Dan Rather files amended lawsuit [against See-BS]

THR ^ | May 7, 2008 | Paul J. Gough

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Dan Rather fired another round against his former network Tuesday, charging in an amended lawsuit that CBS News labeled the anchor "too hot to handle" and prevented him from being hired by other networks following his acrimonious departure.

Rather was rebuffed in an earlier attempt when many of his claims were knocked down by a New York state judge. But the judge also allowed Rather to resubmit his claims.

In the latest filing, Rather claimed that CNN, ABC, NBC and other networks met to talk about possible employment but that all eventually declined for reasons that included, in the lawsuit's words, that Rather had "too much baggage." It said he lost other business opportunities as well. He later signed with HDNet.

"Mr. Rather's exposure is dramatically limited and, accordingly, his reputation and standing in his trade and profession have not recovered from the damage caused by the defendants' conduct," the lawsuit said.

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Correction - "...his reputation and standing in his trade and profession have not recovered from the damage caused by the defendants' his own irresponsible conduct..."

[ken21]

po’ danny,

he’s a loser.

he lied, hoping to throw the u.s. election away from president bush.

now, he wants to regain his past glory.

danny boy was here in the valley and spoke to a bunch of rich people for big bucks.

[AmericanMade1776]

Dan Rather should sue himself, for being dishonest in his new reporting.

[Eurale]

This idiot needs a psych exam and meds. He’s delusional and narcissistic.

[CAluvdubya]

Let......it.....go.......Dan!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Thats the initial analysis.

[Rudder]

Wow, what a ballsy and stupid move by Gunga Dan. He's says CBS ruined his stature. CBS is compelled to prove someone else did it, not them. Guess who they'll denigrate?

He just got a court order for CBS to use him for target practice. Brilliant!

[Always Right]

Dan Rather should sue himself, for being dishonest in his new reporting.

I guess it could be CBS's fault for knowingly letting the wingnut report thus exposing himself as the biased fool he is. After decades of showing his bais, the network should have known better to give Rather free reign on reporting stories.

[LasVegasMac]

Courage Dan, courage....

giggle.

[Charles Henrickson]

THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE DAN AWAY
Tune: "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-haaa!"

Remember when I broke the news
How Bush got in the Guard
And didn't have to leave
To go to Vietnam?
Well . . .

I pushed that story hard
Just weeks before Election Day
And so of course you know
The thoughts I had in my mind
Like . . .

They're going to give me a prize, Ha-ha!
They're going to give me a prize, Ho-ho, Hee-hee, Ha-ha!
For a journalist
Who helps the Democrats all the time
And I'll be happy to put
That nice award
In my trophy case
And they're going to give me a prize, Ha-haaa!

You thought it was a fake
And so you cringed
You cringed when people said
That superscript was not done at that time
Right . . .

The people laughed, I heard them laugh
They laughed, they laughed and laughed
You made me leave
But now you know I'm Rather upset!
So . . .

I'm going to take you to court, Ha-ha!
I'm going to take you to court, Ho-ho, Hee-hee, Ha-ha!
For a tidy sum
Like six--no, seventy million bucks
And put me back on the Evening News
And make all the viewers watch
And I'm going to take you to court, Ha-haaa!

I read your news
I gave my views
And this is how you pay me back
For all my years of bold unbiased news?!
Hah . . .

Well, you just wait
I'll find the proof
And when I do
They'll know that Dan is not some sort of old unbalanced nut!
'Cause . . .

They're coming to take me away, Ha-ha!
They're coming to take me away, Ho-ho, Hee-hee, Ha-ha!
To the Kinko's store
Where fake but accurate faxes fly
And I'll be happy to see
Those daring scoops
Come across my desk
And they're coming to take me away, Ha-haaa!

To the anchor desk
With lights and cameras and breaking news
And four producers who sit and smile
And tell me that I'm the best
And they're coming to take me away, Ha-haaa!

To the Kinko's store
Where fake but accurate faxes fly
And I'll be happy to see
Those daring scoops
Come across my desk
And they're coming to take me away, Ha-haaa!

[Verginius Rufus]

CBS had better check and make sure none of the documents Dan filed are forgeries.