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- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -6/+32The biggest threat to the republic of the United States is not terrorism but media monopoly. Murdock's grip on the media is conspiracy treason and must be broken up for the nation to survive. His goals have little to do with money, and everything to do with power and control.
It is very clear that anything News Corp has significant problems with key elements of the Bill of Rights…and that is disturbing and frightening. - KMye, on 10/12/2007, -2/+27I had extreme reservations when I first heard about News Corp's bid for Dow Jones; after reading this I'm terrified. I just wrote the WSJ, and I encourage others who are similarly worried about the further consolidation of our media and, more importantly, of the effect this purchase would have on the content of the WSJ to do the same.
Gail Griffin, the general manager, while not the person who will make the decision, was the best email address I could find. g.griffin@wsj.com.
I'm not advocating a digg-spam campaign here, but any heartfelt comments people choose to send can't hurt. - 11arrows, on 10/12/2007, -4/+26Man, the thought of this guy owning more stuff terrifies me.
- JackBurden, on 10/12/2007, -2/+12Great. Just what we need is another Murdoch owned paper.
The WSJ went to crap when it started to have lifestyle reporting and it's only gotten worse since they have decided to have more "analysis" and less news in an attempt to lure more women to read it. And I am not making that up. Google it.
You have to look elsewhere for real financial news. You can bet Murdoch does. - chicken101, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10Agreed, if the public is clueless about the issues then democracy fails.
- Lixie, on 10/12/2007, -3/+11I like the WSJ, I'd hate to see it reduced to the same level as the New York Post.
- 1013, on 10/12/2007, -4/+11Agreed. Further consolidation of our media is the biggest threat the American people face.
- HoosbinPharteen, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7Another old white guy who is out of touch with today's world and only gives a ***** about his wealth. Seriously, why don't these people just fall over and die. I hope the next generation of CEO's and billionaires have more to offer this world.
- DeskFlyer, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Google! Please save us all!
- userundefine, on 10/12/2007, -3/+8Agreed. However, he was born in 1931, so he's 76 years old. Hopefully he'll follow Jack Valenti soon.
- aussierobot, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5This guy is an Australian. Makes me ashamed. Our prime minister states quite loudly and proudly that he believes Rupert is one of the greatest Australians ever, and that he is a shining example of the wonders of modern economic capitalism. I think they even want to pin medals on his chest. It is a terrible tragedy - he wields far more power than our governments and uses it to push his particularly right-wing agenda. Rupert is the guy that enables morons like Bill O or Andrew Bolt here in Aus to make a career out of mistruths and staged opinions.
We here in Australia suffer the same right wing bias in our media thanks to the lack of competition in the marketplace and now the other media outlets have no choice but to follow, down the toilet. Now this isn't right vs left anymore, this is power vs people. Try to research just how much he has control over - it is _frightening_ - rlbigfish, on 10/12/2007, -5/+7Wow, did they base the villain from "Tomorrow Never Dies" off of him? He's got the mega news display, world map, and everything!
Don't be fooled, this guy is one evil cracker. - duckrank, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I do agree that the media monopolies are a major problem in our country, and I despise the sensational news that Murdoch pushes. However, you're going way too far by saying it's treason. Treason in the United States is a capital crime (possibly punishable by death). Murdoch is guilty of a monopoly and lying to the public, but treason? no. Stop spreading the FUD.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -4/+5That is one ugly dude. I mean, Jesus, his face looks like it's melting off.
- inhaler, on 10/12/2007, -3/+4That's just vitriolic fluid and diehard Reganism secreting through his pores...
- kag9000, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Indeed, but he doesn't stop there. His influence is far reaching which endangers democracy, politicians are terrified of him. One word from Rupert Murdoch and the career of a Government politician who doesn't play ball is gone overnight. He has the power of a vast propaganda machine, which as a consequence the UK Political parties pay what is tantamount to a bribe. That is, despite his vast profits in this country he pays not one penny in Corporate Tax.
- undergroundman, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1WSJ is no different from the Fox News, so there isn't that much to worry about. Now, if he had made an offer for the NYT, I would have been concerned.
- economissed, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Murdoch represents everything that is wrong with the media.
The Fox News effect has caused great harm to an already deeply flawed American media. - robflm256, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Money will be the death of the world. 100%, guaranteed.
- Osjpr, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1"worried about the further consolidation of our media and, more importantly, of the effect this purchase would have on the content of the WSJ to do the same."
It's a bit late to QQ about the media and ownership. - scuvball, on 10/12/2007, -4/+3cnn NEVER does this....
- scuvball, on 10/12/2007, -7/+6I never realized how strong of opinions people have on these boards. If only all of you would go out, volunteer, and actively do things to change how the world works...
- Cam_86, on 10/12/2007, -3/+1I would hope MOST people would know that buy now... I mean the crap Murdoch does now, has almost turned him into a caricature. He literally represents EVERYTHING wrong with the media now a days. Hes shrewd, pushes bias into his publications, and is constantly expanding his empire. Even if you do believe the 'media has a liberal bias' BS, the answer is NOT pushing a conservative bias... its pushing no bias what-so-ever... And it looks like you'll need to go to international channels/papers to get that now, if you live in America.
Anyone remember NWI? Sucks those guys got bought up, in the further monopolization of American news media. - inhaler, on 10/12/2007, -3/+2Scuvball.....lemme get this straight.... business school, and support for a person having extensive power and control over information...
Would it be a fair bet you voted Republican last national election? I'm joking (Well, I'm not, tbh). Back to the point: I would assume anyone who is pro business understands the inherent problems with one man owning an abnormally large percentage of the media, regardless of their political affilication. Part of the thing that allows capitalism to work is competition.
(Actually ment to post this to your second comment slightly below this one) - Danzig777, on 10/12/2007, -4/+2BREAKING: Rupert Murdoch buys heaven from God...
- scuvball, on 10/12/2007, -4/+2Yet every business teacher at my school recommends it.... hmm
- zioxide, on 10/12/2007, -8/+6***** Fox News and anything related to it.
News Corp should be renamed to Bush Corp. - Rossoneri22, on 10/12/2007, -6/+4Note to self: never read The Wall Street Journal.
- inhaler, on 10/12/2007, -3/+0Never does what? Whatever it is, I probably don't want to know. It's still "wrong" even if someone else does it too. Justifying an action based on that point is nothing but ad hominem fallacy.
- johnFandango, on 10/12/2007, -5/+1Is the WSJ going to be the FOX of Newspaper journalism? Good Lord- look what FOX has done to Cable News Television. In response to Fox's ratings MSNBC, and even the venerable CNN are following suit and going down the toilet. Imagine if the same thing happened all over again. Maybe we'd all read Wikipedia for neutral non-partisan news.
- easy4lif, on 10/12/2007, -11/+5GOD DAM ***** BITCHASS WORTHLESS COCKERSUCKER MURDOCH!!!
***** BURN IN HELL WITH WITH HITLER & SADDAM! - scuvball, on 10/12/2007, -12/+4Let's see...
You want someone to die because you disagree with their values and they have the money to affect change.
GOOD FOR YOU
[sarcasm]
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