http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070913/ap_on_el_pr/giuliani_clinton
This is getting ridiculous, people. You don't have to agree with Hillary Clinton... but for God's sake, this is not character assassination.
Seriously... why are people so freaking hyper-sensitive to every little thing that is said?
2007-09-13 11:20:54 · 23 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Wow, everyone... calling someone a liar is not "character assassination" either.
Sensitivity...
2007-09-13 11:33:12 · update #1
Senator Clinton was definitely much more tactful in her criticism of General Petreaus than MoveOn.org was. The Senator's comments clearly do not attack the character of General Petreaus but rather her disagreement with the report. There is absolutely no problem with this kind of dissent and disagreement within political discourse. I am not sure why people are making such a big deal about this. Everyone knows what MoveOn.org is and what it stands for and it is really no surprise that they would use this kind of ad. Clearly, MoveOn.org does not speak for all Democrats. To believe that all Democrats agree with everyone MoveOn.org posts would be a gross overgeneralization of the political landscape here in the United States.
2007-09-13 11:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
It is slander (defamation of character) through the verbal sense and libel (defamation of character) through the written word. Both types of slander must affect your reputation to the point of causing damages such as losing customers, or not being able to find work. Things like that.You don't really have a case against your grandmother and shouldn't even consider it. You are right. It is just a stupid lie. A doctor cannot force a patient to submit to a urine drug test without the patient's knowledge. Now you sound like a minor in which case your parent or legal guardian can request this. The doctor, however, has no obligation to comply with such a request unless he deems it necessary such as in a drug overdose.He cannot tell if you take morphine specifically. Urine test for illegal drugs typically test for THC found in marijuana, benzodiazapines (like valium, ativan, xanax), amphetamines like(meth, phentermin,and such) , cocaine, and opiates: such as morphine,heroin,vicodin,percodan, and others. It was positive for opiates. As a minor you have no recourse.The doctor may be trying to scare you straight. Blame your parents. Do not submit blood, or other bodily fluids without knowledge of what the test is for.Doctors are not police officers. All your records are confidential. Information and cannot be randomly shared except with your parents if you are a minor. Exceptions can include certain tests such as for STD's. It varies from state to state.False positives do occur. I don't think you have a case at all. Besides, do you have the thousands of dollars for a lawyer? I'm sorry your family is difficult on you. They may think they are trying to help you because of past infractions you may have comitted. Focus on your future. You can't pick your relatives.Change your behavior. Trust takes a very long time to get back. Good luck. Grow up. Leave crazy people alone. It's not worth it. Nod, smile and keep moving. PS I bet my mother is crazier than your granny. Consider the source. Good luck. Look ahead.
2016-05-18 23:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See, I agree that calling someone a liar does attack someone's character. I know that I would feel like someone was attacking my integrity if they said I was a liar. Think of how that makes someone look... If they are a liar, that means that they aren't credible and that IS a direct attack of someone's character. I agree with you that it doesn't matter how you feel about Hillary, but no matter how you look at it, she is directly attacking his character. Sorry if you disagree... I don't think it is sensitivity either. Things are what they are... an attack on someone's character is and attack on someone's character.
2007-09-13 12:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Krissy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh that's got nothing to do with the General at all- Giuliani's picking a fight with Clinton, to draw the partisan line. If the play works, people start to see Giuliani and Clinton as the main combatants, and choose sides from there. Even the watered down version of the report wasn't GOOD news for the Republicans, so Giuliani is engaging in some posturing to shift the story and gain some points in an otherwise sluggish GOP primary race.
She didn't call him a liar. She said the report was unbelievable. That in no way speaks to the frequency with which the general may or may not be truthful.
2007-09-13 11:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 7⤋
I don't know about you, but I haven't been called a liar since high school. I am very proud of the fact that I am a truthful person. Now, I do not mind you saying that you disagree with my interpretation of the data, but when you say "The reports that you provide to us really require the willing suspension of disbelief" you are saying the man is a liar.
2007-09-13 11:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by halestrm 6 · 8⤊ 3⤋
It's not ridiculous at all . It amounts to character assasination when you're in a powerful political position and your party votes unanimously to trust a man and then when he comes back to review the progress you just blow him off as though he's worthless and has never done anything honest . As though he's a liar . That's a crock and your party will pay a hefty price for this .
2007-09-13 11:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 5⤋
You noticed that the article said democrats & republicans, but only Clinton was mentioned by name.
I just LOVE his immigration stand at the end. He had better change the subject quickly.
Now, did that ad lie? Forget the nae calling for a sec, did the points in that ad lie or were they the truth?
2007-09-13 11:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by midnight&moonlight'smom 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Hillary has so totally assassinated her own character so completely- she is a job-so i never both to -comment on her anymore--opp's i just did
2007-09-13 11:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
It's silly, I agree. More drama than an afternoon soap opera. I'd like to hear about some issues before the primaries, instead of watching our candidates sling mud.
2007-09-13 11:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
I just wish they would quit word play and call him a liar that is what they ment nuff said.
2007-09-13 11:31:58 · answer #10 · answered by ken s 5 · 8⤊ 3⤋