Stream of abuse [Nazi slur] by Express owner provokes walkout

[Kellanved]

Richard Desmond, the proprietor of the Daily Express, launched an extraordinary tirade against the Germans yesterday when he accused them all of being Nazis as he goosestepped around a boardroom to the astonishment of fellow newspaper executives.

In a performance more akin to Basil Fawlty than one of the most powerful figures in the British media, Mr Desmond began a high-level business meeting with his counterparts from the Daily Telegraph by hurling a string of abuse at them.

The Telegraph bosses were so outraged by Mr Desmond's outburst, which is understood to have lasted several minutes, they walked out of the meeting in disgust. As they left, Mr Desmond told Express executives to sing Deutschland über Alles, according to witnesses.

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In a mock German accent, Mr Desmond asked if the Telegraph bosses were looking forward to being run by Nazis. "That's not very helpful," Mr Deedes said, pointing out that Axel Springer had a commitment to the state of Israel as part of its stated publishing philosophy.

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http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,14173,1201516,00.html

[Philestine]

1. Bizarre

I read that article this morning. One of the strangest things I have heard in a while.

That comes straight on the back of another racial slur where Ron Atkinson, a sports commentator said of the black football Marcel Desailly

"He is what is known in some schools as a fucking lazy, thick nigger."

Unfortunately for him his mic was still on.

Seems us Englishman might be doing a bit of self examination this week.

[izzie]

3. I went to a private school and we once did that, walked out

We all went to church together and the preacher said something that just was beyond thinking and we all looked at each other got up and walked out.It was years and years ago but I still recall it and how good we all felt.It was on that line of what this man did.

[buddy22600]

2. what the hell is wrong with people?

[Skittles]

4. he needs a mental health check up

nt

[LibertyorDeath]

5. Man I'd pay to see this...