I believe American law makes it very difficult for politicians/public figures to sue for libel. In England he'd sue the shit out of them. Our freedom of the press laws are stronger.
I like that we have stronger freedom of speech, but I don't like the media blatant lying. I honestly don't know what the solution is for this. It's disgusting.
I honestly don't know what the solution is for this.
Loosen libel/slander laws but make it "loser pays."
If you have a real good case, you can screw the WaPo sideways.
However, if your case is just frivolous harassment, you're gonna pay all the NYT's costs when they win the case.
What grinds my gears is that low-life belly-crawling scum like Harry Reid can stand on the Senate floor and tell bald-faced lies about someone behind their Constitutional protection.
Can he sue for libel?
I believe American law makes it very difficult for politicians/public figures to sue for libel. In England he'd sue the shit out of them. Our freedom of the press laws are stronger.
I like that we have stronger freedom of speech, but I don't like the media blatant lying. I honestly don't know what the solution is for this. It's disgusting.
You have an absolutely amazing username.
Also: England is Now Disgusting. That is all.
Loosen libel/slander laws but make it "loser pays."
If you have a real good case, you can screw the WaPo sideways.
However, if your case is just frivolous harassment, you're gonna pay all the NYT's costs when they win the case.
What grinds my gears is that low-life belly-crawling scum like Harry Reid can stand on the Senate floor and tell bald-faced lies about someone behind their Constitutional protection.
If so, he’d already have tons of ongoing lawsuits.
The other people aren't wrong, but I think a case can be made in this specific instance because it shows what is purported to be a direct quote.
Also, I'm not sure if it would be libel or slander since it's both written and spoken, but w/e.