You can't be serious. So it's Murdoch the crusading principled journalist and light of the world against the "left-wing bigots" of the New York Times?

Really, what rock did you crawl out from under? Journalists are opposing Murdoch's planned seizure of the Wall St Journal because the man has a record in ruthlessly compromising the editorial independence of publications under his wing to pursue his dubious business and political agendas.

Have you read The Australian lately? This is a publication which has given up any pretence of even-handedness and the separation of news from unadulterated opinion and spin. In the US, Murdoch's Fox 'news' channel sets new low standards every day in twisting its 'coverage' of politics to suit its blinkered view of the universe.

Anyone who has spent any time working in the media knows that Murdoch's media minions check their principles of editorial independence in at the door when they work for him

Thanks, Mr Dinmore. Very well put.

I had something to say on this in a brief article entitled "The Australian's white-anting of Australian democracy continues" at:

http://candobetter.org/node/48

Like Mr Denmore, I was amused that Jonathan Ariel could imagine anyone would take his piece seriously. I had not come across him before, so I Googled him: very interesting stuff, led me to some(for me) new websites, to which I will certainly return.

Hi Johntas

Regarding your googling of me, please note that while I share the same name as a 'veteran' journalist (called 'Jonathan Ariel', who has published widely on western civilization and the Middle East, I am not he.

I am too young to be considered a 'veteran' and my background is in economics and finance.

Thanks

Noted, Jonathan. I wondered, since your namesake clearly shares Mr Murdoch's involvement or interest in American Israel issues.

ahahaha

What a brilliant piece of satire :)

...it WAS satire wasn't it? :/

I find it ironic that the writer spends most of the article espousing the evil 'left wing' media's inadequacies, then casually defends FOX News as a an innocent 'alternative to the left wing views that contaminate'. I'm very sorry. Have you ever watched Fox News? If it wasn't so dangerous it would be funny. It is devoid of journalistic integrity. It has been demonstrated time and time again that they are blatantly - often intentionally - liberal with the truth; hiding lies and manipulation behind 'opinion' based segments and shows. They pedal in sensationalist crap. The evidence is out there if you care to look for it Jonathan.

The rest of the media only looks 'left wing' in comparison because the Murdoch Press is so far right. What you refer to as 'left wing' is more often than not, coming from the centre of the political spectrum. Stick to the economics Jonathan. Leave the more 'analytical' ventures to people who are actually willing to do it properly :)