Amazing what politicians can say and not get sued

[Bodhi]

http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/09/18/kennedy.iraq/index.html

I just love the double standard that exist for politicians.  Make up any BS story then spew it forth on the news.  Have not a shred of facts to prove your tale, then when it is not proven just say the canned democratic apology, "Ahh made a mistake, but I believe I was right!"

shreck Kennedy, talking about corruption in others with no proof.  THat man is one of the most corrupt in congress, yet lectures about others being so, and without a shred of proof.  

[Mickey1992]

Old men in their 70's, who have had the same cushy job for the past 40 years, will sometimes say stupid stuff.

[Eagler]

amazing a fat drunk murder can hold public office year after year

must be a huge pork provider for his supporters... sad

[lazs2]

why anyone pays attention to this cowardly murderer is beyond me.
lazs

[Mighty1]

Some Democrats, citing the $525 billion budget deficit, say they may push for a repeal of some tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans to help pay for the Iraq mission.

I love this statement. As usual the Demo's answer to everything is "Take from the rich and give to the worthless".

[Bodhi]

thats the truth mighty...

demos are nothing but POS...

too say anything else is just plain rediculous.

[Sandman]

Sued for what?

[Toad]

Problem is those clowns figure everyone with income in the top 25% is "rich".

So, if you're making over ~$55,000 you're "rich".

Bend over, grab your ankles... we're going to tax the rich again!

[Bodhi]

lol, Toad

[Bodhi]

Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Sued for what?

For defamation of character...  it is considered a serious charge in most courts and can lead to massive reproach should it be proved.  My bets are that statement of Kennedy does do damgage, and I predict those statements by him will sign his death of politics.

[capt. apathy]

For defamation of character

while I think his comments where sleazy (since they where presented without evidence,  if he shows some proof thats another story), I saw the speach the quotes where taken from.  it was quite clear in the speach (not so much, where he was quoted in the article) that these where his opinions.

  all alegations where preceded with "it is my belief", or a simular statement.  no grounds for a law suit IMO,  I believe you are still allowed to believe anything you want, or even express these beliefs as long as you make it clear it's your opinion.  in order to prove he was lying, you'd have to prove that he didn't believe it, not that the beliefs where wrong.

[Eagler]

Originally posted by capt. apathy
while I think his comments where sleazy (since they where presented without evidence,  if he shows some proof thats another story), I saw the speach the quotes where taken from.  it was quite clear in the speach (not so much, where he was quoted in the article) that these where his opinions.

  all alegations where preceded with "it is my belief", or a simular statement.  no grounds for a law suit IMO,  I believe you are still allowed to believe anything you want, or even express these beliefs as long as you make it clear it's your opinion.  in order to prove he was lying, you'd have to prove that he didn't believe it, not that the beliefs where wrong.

I think you are allowed to "believe it" but not allowed to say it in public

the handsomehunkcrats like to make their "tax the rich" speeches right after they finish their $2500 a plate political dinner they were delivered to in their chauffeur driven limo

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Bodhi
For defamation of character...  it is considered a serious charge in most courts and can lead to massive reproach should it be proved.  My bets are that statement of Kennedy does do damgage, and I predict those statements by him will sign his death of politics.

Defamation of character? Bush? LOL...


My bets are that Kennedy will long outlast GWB in the political arena.

[moose]

as much as i dont like teddy, i think there is some truth to what he said about iraq being a sham

but of course, you guys just love the fact our guys are dying there needlessly every day

and gas prices havent even gone down. sheesh.

what about them weps of mass destruction?

hmmmmm:rolleyes:

i cant wait for 2004. bush is on his way OUTTA there

[SaburoS]

Originally posted by Bodhi
http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/09/18/kennedy.iraq/index.html

I just love the double standard that exist for politicians.  Make up any BS story then spew it forth on the news.  Have not a shred of facts to prove your tale, then when it is not proven just say the canned democratic apology, "Ahh made a mistake, but I believe I was right!"

shreck Kennedy, talking about corruption in others with no proof.  THat man is one of the most corrupt in congress, yet lectures about others being so, and without a shred of proof.  

LOL, you care to show your "proof" on your statement?
Where does he say he made a mistake in his allegations?
Looks to me he is asking for some facts  such as some missing money that isn't adding up.
What about the "proof" of Sadaam's immediate threat to the US offered by the Bush's administration as "justification" for invasion?
The "possible involvement of Iraq and 9/11?
Seems you're charging Kennedy of what the Bush administration is now doing (look to the news reports of the "We knew of there not being a connection of Iraq and 9/11.")

What will be your opinion of this administration IF the WMD threat was fabricated?