Tipoff with Michael K. McIntyre Oct 26, 2008
Fighting words if you're Steelers - Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff. Saturday, October 25, 2008 Michael K. McIntyre Plain Dealer Columnist. (Cleveland.com)
Ruling on guns elicits rebuke from the right Oct 21, 2008
The judges used what in conservative legal circles are the ultimate fighting words: They said the gun ruling was a right-wing version of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that identified a constitutional right to abortion. Scalia has said that Roe had no basis in the Constitution and amounted to a judicial imposition of a value judgment that should have been left to state legislatures. (International Herald Tribune)
Don't Cover Palin Oct 21, 2008
Stop covering Palin until she gives a press conference. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
The gorilla in Symonds' midst Oct 18, 2008
Them's fighting words. Too long for Quotes of the Week, but too strong to leave out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
PAPER: Obama's NH event scraps National Anthem... Oct 18, 2008
com - New Hampshire news, business and sports - Obama: 'You cannot let up' - Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. NH REAL ESTATEsearch by town or realtor. (The Drudge Report)
Editorial: No place for hate Oct 18, 2008
Those are fighting words in a state that prides itself on being colorblind. If you need proof that racial hatred continues to blight our lives, you need only look to downtown Wakefield, where a recent disturbance blatantly exhibited such narrow-mindedness. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
For whom the bell tolls Oct 17, 2008
Fighting words Sarah Palin and John McCain in Fairfax, Virginia ... Fighting words … Sarah Palin and John McCain in Fairfax, Virginia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
PM goes over the top in battle of bulging payslips Oct 16, 2008
But Mr Rudd has nevertheless unleashed a fusillade of fighting words, the general sense of which is that he is planning to combine international reform of the Basle capital adequacy requirements with strong action at home - namely, asking the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority to think of something to do to constrain outrageous corporate salaries. Sort of an Aussie Special with a Basle garnish, if you will. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Fightin' Words Oct 16, 2008
STEPHEN Baldwin has some fighting words for Barack Obama. "[He's] such a cultural terrorist," taunted the born-again kid brother of Alec Baldwin as he challenged the Democratic presidential candidate to a fight. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Downballot Dems catch the wave Oct 16, 2008
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution backed Martin with an that read more like criticism of Chambliss, who editors said "has built a reputation as a loyal defender of President Bush and his policies." Even in Georgia these days, those are fighting words. Meanwhile, in , life has grown so dire for Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Australia are all talk and no wickets: Zaheer Oct 15, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Zaheer Khan has slammed the Australian bowling attack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
October 2008 arrests Oct 15, 2008
James Lawrence McKeehan, 28, of Hammontree Drive, LaFayette, use of fighting words or obscene and vulgar language. Brandon Dale Rackley, 23, of Ga. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Book Review: 'I See You Everywhere' Oct 15, 2008
These are fighting words, of course, and the displaced wife in Goethe's novel tartly asserts her right to take "malicious pleasure" in the observation that oftentimes "gentlemen, too, fail to get on especially well together." This sop notwithstanding, and despite history's heavily charged scroll of masculine conflict, male novelists aren't the only ones to make female rivalry their pet subject. Think of George Eliot's Dorothea and Celia Brooke, Austen's Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, Louisa May... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
GAME NOTES: Rivalry divides people, Arizona Oct 13, 2008
The brothers say they don t fight they re just trash-talkers for fun but when fellow Arizonans begin singing the praises of Cowboy blue them s fighting words. If you ask them they say it s because they were Dallas fans before Arizona had a team, Frank said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Style & Shopping Oct 10, 2008
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Chargers turn down trash-talk chatter Home team struggling too much to get into usual war of words with Patriots Oct 8, 2008
More than any opponent in the NFL, including division rivals, no foe brings out the rage and fighting words in the Chargers like the Patriots. Some of that is professional rivalry. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Arts & Life Oct 8, 2008
featured advertiser links. Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia TurnerOct. (Slate)
News & Politics Oct 8, 2008
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Obama Rises In the Polls and Stock... Oct 7, 2008
Marksman maintains that this type of campaign talk may please laid off workers but are fighting words to those whose wealth is targeted for distribution. Those are the investors who own most of the nation's stocks. (Suite101.com)
The rider who would be king Oct 3, 2008
In a sport of big egos and fighting words, Vermeulen speaks with calm confidence. "I believe I am one of the top two or three guys out there," he says, knowing he has still to prove it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Book Review: 'The Predator State' Oct 3, 2008
I have a sneaky feeling Galbraith would take those fighting words as a compliment. He admits this is a "personal" work, since the conservative tide "devalued my Keynesian education, obstructed my career and deprived me and my few comrades on Capitol Hill of purchase on the levers of power." He mourns the assault on his father's legacy. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Slate on NPR Oct 3, 2008
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Business & Tech Oct 3, 2008
featured advertiser links. today's business press. (Slate)
Neo-Nazis seek permit for march in Jefferson City (1527) Sep 25, 2008
nospinzone wrote on Sep 24, 2008 1:32 PM:" wrongo mac 74 , your liberal determinaton of the freedom assembly , has caught up with you. 1942 Chaplinsky vs St Paul Supreme Court court ruled assembly thatincludes lewd, obscene, libel , fighting words or invokes possible violence is not protected by constitution , must not have been a liberal court back then god bless em !!!!!Schenk vs US any assembly that may obviously cause clear and present danger is not protected by constitutionKnow your court... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ted McGinley mambos his way off 'Dancing' Sep 25, 2008
Samantha: Those are fighting words. Viewers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Best bets: 'Dancing' time; 'Survivor' finds Eden Sep 22, 2008
MoviesSpike Lee is ready to back up his fighting words about what makes an effective World War II flick with Miracle of St. Anna. Reports indicate that though Lees film may be a bit sentimental, there wasnt a dry eye in the house at the Toronto Film Festival. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Get onboard campaign for contraception Sep 13, 2008
Nevertheless, the abortion wars have been rekindled in this presidential campaign the same battle lines drawn and the same fighting words uttered. What is this really about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Chicago cop claims court should reverse conviction Sep 13, 2008
I'm surprised the term "Fighting Words" was not used in Mette's defense. Even a cop should have the right to self defense. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rock Music Menu: Oasis' guitar player whacked Sep 13, 2008
Feuds with Blur, Starsailor, Robbie Williams and most recently Jay Z have made Oasis notorious when it comes to launching salvos considered fighting words. Rarely does it lead to actual violence though, and what makes this incident in particular so frightening is that the man came up at a completely suspecting and helplessly exposed Gallagher from behind. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Will Palin's speech win over undecideds? Sep 5, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came out swinging Wednesday night, but it's going to take more than just fighting words to win over the independent and undecided voters who hold the election in their hands. Gov. Sarah Palin's speech Wednesday night fired up Republican delegates. (CNN -- International)
Law and reorder Sep 5, 2008
In the legal world, those are fighting words. While it's been a hot topic in places such as Mississippi and Texas, New Jersey has been pretty quiet -- until now. (NJ.com -- Times)
City police challenged over citations Sep 2, 2008
Sometimes speech can rise to the level of "fighting words," which means that the mere utterance could prompt a reasonable person to respond with violence. "Most profanity is not fighting words," Mr. Hudson said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Yep, these celebs used to be sorority girls Aug 30, 2008
But Angry T has a different theory: Them's fighting words. Type, Click, Grade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sharp, aggressive jabs supplant soaring rhetoric Aug 29, 2008
The speech itself was mostly fighting words. He declared that McCain's plan to allow offshore drilling - an effective issue for the Republican in a recent advertising campaign - was no long-term solution to the energy crisis: "Not even close.". (Boston Globe)
Clinton supporter says she was called 'Uncle Tom' Aug 26, 2008
She called the remark "fighting words" and unacceptable. Jones, who also is black, said Monday that he never uttered the slur. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Man charged in shooting death Aug 16, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Were you impressed with Chinas presentation of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Brit crit hits out at Aussie bands Aug 13, 2008
Fighting words from Brit critic - Stay In Touch - Entertainment - smh ... Fighting words from Brit critic ... auSydney Morning Herald2008-08-13Fighting words from Brit criticEntertainmentStayInTouchhttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From smouldering ruins, captain Pietersen confident of retrievingAshes Aug 13, 2008
WITH all the resolute confidence of a baggy green owner, England's new captain Kevin Pietersen issued some fighting words minutes after his first Test in charge had yielded victory. "If we play like we played this week, we'll beat Australia," Pietersen said after leading his side to a six-wicket win over South Africa on Monday, despite the Proteas winning the series 2-1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Russia, Georgia battle on the beach - volleyball, that is Aug 13, 2008
Them's fighting words. The two Georgian players had actually grown up in Brazil. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fighting words from Brit critic Aug 12, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. A model has her hair done for the Alex Perry show at the Sydney Fashion Festival last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rolling Stone to carry the same tune in a smaller package Aug 11, 2008
Those might be fighting words to Rolling Stone's original audience, and no big deal to a generation raised on polished desktop publishing. The changes fit a magazine that, after taking a much-maligned detour in the 1990s toward more celebrity, pop culture and bite-sized reports, has returned to form in the last few years, winning awards for long articles on topics from Iraq to presidential politics. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Seats Taken: Fighting Words or Acceptable? Aug 6, 2008
ABC News: Seats Taken: Fighting Words or Acceptable. . (ABC News)
LETTER: Pierce letter should not have been run in JG/T-C Aug 2, 2008
These include the lewd and obscene, the profane, the libelous, and the insulting or "fighting words" those which by their very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace. It has been well observed that such utterances are no essential part of any exposition of ideas, and are of such slight social value as a step to truth that any benefit that may be derived from them is clearly outweighed by the social interest in order and morality. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii Jul 30, 2008
No, said the California Court of Appeal in 1992, because it constitutes "fighting words": "[I]f a man asks appellant his name and he answers 'Mister Nigger,' the man might think appellant was calling him 'Mister Nigger.' Moreover, third persons, including children hearing the epithet, may be embarrassed, shocked or offended by simply hearing the word. This example illustrates how use of the name may be 'confusing' with the potential for violence." Definitely does sound like asking for trouble;... (Slate)
Fort Oglethorpe police report: July 18, 2008- July 24, 2008 Jul 26, 2008
Fighting words; vulgar language 2. Driving while suspended 2. (Catoosa County News, GA)
3rd Circuit Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Sale of Animal Cruelty Depictions Jul 22, 2008
In addition to child pornography, Smith said, the only categories of speech that have been deemed by the U.S. Supreme Court to be unprotected are fighting words; threats; speech that imminently incites illegal activity; and obscenity. "The common theme among these cases is that the speech at issue constitutes a grave threat to human beings or, in the case of obscenity, appeals to the prurient interest," Smith wrote. (Law.com)
French Doubts Up After Nuke Mishaps Jul 19, 2008
Fighting words indeed and over much more than simply safe drinking water. Nearly 80% of France's electricity is nuclear-generated, and has made a massive international business of constructing and managing nuclear facilities. (Time.com)
3rd Circuit Upholds Removal of Christian Protesters at Gay Pride Event Jul 17, 2008
In a concurring opinion, Senior U.S. Circuit Judge Walter K. Stapleton said he disagreed with some of Sloviter's analysis and that he would have upheld the dismissal of the suit on different grounds -- that the protesters had engaged in "fighting words" that justified their removal from the event ... "Once fighting words have been uttered," Stapleton said, "the police can intervene to the extent necessary to defuse the situation and prevent a breach of the peace. The response of the police in... (Law.com)
Nanny needed Jul 14, 2008
For Adrianne, those were fighting words. First her on her behalf, stating that Florences comments were grossly unprofessional, irresponsible and immature, then Adrianne put it in her own words in a post ironically titled. (MSNBC -- News)
Rapper Slams Jesse Jackson Over Obama Insults Jul 14, 2008
On a Handheld Device. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jul 7, 2008
Actor Paul Hogan, star of the 1980s classic Crocodile Dundee, has some fighting words for the Australian tax man: "Come and get me, you miserable bastards.". The 68-year-old actor is being investigated for tax evasion by the Australian Tax Office, which has asked the IRS in the United States to help obtain Hogan's bank records. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
HE Exclusive: Interview with Boris Johnson Jul 2, 2008
For a country obsessed with speed cameras, nanny-state politics and big-brother government, these are fighting words. Oh, and he s passionate about riding his bike. (Human Events Online)
Cheney's Minion Finally Explains Himself to Congress Jun 27, 2008
When the House judiciary committee initially asked Addington to testify, the Office of the Vice President said no, with lots of fighting words about how Congress couldn't compel Dick Cheney or anyone who works for him to talk. It seemed a foregone conclusion that Addington would go the way of nonwitnesses : to court rather than to the committee room. (Slate)
McCain exports free-trade debate Jun 20, 2008
"If you talk about NAFTA, those are fighting words," Granholm said. Voters, she said, want "fair trade" that requires other countries to upgrade labor and environmental standards that enabled them to provide cheap labor. (USA Today)
The First Excuse Jun 17, 2008
Morefighting wordscolumns ... fighting words: A wartime lexicon. (Slate)
Right now, they're in a disaster area Jun 15, 2008
"Matter of 'taste'Them's fighting words. Or not.Jackson suggested post-Game 4 comments by Kevin Garnett might motivate Kobe Bryant for tonight's Game 5. When pressed for which statement he was referring to, Jackson simply said the words were in the transcripts.A review of the transcripts revealed nothing inflammatory, just Garnett commenting about how he now could "taste" an NBA title and how Paul Pierce defended Bryant well in the second half.It may be a Jackson motivational ploy gone bad,... (Boston Globe)
TECHNOLOGY LIVE: More news on Microsoft Jun 13, 2008
In a in early April, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote, "If we have not concluded an agreement within the next three weeks, we will be compelled to take our case directly to your shareholders, including the initiation of a proxy contest to elect an alternative slate of directors for the Yahoo! board." Those are fighting words that will be tough to take back now. By Michelle KesslerPhoto: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft. (USA Today -- Tech)
Indexing minus market cap: A novel idea Jun 7, 2008
These are fighting words to the proprietors of vast index fund empires, such as John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard Group, who says fundamental indexing is just another twist on value investing, that it isn't passive and that it isn't indexing. To me, that misses the core issue, Mr. Arnott says. (Globe and Mail)
Kaltefleiter: Job never gets old for 'Waldo' Jun 6, 2008
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INTERNET EXCLUSIVE:Colbert Reflects Upon 12 Years On College Board Jun 5, 2008
No. People are going to resist change anyway but when you start talking about their universities, those are fighting words. SCT: What will you miss most about serving on the IHL board. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
The dark side of Jun 5, 2008
But his ideological descendants have inherited none of this pragmatism, and instead have turned his fighting words into rigid policy, expanding his darker policies while exploiting the blind spots in critical thinking that his winning personality cultivated in the public mind. Now, as problems languish and deepen, as cli mate change, health-care costs and massive debt cry out for a strong, informed governmental response, lingering affection for a president must not obscure the flaws in his... (NJ.com -- Times)
Obama's first test: Handling Hillary Jun 4, 2008
But her fighting words only increased the need for Obama to show that he can be strong, tough and in charge. Clinton s unwillingness to recognize Obama as the victor only increased the need for Obama to act like a president and not like a doormat. (Yahoo News)
Premiers flex some muscle as new allies Jun 3, 2008
These might sound like fighting words coming from a premier whose relations with Prime Minister Stephen Harper have cooled considerably in recent months. But Mr. Charest stressed that he is not being antagonistic. (Globe and Mail)
Squads lose out in new city law Panhandling ordinance will outlaw rescue squad fundraiser May 31, 2008
GOUSA (posted by Aidia , May 30, 2008 1:20 pm) bsp; I am deeply offended by your comments pertaining to Acme Law School, as I attend Acme law school and I find your comments to be Lembersky fighting words. What do you think. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Hillary's Long March May 27, 2008
Those are fighting words for Democrats. Hold on to your hats. (Human Events Online)
