennon 1969

[nsotd4]

@clarkewi and "the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls..." Paul Simon 1965

[clarkewi]

@nsotd4 "Once upon a time you dressed so fine, threw the bums a dime in your prime..." -Bob Dylan 1965. Some amazingly prophetic lyrics - all coming to pass.

[dookdawg214]

How in the world does this video have 0 likes and 13 dislikes? What's wrong with you people? It's two guys discussing a very rational question: How does a totally unknown, financially unsuccessful hobbyist trader who lives in his girlfriend's house get invited on the BBC to share his insight about European markets? Whether you think he's right or wrong is irrelevant. They showcased him like he was an expert and he has no credentials or success track record of ANY kind!

[bobokk]

@dookdawg214 Rastani spoke the truth unlike any other so-called financial "expert" the BBC usually have on. Economics is not a science or even something that requires a degree to be knowledgeable about. Plus, this is the same BBC who mistook a job applicant for an IT expert they regularly had on.

[dookdawg214]

@bobokk

I know and I don't disagreer. But that's not the issue. What's being discussed here is how -- or why, if you like -- an everyday guy with no special credentials was brought onto live TV to discuss his views on economics. Whether what Rastani says is right or wrong is totally irrelevant. He could offer the most brilliant advice in the world, but the question is still legitimate.

[bobokk]

@dookdawg214 That question is only legitimate if you believe the BBC is a benchmark for true journalism. You only have to watch it to know that it isn't. I mean, for example I like Question Time but I am constantly frustrated by how important discussions get sacrificed for the sake of pointless arguments between those exact people who have these "special credentials." The news should be broadcasting the truth. I don't care about the BBC's protocol on their guests.

[smilelikeUmeanit90]

who gives a shit.

[AHAH1010]

fuckin twats, i dont know who still takes these mainstream stream media fuckers serious anymore, they are a fuckin joke.

[smilelikeUmeanit90]

@AHAH1010 agreed.

[chris4evilpresident]

@AHAH1010 the mainstream is dead. long live Youtube. (but they will jack that soon im sure)

[nayphee]

The BBC angered a few very rich people with that broadcast.

backpedalling, backpedalling.....

[viwinner]

I made my mind up and read the news and think these 2 idiots are never going to go viral and tell no truth. The economy is going down traders will profit from it stop the scam.

[amcd981]

I have to elaborate on his brief comment on the "FSA"

To quote Unite The Union; "It is evident from the current financial situation that the FSA has failed as a regulator. It is necessary to consider in the regulatory overhaul to make the FSA a publicly accountable and independent regulatory body to include trade union representation as well as independent and academic experts."

Who cares if Rastani isn't FSA registered? It would barely make any difference.

[feverdreams111]

It's appropriate. It's the best response we've heard yet.

[GuntherL1]

It's called free speech, assholes.

[MoscowMaestro]

Nothing the biased BBC does is appropriate. State-appointed propaganda scum living off an illegal tax on tv-sets.

[newsweekrocks]

two fat fucks BSing. FUCK YOU