Iraq veteran sues Moore over scene in 'Fahrenheit 9/11'

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The brainwashing is simply amazing.


http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article623426.ece

A US military veteran who lost both his arms in the war in Iraq is suing the film-maker Michael Moore for $85m (£46m), claiming that the director incorrectly portrayed him as being against the war in the controversial film Fahrenheit 9/11.

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Mr Damon's lawyer, Dennis Lynch, said: "It's upsetting to him because he's lived his life supportive of his government, he's been a patriot, he's been a soldier, and he's now being portrayed in a movie that is the antithesis of all of that."

It is not clear why Mr Damon has waited until now to sue. Neither Moore nor Miramax Films has yet commented on the lawsuit.

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1. Watch, when this guy's case is thrown out

Michael Moore will do the "High Road" thing and not charge him for the court fees . . . for a "frivolous lawsuit" . . . of which he would be entitled to . . . unless he gets a Bush appointee judging the case . . .

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2. He signed a release with the network station (CBS I believe)

The clip was licensed to Moore by CBS.

CBS and Moore are under no legal obligation to get his approval to use the clip in the movie.

The case won't even make it to trial.

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3. Glad to hear it!

It's a shame this man lost his arms for these murderers who really don't give a shit about him. It's worse though that he's brainwashed into believing that he lost his arms while protecting freedom and democracy. That to me is worse.

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5. It was with NBC, not CBS n/t

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4. The lawsuit has been debunked

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/6/1/10727/78906