[anne666]

Originally Posted by optimisticcynic

Nah Chuff. I might agree with you if he had pulled out an unrelated issue during their first argument, but this is him trying to defend himself against a constant assault from Linda, especially as she is turning the house against him and he knows that his role in getting her hubby arrested is at the heart of her hatred towards him. If someone constantly berated me for helping bring a relative to justice, and people were being poisoned against me, I would want the facts made public whether their loved one was dead, dying or sat beside me so as to clear the air. I'm amazed he's held his tongue for so long, but I believe he was going for a live and let live approach.

Why didn't he speak to her privately about it then?

[MrWong]

Originally Posted by anne666

Why didn't he speak to her privately about it then?

Exactly.

Apparently he's been goading her about the incident already when he made a dig about helping her out in Blackpool. Anyone remember when that happened?

[optimisticcynic]

Originally Posted by anne666

Why didn't he speak to her privately about it then?

Linda has never spoken to Jim privately. Linda has ralled her coven repeatedly, publicly lambasted Jim at every opportunity, and even on his first CBB night, on what might have been the first day of a new life/career for him, he had to listen to her slag him off in front of the nation (unprovoked as well, unless 20yrs ago still counts and is relevant, especially considering he has had his own difficulties over the last year and demons to deal with.) Also, earlier in the night after making dinner, she verbally went for him again in front of everyone, telling him not to bother.

If he is trying to learn self-control and avoid conflict, he needs to avoid the poison dwarf at all costs. Apologies to dwarves.

[Lozzibear]

Originally Posted by optimisticcynic

Nah Chuff. I might agree with you if he had pulled out an unrelated issue during their first argument, but this is him trying to defend himself against a constant assault from Linda, especially as she is turning the house against him and he knows that his role in getting her hubby arrested is at the heart of her hatred towards him. If someone constantly berated me for helping bring a relative to justice, and people were being poisoned against me, I would want the facts made public whether their loved one was dead, dying or sat beside me so as to clear the air. I'm amazed he's held his tongue for so long, but I believe he was going for a live and let live approach.

Brilliantly said!

Originally Posted by MachoPoodle

Yeah, because stealing money from someone's wallet is TOTALLY like being a sexual predator.

I don't think anyone is trying to compare the crimes, but the fact that Jimmy Saville cannot defend himself either - in that respect, the crime is irrelevant.