Kelmadfan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Ciccone's Cheeks said: His irresistible looks, package and brains. Nothing else comes close. I think it was the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesshot Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, Kelmadfan said: I think it was the cash. It wasn't his crypt keeper looks that is for sure. Rick Perry has said Trump is the chosen one sent by God. You cannot make this insane shit up. He said God often uses imperfect people. That is putting it mildly in this case. Russia has so much dirt on GOP politicians that is obvious. Ol Rick is rumored to be GAY GAY GAY. No doubt he has compromising pics. The Russians have been working GOP pols for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelmadfan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Seems it all harkens back to “The Family”. I saw a doc about these nuts on NETFLIX. It covers these Christofascist wack jobs who pervert the person who was Jesus and corporatizes his teachings as some cultish political organization to inflict these edicts onto everyone else. It’s disgusting and evil. It mixes church & state under the guise: hey we mean well. And they don’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctg12 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Kelmadfan said: Seems it all harkens back to “The Family”. I saw a doc about these nuts on NETFLIX. It covers these Christofascist wack jobs who pervert the person who was Jesus and corporatizes his teachings as some cultish political organization to inflict these edicts onto everyone else. It’s disgusting and evil. It mixes church & state under the guise: hey we mean well. And they don’t. May I ask which documentary? I’d be interested in watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciccone's Cheeks Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Kelmadfan said: I think it was the cash. Um...was JOKING...like *seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelmadfan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 10 hours ago, ctg12 said: May I ask which documentary? I’d be interested in watching. It’s called “The Family”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelmadfan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Ciccone's Cheeks said: Um...was JOKING...like *seriously! Yes. So was I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 How Rupert Murdoch Is Influencing Australia’s Bushfire Debate Critics see a concerted effort to shift blame, protect conservative leaders and divert attention from climate change. WOMBEYAN CAVES, Australia — Deep in the burning forests south of Sydney this week, volunteer firefighters were clearing a track through the woods, hoping to hold back a nearby blaze, when one of them shouted over the crunching of bulldozers. “Don’t take photos of any trees coming down,” he said. “The greenies will get a hold of it, and it’ll all be over.” The idea that “greenies” or environmentalists would oppose measures to prevent fires from ravaging homes and lives is simply false. But the comment reflects a narrative that’s been promoted for months by conservative Australian media outlets, especially the influential newspapers and television stations owned by Rupert Murdoch. And it’s far from the only Murdoch-fueled claim making the rounds. His standard-bearing national newspaper, The Australian, has also repeatedly argued that this year’s fires are no worse than those of the past — not true, scientists say, noting that 12 million acres have burned so far, with 2019 alone scorching more of New South Wales than the previous 15 years combined. And on Wednesday, Mr. Murdoch’s News Corp, the largest media company in Australia, was found to be part of another wave of misinformation. An independent study found online bots and trolls exaggerating the role of arson in the fires, at the same time that an article in The Australian making similar assertions became the most popular offering on the newspaper’s website. It’s all part of what critics see as a relentless effort led by the powerful media outlet to do what it has also done in the United States and Britain — shift blame to the left, protect conservative leaders and divert attention from climate change. “It’s really reckless and extremely harmful,” said Joëlle Gergis, an award-winning climate scientist at the Australian National University. “It’s insidious because it grows. Once you plant those seeds of doubt, it stops an important conversation from taking place.” News Corp denied playing such a role. “Our coverage has recognized Australia is having a conversation about climate change and how to respond to it,” the company said in an email. “The role of arsonists and policies that may have contributed to the spread of fire are, however, legitimate stories to report in the public interest.” Yet, for many critics, the Murdoch approach suddenly looks dangerous. They are increasingly connecting News Corp to the spread of misinformation and the government’s lackluster response to the fires. They argue that the company and the coalition led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison are responsible — together, as a team — for the failure to protect a country that scientists say is more vulnerable to climate change than any other developed nation. Editors and columnists for News Corp were among the loudest defenders of Mr. Morrison after he faced blowback for vacationing in Hawaii as the worst of the fire season kicked off in December. In late December, the Oz, as the News Corp-owned paper is known here, heavily promoted an interview with the government’s energy minister, Angus Taylor, warning that “top-down” pressure from the United Nations to address climate change would fail — followed by an opinion piece from Mr. Taylor on New Year’s Eve. Other News Corp outlets followed a similar playbook. Melbourne’s Herald Sun, for example, pushed news of the bushfires to Page 4 on New Year’s Eve, even as they threatened to devastate towns nearby and push thick smoke into the city. Days later, residents in a town nearly flattened by the fires heckled and snubbed Mr. Morrison during a visit to assess the damage. A new hire for Mr. Murdoch’s Sky News channel, Chris Smith, branded them “ferals” — slang for unkempt country hobos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Prepare to feel sick. Rupert and Jerry Hall "frolicking " in Barbados this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I think she convinced him to go so he could get eaten by sharks , I bet he didn't even sign a prenup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Leaked email from an employee at Murdoch's publication company News Corp that has been circulating everywhere online and in other publications not owned by Murdoch. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jazzy Jan Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 17 hours ago, Junior said: @Jazzy Jan spot on Linda. Only thing is we don’t want him back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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