Order, order

[caddyman]

The headline blaring out of the BBC News Website as I type is: “Rupert Murdoch 'not a fit person' to lead News Corp – MPs" .

Now, I don’t feel particularly disposed to argue that assessment, though I doubt he’s quite the monster he’s been painted these past few decades. He’s managed to ruffle many a feather since the public became aware of him and News International, since the days when he bought out the Sun Newspaper way back when.

I think what gets me most about the headline is simply that of all people in society, Members of Parliament as a group are probably the least qualified to get on their high horses and condemn someone else. I mean really, I know it’s gone quiet, but surely no-one’s forgotten the expenses fiddles these honourable ladies and gentlemen indulged in until the news found its way into the media? Surely no-one’s forgotten the general level of sleaze and incompetence that pervades the place?

There is more than the usual whiff of hypocrisy floating out of the Palace of Westminster today.

Comments

[agentinfinity.livejournal.com]

I expect hypocrisy from MPs, so if they want to channel it at Rupert Murdoch, that's okay with me. I am sure he is quite the monster he is painted as and some other types of monster as well. He is one of the most evil men in media, at least. I recommend loathing Murdoch and MPs at the same time, there's no need to choose!

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

I agree that you don't have to like either of them.

I just find the hypocrisy breath taking, especially when the MPs are in a position that demands a higher standard.

[agentinfinity.livejournal.com]

I think if Berlusconi criticised him, the hypocrisy would rankle, but otherwise I don't mind at all. :-)

But then I really hate Murdoch. I even did a degree in Why Murdoch is a Total Sod-Bucket.

[failing-angel.livejournal.com]

surely no-one’s forgotten the expenses fiddles these honourable ladies and gentlemen indulged in until the news found its way into the media?
Considering the number of new MPs at the last election, aside from Tom Watson, I'm not sure how many of this committee were there from the outset. Mind you, I guess this is the chance for various politicians to turn around and finally get their own back on Murdoch and his playing Warwick.