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Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #1 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:26pm

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

"given that we are paying for something many

incorrectly

feel is pushing leftist propaganda"

That's better...

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____ Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 33410 Australia Gender:	Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC Reply #2 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:31pm A. ABC is not for sale B. if it was for sale, then it should go to the highest bidder that is in Australia's interest. Or with righties welcome a Chinese government owned business buying it?
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Karnal Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 96640	Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC Reply #3 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:35pm What a marvellous idea, but why sell it? We gave Mr Murdoch Sydney’s showgrounds. Why not give him the ABC?
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Innocent bystander Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 4220 Gender:	Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC Reply #4 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:36pm ____ wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:31pm: Or with righties welcome a Chinese government owned business buying it? I would welcome selling the Green party to the Chinese, after about a week of owning you they'd end up plunging a chopstick through your forehead.
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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #5 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:44pm

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

Yes dear, feel free to share the leftist propaganda with us though I would not hold my breath. I've been asking the conga line for specific examples for years and so far not one of them has been able to provide any.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #6 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:50pm

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

you are forgetting one very important point ... he doesn't need to worry about it eating into his share. He already has 70% of Australias media, and to give him the ABC would just about tie it all up for him. You will have forevermore as your PM whoever Murdoch likes.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #7 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:52pm

Innocent bystander wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:36pm:

____ wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:31pm:

Or with righties welcome a Chinese government owned business buying it?

I would welcome selling the Green party to the Chinese, after about a week of owning you they'd end up plunging a chopstick through your forehead. Grin

That’s right. Half an hour later, they’d be hungry again.

We’d have to sell them Clive.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #8 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:52pm

skippy. wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:44pm:

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

Yes dear, feel free to share the leftist propaganda with us though I would not hold my breath. I've been asking the conga line for specific examples for years and so far not one of them has been able to provide any.

Look at the posts on this board - many feel this way.

Did I say that I thought this way in my post?n Grin

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 107000 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC Reply #9 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:54pm The politicians need the ABC - it's the only program that gives them any credibility - they get asked the tough questions by hard nosed interviewers. That's why it will never be sold.
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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #10 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:55pm

Innocent bystander wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:36pm:

____ wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:31pm:

Or with righties welcome a Chinese government owned business buying it?

I would welcome selling the Green party to the Chinese, after about a week of owning you they'd end up plunging a chopstick through your forehead. Grin

A week? you're being too generous. I give them about 12 hours before the Chinese have had enough of them.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #11 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:57pm

John Smith wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:50pm:

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

you are forgetting one very important point ... he doesn't need to worry about it eating into his share. He already has 70% of Australias media, and to give him the ABC would just about tie it all up for him. You will have forevermore as your PM whoever Murdoch likes.

Did you forget Murdoch backed Rudd in 07? He's regretted it ever since, as have a large portion of ordinary Australians.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #12 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:59pm

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:57pm:

John Smith wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:50pm:

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

you are forgetting one very important point ... he doesn't need to worry about it eating into his share. He already has 70% of Australias media, and to give him the ABC would just about tie it all up for him. You will have forevermore as your PM whoever Murdoch likes.

Did you forget Murdoch backed Rudd in 07? He's regretted it ever since, as have a large portion of ordinary Australians.

Yes, "ordinary" being the operative word.

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #13 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:59pm

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:57pm:

John Smith wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:50pm:

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

you are forgetting one very important point ... he doesn't need to worry about it eating into his share. He already has 70% of Australias media, and to give him the ABC would just about tie it all up for him. You will have forevermore as your PM whoever Murdoch likes.

Did you forget Murdoch backed Rudd in 07? He's regretted it ever since, as have a large portion of ordinary Australians.

does that in anyway excuse Murdochs abuse of his powers?

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Re: Rupert Murdoch buying the ABC
Reply #14 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 8:00pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:59pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:57pm:

John Smith wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:50pm:

Phallic Baldwin wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

If Rupert Murdoch bought the ABC, obviously there are those on the left who would be outraged.

But think of it this way. If he bought it, wouldn't it be better business-wise from his perspective to have it as a leftist media outlet? Why make it right wing when it would eat into his own market share?

The guy clearly isn't stupid and I don't see him turning the ABC right wing. So I don't understand the cry's of the left against selling the ABC, given that we are paying for something many feel is pushing leftist propaganda.

you are forgetting one very important point ... he doesn't need to worry about it eating into his share. He already has 70% of Australias media, and to give him the ABC would just about tie it all up for him. You will have forevermore as your PM whoever Murdoch likes.

Did you forget Murdoch backed Rudd in 07? He's regretted it ever since, as have a large portion of ordinary Australians.

Yes, "ordinary" being the operative word.

Yes, ordinary also means normal, common, garden-variety. As opposed to those like you, who are abnormal, weird and just plain bat-sh!t crazy.

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