Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Since when does the First Amemdmwmt allow someone to make up lies about a person and publish it as truth?
The author himself writes in the prologue that he isn't sure what is true or not.
Or are libel and slander not a big deal?
The author doesn't say that. He acknowledges that each person may have his/her own perspective and in some cases, the author published their words and thoughts as they were offered and in others, he attempted to synthesize these into a conclusion.
Which is pretty much how all people write about other people.
There is no "universal" truth.
If the author wrote that X person called Y person an "idiot" that is what the author is saying that this person said. This particular author even has tape-recorded conversations for some of this stuff, so I am pretty sure he's not "lying."
I wish this administration and those who back it would get over the concept that someone disliking or disagreeing with someone and being vocal about it isn't instantly a "liar."
Trump has zero problems referring to everyone he doesn't like or agree with as a "liar," but if someone claims the same about him, he loses his mind.
Why? He's entitled to his own opinion about people and they are entitled to theirs.
He cannot shut them up just because he disagrees.
__________________
When in doubt, check it out: FAQ
Why should the people hold the govt/ president to the constitution in this regard, but in other issues, let them trample on it as much as they want?
Imo, if we are going to get outraged and demand they honor the Constitution/ Bill of Rights with this, we also need to demand they do the same for other things as well.
The author doesn't say that. He acknowledges that each person may have his/her own perspective and in some cases, the author published their words and thoughts as they were offered and in others, he attempted to synthesize these into a conclusion.
Which is pretty much how all people write about other people.
There is no "universal" truth.
I read it differently.
"Wolff says in the introduction that many of the accounts "are in conflict with one another" and may be "badly untrue," according to thehill.com. He goes on to say he "settled on a version of events" he thought were true."
It's a great opportunity for the publisher to get on his high horse and pose as a great first amendment defender. But there was never any danger of the book not being published.
Just yesterday trump said US libel laws need to be changed so he can sue his detractors, to put newspapers and TV stations out of business. The Mussolini Model.
"Wolff says in the introduction that many of the accounts "are in conflict with one another" and may be "badly untrue," according to thehill.com. He goes on to say he "settled on a version of events" he thought were true."
They are welcome to sue. From the publisher's reply to Trump's lawyers:
"...Henry Holt and Mr. Wolff will comply with any and all document preservation obligations that the law imposes upon them. At the same time, we must remind you that President Trump, in his personal and governmental capacity, must comply with the same legal obligations regarding himself, his family members, their businesses, the Trump campaign, and his administration, and must ensure all appropriate measures to preserve such documents are in place...
"...Should you pursue litigation against Henry Holt or Mr. Wolff, we are quite confident that documents related to the contents of the book in the possession of President Trump, his family members, his businesses, his campaign, and his administration will prove particularly relevant to our defense..."
Just yesterday trump said US libel laws need to be changed so he can sue his detractors, to put newspapers and TV stations out of business. The Mussolini Model.
Trump has been talking about libel laws for years. It didn't just start yesterday.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
