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In reply to the discussion: Trump Administration Seeks to Stifle Protests Near White House and on National Mall [View all]Gothmog
(145,130 posts)50. Trump Says Exploiting Hacked Emails Is Free Speech
Trump likes the First Amendment only when it helps him https://politicalwire.com/2018/10/10/trump-says-exploiting-hacked-emails-is-free-speech/
In a motion to dismiss a new lawsuit accusing President Trumps campaign team of illegally conspiring with Russian agents to disseminate stolen emails during the election, Trump campaign lawyers have tried out a new defense: free speech, The Atlantic reports.
Trump lawyers argued that the First Amendment protects the campaigns right to disclose informationeven stolen informationso long as (1) the speaker did not participate in the theft and (2) the information deals with matters of public concern.
Trump lawyers argued that the First Amendment protects the campaigns right to disclose informationeven stolen informationso long as (1) the speaker did not participate in the theft and (2) the information deals with matters of public concern.
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Trump Administration Seeks to Stifle Protests Near White House and on National Mall [View all]
workinclasszero
Oct 2018
OP
He just never lets up. It's never enough - he thinks he needs to quiet every dissenting voice.
badhair77
Oct 2018
#4
Remember when he said the women's March in Jan 2017 was there in support of him.
badhair77
Oct 2018
#22
There was a Penn & Teller Bullshit! episode, lots of people wanted to give up the right to protest.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2018
#8
Authoritarian rule because he knows he has NO REASONABLE way to support his fucking policies.
BeckyDem
Oct 2018
#9
All true. I frequently come back to show my anger at media who loved him for ratings
BeckyDem
Oct 2018
#37
Yep there were many shameful acts comitted by this nation, thats just one
workinclasszero
Oct 2018
#43
I'm guessing Dump doesn't like the singing and "LIAR" "TREASON" lighted signs on *his* sidewalk
CharleyDog
Oct 2018
#26
Let the park service know how you feel at link below. Document number RIN 1024-AE45,
58Sunliner
Oct 2018
#17
You sound like a frequent flyer at Regulations.gov. Which is a good thing.
mahatmakanejeeves
Oct 2018
#49
Lol - I actually haven't been there much before but fully intend on going there more frequently!
debsy
Oct 2018
#51
exactly right. Since Dumbo went to meet Putin and his disgrace was for all the world to see. nt
CharleyDog
Oct 2018
#32
That house he lives in is The Peoples House. That stuoid fuck works for taxpayers
onecaliberal
Oct 2018
#56