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Rachel Maddow, Head Cheerleader of Liberal Conspiracy Theories, Sued For 10 Million Big Ones

Aberration said:
I already did before making the comment. If you can’t answer just say so.
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Here you go. OAN uses Russian propagandists or they don't. If you choose not to believe it, feel free:

OAN “publishes content collected or created by a journalist who is also paid by the Russian government for writing over a thousand articles. Ms. Maddow’s recounting of this arrangement is substantially true and therefore not actionable.”
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3leftsdoo said:
She's going to be walking it back in this instance.
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Nope, and if I'm wrong, I'll put, "3leftsdoo is the bomb!" in my signature. If I'm right, you have to do the same for me. Deal?
 
3leftsdoo said:
She's going to be walking it back in this instance.
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Her attorney does not seem to walking it anywhere.

However, the lawsuit included an Aug. 6 letter from Amy Wolf, an attorney for NBCUniversal News Group, to OAN’s attorney.

It said OAN “publishes content collected or created by a journalist who is also paid by the Russian government for writing over a thousand articles. Ms. Maddow’s recounting of this arrangement is substantially true and therefore not actionable.”
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One America News sues Rachel Maddow for $10 million
 
snakestretcher said:
Yes, and note the word 'recounting'. Maddow isn't the originator so won't be sued.
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Recounting what exactly? Are there still missing facts? This seems pretty cut and dry to me.
 
snakestretcher said:
If something has already been published, as it is in this case, it is in the public domain. So who do you sue if they are merely repeating it; the internet?
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The way Maddow tells the truth, is a lie.

She takes a fact, and fabricates something that sounds true around it. The problem is, it's still a lie. And in the case of non-public figures, slander actionable under law.
 
Lord of Planar said:
The way Maddow tells the truth, is a lie.

She takes a fact, and fabricates something that sounds true around it. The problem is, it's still a lie. And in the case of non-public figures, slander actionable under law.
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Nope, not a chance. Evidence you see. You just don't like her because she isn't one of 'yours', but Trump's daily lies and slander? Irrelevant, right?
 
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snakestretcher said:
Nope, not a chance. Evidence you see. You just don't like her because she isn't one of 'yours', but Trump's daily lies and slander? Irrelevant, right?
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All politicians lie.

What does that have to do with her being sued?
 
RaleBulgarian said:
Are you kidding? This kind of stuff boosts her celebrity and ratings. OAN is doing her a favor.
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Possibly.

But she'll likely be paying up & apologizing.
 
Lord of Planar said:
Are you daft?

Just because a writer freelances for another news outlet, that doesn't make it "paid Russian propaganda."

Don't you understand what this lawsuit is about.

Again, your link tying him to Sputnik has no merit in the eyes of reasonable people.
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^ ^ Understands the issues.
 
lurchadams said:
Nope, and if I'm wrong, I'll put, "3leftsdoo is the bomb!" in my signature. If I'm right, you have to do the same for me. Deal?
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We have a deal in substance, but must agree on the specific content and duration of the signatures.

I suggest a one year duration, and your sole/complete signature as "Baseless liberal hysteria is tearing the United States apart."

My sole one year signature would be "Donald Trump is tearing the United States apart."

Penalty for failure to abide is a $100 donation to DP and self-banishment therefrom for 6 months.

Agreed?
 
3leftsdoo said:
Possibly.

But she'll likely be paying up & apologizing.
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Don’t count on it.

“The suit names Maddow, Comcast, MSNBC and NBCUniversal Media.

The lawsuit included an Aug. 6 letter from Amy Wolf, an attorney for NBCUniversal News Group, to OAN’s attorney.

It said OAN “publishes content collected or created by a journalist who is also paid by the Russian government for writing over a thousand articles. Ms. Maddow’s recounting of this arrangement is substantially true and therefore not actionable.”
Rachel Maddow sued by One America News for 'Russian propaganda' remark
 
lurchadams said:
Here you go. OAN uses Russian propagandists or they don't. If you choose not to believe it, feel free:
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What you quote does not support that claim Maddow made. You restating the same slander doesn’t make it any more true.
 
3leftsdoo said:
We have a deal in substance, but must agree on the specific content and duration of the signatures.

I suggest a one year duration, and your sole/complete signature as "Baseless liberal hysteria is tearing the United States apart."

My sole one year signature would be "Donald Trump is tearing the United States apart."
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I would prefer that if my signature attacks liberals, then yours has to attack conservatives. So your signature should be: "Conservatism is nothing but hatred, bigotry and a way to feel better about oneself by attributing all society's problems on minorities and the poor".

3leftsdoo said:
Penalty for failure to abide is a $100 donation to DP and self-banishment therefrom for 6 months.
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I'm fine with that.

Now - what constitutes Maddow "walking her statement back"? In my opinion, she'd have to say, "I was wrong" or, "I retract what I say", or words to that effect, don't you? And how long do we have to wait before that happens or doesn't? Would 90 days be enough time?
 
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iguanaman said:
There were no false statements made and therefore no slander.
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