Artful Dodger: .... In the UK we hear more about how News Corp took part in a systematic campaign of phone hacking and blackmail to get stories.

Last I heard James Murdoch faces a recall into accusations from witnesses he knew, despite him saying he didn't. That News Corp is willing to sacrifice The Sun and The Times if needed to save it's more lucrative satellite and internet business arms.

(V): Well now you can say you heard of the corrupt BBC

Artful Dodger: Your blogger quotes 5,200 emails.... .... .... the actual figure stolen (and the police are investigating) was over 200,000 ....

"...which are encrypted, and no password is provided. Presumably, this is to protect the individuals involved - or simply because the material is so non-controversial or boring that it's not worth releasing..."

****From the Daily Mail****

All the emails date back to before 2009 and not as your blogger states... "shed light for the first time on an incestuous web of interlocking relationships between BBC journalists and the university’s scientists."

But seeing as many of those working at the BBC probably attended the University, it's no surprise there is a relationship. Just like we in the UK know there is a relationship between going to "OxBridge" and getting a good Civil service job.

(V): Well the point is that the BBC engaged in a cover up and altered the truth. They lied.

Artful Dodger: well said.

gogul:

Artful Dodger: The BBC is engaged in a cover up!!..... .... maybe they just remember the effects of Acid Rain on the UK and Europe and therefore side on those who think pollution can effect our climate.

You've heard of that nice side effect of pollution haven't you?

Rain that'll kill trees. Or has that part of of human pollution history been missed in the USA??

"The UK Daily Mail has actually been doing real journalism"

Then their view that American Conservatism is nuts and corrupt holds true then?