Rupert Murdoch praises David Cameron's parenting of 'retarded' son

While testifying before the Leveson Inquiry into British media practices today, News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch gave his critics new fuel for their ceaseless flame-throwing. He referred to David Cameron’s late son, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, as “retarded.”

https://twitter.com/#!/EbenezerBleezer/status/195136858848641024

https://twitter.com/#!/keithbrunt/status/195137852701540352

https://twitter.com/#!/bellamackie/status/195138114585509889

https://twitter.com/#!/NicolaMegson/status/195140946088824832

https://twitter.com/#!/Supermum0239PFC/status/195143631034785794

Just a guess, but we’re thinking you undermine your criticism of vile words when you call someone a “twat.” Being self-aware is hard work, isn’t it?

Hang on, no one compared Murdoch’s word choice to racism yet.

https://twitter.com/#!/iainbmorton/status/195139766164008961

They never disappoint.

Some of those watching the inquiry felt Murdoch’s gafffe was not worth the Twitter-based foot-stomping.

https://twitter.com/#!/georgeeaton/status/195136907133452289

https://twitter.com/#!/TomChivers/status/195139128709480449

Good luck convincing the anti-Murdoch crowd there’s no need to get overexcited.