I heard John Pilger speak at the Hay on Wye Festival some three years ago and the giant marquee was packed to capacity ..about a thousand people had crammed into it to hear him talk about the Media and Iraq.
I have to disappoint Guest Crazy Horse and other Pilger bashers and report that the audience came in all ages and he had a standing ovation at the end.
I certainly don't think Pilger does what he is doing for the money ...he could have taken Murdoch's shilling a long time ago and become a wealthy individual...instead its great to see him on our side aiming his pen at the mighty and rapacious and doing a great job!
ifor