Branson warns of Murdoch power

Millennium3 · 21-11-2006, 10:46 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6169052.stm

Virgin Democrats might just do it.

Good to hear someone telling it as it is.

mkpdavies · 22-11-2006, 08:54 AM

Branson has his only interests at heart, but he is right on this occasion.

harryaldridge · 22-11-2006, 09:20 AM

Branson come across as a bumbling and likable man. However underneath he is a cold and ruthless businessman. I have heard stories of him stealing other peoples ideas, not illegal but not exactly ethical in the circumstances.

mkpdavies · 22-11-2006, 09:27 AM

My friend worked for Virgin Airlines for a while. He said he is the most ruthless man he has ever known, but also quite fair. He sees opportunities and looks to exploit them in any way he can.

Britains docile sheep are just the ticket for him.

kernow · 22-11-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by harryaldridge

Branson come across as a bumbling and likable man. However underneath he is a cold and ruthless businessman.

I have met many successful business men and women in my time and all of them regarless of the outwardly friendly manner were absolutely ruthless on the inside and would walk over anybody to get what they wanted.....Still I suppose that just about sums up the attitude of most of the human race :cry:

21-11-2006, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Millennium3 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 4,506	Branson warns of Murdoch power http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6169052.stm Virgin Democrats might just do it. Good to hear someone telling it as it is.

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22-11-2006, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 30,824 Party: Libertarian Party	My friend worked for Virgin Airlines for a while. He said he is the most ruthless man he has ever known, but also quite fair. He sees opportunities and looks to exploit them in any way he can. Britains docile sheep are just the ticket for him. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

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22-11-2006, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
harryaldridge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,912	Branson come across as a bumbling and likable man. However underneath he is a cold and ruthless businessman. I have heard stories of him stealing other peoples ideas, not illegal but not exactly ethical in the circumstances.