Watch what happened when a Fox Business reporter tried to question Chairman Murdoch about phone message theft, hush money and gagging orders.
As soon as Murdoch cuts him off, the interviewer realises he has crossed the line. His fearful Uriah Heep response removes any lingering doubt about the independence of Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
Hat Tip: 1800 Blogger
Hang on, didn't he sell Fox news to some Arab outfit?
Posted by: Monty | 10 July 2009 at 09:54 PM
Monty, as far as I am aware, he still owns Fox - or at least has a majority stake.
Posted by: Steve | 11 July 2009 at 10:58 AM
This is pathetic. I have come to believe in the last few years that we have reached a point where big business (especially financial institutions and the media) now have more power and influence over domestic politics (and, in some cases, international affairs) than politicians do.
This is sad and scary.
Posted by: Alan-a-Dale | 12 July 2009 at 09:56 PM
This is pathetic. This is sad and scary.
Posted by: salem | 16 July 2009 at 12:44 PM
Much of Murdoch's "news items" in his papers are puff-pieces about his own corporate products and services. How did this banal man become so influential?
Posted by: Englander | 28 July 2009 at 02:00 AM