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That is incorrect. MSNBC is owned by NBC Universal which Comcast bought a 51% stake in the company to GE's 49%.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBC_Universal

Having a "major stake" doesn't necessarily imply that it owns the majority. You wouldn't call 49% a major stake in NBC?

the comment in question was edited to say "major stake" instead of "owned by" after my correction. Thanks!

If I remember correctly the deal is still being reviewed before it actually happens (but it will be soon). The wikipedia article also says the current owners are Vivendi and GE still.

No. That is not evidence of a conspiracy.

How does that 'malice' square with this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31510813/#36182090