Posted on 02/27/2016 1:22:49 PM PST by MLL
Donald Trump is going after the media, threatening to sue publications for writing negatively about him.
During a Friday rally in Texas, Trump launched into a monologue about how he felt that the media was treating him unfairly, alleging that the New York Times and Washington Post, in particular, were not covering him well.
"The New York Times, which is losing a fortune, which is a failing newspaper, which probably won't be around much longer ... but I think the New York Times is one of the most dishonest media outlets I've ever seen in my life," the businessman said. "They have an agenda that you wouldn't believe."
"If I become president, oh, do they have problems. They're gonna have such problems," Trump said.
He added:
One of the things I'm gonna do, and this is only gonna make it tougher for me, and I've never said this before, but one of the things I'm gonna do if I win ... is I'm gonna open up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money. We're gonna open up those libel laws.
So that when the New York Times writes a hit piece which is a total disgrace, or when the Washington Post ... writes a hit piece, we can sue them and win money, instead of having no chance of winning because they're totally protected.
Trump continued his speech, threatening to roll back the media's First Amendment protections in the Constitution.
"With me, they're not protected, because I'm not like other people... We're gonna open up those libel laws, folks, and we're gonna have people sue you like you never got sued before," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Leto, you actually thought that was worthy of posting?
They’ve mainly been registered since this summer. I tag them with the keyword paidtrumptroll so that I can search how often they post after the election. I’m betting hardly at all. I can FReepmail you the most common posters if you’d like.
How does he know what I would believe?
I have had people threaten me on FB....so yes, I am taking no chances with those people. I have seen the rallies where people have been dragged out. we are headed towards a very dark place.
Yes, I would appreciate it. Thank You
The truth about crazies is always worth posting.
When the muzzies demand that criticism of their religion be criminalized people are outraged Trump calls people liars for using his own quotes when criticizing him.
In essence he wants to criminalizing criticizing him.
And the trim panders don’t see the problem with that?
REALLY? You people are insane.
Leto, you’re nuts.
Where is your discernment?
Trump can’t take someone to court for saying the truth. He’d lose.
He can take them to court for slandering him in public.
And he should be able to.
Duh.
Oh yes, I have heard of NY Times v. Sullivan. And what is Mr. Trump going to do about it??
After all, it created a special class of plaintiffs: public official and public figures.
They have to prove much more than an non-public citizen. That is the much heavier burden that Mr. Trump would face in a libel suit. How in the world is he going to “open up” that?
“Headlines, the Detroit News:
“Captain Jack Aubrey of FreeRepublic is an Alleged Pedophile.”
“According to ANONYMOUS SOURCES” Captain Jack Aubrey was allegedly seen leading two children off a playground into a wooded area where he is alleged to have.............The investigation is ongoing.”
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing isn’t it?”
Astonishingly vulgar and inappropriate response.
But you already knew that.
“I would imagine it would have to go through Congress.”
Congress cannot legislate away an interpretation of the Constitution by the Supreme Court. It can only propose an amendment to the Constitution to correct an erroneous interpretation.
Example: Dred Scott decision. Answer, 14th Amendment.
The Supreme Court is ultimately there to enforce the law.
Congress makes them.
Another example of his ignorance.
1. There is no federal libel law. It is all based on each state’s law.
2. Under existing law, if there is proof of knowing or reckless disregard for the truth, you can already sue and recover damages.
Shades of the Alien and Sedition acts?
But you already knew that.
Definitely a smack upside your head in truth wasn't it............? Glad it got your attention...........LOL!
So sue me.......oh wait.........LOL!
He’s going to sue Cruz any minute now.
He may even learn how to spell.
Trump/Planned Parenthood 2016!
You know nothing about me. Please just stop replying to me. You are not worth any more of my time. Dont go away mad, just go away.
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