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“Some people lose and lose again. Palin, winnnnnnnn­nnnnnnner!­!!”

“The Media Can Legally Lie

By Mike Gaddy
Writer for lewrockwell.com.

In February 2003, a Florida Court of Appeals unanimously agreed with an assertion by FOX News that there is no rule against distorting or falsifying the news in the United States.
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Akre and Wilson sued the Fox station and on August 18, 2000, a Florida jury unanimously decided that Akre was wrongfully fired by Fox Television when she refused to broadcast (in the jury's words) “a false, distorted or slanted story” about the widespread use of BGH in dairy cows. They further maintained that she deserved protection under Florida's whistle blower law. Akre was awarded a $425,000 settlement. Inexplicably, however, the court decided that Steve Wilson, her partner in the case, was ruled not wronged by the same actions taken by FOX.

FOX appealed the case, and on February 14, 2003 the Florida Second District Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the settlement awarded to Akre. The Court held that Akre’s threat to report the station’s actions to the FCC did not deserve protection under Florida’s whistle blower statute, because Florida’s whistle blower law states that an employer must violate an adopted “law, rule, or regulation­."

http://www.relfe.com/media_can_legally_lie.html”

“They have. The courts said they can lie and distort.”

“No, that already happened, Fox news won by proving its not against the law to lie. Because there is no law that says the news can't lie”

“I was calling them Fox Gnus...but it's time for titles to reflect corporate philosophy, from now on its Fux_Yews.”

“I prefer "FOX Nuisance".”

“LOL! Pox News. Good one, bloke!”

“Religion is not only a belief in a god. Someones religion can be a political ideology, a social agenda, a gang, a tribal affiliation, a sports team. Whatever dogma that person holds most dear. It becomes a key component of a persons identity. It is often surrounded with mythology, promoting irrational behavior and often violent defended when attacked.

It seems to me US political leaders have stoked this Left vs. Right, Democrat vs. Republican divide into such radical terms that it is taking on the irrationality of a religious war. It is a great way to distract the populace while the political corporate class rob the federal piggy bank.”

“Yes, because atheists don't have mental illness, or fears, or loathing behaviors at all, right?

Religion is simply man's doctrine in belief or lack of belief upon any authority beyond our control. That's it.”

“Bump.”

“"religion has nothing to do w/God" LOL, that's a new one.”

“Nicely said.”

“Completely right on.”

“Yes! It draws power from the weak.”

“Fair enough. But it is the concept of god that adds fuel to the political structure . viz a viz. religion.
On a different note - i totally agree that Spirituality has nothing to do with god.”

“Agreed. Well put.”

“Belief in god is what forms religions.”

“Religion has EVERYTHING to do with it! I can't recall many non Muslim honor killings in America.”

“Bloody Religion..­. the scourge of the Almighty..­. i.e. those who use this damning word as an excuse for their pontificating beliefs. It is a business for the meanderings of fools to control other fools.”

“It's comforting to us all that someone as smart as you grace this earth.”

“amen and fanned”

“Good thing we freed these people so they can continue their ancient ways of murdering each other for god.

Makes them sound like republicans.”

“Agreed 100%.”

“You just described conservative movement - Limbaugh, Beck, Malkin, etc.
Religion is a legal drug for unenlightened masses”

“That was my take as well.”

“Funny, but Book & Publisher, WSJ and BC-US best seller lists came out today and Palin's "book" wasn't on any of the 3 lists. : )”

“Get used to it. It's back and more popular than before.”

“Honey, I think it's past your bedtime.”

“Nicole is a natural redhead. I didn't like the blonde on her. I liked her curly, red hair, it suits her.”