flamingsombrero Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It is remarkable how weak, and feeble, Murdoch is sounding already. He genuinely appears to be struggling with every question so far. The line of questioning currently has him repeatedly saying he appears to either not know an awful lot that was going on under him or he knew very, very fleeting details. It's the Ernest Saunders defence - I'm a weak old man with dementia, please go gently. I'm surprised he didn't turn up wearing a nightshirt and diving helmet. I think he's just exhausted from beating the shit out that desk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Rupert doesn't look healthy at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2011 It is remarkable how weak, and feeble, Murdoch is sounding already. He genuinely appears to be struggling with every question so far. The line of questioning currently has him repeatedly saying he appears to either not know an awful lot that was going on under him or he knew very, very fleeting details. It's the Ernest Saunders defence - I'm a weak old man with dementia, please go gently. I'm surprised he didn't turn up wearing a nightshirt and diving helmet. I did wonder if that might be the case. I'm not so sure though, James' role somehow makes me think that they know Murdoch Snr might not do so well. I do wonder if the committee suspects similar hence why they've often in effect told James to shut it. Either way if Murdoch Snr is playing a role here hes not come out if it well as one member had already suggested Rupert's lack of knowledge on things did not reflect well on him or News Intl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 She was arrested on 2 charges. "on suspicion of conspiring to intercept communications, contrary to Section1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and on suspicion of corruption allegations contrary to Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906." A conspiracy charge rather than something under RIPA? That's a little surprising, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2011 Are we expecting to be able to believe a single word that falls from the old codger's gob ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I like James Murdoch .. clearly a smart guy and a bit slippery wonder if Blair briefed him on how to lie at an enquiry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 The very long pauses in Murdoch's answers really made me think he was being instructed via an earpiece. Maybe he was just struggling to remember the answers he had been coached to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Are we expecting to be able to believe a single word that falls from the old codger's gob ? Probably not. Murdoch jnr comes across as a horrid, slimy little shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Woooo .. did Davies just confirm the Steven Gerard rumour there inadvertently ? (made mention to him hiring the fancy high priced lawyer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 what gerard rumour was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 what gerard rumour was this? prob best search the web rather than me posting it here and getting the site in trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted July 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2011 Piers Morgan said Murdoch senior phoned him every single week about what stories were in the paper for his entire 18 month tenure as editor. Did Murdoch just tell a porkie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Piers Morgan said Murdoch senior phoned him every single week about what stories were in the paper for his entire 18 month tenure as editor. and suddenly you believe Piers Morgan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makouns_grin Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Piers Morgan said Murdoch senior phoned him every single week about what stories were in the paper for his entire 18 month tenure as editor. Did Murdoch just tell a porkie? I would believe a shit that wouldn't flush over whatever Piers Morgan, never mind Murdoch says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 what gerard rumour was this? prob best search the web rather than me posting it here and getting the site in trouble ah I see it.. interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Murdoch jnr was so shocked that they were still paying money for Mulcaire's legal fees that he didn't find out who in the company authorized this 'shocking' activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted July 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2011 Murdoch jnr was so shocked that they were still paying money for Mulcaire's legal fees that he didn't find out who in the company authorized this 'shocking' activity. Excellent point Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Rupert is being torn apart, james is in a panic trying to protect his dad. Neither come across well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted July 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2011 What time is Lady Hackbeth on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 She was arrested on 2 charges. "on suspicion of conspiring to intercept communications, contrary to Section1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and on suspicion of corruption allegations contrary to Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906." A conspiracy charge rather than something under RIPA? That's a little surprising, isn't it? Not really. She didn't personally do it, so a conspiracy charge is probably the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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