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Posted: 10/10/2002

Media Watch: Marring the media?

On the Factor a couple of weeks back, I did a report on privacy. Next thing you know: Marr’s on me like a rabid little poodle.

CNNNN makes Media WatchDavid Marr. Two words. You’re a fool, an idiot, and a hypocrite.

I mean, Marr has a go at my ethics but he’s the biggest plagiarist of all.

The men and women of Aussie companiesHave a look at the clip from Media Watch: “GOOD EVENING and welcome to Media Watch.”

Now, look at this clip from Media Watch in the 1990s:

Stuart Littlemore on Media Watch saying “GOOD EVENING and welcome to Media Watch.”

Gotcha, Marr! Kapow! Ouch! Gotcha, with interest!

Outrageous. Marr is one very black kettle. Why is it only ever right-wing plagiarism that gets criticised?

David Marr, you’re a joke!

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    On the Factor a couple of weeks back, I did a report on privacy. Next thing you know: Marr’s on me like a rabid little poodle.
    Watch video using RealPlayer:
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