As far as I can see Murdoch is a successful business with strong and continuing business and personal ties to Australia who has a valuable insight and perspective into both the US and European business and social environment...
We would be absolute fools not to ask Murdoch's opinions when we have the opportunity and we can get time in his schedule...
Now your leftie soros, the patron saint and funding source for the lefties in Australia is another kettle of fish...
This demented, self-confessed nazi collaborator is an extremely dangerous individual...
