FuNsTeR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/scottish-independence-rupert-murdoch-could-play-kingmaker-with-scottish-sun-leaning-yes-9719375.html Scottish independence: Rupert Murdoch could play kingmaker with 'Scottish Sun' leaning YesRupert Murdoch’s Scottish Sun appears on the brink of declaring its support for the Yes campaign, delivering a PR coup for Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond, with whom he has a close rapport. With Mr Murdoch tweeting furiously in favour of the man who once addressed him as “Sir Rupert”, there was an expectation in the Glasgow newsroom of Scotland’s biggest tabloid that the paper would declare for independence. Andrew Neil, an experienced reader of the Murdoch runes and one of his former editors at the Sunday Times, claimed: “He’s very close to putting the [Scottish] Sun behind Salmond and YES”. As a naturalized American citizen, born in Melbourne, Mr Murdoch does not have a vote in the Scottish Referendum on 18 September. And yet – as he has made clear from a flurry of activity on his Twitter account – he could have a greater impact on the outcome of the historic election than almost any of those taking part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre Andrew Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Murdoch likes a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Comparing its front page today to the Record's it wouldn't surprise me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 this has been on the cards for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wouldn't surprise me if it happens tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I will never buy the record again after its coverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenAngus Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Murdoch likes a winner Wouldn't be the first time he's waited to see which way the wind is blowing before declaring his paper's support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPROAR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think this is the critical mass. Feckn hate him but he sells a cr@pload of papers and has pushed a few elections over the line. I'll have his feckn babies if he supports us for the last week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Earth Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Red tops are an affront to democracy. And so is Rupert Murdoch. For me, one of the reasons for voting YES is to put democracy back in the hands of the people - and that means ending disproportionate influence from utter scum like Rupert Murdoch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If this is to happen it needs to happen this Thursday. A week of stories to counter the other papers and what is on the BBC will be needed. Waiting till the day of the vote to back it will be worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Red tops are an affront to democracy. And so is Rupert Murdoch. For me, one of the reasons for voting YES is to put democracy back in the hands of the people - and that means ending disproportionate influence from utter scum like Rupert Murdoch. I get your point but let's get over the line first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibelieve!!! Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If this is to happen it needs to happen this Thursday. A week of stories to counter the other papers and what is on the BBC will be needed. Waiting till the day of the vote to back it will be worthless. I have a feeling the Sunday edition will be the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Just wonder what the slippery auld bugger would want from us in return if we became independent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tomorrow's front page: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpinth Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just wonder what the slippery auld bugger would want from us in return if we became independent ? Was thinking that too, what's in it for him to back YES? As much as I want Scottish independence to happen, I echo what FE says above. News International is the grubbiest of organisations and the thought of The Scum being able to somehow claim it won the referendum is pretty unpalatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Agreed but it's out of the yes campaigns hands, if the sun does back a yes vote and it wins, hopefully the majority of people will realise it was because of the incredible work did by the grass roots organisations etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) He'll want control of the media of a powerful Country like ours. Whoever gets it will be kvnt anyway, so I'm not particularly bothered if it is him. If it pushes Yes over the line, so be it. Edited September 10, 2014 by BremnerLorimerGray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Tomorrow's front page: Who is mum's bust girl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That not Michelle Mone's daughter? Hopefully she stays once her maw fcuks off next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redz Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 As much as I want Scottish independence to happen, I echo what FE says above. News International is the grubbiest of organisations and the thought of The Scum being able to somehow claim it won the referendum is pretty unpalatable. My take..... If the SUN were to declare for YES and it helped us secure the vote, this wouldn't even register against the lies, scares, self interest and dirty tricks everyone associated with NO (Including the media) have peddled under the name of democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNsTeR Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Was thinking that too, what's in it for him to back YES? As much as I want Scottish independence to happen, I echo what FE says above. News International is the grubbiest of organisations and the thought of The Scum being able to somehow claim it won the referendum is pretty unpalatable. payback against the British state ... he has a axe to grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappafan Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Am I the only person who thinks this could backfire?The Sun isn't exactly loved by the masses these days – it could be just as effective at turning people off as some are presuming it would be in achieving the opposite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Versus the msm ? Any help I'll take it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The Sun isn't exactly loved by the masses these days It's more "loved" than any other Scottish paper at the moment though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Let's say he supports Yes and we'll call it quits for the 2007 noose front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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