While visiting family, I once again had the misfortune to watch the BBC. Under the BBC's psychological assault, I nearly choked on my peanuts as it tried to sell me the ludicrous idea that its "Fight For Truth" was on.

This was galling propaganda.

The BBC can't even tell the truth in its own mission statement. In an attempt to dupe us into trusting it, the BBC falsely claims that it is "independent, impartial and truthful." Let's dispense with this pap for a start.

The BBC is controlled by its state-given charter. It is largely funded at the discretion of the state, is ordered to report it activities to the state, has "news" reporting duties imposed upon it by the state and is regulated by the state. It couldn't be less independent if it were a government department. Which, in effect, it is.