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Take that Rupe!

British Minister Vince Cable may have been too candid or indiscreet when referring to Rupert Murdoch - although speaking the truth - thereby ensuring the loss of his position, but his views were spot on. The sentiments of this letter-writer to The Independent would be shared by many.

"Vince Cable's remarks to the undercover reporters were undiplomatic, yes, but heartening nevertheless.

What Cable didn't say was why he thinks so little of Murdoch. If he had, he would perhaps have cited the long-term and insidious effect the man has had on this country's culture and values, which includes his subversion of fairness and good taste in the press (Sun and News of the World) and of intelligent and impartial journalism (Times and Sunday Times), the hijacking of the mass television audience for free viewing of the national sports (cricket and football) in favour of a smaller relatively rich subscribing elite (Sky), and the consequent distortion of the game of football itself by bathing it in a dominant and corrupting commerciality.

Through these and other activities, including the opportunistic support for political leaders by his media (Tony Blair first, now David Cameron), he has undermined the essential qualities and sensibilities of the British identity more than any other living person. This is quite a feat considering he isn't even British. That's why a good man like Cable doesn't rate him. I agree with him."

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