Capital Saint Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I understand they are saying it's the worst in 100 years. But it's not happening in this country, and other countires have it worse, I might (just) understand if it was tagged on at the end of the news, but it was the major topic. What makes me question it even more is that the pictures they show are pretty insignificant when compared to what I've seen every so often in Dunkeld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Because Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Exactly what I was thinking. It must be snowing in dozens of places all over the planet and yet they seem to think that we should be interested in a wee bit of snow on the east coast of USofA. It's all part of their Americanizing agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Maybe it's to do with 8 thousand flights being cancelled , 12 deaths, and my pal being stuck in Puerto Rico because his flight was cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It is partly laziness, as it's so easy to access US news. But it's still their choice. It's ridiculous that we get more coverage of US internal politics than we get of the EU parliament - a parliament we actually send MEPs to. But the state broadcaster rarely tells us what they are up to. Ditto, the devolved parliaments (as reported outside their own territory). I would not be surprised if BBC in England gets more shots of Washington politics than inside Holyrood or Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Maybe it's to do with 8 thousand flights being cancelled , 12 deaths, and my pal being stuck in Puerto Rico because his flight was cancelled On average 3679 people die in Brasil every day. I've never heard that reported on national news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 On average 3679 people die in Brasil every day. I've never heard that reported on national news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 On average 3679 people die in Brasil every day. I've never heard that reported on national news. Well the population is 200 million, people are born and then they die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Edit: forget it. Too many precious souls these days Edited January 23, 2016 by DoonTheSlope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It also used to be folk would say if a big snow storm hit the east coast of USA then we would get it 7-10 days later. Not so sure of that myself but older generations would swear by it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Why are US troops in Germany 70 years after the end of WWII? Same answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin63 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Because we're the 51st state............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ignoring the historical connections which are massive, the USA has had more impact on British culture than any other country through Film & Television, Inventions, Food and Shopping, Music, Sports etc Silly question TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Because they ken that the cool qunts bide o'er here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisegerwind Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 SA It also used to be folk would say if a big snow storm hit the east coast of USA then we would get it 7-10 days later. Not so sure of that myself but older generations would swear by it What folk are that? Previous generation would have no idea about east coast USA weather cos we didn't give a fck and it wasn't reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 SA What folk are that? Previous generation would have no idea about east coast USA weather cos we didn't give a fck and it wasn't reported. Whether - no pun intended - it's true or not, it's certainly something that I've heard said before on many occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I seen worse last February in Bavaria. Na c'unt reported it then and Bavarians simply got on with their daily life. Bed wetters aplenty in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm sure Storm Desmond was major news all over the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Keeps the bombing of kids and innocent civilians in syria off the front page. All is good, smart bombs can tell difference between a terrorist and a child- no story here move on. Bombs make weapons manufacturers rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm sure Storm Desmond was major news all over the USA Exactly - and our floods! I was baffled why this was the top story on the BBC news website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 No idea don't watch the news. My friend is in NY though so got real time updates if needed. I did take time to watch a 12 second long 24 hour timelapse of someones garden filling with snow, was alright. Not going to pay a TV license to get patronised though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 No idea don't watch the news. My friend is in NY though so got real time updates if needed. I did take time to watch a 12 second long 24 hour timelapse of someones garden filling with snow, was alright. Not going to pay a TV license to get patronised though. I don't pay the TV licence either but the same is happening on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I don't pay the TV licence either but the same is happening on the internet. Good to hear What's happening though? I just said "Not going to pay a TV license to get patronised though." and i'm not. It's only here and a friend's facebook (who is trapped in NYC till tomorrow earliest) where i've seen it mentioned. I'm oblivious otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 SA What folk are that? Previous generation would have no idea about east coast USA weather cos we didn't give a fck and it wasn't reported. It was reported in weather reports years ago. When I was growing up I would hear it all the time. Maybe it was a west coast thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It's not just us. Go visit other western countries and their news is obsessed with happenings in the US as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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