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EYESORE 9001

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9. Fine

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 01:38 PM

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Point I was making is that - libel or not - MAGAtry obviously believes that the dead CAN be defamed and that they will seek retribution against those who speak ill of their dearly departed.

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Thinking of Richard Jewel now [View all] KT2000 Thursday OP

Legally, you can't defame the dead. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #1

Is that true? KT2000 Thursday #2

Yes, that is true. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #5

That attitude didn't prevail EYESORE 9001 Thursday #4

Anyone can object any way they want to how people speak of the dead. But legally, it's impossible to libel a dead WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #6

I do recall a college professor being fired for posting St. Charlie's own words to social media EYESORE 9001 Thursday #7

right but that's not a defamation suit WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #8

Fine EYESORE 9001 Thursday #9

I don't think they believe the dead can be defamed (in the legal sense of the word). I think they just want to hurt WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #10

while they were ruining jewell, eric Rudolph committed his bombing of clinics and gay bars. rampartd Thursday #3