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rootProbiscus

(38 posts)
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 06:04 AM Oct 2012

Murdoch demands ABC apologise for lie

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

"Typical ABC in Oz alleged I called hacking victims scumbags," Mr Murdoch wrote on Twitter early this morning. "Direct lie. Major correction and apology please."
The ABC reported on its website that Mr Murdoch had labelled "some phone hacking victims as 'scumbag celebrities'." It is unclear what part of the ABC's reporting Mr Murdoch objected to.
Murdoch tweeted "Told UK's Cameron receiving scumbag celebrities pushing for even more privacy laws. Trust the toffs! Transparency under attack. Bad."
A former British MP, Evan Harris, tweeted: "By 'scumbag celebs' do u mean the WPC [woman police constable] u put under surveillance, the teen girl yr papers perved over, or the actor u hacked?"

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/murdoch-demands-abc-apologise-for-65533lie65533-20121018-27tvb.html



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Murdoch demands ABC apologise for lie (Original Post) rootProbiscus Oct 2012 OP
Lower than pond scum on a stagnant cesspool. yends21012 Oct 2012 #1
Lower than scum at the bottom of a stagnant cesspool. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2012 #4
It's an uncontested fact that he did call hacking victims scumbags muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #2
Rupert needs to get tough if he wants to rule the world. Hubert Flottz Oct 2012 #3
they should answer with names tomm2thumbs Oct 2012 #5
Murdoch is the one who needs to apologies. fasttense Oct 2012 #6
As soon as you apologize for every lie told on Fox, Rupert. Except you really said it! Scuba Oct 2012 #7
my first thought - Bullies bluemarkers Oct 2012 #11
Bwaaahaaaahaaahaaaa! bemildred Oct 2012 #8
the only response abc need give that old man SemperEadem Oct 2012 #9
Murdoch, FOX, Clear Channel.... Anthony McCarthy Oct 2012 #10
You first Murdoch... and-justice-for-all Oct 2012 #12

muriel_volestrangler

(101,319 posts)
2. It's an uncontested fact that he did call hacking victims scumbags
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 06:14 AM
Oct 2012

Hugh Grant is a hacking victim. Murdoch hacked his phone, paid the prostitute, and is now calling him a scumbag celebrity. ABC just reported the facts.

Hubert Flottz

(37,726 posts)
3. Rupert needs to get tough if he wants to rule the world.
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 06:43 AM
Oct 2012

I hope they hang that POS, with the same rope they used on Saddam someday.

And speaking of SCUMBAGS!

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
5. they should answer with names
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 06:56 AM
Oct 2012

or if it was Grant, than just re-issue the story in the singular

In bold type. Above the fold.

The way Murdoch likes it.

bluemarkers

(536 posts)
11. my first thought - Bullies
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 08:37 AM
Oct 2012

these bullies!! They have put all their eggs in one basket with rmoney and the teabillie party - they can't understand how their guys aren't all up be 5% or more and it's hurting their feelings.... so they are doubling down - just like bullies in middle school

SemperEadem

(8,053 posts)
9. the only response abc need give that old man
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 08:27 AM
Oct 2012

is the middle finger waving high and proudly in his face.

No, you're not owed anything. You're old and in the way. In fact, you need to be put under investigation in this country, too.

 

Anthony McCarthy

(507 posts)
10. Murdoch, FOX, Clear Channel....
Thu Oct 18, 2012, 08:27 AM
Oct 2012

Murdoch, FOX, Clear Channel.... this is why no one should be exempt from being sued for lying about anyone, the famous, politicians, ... Allowing the media to broadcast lies corrupts democracy and society in favor of the owners of the media. Murdoch is a lying smut merchant who embodies the limits of the benefits of free speech and who proves why democracy doesn't benefit from it being absolute.

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