Judge dismisses suit against Michael Moore

I know no one, not even the diehard Moorewatchers, are likely to believe me when I say this, but I disagree with this ruling and not just because I dislike Moore.  I simply cannot understand the legal justification here.

A U.S. federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by an Iraq war veteran who claimed filmmaker Michael Moore used the veteran’s image without permission in the anti-war documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11.”

According to court papers, Judge Douglas Woodlock of U.S. District Court in Massachusetts dismissed the suit on Wednesday.

The judge ruled that the clip of Sgt. Peter Damon, while repurposed, was still used as “news.” Which is patently and obviously untrue on its face.  The clip was CLEARLY used in an opinion piece.  The entire film was an opinion piece.  The clip was used to portray Peter Damon’s statement as 180 degrees opposite of how he really felt.  The clip was in fact repurposed as an intentional lie.

Moore’s lawyer says the film did not defame Damon and didn’t attribute any political viewpoint to him.

Did the judge actually watch the god-damned movie?  On what planet did that segment NOT paint Damon as against the war and complaining about his government’s treatment of vets?  Can a lawyer-type please explain to me how this judge could possibly justify this ruling?  Also, I’d love to know if this guy is known for questionable judgments.  When I see the word “Massachusetts” attached to any political or judicial figure, red flags go up.

Let me be clear about something, before this discussion gets derailed - I believe that the feds are leaving injured soldiers behind.  The VA is underfunded, severely so.  Due to improvements in armor, equipment and battlefield medicine, more soldiers are surviving injuries that would have killed then 20 years ago.  We are not caring for these men and women like we should.  If that is truly Moore’s position - rather than sensationalizing the situation for his own profit - then he and I agree.

Hey, where’d you guys go?

Read about it here.  Fun.  *cough*

Jefferson Win Poses Dilemma for Party, Loudmouths Who Make Promises They Don’t Intend To Keep

Bribe-taking scumbag re-elected, Louisiana gets the government it deserves.

Voters gave the Louisiana Democrat an emphatic reelection victory over state Rep. Karen Carter, even though his campaign had been weighted with revelations that federal authorities had videotaped him taking $100,000 in alleged bribe money, and that $90,000 of it had been found inside a freezer in his apartment in the District. The investigation led House colleagues to dump him from a key committee, donors abandoned him and the state Democratic Party switched its allegiance to his opponent.

But before cheering supporters at a hotel room on election night, Jefferson called his win “a great moment” and said, “I thank almighty God for making it possible.”

He declined to discuss the probe.

Let me just reiterate, for those who may have already forgotten:

12. We will not tolerate politicians who are corrupt and who are bought and paid for by the rich. We will go after any elected leader who puts him or herself ahead of the people. And we promise you we will go after the corrupt politicians on our side FIRST. If we fail to do this, we need you to call us on it. Simply because we are in power does not give us the right to turn our heads the other way when our party goes astray. Please perform this important duty as the loyal opposition.

Still waiting, Mikey.