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Title: Trump Promises Harsh Media Criticism of Him Will Be ILLEGAL If He’s President (TITLE IS FALSE HE DIDN'T ACTUALLY SAY THAT)
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Published: Feb 27, 2016
Author: M. David
Post Date: 2016-02-27 11:46:16 by Deckard
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Views: 14356
Comments: 68
Have you ever made fun of Donald Trump? Have you ever read an editorial that really lays into him with criticisms of his proposed policies, or even his hair?
Well if Trump becomes president, he promises that things will change, and these sorts of critiques will no longer be legal.
It almost sounds like satire, but during a speech in Texas on Friday morning, the Republican candidate and frontrunner, Donald Trump said he wants to sue news outlets if they negative stories about him.
He acknowledged that currently the First Amendment of the Constitution protects a free press, and thus shields journalists from suits like this.
But Trump said on Friday that he would limit the press using litigation that would be permitted due to “opening up” libel laws and allowing them to include things like criticism and critiques that he doesn’t like.
“I think the media is among the most dishonest groups of people I’ve ever met,” Trump stated. “They’re terrible.”
So Trump promised to change things through legislating what he considers “honest reporting.”
“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.”
He went even further and made it clear what he meant, saying, “We’re gonna open up those libel laws, folks, and we’re gonna have people sue you like you never get sued before.”
See if for yourself in the video clip below…
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#1. To: Deckard (#0)
The 1st Amendment (written to restrict Congressional legislation only) didn't created a preferred class for purposes of libel and slander. The New York Times has no greater 1st Amendment rights in that regard than Joe Sixpack. Try actually reading it someday.
Certainly he's right about media bias, but he's wrong about the solution.
"He (Trump) acknowledged that currently the First Amendment of the Constitution protects a free press, and thus shields journalists from suits like this." Seems to me that Communist regimes have similar laws against criticism of public figures. Trump is sounding more and more like a dictator. Must be why statists like you and whitey like him so much. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Sure it did. It clearly says that the press can write lies about you if you're a public figure. The U.S. Supreme Court found it hiding in a penumbra. I'm with Trump on this one. Get rid of the "public figure" exemption and hold the press responsible for negligent behavior. All other countries do it. And, prior to 1967, so did the United States.
Shields everyone against Congressional restrictions, not just leftist journalists. Strike two.
Cruz and Rubio would wind up penniless from their libels and slanders in this campaign alone.
The funny thing is that you two partisan puppets would be against this had it been proposed by Hillary.
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much When has your beloved Hillary ever proposed abiding by original intent?
In the age of the Internet there is no excuse to not know something. And if the press doesn't know, it shouldn't be published as fact. Just one example of what was reported in the press that Rubio gladly regurgitated: “If you hadn’t inherited $200 million, you’d be selling selling watches on the streets of Manhattan.” First, Fred Trump Sr. died in 1999. By then, Trump was already a billionaire. Second, when Fred Trump Sr. died, his estate was worth $20 million and that was divided among his 4 surviving children. Third, Trump admits that his father loaned him $1 million back in the 60's to start his business -- money which he paid back. Good people have fought and died in wars to preserve this version of "freedom of the press"?
The idea of libel and slander laws being enforced terrifies Deckard.
Hillary would never propose a return to constitutional law.
The idea of a dictator who believes that suing the press for criticizing him should scare any American. Like I said, if Hillary had proposed this you'd be against it. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Trump suing the press for criticizing his hair is "constitutional"? What country do you currently reside in comrade? I'll bet you two clowns love Feinstein. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Change your pants.
of course ,suing people is what Trump does best .Trump isn't talking about facts .He's talking about his bruised ego . Who defines what is 'horrible and purposely negative ' ? I just have to wonder how many times he would've been sued had his proposals been the law of the land ? Gutting the 1st amendment so public leaders can silence critics is totalitarianism in my book. I've got news for Trump . The 1st campaigns in this country were far more vicious when it came to the lies and slanders . The nation survived . Take his proposal now and put the power in the hands of Evita or Bolshevik Bernie. Not so attractive is it ? I'm probably on my way to the frog march ,and if not me ,any conservative outlet that opposes them .Evita thinks they are all in a conspiracy against her. But I have to give him credit . He has most of the US media wrapped around his fingers . He claims his campaign is self financed ;but he should be giving a big hat tip to the press in this country who cower at the idea that he would cut off their access. The free promotion has been worth $$$$$$$ millions . "If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools." Plato
Trump, Roscoe and misterwhite all agree : In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Seems that there are some here who disagree. The cult of Trump is scary. His followers would give up their liberty for him. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much You and Feinstein want the 1st Amendment to be a special privilege. I contended that it applied equally to all citizens. You pissed yourself.
Is that whhat he said? Let me check. No. He didn't say that. There's a transcript (AND a video if you cant read): He said, "... 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." That's the way it was in our country for 200 years. An activist court in 1967 changed that by excluding "public figures" from protection against libel and slander. Does freedom of the press include them intentionally telling lies about someone -- to promote some hidden agenda -- without facing any consequences for their action?
Deckard lies. It's what he does.
Once again you are clueless. It's you and the other Trump cultist who are on Feinstein's side. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Lie and project. It's all ya ever do.
The critics can still publish whatever they want. Trump is simply saying that they need to be held responsible for what they publish. If the press chooses to knowingly publish a lie, they open themselves up to a lawsuit. This is currently the case with private citizens and WAS the case with public figures prior to 1967. Trump wants to go back to the original laws.
And here I thought misterwhite was opposed to frivolous lawsuits. You Trump cultists are the Bush Bots of the new milenium. Does freedom of the press include them intentionally telling lies about someone -- to promote some hidden agenda. Maybe you should ask Hannity, O'Reilly, Kelley and Limbaugh. As far as I know, there is no "fair and balanced" clause in the First amendment. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much The Trump-haters also hate mere citizens. They want a Government-approved elite press with special privileges beyond what the rest of us enjoy.
Update: Lie, project, and beg the question.
The First amendment is a RIGHT you blithering fool, not a privilege as you and Trump want it to be. Good grief, your hatred of freedom is utterly repulsive. As are you. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much just what the fuck do you think Trump is proposing you bleating sheep? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Actually it is a restriction on Congress. A restriction protecting ALL citizens, much to the dismay of Constitution-haters like yourself.
That the establishment presstitutes be treated just like the rest of us. You and Rachel Maddow hate that. Uh, you need to change your pants again.
I expect the truth from any organization given special protection under the first amendment. The first amendment exists in order to protect the dissemination of the truth to the public. I don't see the benefit in protecting the ability of news organizations to tell me lies. I think if a protected news organization intentionally tells me lies they should be held responsible under our civil tort laws. The second amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms. Does that mean you can use those arms to violate the law?
Oh....now it all makes sense. You delusionally believe that as long as the 1st amendment is infringed by a president and not by congress, then it's all good? Are you fucking out of your mind? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Your political bent is more in line with Madow than anyone else here at LF, with the exception of paulsen. Nice try though, your tactics are unsurprisingly transparent. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much WRONG! The first amendment, as written, protects certain rights from federal infringement.
By Deckard's "reasoning", establishment insiders should have a greater right to keep and bear arms than the rest of us.
Pearls before swine.
Got it - no dissenting opinion or criticism of Der Führer will be tolerated.
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Update: Lie, project, beg the question, then double down.
Typical...more lies. Asshole. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
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#2. To: Deckard (#0)
#3. To: Roscoe (#1)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#4. To: Roscoe (#1)
"The 1st Amendment (written to restrict Congressional legislation only) didn't created a preferred class for purposes of libel and slander."
#5. To: Deckard (#3)
thus shields journalists
#6. To: misterwhite (#4)
Get rid of the "public figure" exemption
#7. To: Roscoe, misterwhite (#6)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#8. To: Deckard (#7)
had it been proposed by Hillary.
#9. To: Roscoe (#6)
"Cruz and Rubio would wind up penniless from their libels and slanders in this campaign alone."
#10. To: misterwhite (#9)
#11. To: Deckard (#7)
"had it been proposed by Hillary."
#12. To: misterwhite (#9)
#13. To: Roscoe (#10)
The idea of libel and slander laws being enforced terrifies Deckard.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#14. To: misterwhite (#11)
(Edited)
Hillary would never propose a return to constitutional law.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#15. To: Deckard (#13)
dictator
#16. To: Deckard (#0)
(Edited)
#17. To: Roscoe (#15)
(Edited)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#18. To: tomder55 (#16)
Gutting the 1st amendment so public leaders can silence critics is totalitarianism in my book.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#19. To: Deckard (#17)
#20. To: Deckard (#14)
"Trump suing the press for criticizing his hair is "constitutional"?
#21. To: misterwhite (#20)
Is that whhat he said?
#22. To: Roscoe (#19)
You and Feinstein want the 1st Amendment to be a special privilege.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#23. To: Deckard (#22)
Once again you are clueless.
#24. To: tomder55 (#16)
"Gutting the 1st amendment so public leaders can silence critics is totalitarianism in my book."
#25. To: misterwhite (#20)
(Edited)
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."
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#26. To: misterwhite (#24)
This is currently the case with private citizens
#27. To: Deckard (#25)
frivolous lawsuits
#28. To: Roscoe (#23)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#29. To: Roscoe (#26)
They want a Government-approved elite press
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#30. To: Deckard (#28)
The First amendment is a RIGHT
#31. To: Deckard (#29)
Trump is proposing
#32. To: Deckard (#25)
"And here I thought misterwhite was opposed to frivolous lawsuits."
#33. To: Roscoe (#30)
Actually it is a restriction on Congress.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#34. To: Roscoe (#31)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#35. To: Deckard (#28)
"The First amendment is a RIGHT"
#36. To: misterwhite (#32)
The second amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms.
#37. To: misterwhite (#35)
The first amendment, as written, protects certain rights from federal infringement.
#38. To: misterwhite (#32)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#39. To: Deckard (#33)
infringed by a president
#40. To: Roscoe (#36)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
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