Our little web efforts from suburban Melbourne have resulted in Rupert Murdoch having to be questioned at his annual general meeting about why (after advocating bringing democracy to Iraq) he won't bring democracy to his own company News Corp and insists on a jerrymander of votes in his own family's favour. Our fearless leader Stephen Mayne is travelling to New York to attend the meeting and we will try and cover the event courtesy of a blogging resource we made contact with through this group. Traditionally Rupert allows all cameras to cover his entrance to the meeting and video him at the board table and then kicks everyone out. Only those who are shareholders are the ones who can ask questions directly to Rupert and he has to answer them without hiding behind his PR people. It would be great if as many bloggers could show the world's most powerful media operator the power and independence of the video blog by showing up, taping him and each expressing their own opinion about anything Murdoch, from Fox News, 20th Century Fox to the New York Post. Anything!!! The meeting is Friday October 19 and is located at the Hudson Theatre 145 W 44th Street New York. In the past, reporters from the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal have attended as members of the press. Stephen will be the tall guy with the Australian accent. He can be reached beforehand at the Pod Hotel 212.355.0300. If you can't come and want him to ask anything on your behalf you can email him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] It would be great to see you all.
Paul Bendat http://maynereport.blip.tv
