Brian's Basement

This is getting painful.

Nobody is confused .

Nobody , or very few, want to listen to "celebrities" or their opinions, or give them any credibility.

In this particular case I care even less
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You think these two old ladies in Kensington have a hard life? Wake up

And there you have it 100% failure to understand what's being said... D'oh

btw Why just because someone's a celebrity does that mean they have no credibility? I'm thinking the old green devil has raised his head?

So someone who has done nothing of note is automatically more credibile than someone who has managed to earn a decent sum of money??  really

Your argument is all based on the fact you are clearly miffed he lives in a bigger house than you do, doesnt really seem to hold much credibility that does it?

I sincerely hope you never amount to anything because clearly at that point you forefit all rights as a human being

And that's the clincher - it also gives them impetus to refrain from doing something with their lives, because then they won't be able to bully and slander those who have.

Worst thread ever.

So you really think of all the problems in the world, all the problems you may personally have, that badger welfare and old ladies in Kensington are up there?

What seismic geopoltical trend do you want to hear Brian complain about next. The decreasing quantity of blueberries in muffins?

Brian may have a right to say what he wants but his image was that of a nice guy in rock a few years ago. Now he is becoming a celebrity talking head and if he is not careful public opinion will turn on him.Just look at the comments in newspapers under his articles from general people. Not sad Queen fanatics who endorse everything he does.

If you don't get that then I really despair.
Do not tell me I want a bigger house . In fact I have just bought one.
You f@cking d!ck.

Apologies for last three words

Help me understand oh great Togg.

Successful rich person uses media status to promote own interests .

That's good . Oh yes of course I get it now.

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[b]The Real Wizard wrote: [/b] And that's the clincher - it also gives them impetus to refrain from doing something with their lives, because then they won't be able to bully and slander those who have. [/QUOTE]

Do you mean Togg should stop bullying and slander??

Brian's and his crotchety soapbox has been a running joke for years. 

The old ladies and Brian should just move out.  

My 80 year dad sold his house and moved out of his neighborhood when the construction got too bad while the town did nothing.

He is much happier now.

badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger ...

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[b]AlbaNo1 wrote: [/b] Worst thread ever.

So you really think of all the problems in the world, all the problems you may personally have, that badger welfare and old ladies in Kensington are up there?

What seismic geopoltical trend do you want to hear Brian complain about next. The decreasing quantity of blueberries in muffins?

Brian may have a right to say what he wants but his image was that of a nice guy in rock a few years ago. Now he is becoming a celebrity talking head and if he is not careful public opinion will turn on him.Just look at the comments in newspapers under his articles from general people. Not sad Queen fanatics who endorse everything he does.

If you don't get that then I really despair.
Do not tell me I want a bigger house . In fact I have just bought one.
You f@cking d!ck.[/QUOTE]

You say you have zero interest in what he says, yet clearly you read it,

His soapbox is just that, it's his place to comment on issues that he believes in or is affected by, why do you bother to read it if you hate everything he says?

What 'seismic' issues do you feel you have the right to comment on given that you are not a celebrity?

Global Warming? EU referendum? School dinners? I assume your opinion is far more valid than Jamie Oliver, Boris Johnson, or Al Gore? because your not a celebrity, sure there are bigger issues in the world other than Badger welfare or Basement building, but he feels he must get involved in those issues because they have some resonance with him, if you don't like it why read it so closely?...oh wait you don't, well you seem to know a lot about his views for someone that doesnt care...

I certainly don't endorse everything he does or says, I dont agree with his politics for one, but I'm happy to hear balanced views from all sides, and as he is a highly intellgent and thoughtful person I'm interested to see what he thinks on subjects, he doesnt need to resort to insults to argue his case, he puts a passionate case forward every time, did you watch him on Question Time talking about the NHS? or was that too awful to watch as well...

Brian's opinions are usually thoughtfully considered and balanced, Roger Taylor on the other hand has very polerized opinions, and often speaks openly in a very critical way on everything from religion, the press and other celebraties, yet his far more contraversail veiws often dont get picked up by the general press.

 Why are you here on Queenzone? if you are not a fan? I'm a fan of a number of bands yet I dont belong to a fan forum on any other than Queenzone, I assume you like the music? doesnt that make you wonder about the people that created it? As Queen are not really producing much new music these days why join a fan forum when the best days are behind them? I'm pretty sure you knew about Brian before you joined so it seems strange when he clearly irritates you so much?

What you fail to understand is that Brian champions causes that would otherwise get forgotten, if someone like him doesnt do it, who will? would the public listen to you? no

So while you may feel life is all about the big seismic stuff, spare a thought for all the individuals that get involved at grassroots level and actually DO something other than sit there an moan.

Togg:

Jamie Oliver: does work in improving childrens diets which is related to the talent that made him a celebrity
Al Gore: is a long term politician with consistent interests throughout his professional life
Boris Johnson: pompous dangerous c*nt
Brian May: got into badger welfare after a life time of coining it in one of the world's most commercial rock bands

Yes I saw Brian on question time. Like other actors and musicians who take that slot he appeared well meaning, but a bit lightweight and other than that fine.
I always liked Brian but feel he has lost the run of himself.
I'm not in a "fan" competition.

Interesting intervention from the Bank of England governor on the Brexit debate.

Presumably , Toggers will be waiting for John Deacon, the most financially savvy member of Queen, to entire the fray with a decisive contribution.

Assuming Dr Bri hasn't already informed us. Because I like the guitar solo in I'm going slightly mad I'd be interested to know his Brexit views.

I'll let you know when he does

Cheers Togg

Yer..I like Brian and he has a right to say what he likes when he likes, and to be fair the basement thing has been going on for 7 years aka permanently, i sympathise, it doesn't matter how rich someone is, there's too much jealousy around this I feel, and he has worked for it, the guy is a workaholic, he's knackered and at the end of his teather.

I don't agree with his political views and resent some of the things he says as ignorant, but he has a right to say them, sometimes I feel ' if it's so bloody awful in England Brian bugger off then' but he's a certain age..everyone turns a bit into a old moaning git sometimes.

So I say just let him do what he wants to do, some of it is nonsense but whatever, worry about your own life, if you have bugger all to show for it then that's a bit sad.

This "jealousy" thing is really weird. Do you not think taste comes into it?

Do people think everyone genuinely aspires to an upper class English lifestyle? With a bit of money you could be anywhere.

The problem with Brian s causes is they are BORING and UNINSPIRING to most other people.

I hate rock stars moaning but even Bono or Bob Geldof at least have universal causes , which are not of immediate self benefit to them