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SemperEadem

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16. She is not a public figure
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 09:02 AM
Feb 2012

therefore, she can sue him for actual malice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_figure

Public figure is a legal term applied in the context of defamation actions (libel and slander) as well as invasion of privacy. A public figure (such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader) cannot base a lawsuit on incorrect harmful statements unless there is proof that the writer or publisher acted with actual malice (knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth[1] ). The burden of proof in defamation actions is higher in the case of a public figure.



Posting in public forums or using social media does not confer the legal recognition of "public figure" onto you. She is still a private citizen. Limpfuck chose to not only lie, but he doubled down on that lie when he was corrected. That is the textbook definition of malicious. What he considers himself to be is non sequitur here: what matters is who you are, not him. He invaded YOUR privacy, lied about you, when corrected, compounded the lie with more slander and then gave the nod to his myrmidons to invade your privacy and threaten you.

She needs a good attorney to advise her as to what her rights are. Besides limpfuck, there are a bunch of criminals who listen to him who need a bit of legal reckoning.
My response to Rush [View all] oldtime dfl_er Feb 2012 OP
This is my response to Rush, for anything he spews Rosco T. Feb 2012 #1
That. Is. COOL. byronius Feb 2012 #25
i'm sorry they are doing that to you. THis kind of thing ought to be ejpoeta Feb 2012 #2
It's become a very bizarre place, I seriously wonder about its future too. RKP5637 Feb 2012 #4
I worry too oldtime dfl_er Feb 2012 #32
Rush Limbaugh is the muck at the bottom of the barrel we call society. FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #3
Nah, he's that dried up piece of dog shit that gets stuck in the tread of society's shoes... truebrit71 Feb 2012 #23
And Phlem Feb 2012 #5
bravo! spanone Feb 2012 #6
What a complete shitbag he is. No other word to describe him WhoIsNumberNone Feb 2012 #7
That's right... CoffeeCat Feb 2012 #8
He's a gigantic child. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #12
k&r nt steve2470 Feb 2012 #9
Damn Proud of You Holly Phlem Feb 2012 #10
My God, how can people be such fucking low-lifes? The Doctor. Feb 2012 #11
I wouldn't go so far as to call Limbaugh a person. Jester Messiah Feb 2012 #24
Be strong. I to am a small business owner. Grantuspeace Feb 2012 #13
I hope the publicity increases your sales. Kablooie Feb 2012 #14
Good for you! onlyadream Feb 2012 #15
She is not a public figure SemperEadem Feb 2012 #16
I'd be one of the first ones to contribute to your legal fund, Holly. Darth_Kitten Feb 2012 #18
You might be right COLGATE4 Feb 2012 #20
have you ever heard of the latin term "pro bono"? SemperEadem Feb 2012 #27
Having practiced law for COLGATE4 Feb 2012 #33
What about the dangerous dittolouses who posted your personal info? Darth_Kitten Feb 2012 #17
The tea party/rushes of the world are just bullies and cowards. kemah Feb 2012 #19
That's it right there RockaFowler Feb 2012 #21
You should tell Rush's children how their father feels about their mother. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #22
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2012 #26
God, what a creep that organism is. You're fighting the good fight, dlf'er. infidel dog Feb 2012 #28
Great Response! maxrandb Feb 2012 #29
i know right Quake1983 Feb 2012 #30
Sing it, Sista! nt MrScorpio Feb 2012 #31
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