[Cherie]

Originally Posted by optimisticcynic

I have no first-hand evidence about any of Jim's quoted misgivings and can be wary of him as I watch the show, but thus far, despite his sense of humour being from a time past, I have been really impressed at how he has handled mardy-arse Linda attacking him at every opportunity and trying to turn everyone against him. Not sure what she's done of note in the last 30 years yet she acts like the Queen of Sheeba!
You state that he is holding himself well in check but surely that is a sign of growth if he has been guilty and violent in the past, and I'd probably be prouder of him if he has turned himself around. Past misgivings if true are still reprehensible but change is applauded.

Nice.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by optimisticcynic

I have no first-hand evidence about any of Jim's quoted misgivings and can be wary of him as I watch the show, but thus far, despite his sense of humour being from a time past, I have been really impressed at how he has handled mardy-arse Linda attacking him at every opportunity and trying to turn everyone against him. Not sure what she's done of note in the last 30 years yet she acts like the Queen of Sheeba!
You state that he is holding himself well in check but surely that is a sign of growth if he has been guilty and violent in the past, and I'd probably be prouder of him if he has turned himself around. Past misgivings if true are still reprehensible but change is applauded.

Great post

[sampvt]

The underlying issues here have never been discussed on here. Jim is older than most and his lifes experiences have been scrutinised and he has been punished accordingly. He is trying to change and if he was an x alki or druggy, he would be revered but alas society today is less tolerant and its all due to the new found freedom our younger and disrespectful generation are experiencing these days. It is no longer a society that tolerates, it has become a PC and ignorant society that has little or no respect for elders and their lifes experiences.

Acting like a dick gets applauded and Jim is simply less tolerant to these actions than most but he is funny with it. I can see his life and his past funny acts and his support for the troops is a gold star in my book. The kids in there want to forget that and drag up the past to kill him off as they see him as a threat. He might win and walk away head high, how will they cope when they come out.

[Slevin]

Originally Posted by Zee

Fair play really, tit for tat. Luisa dishes it out and can't take it when people give it back to her - what does she expect when she's effing and blinding in her reasons for nominating someone? Bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch... it's all she knows, she does something offensive, gets it thrown back at her and she can't handle it

i think that goes for both Jim and Luisa to be fair. first thing he does when he wakes up on the last show is hes being a grump bitching and moaning about last night lol

[flamingGalah!]

Originally Posted by Slevin

i think that goes for both Jim and Luisa to be fair. first thing he does when he wakes up on the last show is hes being a grump bitching and moaning about last night lol

To be fair though they were deliberately keeping him awake & goading him the night before. I'd be pi**ed off & grumpy too...