Rupert and the ‘three card trope’ – what you see ain’t necessarily what you get.

The author comments on the involvement of influential public officials with media magnate, Rupert Murdoch of Great Britain. He cites indications of the closeness of the relationship of Murdoch and Prime Minister David Cameron. An example of Murdoch's influence over Thatcher is cited. The author discusses Murdoch's three-card trope which reportedly led him to survive at least until the phone-hacking scandal broke.