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“It is much easier to burn men…
…than to burn their opinions.” –Charles Dickens, A Child’s History of England
Posted in 2020 presidential campaign, American fascism, Politics, Racism, The Facts of Life, voting rights
Tagged Charles Dickens, fascism, First Amendment, peaceful protests
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The definition of defamation may someday have Trump’s name in it
Yesterday, I was asked whether Trump could be sued by Joe Scarborough and the family of Lori Klausutis — and, if so, for what? Today, the New York Times published an opinion piece from Peter Schuck, a law professor whose … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order, Politics, The Facts of Life, Trump Stuff
Tagged Communications Decency Act of 1996, First Amendment, Jack Dorsey, Joe Scarborough, Lori Klausutis, Peter Schuck, Trump, Twitter
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Progressives versus The New York Times
I’ve been following a bunch of people on Twitter, people who proclaim themselves to be “progressives.” (Whatever that means. My definition of it has been shifting quite a bit lately.) These are rational, highly intelligent and experienced people who’ve worked … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 presidential campaign, How I Learned The Facts of Life, Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged First Amendment, free press, New York Times, progressives, Putin, Trump, Washington Post
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