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Murdoch's tactics
Through his print, digital and social media empire; Murdoch has sought to sow the seed of doubt in to the minds of viewers.
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dog whistling
Coded or suggestive language used in media to express opposition to an issue without direct action.
For example; Tucker Carlson has, in the past, called the transgender community a 'cult'.
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"i'm just asking questions"
The ultimate manoeuvre to avoid criticism. A Murdoch voice will bring up extremely sensitive topics, relate it to a sense of greater (untrue) danger, then avoid backlash by saying; "I'm just asking questions".
For example; the topic of 'LGBTQ+ people teaching in schools' has recently been related to a vague notion of grooming, but is protected by the issue at hand just being 'questioned'.
