Tag Archives: Rupert Murdoch

Trump, Murdoch and digital tabloids: from media bodyguards to Praetorian Guards

Posted on February 21, 2017 by lawrence serewicz

For I know that some human beings are like horses—the more they get what they want, the more unruly they are apt to become. [3] The way to manage men like that is to put the fear of the bodyguard … Continue reading →

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Understanding Rupert Murdoch and the establishment

Posted on February 16, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

What is lost in the furore around Rupert Murdoch is that he is not part of the British Establishment.[1] Despite the fact that he is an elite, he is not part of the establishment. His news organisation has a large … Continue reading →

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Beyond Contempt: Does Money Buy Justice?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

Peter Jukes has written an important book. The book is important because of what it reveals about UK politics, media, and justice. The case connects these areas. Too often people hear “important book” and immediately think that it is boring. … Continue reading →

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In defence of PRISM: why we need governments in cyberspace.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by lawrence serewicz

  With the latest revelations about the United States of America’s government’s access to various internet services  companies, people have been outraged. They seem genuinely surprised that such action is occurring.  What they fail to realize are two important things.  … Continue reading →

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What is the public interest in an undeclared war? Leveson Inquiry connection to the Iraq War

Posted on June 27, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

Was the Iraq war a declared war that demonstrated an existential threat to the United Kingdom against which the public had to be consulted?  Lord Hennessy in his testimony to the Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading →

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Jay, Leveson, our modern day version of a Socratic dialogue

Posted on June 14, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

I have been enjoying the Leveson inquiry despite its depressing revelations. For many, what is of interest is seeing the powerful being brought to account.  For others, it is a chance to see the issues raised by phone hacking addressed.  … Continue reading →

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Four questions Robert Jay failed to ask Rebekah Brooks and why they matter

Posted on June 6, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

The sessions with Rebekah Brooks proved interesting, but less exciting than the previous sessions with Rupert Murdoch. In large part, the sessions with Brooks and Coulson proved relatively less exciting because they are both facing criminal prosecution.  As a result, … Continue reading →

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Why we need governments in cyberspace: a response to the Strongest Tribe article

Posted on June 5, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

In the article, you set out a serious of arguments, implicit and explicit, about the need, or lack thereof, for governments in cyberspace.  In particular, you argue that the United States is the strongest tribe. There are some concerns with … Continue reading →

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Meeting Murdoch: Political Influence always has a purpose.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

When the bailiffs come to your home, you know the reason, you do not have to ask. I have never met Rupert Murdoch nor am I likely to meet him.  If we were to meet, especially if he were to … Continue reading →

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Leveson is not A Few Good Men: Thoughts on Rupert Murdoch’s Testimony

Posted on April 25, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

I have watched the unfolding inquiry and several things struck me about James Murdoch’s testimony. What immediately jumps out is the reaction to one side of the story.  To be sure, the testimony and the associated emails present a fascinating … Continue reading →

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