07-15-2023, 07:55 AM
(07-15-2023, 07:19 AM)michaelsean Wrote: So a guy who said , “Let’s storm the capitol” is suing for defamation because he was called a fed? Funny times.
Well, in an effort to deflect any sort of responsibility, right wing media has been pushing the narrative that it was all a false flag operation by federal law enforcement. This was one of those individuals that they used as a scapegoat and as a result he has faced life-changing harassment.
To be frank, I think the actual malice component would be difficult to clear for defamation if he was a public figure. Since he isn't, or at least wasn't prior to right-wing outlets making him one, I think he has a pretty strong case.
But yeah, this is the state of things right now. It's friggin' bonkers. I was watching some of the Christopher Wray hearing from the other day and I couldn't help but be amazed at the events unfolding in that room. This is in that same realm of idiocy.
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