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http://www.techdirt.com/articles/201...ts-story.shtml People like this harm journalism, society, the innocent -- and the very victims they claim to want to help, by casting discredit on any valid concerns.
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However, Daisey claims that he is not a journalist. He claims he is an entertainer, and therefore not responsible for being factual, and that his choice of words, being nothing more than entertainment, is protected free speech. That's the same approach that Rush Limbaugh took, just a week ago. However, like with Limbaugh, some people apparently believe Daisey was being factual. This American Life, to their credit, ran a long and agonizing admission and apology. I will also point out that Daisey's Chinese interpreter disavowed some aspects of the story, but she, like every other individual in China, reports to the Chinese government in the end. I have no faith in what she says, either. Last edited by Civicsman; 03-17-2012 at 12:40 PM.. |
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I'm not sure there IS a difference between a government PR official and a liar, Chinese or otherwise. Limbaugh is not a storyteller.
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It could be said that he is a sheep herder. And he is not alone, although he is very accomplished in his chosen variant on his profession.
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He makes about $50 million per year. You can buy a LOT of Oxycontin for that. Wonder if he pays any taxes.? |
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Compared to whom? John Kerry? Al Gore? Michael Moore? The hypocracy runs rampant on both sides.
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I was agreeing that Limbaugh is very successful in his self-described role as an entertainer, just like those world-wide wrestling folks are self-described entertainers, not really wrestlers. I wondered if he pays taxes, or if he finds (legal) ways not to do so. To be sure, others find (legal) ways to avoid taxes, but the question stands by itself. |
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I am unfamiliar with any similar tax avoidance story for Limbaugh, and he is of the type that the press likes to attack, so I would imagine any tax irregularities would be gleefully exposed. You offered up the question as to Limbaughs taxes, and decided not to respond to my comparison to others who make a lot of money in the same business as Limbaugh, yet have had tax problems.
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So, Limbaugh being rich, and being a big advocate of low taxes on the rich, it is natural to wonder about his tax situations. Comparisons between people aren't really the point here. Looking at public people's public positions, and whether they are self-serving, or (as in Kerry's situation) contradicted by their own actions is more the point. But it's adding to a long list, based on comparison WITH THEMSELVES, rather than each other.
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