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Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 57 points 2 years ago (5 children)

We have to ban foreign nationals owning our media. They do not purchase media companies as business interests anymore; it is only ever about changing public opinion.

[–] ATiredPhilosopher@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Good luck getting any reform that negatively impacts rich people

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