When I left News International in December 2007, I believed that the rotten element at the News of the World had been eliminated; that important lessons had been learned; and that journalistic integrity was restored.
I left town since I was promoted and thought I could reuse the News Corps rotten elements, err, journalism, in the US
My testimonies before the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee were given honestly. When I appeared before the Committee in March 2007, I expressed the belief that Clive Goodman had acted alone, but made clear our investigation was continuing.
I had good CYA advice from my barristers and I thought handing the authorities some inconsequential fall guy would work
In September 2009, I told the Committee there had never been any evidence delivered to me that suggested the conduct had spread beyond one journalist. If others had evidence that wrongdoing went further, I was not told about it.
I told anyone with anything remotely related to this to bugger-off and stop whining. Besides, we thought helping the Tories get elected would put this crapfest to rest.
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to you for a wonderful working life. My admiration and respect for you are unbounded. You have built a magnificent business since I first joined 52 years ago and it has been an honor making my contribution
Thanks for compensating me for getting Tories elected and giving me the chance to get do the same with <insert GOP POTUS nominee>.
true… but ultimately, like the how a wise man once said: I used to look down on the world for being corrupt, but now I adore it for the utter magnificence of that corruption.
Nice