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denphone

17-12-2016 19:04

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35876260)

It's the way they run their businesses that I have a problem with.

And the nefarious and pervasive grip in which they still have influence on politicians and the establishment despite the Leveson inquiry and the News international hacking scandal.

OLD BOY

17-12-2016 19:08

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35876268)

And the nefarious and pervasive grip in which they still have influence on politicians and the establishment despite the Leveson inquiry and the News international hacking scandal.

People always take advantage of weakness. Our politicians need to step up and ensure that this kind of influence comes to an end.

If you had the PM's ear, wouldn't you try to get your oar in?

denphone

17-12-2016 19:18

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35876270)

People always take advantage of weakness. Our politicians need to step up and ensure that this kind of influence comes to an end.

If you had the PM's ear, wouldn't you try to get your oar in?

The trouble with politicians and that includes all parties OB is they will always come out with big words and then follow that by doing nothing as sadly the only thing they are good at is obfuscating and insincerity.

Onramp

17-12-2016 19:22

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Meh. If he trys to purchase Liberty Global as well, that when it's time to worry.

OLD BOY

17-12-2016 19:24

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35876273)

I know, old chap, but you can't blame the Murdochs for pushing at an open door. It's the politicians that need to sort themselves out.

They never will, of course because that's the nature of the beast.

theone2k10

17-12-2016 20:13

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35876249)

Er - didn't the cable companies lay the cables in the first place? The cables belong to Virgin Media now quite legitimately.

Is there any law in place preventing others from laying cables?

---------- Post added at 18:18 ---------- Previous post was at 18:14 ----------

That's right, and it should be noted that the Murdochs have already offered to have an independent editorial board to ensure the impartiality required.

As I said, this is just a personal grudge that some people have against the Murdoch family.

Love 'em or hate 'em, they have a perfectly legitimate right to run their businesses and people really need to get over their attitude towards them.

Is there any laws in anyone else setting up a sattelite company?
I think you like me though can see how silly this pertition is.

passingbat

17-12-2016 21:47

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35876270)

People always take advantage of weakness.

So you want to give someone like that more media influence? Interesting. And worrying.

Maggy

17-12-2016 23:30

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35876249)

Er - didn't the cable companies lay the cables in the first place? The cables belong to Virgin Media now quite legitimately.

Is there any law in place preventing others from laying cables?

Exactly!

Paul	17-12-2016 23:45

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

I wont be signing it.

Why ?

Because I really dont give a toss who owns sky, seriously, its of no consequence to me at all.

pip08456

18-12-2016 00:10

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35876326)

I wont be signing it.

Why ?

Because I really dont give a toss who owns sky, seriously, its of no consequence to me at all.

Likewise!

theone2k10

18-12-2016 00:35

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35876326)

I wont be signing it.

Why ?

Because I really dont give a toss who owns sky, seriously, its of no consequence to me at all.

This.

OLD BOY

18-12-2016 11:23

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35876307)

So you want to give someone like that more media influence? Interesting. And worrying.

What I'm saying is give the man a break. He is not doing anything illegal and it's the politicians who allow themselves to be manipulated.

Never blame the rainbows for the rain.

paultrademark

18-12-2016 13:04

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

Why is this in the VM TV Service forum?

pip08456

18-12-2016 13:08

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

Because the OP thinks it relates to VMTV.

passingbat

18-12-2016 13:17

Re: Petition to try and block Murdoch taking over Sky & it's channels.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35876388)

Why is this in the VM TV Service forum?

I suppose a new owner for Sky, could affect the channels that VM get access to.

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