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POLITICAL THRILLA - Franken v. O'Reilly
The NY Post ^
| 6/02/03
| JOHN MAINELLI
Posted on 06/02/2003 11:41:27 AM PDT by jmstein7
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I hate Franken. Someone should write a book about him and expose all his skeletons (like his drug sprees on Easter Island in the 70's where he came up with the idea for the "Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd). He's a nutcase, clear and simple.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:41:27 AM PDT
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jmstein7
To: jmstein7
"Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them,"Gee one would think his book would be all about the CLINTOONS, LOL
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:46:28 AM PDT
by
Mister Baredog
((They wanted to kill 50,000 of us on 9/11, we will never forget!))
To: jmstein7
The dustjacket of Franken's book features a photo of O'Reilly between the words "Lies" and "Lying." Al Franken's guide to making money: 1) Find a successful high-profile right-wing person in the media who really annoys the hell out of liberals. 2) Write book demonizing said person. 3) Watch as liberals line up to buy copies of the book so they can feel better about themselves. 4) Count the money.
He's the epitome of a successful capitalist pig--find a niche market and make a mint. Of course I doubt he'd be pleased to be described that way.
To: jmstein7
Someone should write a book about him and expose all his skeletons (like his drug sprees on Easter Island in the 70's where he came up with the idea for the "Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd). Such would only increase his appeal with his audience.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:47:31 AM PDT
by
newgeezer
(A conservative who conserves -- a true capitalist!)
To: jmstein7
Showdown! I'm loving it. O'Reilly is becoming more and more unhinged. We all see it coming, don't we.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:50:45 AM PDT
by
lurky
(being fair)
To: jmstein7
Ohhhhh boy!!!! Tonight's "Talking Points" could get real interesting!
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:51:28 AM PDT
by
nfldgirl
To: jmstein7
The dustjacket of Franken's book features a photo of O'Reilly between the words "Lies" and "Lying."While I don't practice defamation law, I seem to remember from my law school days that this could be considered "being painted in a false light." I seem to remember a case about a teenager who had his picture in the paper for winning a rodeo. Unfortunately, the headline said something to the effect of "Pedophiliac caught". While funny (I know I would have photocopied that and pasted it through the school), I know newspapers and publishers tend to be careful about this exposure. O'Reilly may have a heckuva lawsuit here.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:52:59 AM PDT
by
MattinNJ
To: jmstein7
Franken knows his liars.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:55:57 AM PDT
by
My2Cents
("Well...there you go again.")
To: jmstein7
As understandably difficult as it is for O'Reilly to see, this is really a compliment to him (and Fox). If he weren't on top, he wouldn't be the target. He should stand up to them while remaining calm next time.
Hey, O'Reilly, if you're out there.....LAUGH AT THEM. Make fun of them. It's the only way you're going to fight it effectively. Your ratings prove the public wants to back you. Give them an honest defense and a reason to scoff at the unfair accusations. That's my advice.
Ivins is ineffective because she's mean. Franken, although a liar, will win some people with humor. Everyone loves to laugh. So fight laughter with laughter -- add honesty and people will readily recognize the difference.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:57:24 AM PDT
by
RAT Patrol
(Congress can give one American a dollar only by first taking it away from another American. -W.W.)
To: MattinNJ
I'm pretty sure that, in such a suit, Franken would be considered a "media defendant", and the "New York Times Rule" would apply. Thus, constitutionally, I believe that O'Reilly would have to prove "actual malice" to prevail. I'm pretty sure that their little public spat would be ample evidence of malice per se.
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posted on
06/02/2003 11:59:02 AM PDT
by
jmstein7
To: jmstein7
Wish I hadn't missed it.
To: jmstein7
O'Reilly, like Hannity, are their own worst enemies. They invite these liberal idiots onto their shows and allow themselves to get in these hissy-fit catfights with said idiots. Thus rendering themselves to idiocy. They are not doing conservatism any favors.
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:04:43 PM PDT
by
Hatteras
(The Thundering Herd Of Turtles ROCK!)
To: jmstein7
Agreed on all points.
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:06:30 PM PDT
by
MattinNJ
To: lurky
"We all see it coming, don't we."
'Celebrity Death Match', you mean?
;^)
To: MattinNJ
I love Law School :)
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:10:24 PM PDT
by
jmstein7
To: jmstein7
I love Law School :)Seek professional help immediately ;-)
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:14:37 PM PDT
by
MattinNJ
To: MattinNJ
lol!
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:16:29 PM PDT
by
jmstein7
To: My2Cents
There you have it. The comic genius of Al Franken. Making stupid faces that crack Al Gore up.
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posted on
06/02/2003 12:17:11 PM PDT
by
CaptRon
To: jmstein7
I saw some of this on Saturday and O'Reilly was steamed. Ivins defended O'Reilly to some degree by letting Franken know that the Polk award is a very prestigious award. She is a loon though, she kept on letting everyone know she is not liberal or conservative, she is Molly Ivins.
Franken goes after Coulter. Anne I guess referred often to her footnotes when she was on the tour, Franken corrected her that they are end notes, not footnotes.
Brian Kilmeade really thinks that Franken has either lost his mind or is drugged up.
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