Savage fights back, sues CAIR

Jihadwatch.com ^ | 11/30/07 | Robert Spencer, Michael Savage

[P. James Moriarty]

The full legal filing is here: http://www.savage-productions.com/Savage_CAIR_suit.html

The truth-challenged unindicted co-conspirators of the Council on American Islamic Relations have been targeting radio host Michael Savage, as they have targeted so many others before him. They've been pressuring advertisers to stop advertising on his show, and they've been succeeding. Background here.

But Savage, unlike Fox, unlike National Review, unlike so many others, is unwilling to play the dhimmi and kowtow to these lying Islamic supremacist thugs in their continued assaults on the freedom of speech. It's about time that somebody with the resources to do so has fought back.

The text of Savage's suit can be found here. A few highlights:

The conduct of CAIR (in addition to raising money) in violating the copyright interests of Michael Savage was to gain media attention and control so that CAIR would be seen as the “moderate” voice in the media. In fact CAIR is a radical voice that deliberately attempts to be seen as centrist so that media time goes to CAIR and once on the air, CAIR directs its rhetoric to the benefit of its extremist clients. This is a deliberate tactic and the theft of the copyright material was part of a pattern and practice advancing this tactic.

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As set forth herein, CAIR is not a civil rights organization but is instead a political organization designed to advance a political agenda that is directly opposed to the existence of a free society that includes respect and dignity for all people and all religions.

The copyright infringement herein is part of this plan. CAIR’s fundamental purpose is to be a lobbyist for foreign interests.

[MrCFdovnh]

"Get savage, Savage.!!!

Worth repeating. :-) OK then.... Get savage, SAVAGE!!!

[pointsal]

I wonder if Mohammed was as much of a fat TOAD as I. Hooper?

Guess I will name my pet toad "Mohammed".

Go for it Michael Savage....

[SoCalPol]

Yo, you have FR mail

[Romneyfor President2008]

Shouldn’t we all sue CAIR? Like a class action suit? Maybe Freerepublic should sue CAIR? Just wondering.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

The very heart of the matter --> "The copyright infringement was done to raise funds for CAIR so that it could self perpetuate and continue to disseminate propaganda on behalf of foreign interests that are opposed to the continued existence of the United States of America as a free nation."

Yes!

[eyedigress]

ping!

[stevem]

I listen to him about once a month. NOw that I know about this lawsuit, I’m going to try listening to him at least once a week.

I listened to him once. I can't even remember the issue he was discussing, but it stands out in my memory that he found fault with some people that sounded to me like they were fans and supporters of his...even with the issue being considered. He got on some railing tangent even railing against these supporters...perhaps they didn't support him with appropriate enthusiasm...it doesn't matter. I just remember thinking this guy is a nut. So I never took another run at it.

[eyedigress]

Ping!

[mamelukesabre]

He’s not a nut, he’s just more into expressing his frustration than he is into appeasing fans.

Ok, he’s a little bit nutty. Any radio voice is bound to be nutty. He’s the opposite of rush in that he tells you how bad it is and how bad it’s getting. Rush tells you why you should feel good and be happy about being conservative this day and age.

I think the truth is somewhere in the middle.

[ROTB]

Therefore CAIR seeks to silence its critics including those who use strong language but do not advocate violence while CAIR itself supports people who use even stronger language and advocate and urge actual violence against innocent civilians; all this under the guise of being a “civil rights organization”.

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WOW! He nailed it!

To donate to the Michael Savage defense fund, click here

Do it now, before you forget, and regret a chance to stick it to evil in one of it's most highly concentrated forms.

[RussP]

Savage is a jerk, but I certainly hope he prevails on this one.

Savage would be great if only he would learn where to draw the line. I love his passion, but his constant barrage of personal insults only show his emotional immaturity.

Hey, Jane Fonda may be a traitor, but she is not bad looking for her age. Calling her a “hag” does *not* help your case (and it probably offends women who are not be as attractive as Jane Fonda). I read that he even called Ann Coulter a hag recently.

Grow up, Michael!

[olezip]

I am a big fan of Michael Savage. I was pleased to hear that several talk show hosts are supporting Michael. I listen to Laura Ingraham and the others, and will make an effort to tune them in more frequently. I am disappointed in Limbaugh and Hannity for their “political correctness” in failing to support Savage. Either they are afraid to support him (they both work for ABC I think), or they are being petty because Savage has had negative comments on them, especially Rush.

But the bottom line is that Savage’s comments are good natured. He has noted more than once that he and others in talk radio thankfully acknowledge Rush’s pioneering work. None the less, Rush and Hannity have gotten a bit tedious and repetitious.

[RobbyS]

CAIR is not a civil rights organization but is instead a political organization designed to advance a political agenda

Indeed. Are the Saudis fundind this operation?

[period end of story]

Whatever it takes, dude.

[period end of story]

Grow up, Michael!

He's too old to change, now. But you're right, he certainly does have a childish streak in him.

[DOGEY]

This lawsuit will go nowhere. Courts do not handle these types of issues. Copyright law has exceptions for this type of use.

[period end of story]

You could be right. The case seems to hinge on Trademark Infringement:

13.

CAIR has misappropriated copyright protected material from Michael Savage and made this material available on its website. This is actionable regardless even if CAIR had a genuine charitable purpose in using Michael Savage’s material. However, even genuine charities must gain the permission of a copyright holder before using the copyrighted work for fund raising or other purposes.

http://www.savage-productions.com/Savage_CAIR_suit.html

[stratman1969]

I think this is a case of “don’t burn your bridges behind you,” which Savage has done with Rush, Sean and O’Reilly. I used to be a big fan, but his constant insults about his competition, and lying about his New York rating, turned me off to him. Nevertheless, I support him in this lawsuit and would love it if he puts this group out of business.

[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.

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

[Checkers]

I’ve never heard Savage compliment any woman’s appearance. Any woman. Ever.

But, boy oh boy, he gets fired up about gay people...