Current Events > seriously, why are political candidates allowed to lie with such impunity?

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Medussa
10/19/20 1:13:07 PM
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i know, i know. 1A. but that doesn't protect against slander, libel, and fraud, all of which seem like they should apply here.

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MorbidFaithless
10/19/20 1:51:31 PM
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This is America

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nothanks1
10/19/20 1:53:00 PM
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Because politics are just advertisers
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Funkydog
10/19/20 1:54:40 PM
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But if they weren't allowed, you might realise they have no policies and only stand for helping the rich elite and fucking you over.

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Squall28
10/19/20 1:56:42 PM
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Yeah I think there should be a fine. Main issue is determining what organization can do the fact checking without it turning into censorship.

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Southernfatman
10/19/20 2:10:21 PM
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Because we let them.

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kirbymuncher
10/19/20 2:14:07 PM
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because no one would vote for any of them otherwise

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Turbam
10/19/20 2:15:00 PM
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Because it's not against the rules

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harley2280
10/19/20 2:18:06 PM
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Medussa posted...
i know, i know. 1A. but that doesn't protect against slander, libel, and fraud, all of which seem like they should apply here.

The first amendment doesn't protect lies unless they're stated on the congressional floor.

That's why you're able to sue people for libel/slander.
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ZevLoveDOOM
10/19/20 2:18:54 PM
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you want an honest politician?? fuck outta here!! lol
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Paragon21XX
10/19/20 2:20:16 PM
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Politicians telling the truth? Preposterous!
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