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Tag Archives: Rupert Murdoch
We Are In Her Hands
I think it’s very sinister That newspaper reporters wield Power to trap a Prime Minister In their cunningly laid minefield.** Of course she must answer questions, But surely any argument From the people, their suggestions, Should be heard in our … Continue reading
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Tagged 20/02/12, ALP Leadership, CW, Julia Gillard, Kevin Rudd, Leadership ALP, Media, Rupert Murdoch, TPS
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Eating Humble Pie!
Was Rupert Murdoch really humbled Or knew he had at last been rumbled, As talk-back raged and bankers grumbled When News Corp’s share price sharply tumbled? Poms now scorned their weekly snickers Over stories which featured randy vicars. Those scandals … Continue reading
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Tagged 20/07/11, News Corp, News Ltd, News of the World, Phone Hacking Scandal, Rupert Murdoch
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Remember! “True Liberty Is When Free-born Men Speak Free!”
John Milton’s Areopagitica, Crying freedom for the press Back in 17th century England, Resisted monarchy’s excess. His tract was a mighty weapon In democracy’s progress. We are the beneficiaries Of his most eloquent address. But we ‘free-born’ are complicit, As … Continue reading
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Tagged 08/07/11, Censorship, News Ltd, News of the World, Press Freedom, Rupert Murdoch, The Failed Estate, TPS/CW/05/05/12
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News Ltd Defends Its Proprietor
What’s this talk of media bias? We at News are honest, pious, We meet our readership’s desires. Yes, some are climate change deniers. That’s why Greenies, fans of Gaia’s, Sneer as if we were pariahs! Pacifists who promote ceasefires Say … Continue reading
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Tagged 08/ll/10, CW, CW 27/01/13, John Q, News Ltd, Rupert Murdoch, TPS. 08/02/11
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Areopagitica – John Milton’s Cry For Freedom Of the Press!
‘True Liberty Is When Free-born Men Speak Free!’ Those few words above Paraphrase what’s best In Milton’s Areopagitica. Crying freedom for the press In 17th century England Against monarchy’s excess, His tract was a mighty weapon In democracy’s progress. Modern … Continue reading
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Tagged 11/10/10, CW, Freedom of the Press, GG, Greg Jericho, Grog's Gamut, News Ltd, Rupert Murdoch, TPS
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Mr. Rabbit Organises A Tea Party.
Mr. Murdoch is urging me To reconstruct a great party. I think he means that time Alice And I had tea at the palace. You’re telling me that was March Hare? Look at the picture! That’s me there! Dormouse, who’s … Continue reading
Mr. Rabbit’s Tea Party
Mr. Murdoch has encouraged me To reconstruct a once great party. I know the one he means, when Alice And me were received at the palace. Don’t try to say that was the March Hare. I’ve kept the pictures. That … Continue reading
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Tagged Bo Katter, CW, Julia Gillard, LP, Rob Oakeshott, Rupert Murdoch, The Tea Party, Tony Abbott, Tony Windsor
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