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June 19, 2008
the new political correctness
There's hesitation in the radio studio. The interviewer is talking to the financial guru, and things are now getting a little tense.
'Does this mean that we might have to-'
Slight pause in the studio. Careful what you say, matey. We don't want to upset the nation; don't want to sound uncaring or insensitive. Ye gods! Don't sound insensitive whatever you do! Think of the e mails!
'Does this mean,' continues the interviewer, 'that we might have to, well, there's no other way of putting it-'
What's he going to suggest?? That we kill our neighbour? Advocate child labour? But no - it's neither of these.
'...that we might actually have to tighten our belts a little, you know, er, spend less?'
Spend less?? Everyone moves quickly on. Let's have some weather, some sport, some gardening news - anything to distract from the words just spoken. Hell - this is a family show!
Is this the new political correctness? That no one can actually stand up and say 'This year, many of us will be financially poorer than last year - but none of us need be less happy.'
Consumer Sensibilities are the new sham god. And concerning these sensibilities - careful now! - I'm inclined to say 'Fuck them'.
Posted by Mr Bojangles at June 19, 2008 03:32 PM