Politics1 SLAMS Drudge! "Rove disguised self as a female hooker"

UrbScotty

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Tue May-23-06 08:51 PM
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Politics1 SLAMS Drudge! "Rove disguised self as a female hooker"

Edited on Tue May-23-06 08:53 PM by ih8thegop

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ROVE DISGUISED SELF AS FEMALE HOOKER, TRADED SEX ACTS FOR LANDRIEU VOTES

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Reliable sources report White House political advisor Karl Rove disguised himself as a heavy-set, street-level female prostitute and traded sex acts for Landrieu votes in New Orleans on Saturday. Other sources claimed the RNC funded the covert trip, writing off the expense on the books as "Fact-Finding Golf Trip to Scotland." President Bush personally selected Rove's outfit, said a high-ranking official.

Other well-placed sources said political blogger Matt Drudge worked the gay vote in the French Quarter for Landrieu, reportedly gaining 20+ votes for Landrieu and earning himself $45 and a bunch of leftover Mardi Grad beads in the process. "Everyone knows Matt was out there doing it," said one person, "He was running around wearing a sign around his neck reading 'Polling Station' and letting guys do him in the bathroom."

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life_long_dem

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Tue May-23-06 09:23 PM
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1. Now that's funny.

But, I am wondering, where is the line drawn before a story is considered libel?

I remember years ago, Hustler magazine did an advertisement parody about Rev. Falwell, and the Rev. sued for libel. Hustler was found not guilty of libel, but had to pay about $200,000 in punitive damages to the Rev.

That doesn't seem like a big win for Hustler.

I am always careful what I write about anyone.

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boobooday

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Tue May-23-06 09:39 PM
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3. That case was a huge win for Hustler - and for free speech

There are different standards for libel when you are talking about public figures. And this is clearly satire.

This is a funny story, and Rover wouldn't have a chance in hell of winning a libel suit over it.

Democracy DEMANDS that we ridicule these people relentlessly.

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life_long_dem

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Tue May-23-06 10:23 PM
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6. Thanks for replying.

I know $200,000 in damages would hurt me big time, even if I had the satisfaction of winning the case.

That's what I meant more than anything, a very expensive win.

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boobooday

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Tue May-23-06 10:27 PM
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7. It's a relative thing

Jerry Falwell wouldn't be able to sue you for $200k. He'd never win.

All I'm saying is, speak your mind, baby!

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heartofthesiskiyou

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Tue May-23-06 09:55 PM
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5. That's only if you make it up...

But because this is a true story he's covered....

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warrens

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Wed May-24-06 12:45 PM
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9. I don't remember them paying a dime to Falwell

If they were found not guilty, which they were, how could they owe damages?

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Gabi Hayes

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Wed May-24-06 12:51 PM
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10. that's interesting...guess you didn't hear about the SCOTUS

overruling that $200K judgment

he didn't pay Falwell SQUAT

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life_long_dem

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Wed May-24-06 05:18 PM
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11. You're right, I never heard about that.

Thanks for the info.

Do you think the current SCOTUS would rule the same way?

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rodeodance

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Tue May-23-06 09:31 PM
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2. what an insult to female prostitutes!!

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Initech

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Tue May-23-06 09:44 PM
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4. Would have been funnier if it was from The Onion.

But because it's the Sludge Report, I'm pretty sure he's lying.

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UrbScotty

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Wed May-24-06 12:28 PM
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8. Kick! (nt)

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