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PaulX2

(2,032 posts)
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 11:52 AM Jun 2018

Why Does Rupert Murdoch Want To Destroy America? We Need An Answer Friends

I was watching an interview on MSNBC with former Fox News military expert Ralph Peters. He left Fox and is known for saying things like "Fox has degenerated from providing a legitimate and much-needed outlet for conservative voices to a mere propaganda machine for a destructive and ethically ruinous administration". This got me thinking.

Fox is doing Nazi like propaganda and Murdoch is paying "commentators" like Hannnity, Ingraham, and Carlson to basically lie, and lie, and lie to convince lemmings that Trump isn't a lying monster destroying our nation in a thousand different ways.

This propaganda network attacking our government, constitution, institutions, law enforcement and more is eroding everything good about our government. We all know our government has problems. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people isn't perfect. Especially if billionaires can literally buy politicians legally, and people like Rupert Murdoch can pay people to lie to citizens about their government, and basically turn them into traitors that support Russia more than America.

My question is why?

Why does Murdoch want America destroyed?

In the beginning it was all about making money, but Rupert is filthy rich. It is more than just money. Something is going on here.....

We need an answer. I think Democrats should be doing all they can to do some kind of investigations and expose this (treason). There is more to this than a "free press" issue. We need a free press but this is organized propaganda and is not actually press in my opinion. A lot of energy is spent on dishonest propaganda which his damaging our nation, but Fox is by far the largest distributor of the lies. There needs to be a pushback to the constant lies and attacks on government.

Please rec.

We need answers to this question friends.

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Why Does Rupert Murdoch Want To Destroy America? We Need An Answer Friends (Original Post) PaulX2 Jun 2018 OP
It's not just Fox "News" - He also bought the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Glorfindel Jun 2018 #1
Exactly, and most Americans sit by probably having no clue who he is, and if you question, RKP5637 Jun 2018 #4
Doesn't he also own TV Guide? nt thucythucy Jun 2018 #21
It's the advertising! Corporations control government and media. Dustlawyer Jun 2018 #22
I've always questioned Murdoch's agenda and have never gotten much of an answer. He is RKP5637 Jun 2018 #2
Exactly My Point PaulX2 Jun 2018 #6
Well said. blue neen Jun 2018 #3
Often people who accumulate wealth, PatSeg Jun 2018 #5
Very true dameatball Jun 2018 #13
Hmm. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #15
Everyone should ask Bad Vlad (pic) uponit7771 Jun 2018 #7
Rather Have Russians and Oligarchs Than Democrats modrepub Jun 2018 #8
Probably racism. moondust Jun 2018 #9
Something must be done. Need democrats to purchase Fox News and reprogram those Americans. lancelyons Jun 2018 #10
Murdoch is trying to buy more media in Britain. He's buying Sky Media. They are telling OregonBlue Jun 2018 #11
Good question. I may be off base here, but I think these mega billionnaires often do have some type dameatball Jun 2018 #12
Good question Paul. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #14
Because the fucking scumbag is a asset of Russian intelligence. roamer65 Jun 2018 #16
He only wants to destroy poor and working America. eppur_se_muova Jun 2018 #17
And vulnerable 401Ks Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #18
Because they realize capitalism and democracy are incompatible DBoon Jun 2018 #19
He's an Aussie--only became an American citizen because US Code mandates it for TV network ownership TheBlackAdder Jun 2018 #20
Better question: why do Republicans want to destroy America? flibbitygiblets Jun 2018 #23

Glorfindel

(9,706 posts)
1. It's not just Fox "News" - He also bought the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 11:59 AM
Jun 2018

I cancelled my membership and two gift subscriptions to Nat. Geo., after being a member for 50 years. Other family members have cancelled their subscriptions to the WSJ.

Murdoch wants what the Repuke party wants. The destruction of everything good about this country.

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
4. Exactly, and most Americans sit by probably having no clue who he is, and if you question,
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:02 PM
Jun 2018

many often scream free speech. He is the propaganda minister for the US.

Dustlawyer

(10,493 posts)
22. It's the advertising! Corporations control government and media.
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 02:46 PM
Jun 2018

Should have seen how BP kept out negative stories of the oil spill once the well was capped. They threatened to cut off their ad dolllars to any station or network who dared. Ever wondered why you saw saw many BP commercials (filmed in Alaska far from the Gulf of Mexico) for several years after 4/20/2010?

We must fix this to stop RW media from programming the weakest minds among us!

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
2. I've always questioned Murdoch's agenda and have never gotten much of an answer. He is
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 11:59 AM
Jun 2018

single handily destroying the US with his Fox News agenda, yet none ever seem to say much. I bet most Americans have absolutely no idea who Murdoch is.

PatSeg

(46,773 posts)
5. Often people who accumulate wealth,
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:06 PM
Jun 2018

never have enough. It is some perverse addiction and no amount of money will satisfy them. With people like Murdoch, there is also the hunger for power as well. They often don't really have an agenda, they just never have enough of anything - money, possessions, power, recognition, etc.

It is a disease of the soul that few of us can really understand. Citizen Kane was a good representation of these kinds of people.

modrepub

(3,467 posts)
8. Rather Have Russians and Oligarchs Than Democrats
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:13 PM
Jun 2018

It's about power. They don't want to share or allow Dems to make decisions.

moondust

(19,917 posts)
9. Probably racism.
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:15 PM
Jun 2018

I think there used to be a pretty potent strain of it in Australia but I don't know much about it now except that they don't seem to like taking in asylum seekers.

Want a Decent Immigration Policy? Deport Rupert Murdoch!

OregonBlue

(7,744 posts)
11. Murdoch is trying to buy more media in Britain. He's buying Sky Media. They are telling
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:18 PM
Jun 2018

him he has to sell off Sky News portion of it first but he still will have one of the largest media conglomerates ever and he is obviously a Nazi.

dameatball

(7,380 posts)
12. Good question. I may be off base here, but I think these mega billionnaires often do have some type
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:20 PM
Jun 2018

political/economic agenda that forms the initial basis for their actions. However at some point they become so rich and powerful that the disease of greed and power become a force unto themselves. These people have nothing to fear other than the ultimate demise we all must face. They believe they will survive any havoc that they may cause because it is their inherent right to do so. They feel a kinship with similar oligarchs and in fact are almost nations themselves in their view. So, yes, if Rupert Murdoch thinks it will benefit him, or even enhance is status among other oligarchs, then he would not hesitate to abuse his power for his own ends, including causing harm to any nation state or group of perceived enemies.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
14. Good question Paul.
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:24 PM
Jun 2018

I think a lot of the answer as to why rich people don't care is because they are SO rich that no matter WHAT happens, they will be ok. Hurricane destroys the beach mansion...oh well, we have insurance. Forest fire burns the cabin? Oh well, we needed another one anyway...there's someone else living on the lake now anyway. Etc. Global rioting and protests coming after "the rich"? No problem...we have the bunker house in Montana and the big safe full of money there. Etc On and on.
Additionally, When you have a personality disorder (and rich folks do sometimes/often, like the rest of society) their actions don't make sense. In trying to make sense of the senseless, it makes everyone around them crazy. Point is...for those close to him/them, quit trying to make sense of lunacy. It's called crazy for a reason, No offense to crazy. For the rest of us, know we have to do the best we can to live happy lives ourselves despite the above bc brother, nothing is going to change anytime soon and life is precious and way too short. teach your children well, bc this generation has failed to instruct and this is the awful result.
I believe that once you are too rich, you have done just about everything imaginable to indulge your boutique fetishes that money can bring you. OLD rich folks...being the worst, bc they've had time to do these things, and are now back at home, living with themselves and that is hard to do. So, instead of working on themselves (and defending their behavior, bc afterall "I'm rich, so I must be doing something right." and Rich=never wrong), they search for ever more esoteric "boutique monied fetishes", and seeing if they can sway a huge swath of people to THEIR ideals to justify who they are may be one of them. Being rich on the golf course is so...past tense and boring. Nothing to talk about amongst themselves after a while. Throw in a...I made a million people do what I want, for X amount of dollars, can provide Rich Folk Comic Relief and just something to talk about. If nothing else.
I profess no focused insight on the rich, but, I've known many, and have lived amongst the hoardes of them in certain places in the USA. I think what I've said above is part of what is going on.
Poor mentally ill people end up under a bridge or worse. Rich mentally ill (Sometimes) end up doing rich ugly things when their symptoms show up, and are the LAST in line (usually) for self examination and for feeling others pain. "I'm not sick bc...how could i be sick, and be so rich?" Mental illness is hereditary in a lot of cases, and there's a stigma attached to getting help. Especially for the wealthy. Option...stay cloistered amongst other rich 'nuts' and pretend they're ok. No offense intended to nuts or the mentally ill. the words are used for description purposes only. Do you think that's part of it? (please excuse the spelling. I'm in a rush)

eppur_se_muova

(36,227 posts)
17. He only wants to destroy poor and working America.
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:28 PM
Jun 2018

Rich America needs bones and blood to fertilize its growth funds.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
18. And vulnerable 401Ks
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:37 PM
Jun 2018

to pick-pocket. It's coming again. This from the people who shun folks who they claim "won't work".

DBoon

(22,284 posts)
19. Because they realize capitalism and democracy are incompatible
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:38 PM
Jun 2018

In order to maintain their privileged position, they need to destroy democracy. Freely elected representatives, an activist press, and independent judiciary are all obstacles to be removed.

They also understand that gaining the support of the population requires a regime of nationalism, authoritarianism, and racism. A regime based on the Koch's libertarianism would never gain the support of more than a tiny fraction, as it too transparently impoverishes and disenfranchises 90% of the population.

It is easier to steal from people if you can convince the victims they are the master race.

TheBlackAdder

(28,070 posts)
20. He's an Aussie--only became an American citizen because US Code mandates it for TV network ownership
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 12:39 PM
Jun 2018

.

He sprinkles his spawn in England too, to have an entry in that market too.

Canada said, "Fuck you!" to them.

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flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
23. Better question: why do Republicans want to destroy America?
Sat Jun 23, 2018, 02:54 PM
Jun 2018

We know why trump does, but what about the Republicans?

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