Statement from Rupert Murdoch: apology

[cal04]

By RUPERT MURDOCH
Last updated: 3:16 am
February 24, 2009
Posted: 2:22 am
February 24, 2009

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02242009/news/regionalnews/statement_from_rupert_murdoch_156676.htm

As the Chairman of the New York Post, I am ultimately responsible for what is printed in its pages. The buck stops with me.

Last week, we made a mistake. We ran a cartoon that offended many people. Today I want to personally apologize to any reader who felt offended, and even insulted.

Over the past couple of days, I have spoken to a number of people and I now better understand the hurt this cartoon has caused. At the same time, I have had conversations with Post editors about the situation and I can assure you - without a doubt - that the only intent of that cartoon was to mock a badly written piece of legislation. It was not meant to be racist, but unfortunately, it was interpreted by many as such.

We all hold the readers of the New York Post in high regard and I promise you that we will seek to be more attuned to the sensitivities of our community.

[babylonsister]

1. Sounds like those protests are working. When did Murdoch ever

apologize before?

[tsuki]

11. Right after News Corp lost 6.4 billion.

:evilgrin:

[wndycty]

2. "Today I want to personally apologize to any reader who felt offended, and even insulted."

No you fucking idiot. Apologize to EVERYONE. When you say anyone who felt offended you imply that there is something different and wrong with those of us who were offended.

[tavalon]

10. True enough!

[TheCowsCameHome]

14. Translation: To those not offended, expect more of this shit to continue.

Up yours, Rudolph.

[dysfunctional press]

15. maybe there is...

PLENTY of people were not offended and didn't feel there was a racist intent.

[Bandit]

17. I am sure all of them thought Bush* did a superb job as well.

I suspect that most readers of the Post felt just fine with the cartoon. Why do right wingers insist upon being offensive. It was an offensive cartoon whether racist or not. It was created to offend people. Republicans seem to love that mentality or Rush would not have a radio show.

[dysfunctional press]

18. nope.

nt

[Botany]

3. Keep digging Rupert

"At the same time, I have had conversations with Post editors about the situation and I can assure
you - without a doubt - that the only intent of that cartoon was to mock a badly written piece
of legislation. It was not meant to be racist, but unfortunately, it was interpreted by many as such."


No it was racist and brought up Presidential assassination.

[ejpoeta]

4. sounds to me like murdoch saw the boycott on the wall.

al sharpton wasn't enough, but nationwide NAACP and it's friends boycotting all fox stations etc.... the sound of money being lost. at least it wasn't a half assed apology that blamed the offended parties.

[Skidmore]

5. So does this mean Rupert is going to clean up the Fox networks?

I heard last night that Sharpton is going to try to break up his holdings in the NY media market. This may have less to do with community sensibilities than potential loss of empire.

[geckosfeet]

6. bite me rupert - it will take a lot more than that lame admission of culpability

to clear your name. Your media outlets are RW tools. Hell - even when you apologize you call a bill that helps millions of people a bad piece of legislation.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

7. In other words,

circulation is circling the bowl, as it were.

[countingbluecars]

8. And just how are you going

to become "more attuned to the sensitivities of our community" Mr. Murdoch? Is there diversity on your editorial board?

[LeftishBrit]

9. First time I've ever seen the words 'Rupert Murdoch' and 'apology' in the same sentence

Losing money in the credit crunch must have got him worried.

[ProfessorGAC]

13. I Heard That WSJ Circulation Has Fallen Since He Bought It

If i heard it right, circulation is down 8% since he bought the paper. So, he's probably panicking a bit right now.
GAC

[OwnedByFerrets]

12. Just another non-apology it seems to me....

although I suspect it hurt him deeply to have to do even this.:evilgrin:

[bdamomma]

16. I don't see anyone fired which should happen.

"sorry" does not do it anymore.