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Originally Posted by punky
Well, how relevent is Murdoch to the article? Not at all. It doesn't matter who's publishing or not publishing it. Its interesting to know who publishing it, but it shouldn't constitute the major direction of the article. It should be about OJ, shouldn't it?
I just think its ridiculous and makes The Granuiad look stupid. Its not even subtle. I am not saying most other media outlets are better, as people read what they want to read. I don't think TG should be so holier-than-thou about it though.
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much as i admire your tenacity in suggesting that the guardian is simply promoting an anti-murdoch agenda:
1. the story is about the publication of a controversial book, one which has been condemned universally. the publisher of that book is clearly a significant part of that story. if al jazeera broadcast images of beheadings (which they havent) would that be part of the story?
2. murdoch himself felt compelled to make a statement pointing out he felt there was an error of judgement. isn't that rather telling.
3. try searching on googling news under "oj simpson murdoch". the 3000+ links do not i'm afraid all go back to the guardian.co.uk