Fox's Bid to Block Franken Book Is Denied (AP)

[Bossy Monkey]

By ERIN McCLAM
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Calling it an easy case, a judge rejected Fox News Channel's bid to block liberal humorist Al Franken's new book, whose cover mocks the Fox slogan "fair and balanced."

U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said the book, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right," is a parody protected by the First Amendment.

"There are hard cases and there are easy cases," the judge said Friday in a Manhattan courtroom. "This is an easy case. This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally."

http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FOX_FRANKEN_LAWSUIT?SITE=SCCOL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

I couldn't have said it any better myself.

[stlsaxman]

1. Of course FOX will appeal, right?

It hasn't gotten it's moneys worth in PR (read spin) from all those
"tastle-toed lawyers" that they say they despise so...

Hooray! A "fair and balanced" judge!

[Democrats unite]

2. Thanks for the link.

It gives me hope that all in America is not lost yet.

[wellst0nev0ter]

3. Rule Eleven! Rule Eleven!

Kick 'em while they're down but still breathing.

[grytpype]

4. Fox News: Wholly Without Merit

[wtmusic]

5. This belongs in new DU category "Latest Breaking Dupes"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=78847&mesg_id=78847
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=79054&mesg_id=79054
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=78849&mesg_id=78849
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=78848&mesg_id=78848

[rppper]

6. who'd-a-thunk it???

"The judge pointed out the book cover also features pictures of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

"Is someone going to think they are affiliated with Fox?" Chin said, to laughter in the courtroom."

now, now, now....wouldn't want anyone comparing apples to apples would we. good job your honor......

[VolcanoJen]

7. Dupe... locking

Please continue discussion in the original, earliest LBN thread on this subject, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=78847&mesg_id=78847

wtusic, there is certainly no need to ridicule a DUer for posting a dupe. An alert sent to a moderator is much more effective, and friendlier, too.

Thanks!
VolcanoJen
DU Moderator