[itsrobert]

See my post from earlier..........rather than ranting about how awful things are now, and about how deep the staff cuts have become - which is clearly now affecting on-screen presentation & output, people should be asking themselves why things have become this bad, and my post from earlier explains the why and how BBC News is now in the position it's in.

I'm well aware of why things have become this bad, and why and how BBC News is now in the position it's in. Believe it or not, you are not the only person who understands the complexities of the situation. 

And this... this is going to blow your mind: it's entirely possible to be fully aware of all the hows and whys, and still be capable of ranting about how awful things are now, and about how deep the staff cuts have become, and about what a wretched mess all of that is translating to on screen. 

I did see your post earlier. I chose to add my own observations. 

Enjoy.

I agree - this constant 'we are where we are' attitude is one of the main problems in society these days. People are too eager to roll over and let the government do what it wants. You have to stand up for your beliefs and if you believe something isn't good enough, say so. Just because this particular government has chosen to cut the BBC's funding doesn't mean we as a society have to accept the outcome. That's why elections are so important and it absolutely infuriates me when people don't bother to vote but then moan when everything they care about gets worse. The only way to make governments realise their mistakes is in the ballot box.