American Family Association spokesman Bryan Fischer said that his group may file a lawsuit against the US military because the AFA was included on a list of domestic hate groups in an army training. Fischer said that Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) is “demanding answers” from the Pentagon about the list and why the military is “even spending time focusing on groups that are made up of American citizens.”
“We are considering legal action, we think this is defamatory, it’s outrageous, it’s libelous,” Fischer said. “It’s not beyond the possibility that we would resort to some kind of legal action.”
Fischer added that he found it “particularly offensive” that the military compared the AFA to the Westboro Baptist Church since “you’re not going to find a stronger supporter of the American military than the American Family Association.”
Of course the reason that the SPLC has deemed AFA a hate group is NOT because of their stance on the military, but rather because of their incredibly venomous attacks on the gay community in this country. Many of who proudly serve this country, and who now do so openly, which is something that AFA has spoken out against numerous times.
Perosonally I think it would be a good thing if AFA sued the US Military.
Just imagine all of the hateful garbage that would be revealed in discovery and broadcast into the mainstream media during the trial.
No, organizations like the AFA survive because they are mostly paid attention to only by like minded bigots. Once the world had a chance to be disgusted by their hateful rhetoric they would find themselves marginalized even further.
I doubt there will be any lawsuit.
Don't talk about what you are going to do. Just do it. I'd love to see this litigated and bring all of AFA internal communications that document their finances and bring their strategy of lies to light. It's not defamation when you're telling the truth. I say go for it, Fisher & Fellow Fundie Fruitcakes. This will be fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteIt's likely an empty threat. The first thing a good attorney will tell you is to keep your mouth shut. Their attorneys are probably blood-sucking grifters just like the rest of them. Discovery would be a hoot.
This non-lawsuit lawsuit sounds made-to-order for Van Flea. (Remember him?!)
DeleteBryan Fischer (pictured above) is one of the most vicious and bigoted Christian Taliban on the entire planet.
ReplyDeleteHe's made so many prejudiced, ignorant, and despicably horrific comments, that it's hard to keep up with them
He's famous for saying that Muslims should be deported, and that only Christians should serve in Congress.
He thinks that women are unfit for public office or military service, and that the 1st amendment protections should not apply to Muslims or Mormons.
According to Fischer anyone who criticizes Sarah Palin is really controlled by Satan.
He's by no means the most radical among this group of Christian Taliban either.
That they allow his commentary to represent the AFA speaks volumes about their real intentions towards creating a virtual theocracy ruled by Christian Ayatollahs
http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Bryan_Fischer
Yeah, go ahead and sue. See how well that works out. You know that the DOD has looked at this group from all angles. AFA will go down in flames.
ReplyDeleteA Clarence Darrow moment....?
ReplyDeleteOhhhh....bring it ON, Bryan Fischer!
ReplyDeleteDo yourself a favor and don't go to the original interview on World News Daily. Who are the insane trogs who comment there?
ReplyDeleteSorry, World NET Daily.
DeleteOT, but from TPM just now: Breaking News: Federal Judge rules Texas anti-Abortion law unconstitutional. One down, bunches to go!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just an injunction stating it is unconstitutional. A temporary cease and desist.The state has already said it will appeal.
DeleteI do, however, sincerely hope it is NOT the state who comes out on top.
This has the potential to go to the SCOTUS.
Why the military is “even spending time focusing on groups that are made up of American citizens?" Does Fischer think they get a free pass because they're citizens? Should we have done the same for David Koresh?
ReplyDeleteNo, he think he gets a free pass because he is cloaked in the camouflage of Christianity.
DeleteOr Timothy McVeigh?
DeleteSue, baby, sue! No chance they actually will, though. The noise they make about it should raise some $ for them, though...mission accomplished.
ReplyDeletethreatening to sue (like SP) is not the same thing as actually doing it.
ReplyDeleteThat fruitcake. Followed him on Twitter just asking questions until he blocked me. He's not interested in anything but what is going on in his head.
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't surprise me in the LEAST
DeleteWhich is, most assuredly, not a pretty sight.
DeleteI agree with the description as Christian Taliban. This guy would be a mullah in a minute.
ReplyDelete"Roger Wicker (R-MS) is “demanding answers” from the Pentagon about the list and why the military is “even spending time focusing on groups that are made up of American citizens.”
ReplyDeleteUh, wasn't the Communist Party USA made up of American citizens? Or the SDS? Or ACORN? Gee, cranky ol' Bryan, I bet you LIKED it when the government investigated those Americans!
Tom, in FL
This is nothing more than a fund raising tactic. PROVE you don't deserve to be on the list or sue. Don't make a big stink then hide under your rock.
ReplyDeleteThe Asshole Fischer Association is indeed a hate group. Suck it, Bryan!
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