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rsdsharp

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9. Uh, Joe . . .

Reply to leftynyc (Original post)

Wed Oct 17, 2018, 10:34 AM

Oct 2018

Never mind the holding of Sullivan v. New York Times regarding the high standard of proof for defamation of public figures. Truth is an absolute defense. You ARE truly sadistic. We can quibble about whether you're a man or just a prick.

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Arpaio Sues NYT For Libel Over Column Calling Him 'Truly Sadistic Man' [View all] leftynyc Oct 2018 OP

Your question was my first thought, too (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2018 #1

"Arpaio is seeking $147.5 million in damages...." mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2018 #2

This is a really dumb lawsuit Gothmog Oct 2018 #3

Well, he actually did commit a real crime, and was convicted for it. Tommy_Carcetti Oct 2018 #11

I Agree-Its Political Opinion of Public Figure Protected by 1st Amendment Stallion Oct 2018 #15

"Truly sadistic" is not accurate - should say "truly sadistic and demented." lagomorph777 Oct 2018 #32

Sue? Sure. Just as soon as he gets back from brothel owner Dennis Hof's funeral... Grins Oct 2018 #4

Sheriff Joe got his marching orders from GWC58 Oct 2018 #5

The Times' lawyers leftynyc Oct 2018 #6

awww .. butt hurt is he? Le Gaucher Oct 2018 #7

He has no hope in hell at winning so I wonder if this for publicity with the goal being to cstanleytech Oct 2018 #8

He's probably broke and wants to use the suit to raise money for his AJT Oct 2018 #27

That is certainly possible and there are unfortunately plenty of gullible fools cstanleytech Oct 2018 #28

Uh, Joe . . . rsdsharp Oct 2018 #9

I wonder They_Live Oct 2018 #10

He is going to end up paying NYT's Legal Bill. KWR65 Oct 2018 #12

If he's stupid enough leftynyc Oct 2018 #13

His lawyer is Larry Klayman, right-winger and perpetually unsuccessful The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #29

"Arpaio Sues NYT for Telling the Truth" Tobin S. Oct 2018 #14

$147m in Damages? JohnnyRingo Oct 2018 #16

His lawyer is none other than Larry Klayman. Archae Oct 2018 #17

He should be sanctioned for filing a frivolous lawsuit. SunSeeker Oct 2018 #18

Larry Klayman, his attorney, has often been sanctioned for frivolous lawsuits. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #30

Can a lawyer mercuryblues Oct 2018 #19

I'm not a lawyer . ... reACTIONary Oct 2018 #23

From the link mercuryblues Oct 2018 #24

And your ARE!! a ''Truly Sadistic Man'!! riversedge Oct 2018 #20

I thought conservatives always rail against "frivolous lawsuits" NYC Liberal Oct 2018 #21

LOL, I thought he was proud about being a sadistic man. Why happened? Nitram Oct 2018 #22

love to be on that jury....paid entertainment with meals included dembotoz Oct 2018 #25

It won't get that far. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #26

He is a self promoting celeb convict, this is going nowhere. Thomas Hurt Oct 2018 #31

I would assume... jmowreader Oct 2018 #33

Probably Should Have Sued ACLU Too Stallion Oct 2018 #34