How to Expose Falsehoods with James O'Brien

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  • LBC broadcaster and online talk show sensation, James O’Brien, shows how to dismantle small minds, expose falsehoods and conquer prejudice.
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  • @abdulmismail
    @abdulmismail 5 років тому +50

    What James is talking about, in a nutshell, is critical analysis/critical thinking. It's where you deconstruct a statement or point of view and look at the issues, conclusions, reasons, ambiguities, sources used; the messenger etc. and layer by layer, and at the end; present a position to those you're in discussion with the pros and cons of what they're saying.
    A superb way to learn is by reading "Asking the right questions: A guide to critical thinking"

    • @sirmeowthelibrarycat
      @sirmeowthelibrarycat 5 років тому +2

      jesus jones 😡 Apparently you are no ‘intellectual’ according to your own definition! Therefore, how can you criticise that which you despise when you do not possess the mental capability to do so? The fatuous example you quote is just that and irrelevant to the application of critical thinking. Try including ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions to develop your understanding of the application of critical thinking.

    • @robdagnallschannel
      @robdagnallschannel 5 років тому

      No....whats hes talkng about is taking a statement he read in the news and or on a media outlet and making it fact??? thats what he talking bout as thats what he does , spread the latest lie thats doing the rounds!!

    • @paulgibbons2320
      @paulgibbons2320 4 роки тому +4

      You can dismantle the truth with a certain critical approach. An make it look very different.
      Thats what solicitors do.

    • @JwayT
      @JwayT 2 роки тому +1

      You mean like this: www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/updated-how-cps-proved-case-against-serial-liar-nick-over-false-claims-vip-child-abuse

  • @captain007x
    @captain007x 4 роки тому +5

    "Unthinking acceptance of authority is the greatest enemy of truth" - Albert Einstein.

  • @bramsanjanssan4908
    @bramsanjanssan4908 5 років тому +86

    You can tell by the troll attack that The RSA is doing a great job.

    • @clairduffy60
      @clairduffy60 5 років тому +6

      @Truthful Chap Ignore O'Brien! He is not a politician! He has no influence to speak of. Brexit and Trump are doing very well. Just stick to that notion.

    • @bramsanjanssan4908
      @bramsanjanssan4908 5 років тому +5

      You guys need serious help.

    • @masterc1ip
      @masterc1ip 5 років тому

      What a load of bullshit you guys live in a bubble everyone thinks different

    • @BiscuitGeoff
      @BiscuitGeoff 5 років тому +6

      mojopin 70 wow, you’re right. Just from reading your UA-cam comments I have been able to completely deconstruct your personality and diagnose you with a list of mental health problems.
      Where do you practise? I’m sure the BMJ would be fascinated by your radical new clinical approach!

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому +5

      @@jerrydelaney6971 Another cogent and Analytical rebuttal I see......

  • @rebeccabroughton108
    @rebeccabroughton108 5 років тому +6

    James is a very deep and thoughtful person. He is one that goes deep into people and not putting up with shallow and propaganda bullshit.I love you James O'Brien for getting in deep and not putting up with propagandist and their lies and bullshit.

  • @nsoper19
    @nsoper19 5 років тому +11

    I come from a very different place to O'brien, I would call my self a classical liberal haha. But I really love what he lays out here. Asking "Why?" is so important. And to call modern day discussion "footballism" I really like. Hits the nail on the head.

  • @voicevoice2053
    @voicevoice2053 3 роки тому +4

    James is always on the ball....he dismantles idiots so easily on his show

  • @chriscorben-green2640
    @chriscorben-green2640 5 років тому +13

    Pity Jobby cheered on the falsehoods of "Nick."

  • @VenomRaven
    @VenomRaven 5 років тому +5

    Hey. Both the sound and visual qualities are way better here than in the full video. Could you consider fixing this?

  • @peterobertson1457
    @peterobertson1457 Рік тому +2

    O'Brien makes my flesh creep.
    Carl Beech!!!!😂

  • @henridobbs2423
    @henridobbs2423 5 років тому +1

    Will the full lecture be posted?

  • @carlbyronrodgers
    @carlbyronrodgers 5 років тому

    Reframing continually looks effective. Transactional journalism.

  • @adamgrimsley2900
    @adamgrimsley2900 3 роки тому +3

    Why and the refusal to just accept unsubstantiated claims, are the basis for all improvement.

  • @adeonagoruwa1736
    @adeonagoruwa1736 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo

  • @paulosterloh1
    @paulosterloh1 5 років тому +49

    Brilliant use of common sense. Something that is so obvious it sometimes has to be pointed out to liars. Facts are facts. Brilliant.

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr 5 років тому +4

      Common sense is a very uncommon commodity

    • @vonryansexpress
      @vonryansexpress 5 років тому +2

      @@PanglossDr certainly on LBC and amongst its listeners it is . . .

    • @davidcollishaw2771
      @davidcollishaw2771 5 років тому +2

      his facts though, he treats his show like he does his sudoku - he trusts nobody checks them then filters out callers who do.

    • @robdagnallschannel
      @robdagnallschannel 5 років тому +2

      Obrien and common sense are definately two words that dont fit , ignorance and gossip are two words that do when its aimed at him!!

    • @ruthbashford3176
      @ruthbashford3176 4 роки тому +2

      O'Brien certainly showed he lacked common sense when it came to Carl Beech.

  • @James-ye7rp
    @James-ye7rp 2 роки тому

    I have been asking questions for clarification of statements pretty much all my life.
    I have no friends now. Damn that evidence request.

  • @globaleye8
    @globaleye8 4 роки тому +1

    Surely the first paragraph of the written introduction can't be for real ? No wonder I spend less time in the UK these days...

  • @christiangeiselmann
    @christiangeiselmann 5 років тому +12

    What we are seeing in the UK and the US at the moment, is it a mere loss of civility, or is it a loss of civilisation?

    • @enoch6450
      @enoch6450 5 років тому +2

      And what are we seeing throughout Europe. The UK is the only parliament in Europe which has no right wing parties in parliament. Look at the AFD..the UK voted Brexit to protect itself from this gutter filth...disease spreading through Europe.

    • @christiangeiselmann
      @christiangeiselmann 5 років тому +2

      Enoch Powell Not a big surprise with the UK's election system of "winner takes it all' per constituency. You still have enough people with a racist, isolationist, authoritarian and conspirationalist mindset in the country. Just read UA-cam comments to meet them.

    • @Nickelodeon81
      @Nickelodeon81 5 років тому +2

      For the UK brexit is the final nail in the coffin of am empire long gone.

  • @johnpatterson6448
    @johnpatterson6448 5 років тому +4

    ‘Virtue signalling’ bears further discussion

  • @anders69curt
    @anders69curt 2 роки тому +2

    James O’Brien couldn’t tell a falsehood if it slapped him on the face. Who is he to arbitrate on the truth?

    • @Tonyv1951
      @Tonyv1951 Рік тому +1

      Carl Beech. O'Brien promoted his lies time and again.

  • @mehcol
    @mehcol 4 роки тому +1

    Jeez ! The audience !!!!

  • @RaxLakhani
    @RaxLakhani 5 років тому +24

    I could listen to James speak all day. His journey from a gossip column journalist to one of the UK's most prominent broadcast presenters has been astounding. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does for a living and is desperate to understand the injustices of today's world.
    I really cannot understand any of the criticisms thrown at James, particularly on Twitter and (Surprise, surprise) youtube comments. If you have listened to his show or have read his book/articles, you'll know that he isn't afraid to debate views and opinions that differ from his own. In fact, he let's people air their position but expects them to be able to back up their arguments with facts. I feel that his haters get angry because they know that James has the ability to destroy their world view using facts and reason.
    He champions fairness and justice for all, which can only ever be a good thing, right? So you'd think, but then you read the vile comments written about him...
    I'd love for James to get more airtime on broadcast channels other than LBC. He should have his own podcast or UA-cam channel to do what he does without constraints. His series on UA-cam for JOE was great and gave him space to explore interesting topics with fascinating guests.
    Finally, I'd highly recommend buying his book. I got it on audiobook and it was a brilliant listen.

    • @hullabaloo6797
      @hullabaloo6797 5 років тому +2

      Brilliant summary Rax

    • @RaxLakhani
      @RaxLakhani 5 років тому +2

      @@danielr82 He actually gives people a chance to justify their stance with reason and facts. He has never identified as having any particular party-political alliance, and regularly admits to having views that don't neatly fall into "Left" or "Right" categories.
      He actively wants people to help change his own views and is open to being convinced that his stance isn't necessarily correct (some examples of this can be seen in his shifting views on transgender issues, obesity, technological dependence, class discrimination, animal rights, religious doctrines, toxic masculinity...)
      He "hurls abuse" only when public figures are demonstrably guilty of lying, acting out of self-interest and cannot justify their behaviour. His sympathies are often with people who have been fed a pack of distorted "facts" and who have never had their views challenged.
      If you listen to just one of his shows, you'll hear multiple examples of him really trying to understand opposing views with an open-mind. He's also good at calling-out bullshit when he hears it, but does it by presenting provable facts and a well-reasoned argument.
      Compare that to the complete contempt that Nick Ferrari and Nigel Farrage display when someone calls their show with an opposing point of view. They don't invest any time engaging with the caller and instead, choose to reassert their own world-view without any attempt to debate the issue in a constructive way.
      I think that most of Jame's critics have never actually taken time to listen to his show and instead, rely on clips and vids that are taken out of context. I'd urge you to read his book, as it totally highlights his plight for nuanced debate that is thought-based and not steeped in ignorance or lazy hyperbole.

    • @RaxLakhani
      @RaxLakhani 5 років тому +2

      @@danielr82 it's interesting that that's how you view him. I'm fascinated in these days of divided Britain to see how something that is so obviously benign to me is viewed completely differently by soneone else. And vice-versa. For me, it's plain to see that James is sincere in his quest to unlock issues through intellectual debate and when I hear him speak, I admire his sense of justice and reason. However, that's not to say I'm right. Maybe he is how you view him.
      What's interesting to me is the way in which the same situation or personality is interpreted in two totally different ways.
      You seem like an intelligent guy, so I'm not going to dispute your ability to listen, make sound judgement and understand the nuance of O'brien's shtick. I too, think that I'm fairly open, rational and can smell bullshit a mile off yet I'm defending James like he's a Saint.
      Maybe your partly right, and maybe I am too. I'm just fed up of polarisation of everything into "good" and "bad", "right" and "wrong", "team Tory" or "team Corbyn", "left" and "right".
      Even though I mentioned Farrage earlier, I was a bit unfair. I force myself to tune into his show now and again as I don't like to view people as characatures. I don't like Farrage's politics and I certainly don't like many of the decisions he's made or things he's said. But occasionally he says something that reminds me that he's just a bloke who feels passionate about his view of the world. In his eyes, he's a good guy with right on his side. And occasionally he says something that isn't disagreeable.
      My point is, I wish debate in this country wasn't polarised into "he's a dickhead" vs "he's a god".
      The binary Brexit vote has already divided the nation in two and ever since, I've felt quite pessimistic about our society and its ability to empathise, seek out different opinions and challenge them in a non combative way. That doesn't mean caving in and finding middle ground... It just means hearing the other person's view and giving them a decent chance to make their case. If they can't, that's fine. If they can, I'll be better for it.

    • @RaxLakhani
      @RaxLakhani 5 років тому

      @@danielr82 And you've just proven to the world that informed debate can actually take place in the abyss that is the UA-cam comments section! Thanks for the exchange - you make some valid points. Need to have more back-and-forths like this play-out in real-life. The world would be a more understanding place! You're a gent, Daniel! Have a great weekend.

    • @williamsulman2646
      @williamsulman2646 4 роки тому +2

      Jesus lets hope your pay for this was fair!
      Never heard such a load of tosh in all my life. He has like a million listeners on the 10am slot on talk radio. He has been on the radio for years and he has never got anywhere. His radioshow is scripted the only people he ever has on that disagree with him are chosen for their stupidity. So the great o Brien can try to make them look as foolish as possible.
      For years O'Brien has had the 10am slot LBC was not even national radio for most of it!

  • @louisebrits5346
    @louisebrits5346 Місяць тому

    Great journalist

  • @jeranemo5504
    @jeranemo5504 5 років тому +10

    Love this guy! Listen to him on LBC and hats off when he actually always wants confrontation with people arguing against his points! He is brave and smart! To me he preaches to the converted so he wouldn't be interested in me. James O'Brien for prime minister!!!!! Do it James, you can do it.

  • @LJY08
    @LJY08 5 років тому +6

    It's the greatest question ever asked "why?".

    • @neiltitmus9744
      @neiltitmus9744 4 роки тому +1

      If a 3 year old can ask why then the press and everyone else can too

  • @reidwallace4258
    @reidwallace4258 5 років тому +13

    You know they basicly killed Socrates for asking why, eh?
    There was a reason.

    • @michaeljijus980
      @michaeljijus980 5 років тому

      True

    • @sirmeowthelibrarycat
      @sirmeowthelibrarycat 5 років тому

      Reid Wallace 😖 ‘Basicly’ ? Or was there a more sophisticated means of achieving the death of Socrates?

    • @samshorto5433
      @samshorto5433 3 роки тому +1

      Socrates was Canadian?

  • @doodlePimp
    @doodlePimp 5 років тому +2

    I'm not sure if he's just acting daft but I would had figured he would at least had considered that when people in general use those terms mockingly it's because they think their targets are wearing fake labels.

    • @TheMusicalElitist
      @TheMusicalElitist 3 роки тому

      I'm not sure if you're acting daft...oh no wait...you are.

    • @doodlePimp
      @doodlePimp 3 роки тому

      @@TheMusicalElitist Good job refuting the point instead of just focusing on feelings...oh no wait....you didn't. (Because you couldn't)

  • @ascgazz
    @ascgazz 3 роки тому +3

    Footballification. That was perfect.
    Politics is being supported like a team sport not respected as the societal leverage it is.

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 3 роки тому

      @Agent Nurple you joined UA-cam JUST to make petty statements to strangers didn’t you.
      How very stable and golden a pillar of society you are sir.

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 3 роки тому

      @Agent Nurple can you speak to the dead?
      Give my dad a buzz, he’ll tell you how fantastic you are too, I’m sure.

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 3 роки тому

      @Agent Nurple come on Phucko, bring your A game.
      So far you’re not even on the subs bench.

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 3 роки тому

      @Agent Nurple right.
      That’s that.
      NEXT.

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 3 роки тому

      @Agent Nurple still, you’ve been really handy for wiping my figuratively shitty arse clean today.
      Bravo. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @scottwmackey
    @scottwmackey 5 років тому

    I've been asking people why they believe what they believe for about 30 years now. I never counter with facts. I just let them talk and keep asking questions. It's never long before they and everybody listening realize they are full of crap.

  • @jakbowtell9367
    @jakbowtell9367 4 роки тому +1

    Big fan of 'footballification'.

  • @JE-ee7cd
    @JE-ee7cd 5 років тому +1

    WHY?

  • @rodbrewster4629
    @rodbrewster4629 5 років тому +3

    I often think the guys that do Street Epistomology need to train some of these reporters and interviewers in main Street media.

  • @gliddofglood
    @gliddofglood 5 років тому

    I thought RSA was the Republic of South Africa. Didn’t they copyright that?

    • @q.e.d.9112
      @q.e.d.9112 3 роки тому

      Returned Services Association, equivalent of British Legion, in both NZ and Australia.

  • @wernervanham8760
    @wernervanham8760 3 роки тому

    came here because i Just wanted to put a face on gossip...

  • @1966wilky
    @1966wilky 5 років тому +6

    Love James O’Brian. He’s a very astute and articulate thinker, orator and debater.

  • @dvz19777
    @dvz19777 5 років тому +1

    Hey. These people who just pick a side and don’t listen to anyone else and simply throw down everything from the other sides point of view. Then don’t watch.....what’s on the pitch.....that....that......sounds familiar.......nope can’t put my finger on it

  • @GiratinaofFury
    @GiratinaofFury 5 років тому +2

    All it takes is a few choice words to beat dishonest people. One of the things I've noticed is how easily you can throw off someone in a debate by saying "Why" or "Prove it". They're so used to not having to follow up their previous remarks, going onto the next question, or being the only person talking, that when you ask for more, it catches them off guard.

  • @kylenetherwood8734
    @kylenetherwood8734 5 років тому +22

    He's right but these issues aren't exclusive to the right

    • @jhegre
      @jhegre 3 роки тому +4

      Who said it was?

    • @craigrik2699
      @craigrik2699 3 роки тому +2

      It’s mainly the right though

  • @shellecapos8574
    @shellecapos8574 2 роки тому +1

    Amen! Professional journalist need to ask these questions. American journalist are the worst. All the disinformation can be dispelled with asking people what they really mean. Breaking apart their statements word by word.

  • @NerdyRodent
    @NerdyRodent 5 років тому +19

    Like it. #Footballification

  • @ericwilliams2317
    @ericwilliams2317 5 років тому +18

    Hello James, how is your old mate Carl Beech getting on eh? Shame you couldn't expose his falsehoods instead of taking the opportunity to have a dig (while riding on his back) at high profile people, possibly on the political right.
    Very brave of you!

  • @djseaneq
    @djseaneq 4 роки тому

    Absolute legend i don’t always agree with him and find him a bit harsh on callers sometimes but at least he his prepared to challenge him self and is able to be self critical.

  • @johnrodgers2018
    @johnrodgers2018 5 років тому +2

    There is health and safety, then there is health and safety taken to extremes

    • @jay-goes-to-europebb7386
      @jay-goes-to-europebb7386 5 років тому +3

      heaven forbid that people should be extremely healthy or extremely safe eh!

  • @dorisplummery1715
    @dorisplummery1715 3 роки тому

    I want lower taxes and less politicians and the politicians we do have should be paid less, no perks for them ie government cars, flights etc they can zoom now, no free lunches for them and no subsidies.

  • @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by
    @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by 4 роки тому +2

    No radio DJ has ever won a Nobel prize.

  • @brucestrongman5937
    @brucestrongman5937 5 років тому +4

    Im a remainer but I don't actually think his argumentative style is particularly strong. He is well informed, which is great, but he does interrupt people more than he needs to, and his style of trying to force an answer to a specific question and lead someone to a point of contradiction is a strategy known to be flawed; its just an aggressive version of socratic elenchus.

    • @1966wilky
      @1966wilky 5 років тому

      I’ve not seen one instance of him being forceful or aggressive at all. Unlike other political interviewers who are very pushy, he merely questions and presses the people he talks to on their opinions and points with respect and diplomacy.

  • @mySelf-yx4hw
    @mySelf-yx4hw 4 роки тому +1

    James is spot on
    I have to do the same thing most days and every now and again you hear the same thing
    “this government has the right idea, we should sand them all back”
    “who ?” I asked
    “all the foreigners”
    “oh I didn’t mean------” I had to cut him off at that point
    so I asked “so you mean Boris Johnson as well ? he’s a foreigner”
    “ha ha your a joker” (looking around at his mates for support)
    “lets google him shall we”
    the result came up: Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson born 19 June 1964
    Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City
    “That's in America”
    “not so keen now ?”
    he tried bearing his teeth but by then I had handed my glasses to a friend and got right into his face
    “not So Keen Now ?”
    he and his mates stomped off
    it was fairly obvious as to the kind of foreigners that he was mouthing about (non white)
    always ask or you never get the full story

  • @meh6372
    @meh6372 5 років тому +10

    I really love this man. Has helped me change my views on so much.

  • @paftaf
    @paftaf 5 років тому +4

    Good job James.

  • @Tonyv1951
    @Tonyv1951 Рік тому

    How to expose falsehoods? How to be right? James OBrien? Carl Beech libels James...... You promoted them. You did it time after time.

  • @globaleye8
    @globaleye8 4 роки тому +1

    Try not to laugh - "talk show sensation" - the only "sensation" he gives most thinking Brits is something similar to haemorrhoids 😁

    • @globaleye8
      @globaleye8 4 роки тому +1

      @@srubberalittle - A twat eh ? didn't think he came that high in the rankings ...still we are all entitled to an opinion😁

  • @cliffordrula9813
    @cliffordrula9813 3 роки тому +8

    He’s very intelligent 😂

    • @JwayT
      @JwayT 2 роки тому +1

      Ahahahahahahaha!

  • @rikhammond5842
    @rikhammond5842 5 років тому +79

    Lots of triggered right wing trolls in this comments thread. Bonus.

    • @brettsinclair4957
      @brettsinclair4957 5 років тому

      weat ham ,we aint racist

    • @chrisedwards2272
      @chrisedwards2272 5 років тому +4

      People on the left hate him too

    • @Mungo658
      @Mungo658 5 років тому +3

      Whats you're definition of right wing?

    • @jerrydelaney6971
      @jerrydelaney6971 5 років тому +4

      James o Brien..the abortion that got away.

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому +3

      @@jerrydelaney6971 not you again?? Did Jimmy hurt your feelings little snowflake?

  • @richardboland1935
    @richardboland1935 2 роки тому

    The "Footballification of British life". That cuts deep 😬

  • @INKPREET
    @INKPREET 5 років тому +50

    To this day, i have never seen anyone as polite as james o brien. The way he handles angry brexiteers on his show is worth applauding. He speaks so much sense.He gives facts, not opinions, reasons not slogans.All i can say is this person is a perfect example xample of well informed and educated citizens, who are immune to propoganda.

    • @mehcol
      @mehcol 5 років тому +10

      You're funny !

    • @Rogue66669
      @Rogue66669 5 років тому +6

      Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not

    • @paftaf
      @paftaf 5 років тому +7

      niki Kumar
      I’m always impressed with how patient he is with the moronic brexiters. I wouldn’t.

    • @INKPREET
      @INKPREET 5 років тому +1

      @@paftaf he is savage... love him

    • @philster611-ih8te
      @philster611-ih8te 5 років тому +9

      @@paftaf Whats even more absurd is how moronic Brexiters are. Its like a new breed of undiagnosed psychopaths have been unleashed into mainstream society. The scariest thought is them taking back "control" whatever control actually is.

  • @Longshanks1690
    @Longshanks1690 4 роки тому +6

    Isn't the idea of this video like Stalin giving a lecture on the sanctity of human life?

  • @ciarancarroll5888
    @ciarancarroll5888 5 років тому +2

    So ask for definitions of people who don't understand the definitions, and then dismiss the words even when uttered by those who do understand the definitions?

    • @roidroid
      @roidroid 5 років тому +3

      The first part, yes. Asking people what they mean, asking them to define things, it gets them to *think about it.*
      If you think someone doesn't understand the definition of something, then how better to change that than by them having a good think about it.

  • @jasonkingshott2971
    @jasonkingshott2971 4 роки тому +2

    James O'Brien seems to think he is the only or one of few who knows how the world works, and talking of small minds, is that one of the reasons his radio show's ratings started to fall a few years ago.

  • @dontsayitisntbecauseitis3845
    @dontsayitisntbecauseitis3845 5 років тому +3

    If anyone can find a substantiated criticism of JOB’s points here, or more widely on his show, amongst the criticisms posted here, please reply below.
    N.B. - just saying ‘he’s wrong’ ‘he always thinks he’s right’ or ‘I find him arrogant’ doesn’t count.

    • @miguelurdaci7884
      @miguelurdaci7884 5 років тому

      OK. I support most of JOB's cause but if is going to insist on every fact being substantiated, he needs to do the same consistently. This is not the case: ua-cam.com/video/VhtYYjV6ITs/v-deo.html (05:11)

  • @rcsharp2424
    @rcsharp2424 5 років тому +4

    Well done James. More clear thinking again.

  • @thomasbroleen4241
    @thomasbroleen4241 5 років тому +3

    Oh dear James, that middle class guilt really has kicked in hasn't it. There's only one Christopher Hitchens so let's leave it that way, a massive intellect that embarrasses most of us mere mortals, you included. You obviously read too much GBS at the LSE.

  • @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by
    @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by 4 роки тому

    The attitudes of his ilk are responsible for the knife crime epidemic in London and the mass rape of children by Pakistani men in towns in England. Their liberal attitudes allowed uncontrolled mass immigration of people whose beliefs are alien to Western democracies.

  • @VaucluseVanguard
    @VaucluseVanguard 5 років тому

    Can I give an example of the nanny state and health and safety. Not in the UK but certainly in Australia. It is illegal to ride a bicycle on the road without a helmet. Why is that not a decision for the individual to make?

    • @njharrison
      @njharrison 5 років тому +2

      Because the publicly-funded health service has to pick up the pieces in the event of an accident. Because people will not take basic precautionary measures to look after themselves. Because the road is a shared place where people have to abide by a mutually-agreed set of regulations. Because people - on average - are very poor at assessing risk/benefit ratios, and the data shows that they are generally overestimating their own abilities and safety.

    • @sirmeowthelibrarycat
      @sirmeowthelibrarycat 5 років тому

      Nick Harrison Thank you for saving me the effort of answering that pathetic example of idiocy. You write as if I had dictated my response to you. Sadly we are never to be free from self centred dumbclucks who bleat about anything that upsets them.

  • @rajisingh13
    @rajisingh13 5 років тому +3

    i have recently become a big fan of JOB. he does an excellent job of exposing the true nature of some of his callers who are horrible individuals disguised as good citizens of high moral calibre.. Love what he does

    • @ruthbashford3176
      @ruthbashford3176 4 роки тому

      Yes O'Braindead did such a good job of exposing the true nature of Carl Beech!

  • @amyroberts5566
    @amyroberts5566 5 років тому +2

    I love this man.

  • @wstevenson4913
    @wstevenson4913 4 роки тому +3

    O'Brien ..how to dismantle small minds, falsehoods and conquer prejudice. So why is he a devout follower of the The Vatican .......something doesn't square here

  • @MrTidymark
    @MrTidymark 5 років тому +1

    Pick your side and start hurling abuse

  • @paulgibbons2320
    @paulgibbons2320 4 роки тому +3

    Watching James O'Brien's critical thinking is alot like watching the witch trial in Monty Pythons Holy Grail.

  • @gavinthornton1591
    @gavinthornton1591 5 років тому +1

    Yes. Trust the millionaire man with lots of friends in high places who don’t want their profits to be reduced by a single pound.
    There’s a good worker.

    • @steveholmes11
      @steveholmes11 5 років тому +1

      Boris, Gove, Mogg, Farage, Banks...

    • @gavinthornton1591
      @gavinthornton1591 5 років тому

      At least they still hold some regard for what the electorate want.

  • @msa-tt4bg
    @msa-tt4bg 3 роки тому +1

    If JOB really has 'compassion' for ordinary Brexit supporters, why does he attempt to humiliate them?

    • @sofnaji
      @sofnaji 3 роки тому

      Your question assumes that you cannot humiliate someone out of compassion.

    • @msa-tt4bg
      @msa-tt4bg 3 роки тому +2

      @@sofnaji I've never seen humiliation as a compassionate act. I get the impression it's more about JOB boosting his fragile ego.

    • @sofnaji
      @sofnaji 3 роки тому

      @@msa-tt4bg how about a teacher humiliating a student to imprint learning

    • @msa-tt4bg
      @msa-tt4bg 3 роки тому +2

      @@sofnaji If i were a teacher i'd go out of my way to avoid doing it, the same goes for beating pupils. I found it odd that JOB seemed to get some sort of satisfaction from humiliating ordinary Brexiteers, and as a strategy to stop Brexit i would describe it as a complete failure.

  • @simonpaul8472
    @simonpaul8472 3 роки тому +2

    Out of touch

  • @danbuckles2745
    @danbuckles2745 2 роки тому

    We need this in the US badly.................

  • @merlepatterson
    @merlepatterson 5 років тому

    "How to expose falsehoods"
    1) David Gilmour gives away his entire guitar collection to make proceeds for a worthy charity.
    2) Jeff Bezos whines when asked to help the homeless in his own city.
    Anyone spot the falsehood?

  • @boggybond
    @boggybond 5 років тому +1

    How to explain falsehoods..........James would know he bleats out enough of them........

  • @mrnumbskull2048
    @mrnumbskull2048 5 років тому +2

    Don't know what he's worried about. There are always plenty of doctors and scientists jumping out of lorries at motorway services.

  • @MrGnidlih
    @MrGnidlih 5 років тому

    You can't go around asking people why instead of what, it's rude.

  • @spinozacelt
    @spinozacelt 2 роки тому

    This is the guy that pushed the Nick/Carl Beech bullshit with Mark Watts from Exaro!!Irony anyone?

  • @adarkimpurity
    @adarkimpurity 5 років тому +2

    Yeah, James, we agree there shouldn't be 'poison' in our food but it's the other stuff like sugar, cereal mascots, freedom of choice.
    Also, in toxicology everything is poisonous but it depends on the dosage.
    Far-left politics doesn't mix well with science, semantics and freedom.

    • @jacobjorgenson9285
      @jacobjorgenson9285 5 років тому

      Robbie What’s far left politics?

    • @adarkimpurity
      @adarkimpurity 5 років тому +1

      @@jacobjorgenson9285 Are you serious? Skewing far to the left on the political spectrum...

    • @jacobjorgenson9285
      @jacobjorgenson9285 5 років тому

      Robbie What does that mean exactly?

    • @adarkimpurity
      @adarkimpurity 5 років тому

      @@jacobjorgenson9285 I suggest you do some research into it, either you're a troll or blindingly ignorant looking for education off of UA-cam comments...

    • @jacobjorgenson9285
      @jacobjorgenson9285 5 років тому

      Robbie I see, you don’t know..that’s ok

  • @lhunkit
    @lhunkit 5 років тому +2

    '... talk show sensation..' or self obsessed narcissist ? the latter is closer to the reality that pervades the airwaves when his 'show' is broadcast.

  • @alancadwallender
    @alancadwallender 5 років тому +2

    "James O’Brien shows how to dismantle small minds, expose falsehoods and conquer prejudice." -- Except that as far as he is concerned, small minds, falsehoods, and prejudices only apply to people who happen to disagree with his own small mind, falsehoods, and prejudices. The arrogance in the position he takes is really quite staggering. What he is implying is that he personally is the fount of all wisdom and anybody who disagrees with him must be an idiot, which rather suggests that he is suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder.

    • @sirmeowthelibrarycat
      @sirmeowthelibrarycat 5 років тому

      Alan Cadwallender 😖 You must be one of the most fervent listeners to Talkradio, where the presenters are models of rectitude and neutrality . . . .’

  • @pnm2869
    @pnm2869 5 років тому

    This is the definition of Gammon

  • @gadd10
    @gadd10 5 років тому

    Health and safety gone too far is things like conkers games being banned at school not building regulations. Nanny state is for example mass surveillance of our population. Virtue signalling is like wearing a badge saying 'paedophilia is wrong' 'Ok....... well done 99% of people agree with you.'

    • @johnwust9230
      @johnwust9230 5 років тому

      He knows all about the application of health and safety on building sites. Spouting off once again O’Brien,

  • @yendytok
    @yendytok 5 років тому

    ask him, do russians queue round the block for bread .

  • @gabbegubbe8556
    @gabbegubbe8556 5 років тому

    JOB is non-understood "genius" ! ☺😊😀😁😂😅

  • @austenj4539
    @austenj4539 5 років тому +5

    Let's keep the heat on Captain Backfire even more and use his own question making - "Why should broadcasters, like yourself, not be held to account when they have a clear, political agenda and get paid far more than our elected representatives in Parliament?" Surely, you must agree that this is fair?

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому

      What heat have you generated already? apart from UA-cam comments?

    • @kenjepson1908
      @kenjepson1908 5 років тому +1

      Why shouldn't you be held to account? You obviously have your own political agenda and bias in calling for a campaign against him, surely, you must agree that this is fair? Also, why does how much someone earn dictate their accountability or otherwise?

    • @austenj4539
      @austenj4539 5 років тому

      @@kenjepson1908 I don't mind my views being questioned at all.

    • @kenjepson1908
      @kenjepson1908 5 років тому

      @@austenj4539 - Questioning someones views is a lot different to being held to account.

    • @austenj4539
      @austenj4539 5 років тому

      @@kenjepson1908 I'm content to be held to account for my views on everything I post.

  • @yankeydoodle101
    @yankeydoodle101 5 років тому +2

    The guy thinks a lot of himself he is a nobody, and no I am not 'triggered'.

  • @rgsnr8702
    @rgsnr8702 5 років тому

    to the British soldier in world wars
    , do you realise that the odds you will be harmed in battles so why do you not just surrender and why would you want to make your country poorer by all the costs of all those bullets bombs and weapons used in wars , why would you not want to open our borders so all including your enemies can enter your country unopposed ,and why would you not want to be ruled by a France and Germany as a federal Europe with little say in its ambitions of power why would you not give up your law making and who you can trade with in the world why would you not want your taxes and laws decided by Europeans why would you not want your parliament to be rules by Europeans why would you not want your fishing waters around Britain divided up among European countries and your fisherman put out of work
    why because this is Great Britain we rule ourselves and not Europe we are aware the costs of freedom is hardships but we will defend that right with no thought of cost knowing that prosperity will follow and our identity will return to these islands and all lord haw haw o'bran's propaganda will wash away with the tides

    • @michaeljijus980
      @michaeljijus980 5 років тому

      UK IS PART OF EUROPE!!! IT'S EUROPE...
      WHAT ABOUT YOU TALKING???
      ITS 2019..NOT MEDIEVAL TIMES!!

  • @brothapipp
    @brothapipp 5 років тому +6

    so, the way to stop falsehood is to stop pointing out people who virtue signal or people whose good only extends to complaining on the internet and screaming at people in their cars.
    he was going somewhere by stating the need to define terms....but then he went all liberal sympathizer and well...that's where it starts isn't it....
    the question is, can the arguer be objective. If so, to what degree...100%...75%...
    I believe they call it the socratic method.
    Another method is the solomonic method, "argue not with fools"
    Now we need a definition of Fool.

    • @xellos5262
      @xellos5262 5 років тому +3

      "When arguing with a fool make sure the other person isn't doing the same thing"

    • @brothapipp
      @brothapipp 5 років тому

      @@xellos5262 that's exactly what i am talking about. I almost included that line in my original comment! Kudos!

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr 5 років тому

      I don't think James has a problem with that one. Most of the people who call him seem to be fools.
      Thinking about it, if you know nothing but have strong opinions, you must be a total idiot to call James.

    • @MK-ji9ke
      @MK-ji9ke 5 років тому

      @@PanglossDr "Most of the people who call him seem to be fools." That's called a selection bias. However, the most popular videos on here are when he's arguing with idiots but that doesn't make up the majority of his show. It's like if you saw the highlights of a football match - you'd think the match was all great goals and better saves but an actual football match consists of a lot of passing the ball between the defenders. That's another selection bias.

  • @jackiecooksey150
    @jackiecooksey150 5 років тому

    Watch you tube video "Tommy Robinson breaking news panodrama" they finally got him

  • @toneyingram732
    @toneyingram732 2 роки тому

    Just talk to trump cult

  • @PaulGappyNorris
    @PaulGappyNorris 5 років тому

    I occasionally enjoy listening to his show, just as I enjoy listening to Farage and his own show. If you don't listen to various opinions you will learn nothing 🙄.
    As a talk-show host he is drowning in his own confirmation bias, just as much as Farage.

    • @gregevans6649
      @gregevans6649 5 років тому +2

      he does tend to take apart his callers arguments with much more scrutiny than farage. farage just loves it when someone agrees with him.

  • @OneSwitch
    @OneSwitch 2 роки тому

    The definition of bumptious.

  • @Alianger
    @Alianger 5 років тому +21

    So exposing faleshoods is hurling a bunch of strawman arguments without anyone to argue against you?

    • @roidroid
      @roidroid 5 років тому +5

      Hello! I have been dispatched by THE-ARGUMENTATRON to argue with you, as was requested. As white - you get the first move

    • @Alianger
      @Alianger 5 років тому +2

      @@roidroid Did you just assume my skintone? Allow me not to enact this emotional labour

    • @roidroid
      @roidroid 5 років тому +7

      what a PERFECT START

    • @xellos5262
      @xellos5262 5 років тому +6

      @@Alianger Did you just assume he referred to your skin tone? Shouldn't you leave yourself open to the possibility that it had no racial background?

    • @hackshaw3648
      @hackshaw3648 5 років тому +4

      Whites move first in a Chess board....

  • @pindrop.
    @pindrop. 5 років тому +4

    Wait... I thought this guy was a comedian, people are always laughing at him.

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому

      Ironic, because you obviously aren't one.

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому

      @@pindrop. I'm both. And isn't it ironic, l don't you think?
      Ironic - "happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this." - Example, you trying to be witty and funny by implying JOB was a comedian. But the comment wasn't funny in the slightest ---- Ironic.

    • @Stoatfacelanust
      @Stoatfacelanust 5 років тому

      @@jerrydelaney6971 ironic you're not a fan of doing research. But not ironic you seem to be a fan of fake news.

  • @mmdrodrigues
    @mmdrodrigues 5 років тому +3

    I feel for him, he has no clue he is wrong. He really believes this stuff....

    • @backfromcuba
      @backfromcuba 5 років тому

      you think a lot about him manuel? hmm.

    • @theknightwhosaysni1356
      @theknightwhosaysni1356 5 років тому

      And ditto, because everything he says is fact based and proveable, what have you got?

  • @mmdrodrigues
    @mmdrodrigues 5 років тому +2

    Hurling abuse at the other side regardless of what's happening on the pitch !? Hypocrite

    • @backfromcuba
      @backfromcuba 5 років тому

      you're literally arguing against reason. well done.

  • @johnfaulkner6776
    @johnfaulkner6776 4 роки тому +5

    J O-B is just dull.

  • @A_random_nerd_with_braces
    @A_random_nerd_with_braces 3 роки тому +1

    James O’Brien, the expert on exposing falsehoods who believes that a big hairy man can be a woman if he says he’s a woman.

    • @TBrl8
      @TBrl8 3 роки тому

      You are a tit.

  • @maxmullen6337
    @maxmullen6337 5 років тому +1

    The man is an idiot of the very first order. I can’t listen to him for more than two minutes.
    And as usual I stopped watching this quite soon when he went on about taxes. Clearly he has no clue.
    The nation’s prosperity depends on comparatively few people. That is the truth. Also those people definitely do not include him.
    In order to inspire those few people able and willing to create the wealth the rest of us will enjoy, they need incentive. They need incentive, not least because being the creator of wealth usually requires risk taking and extreme hard work.
    If that idiot, whose name I can’t bear to mention, thinks people will risk everything, work all hours and either lose everything if their ideas don’t work or if successful pay most of the rewards in taxes, he is insane, in the literal sense of insane.
    And it’s been proved time after time that lowering taxes usually INCREASES revenues. That seems counter-intuitive to dumb bells like him but it’s not surprising. Suddenly low taxes makes it’s worth working hard, creating wealth etc.
    Something else the idiot won’t understand. It doesn’t really matter that much if someone is hugely rich. That person can still only eat three meals a day etc etc but the money he/she spends on luxuries provides employment for many. His/her money is (sort of) shared by us all.
    Obviously there are limits but in Britain we are nowhere near any limits in that regard.
    He thinks he’s clever, but all he ever does is spout politically correct (in other words lies) and sanctimonious claptrap.

    • @steveholmes11
      @steveholmes11 5 років тому

      We're still waiting for the trickle-down that Thatcher promised us. You know what's trickled down? Zero hours work, schools begging for materials funding, bookies and charity shops dominating the high street.

  • @gabbegubbe8556
    @gabbegubbe8556 5 років тому

    Breaking News !! Russia North Korea Somalia Columbia are invited to join the United States of Europe !! ☺😀😁😁😅 as USE is going superpower global !! 😨😲😱

  • @JasonChinniansoulmod1
    @JasonChinniansoulmod1 5 років тому +1

    You've got them rattled Mr O'Brien. There's no logic, reason or evidence to back up their gut feelings and opinions. Hence the anger and hate, even though they won, directed at someone who simply asks them to explain why they think something. Just wish they'd have the effing bollox to admit to what they are. But naah, they're too cowardly hahaha!