Genie said: "I can't see how Palin could successfully sue bloggers or news publications for reporting the facts they have and then suggesting hypotheses as to where those facts might lead."

To which Riginslinger replied: "They can't be sued for reporting facts, but the New York times has a reputation for not doing that, Jason Blair, Judith Miller, and etc."

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Actually, Rig, I believe the John Roberts SCOTUS recently ruled (or was it the Rehnquist court?) that the media are not required to be truthful in either their reporting or in advertising.   I don't agree with that ruling, but it seems it's now the law.

Oh, and I'd say the NY Times has (and deserves) a better reputation for truth and accuracy i journalism than Rupert Murdoch's many "news" outlets do. : )