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This was a challenging read -- a bit over-engineered -- but worth the effort. Goldwater successfully sued a magazine editor for libel after it published a pseu
by Dowwie 9y ago
This was a challenging read -- a bit over-engineered -- but worth the effort.
Goldwater successfully sued a magazine editor for libel after it published a pseudo-psychiatric evaluation of him as he was running for office and just like that, a weaponized media tactic was disarmed. [1] America needs more successful lawsuits like this to stop new tactics. To my knowledge, HRC hasn't pursued anyone yet (please correct me if wrong!). Rather than engage bad actors, she's instead given her party access to the weaponry that they will use in future elections.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwater_rule https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwater_rule