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[Number57]

SAN FRANCISCO—Conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage sued an Islamic civil rights group on Monday for copyright infringement over the organization's use of a 4-minute segment of his show in which he called the Quran a "book of hate."

Savage said the Washington, D.C.-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, violated his rights by wrongfully using the segment of his Oct. 29 "The Savage Nation" show in a letter-writing campaign directed against talk radio advertisers.

In the broadcast, Savage called the Muslim holy book "a throwback document" and a "book of hate."

"What kind of religion is this? What kind of world are you living in when you let them in here with that throwback document in their hand, which is a book of hate," Savage said during the portion of the broadcast highlighted by CAIR. "Don't tell me I need reeducation. They need deportation."

In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Savage said he was talking about Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his dangerous and violent brand of Islamic extremism, not about the religion, in general.

Savage said he strongly supports freedom of speech, but "it's another thing to take away a man's millstone and try to put him out of business."

A CAIR spokeswoman, who said the audio was not a four-minute segment, but a series of clips separated by beeps, called the suit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, "bizarre, sloppy and baseless."

[Number57]

Please donate to his fund and help fight CAIR. Love him or hate him, Mike has an excellent lawsuit and an even better attorney. I'm committing myself to 15% of my monthly income (which isn't much) until this is over.

[svcw]

Oh come on 15%. He has plenty of support and money of his own.
Having said that, as much as I can’t stand his show CAIR is more “not standing” these people need to be stopped and Savage does have the bings to damage them.
CAIR is no more valuable than Crap Arraigned In Rings.

[Number57]

Yes I’m sure he has plenty of money of his own. That is irrelevant.

He’s not out to make money. He wants these thugs shut down.

[capt. norm]

I rarely listen to him, but I absolutely can NOT let him fall victim to these 14th century barbarians.

They are just starting with him, using our own judicial system against us ("flying imams" is another example).

If they win this one, they will be encouraged to continue their plan.

[Number57]

If they win this one, they will be encouraged to continue their plan.

Indeed.

[olezip]

I would guess that the enemies of Mike Savage would let it happen to get rid of him, even though they recognize that CAIR is a subversive organization. As far as having money of his own, CAIR has unlimited resources (millions of dollars in donations, not to mention political connections and economic relationships) to attack Mike. I do not think that Savage has $24 million dollars to defend himself from this corrupt organization.

Folks who want to donate should consider pledging a fixed amount per month to his defense fund until it is over.

[Number57]

I do not think that Savage has $24 million dollars to defend himself from this corrupt organization. Folks who want to donate should consider pledging a fixed amount per month to his defense fund until it is over.

Which is exactly what I'm doing. Thank you for the reply

[eyedigress]

Put your money in a high yield CD. Mikey can take care of himself.

[Number57]

‘Mikey’ isn’t taking care of himself, per se. He’s launched the lawsuit on behalf of us all, or can you not see that?

[AZLiberty]

Michael Savage stars in this year’s remake of “Miracle on 34th Street”, where a court affirms that Yes, Virginia, the Koran really is a book of hate.

[GregoTX]

I agree. I rarely listen to him too, as I disagree with allot of what he says. Now he is right about liberals, and he is right about Islamic extremism. I am also very glad he is doing more than just talking about these groups, he is fighting back. Id like to see more conservative groups or individuals do the same and get pro-active against groups like CAIR.

[GreenOgre]

But the Koran is a book of hate. What’s the problem? All one has to do is quote it in a courtroom.

[HoosierHawk]

I'm with you. I listen once in a while. I don't always agree with his opinions or delivery, but I donated to the defense fund over the weekend.

Not much; it's a bit difficult at Christmas time.

[Number57]

lol - thanks for the chuckle

[Checkers]

Facts and Undeniable Truths About Michael Alan Weiner, Who Goes By The Stagename "Michael Savage"

• On April 18, 2007, at approximately 25 minutes into the second hour of his show, Weiner stated: "WE NEED TO STOP FUNDING THE WAR IN IRAQ AND START FUNDING THE WAR ON OUR STREETS". That's an exact quote. Weiner was apparently referring to homeless "scum" (his term).
• On April 17, 2007, at approximately 45 minutes into the 1st hour of his show, Weiner said the shooting (at Virginia Tech) indicates our Gun laws are too lax.
• Like Rachel Maddox on Air America, Weiner used the Virginia Tech shooting to attack President Bush throughout the 1st hour of his show on April 17th, 2007
• On April 17, 2007, at approximately 20 minutes into the 3rd hour of his show, Weiner admitted he did not recognize the name Ken Blackwell.
• On April 17, 2007, at approximately 28 minutes into the 3rd hour of his show, Weiner attacked President Bush for not mentioning Jesus Christ when he spoke at Virginia Tech Convocation.
• Throughout his April 16 show (the day of the Virginia Tech shooting), Weiner used the massacre to repeatedly attack President Bush and Homeland Secretary Chertoff for their lack of leadership. Weiner never explained what he expected the President or the Secretary to do in the wake of the school shooting.
• During the first 30 minutes of his April 16, 2007 show, Weiner called Prime Minister Blair "Tony the Coward".
• Also during the first 30 minutes of his April 16, 2007 show, Weiner called the Republicans running for President in 2008 "empty-suits". Weiner singled out Mayor Rudolph Giuliani by name.
• On April 16, 2007, at approximately 50 minutes into the 3rd hour of his show, Weiner claimed that Rudolph Giuliani "wants to make America like New York". Weiner offered no proof or evidence for this assertion.
• Calls for the impeachment of G.W. Bush
• Weiner actually did support his Congresswoman, Madame Pelosi, when she met with the Murderer Assad before he was against her meeting with Assad.
• Weiner hates President Bush, except when he likes President Bush.
• In the middle of his April 4, 2007 show, Weiner threw a fit and suddenly was off the air even though he had ninety minutes left.
• On his Nov 20, 2006 show, Weiner hosted a love-in with Charlie Rangel.
• On his Nov 17, 2006 show, Weiner played a clip from some Israeli pot smokers and then extrapolated from this clip that all of Israel have become drug addicts.
• On his Nov 17, 2006 show, Weiner said that drug addicts should be executed.
• Weiner advocates cutting and running in Iraq.
• Weiner claims he hates San Francisco; yet, he continues to live there. (What's that about?)
• Provides money to a moonbat AG candidate in a border state
• Twice hosted Chuck Schumer in a blatant attempt to damage the GOP Senate Campaign during an election year.
• Routinely calls our fellow Americans morons and idiots
• Like his brethern on Air America, Weiner thinks multinational corporations conspire with each other
• Like his brethern on Air America, Weiner thinks the oil companies conspire with each other
• Supports the minimum wage
• Like his brethern on Air America, Weiner h ates Conservative icons like Rush Limbaugh
• Attacks other Conservatives more than Liberals
• Spews hatred and vile towards our Commander in Chief during a time of war
• Claims to be a sort of "Patton" on the War on Terror, but when the Israelis started bombing Lebanon, he turned into Cindy Sheehan
• Routinely asks callers a question, then ignores their answer and continues on maniacal rant.
• Called Cheney a liar, and said he didn't believe a word he says, ever.
• Called Bush a liar.
• Said the war in Iraq is purely for profit, get this, so that Haliburton can make money.
• Said there's no difference between the GOP and Dems.
• Called Rick Santorum "Sanitarium", and an idiot.
• Said he deserves most of the credit for the ports deal not going through, and since the GOP didn't give him credit, he won't support them in any way.
• Said it won't be so bad if Dems take over, outside of some minor social changes, nothing else will really change.
• Called this a broken nation with corrupt leadership, making fun of Bush, and his rationale for the war on terror, and war in Iraq.
• Called the GOP "the corrupt, war-mongering GOP"...
• He had a caller who said he was livid with the GOP, but since the Dems are much worse, he pleaded with Savage's listeners to get out and vote... With each sentence, Savage shouted him down.
• Fired by MSNBC for telling a caller to go get AIDS and die.
• He believes that the Clintons and Bush family have developed some sort of consortium and political syndicate together. For the next several years, they will stiff-arm the rest of the political world and alternate family members to the Presidency. Hillary is next, then followed by Jeb.
• In February 2007, Creative Artists Agency (a major talent and literary agency in Los Angeles) signed Michael Savage to represent him in all media. Within days however, it was reported that CAA had dropped Savage in response to anti-homosexual remarks he made regarding fellow CAA client.
• Has said: "Organized Religion is a ponzy scheme".

Articles on Weiner

• Michael Savage: Left Winger
• Savaged: National Review
• Weiner gives money to Moonbat
• Weiner's Brown Donation
• Michael Savage: The Enemy Within (One of The Biggest Threats to Conservatives)

Video of Weiner

• Weiner's Outburst on MSNBC

[Number57]

Id like to see more conservative groups or individuals do the same and get pro-active against groups like CAIR.

You know what they say about a butterfly's wings flapping thousands of years ago...
This is just the 1st volley.

[Number57]

Hi Checkers! Good to see ya. Enjoying free speech?

[Morgana]

Why is CAIR even allowed? I thought we were not to harbor terrorist!
Why are they allowed to continue with their track record?

[Number57]

Why is CAIR even allowed?

In such a 'progressive' society such as ours, we must allow co-defendants in terrorism. Natch.

[444Flyer]

Savage is the loud voice in the wilderness. Love him or not he stands as one of the few males on radio. I hope he is successful. CAIR is nothing but a Nazi-type organization and will crumble like a house of cards one day.

[Retired COB]

Also during the first 30 minutes of his April 16, 2007 show, Weiner called the Republicans running for President in 2008 "empty-suits". Weiner singled out Mayor Rudolph Giuliani by name.

Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while.

[Conscience of a Conservative]

“They are just starting with him, using our own judicial system against us (”flying imams” is another example).”

I’m not sure this is a fair characterization of this lawsuit. It’s hard to accuse CAIR of “using our own judicial system against us” in this case, when it was Savage who brought the lawsuit, not CAIR.

I (of course) agree with Savage’s comments about Islam, but at first glance, I have my reservations about this lawsuit. I could see how it might have a chilling effect on legitimate protected speech, and, if successful, could have implications on “fair use” that extend far beyond CAIR.

[lormand]

I heard Weiner say the word “Rush” yesterday without attacking him in the same sentence. He must have been on his meds.

[Checkers]

“CAIR vs. Savage” reminds me of what Henry Kissinger(?) said about the Iran-Iraq War: “It’s a pity they both can’t lose.” IIRC

[Number57]

You want Savage to lose?

WHY

Explain to me why ya hate the guy.

[MrCFdovnh]

Savage lawsuit covered on FOX News here's the video:

SAVAGE FOX News Coverage

Check it out. Megyn Kelly does a superb job.