April 1, 2008
...although you might think it is.The truth is that this picture, caption included, ran - where else? - on Fox News last Thursday.
Jack Thompson, last seen on Fox as a "school shooting expert" has apparently morphed into the network's "First Amendment Attorney."
Perhaps having a U.S. District Court judge tear apart the Louisiana video game law he wrote on First Amendment grounds somehow qualifies him, in Fox's view.
Or, maybe it was the way he tried to suppress - via baseless legal threats - GamePolitics' recent coverage of his professional misconduct trial by the Florida Bar.
In any case, Thompson was on Fox to discuss a non-game related issue when the comic caption aired.
Comments
Unfortunately, it's generational. There's a good chance that when you start to thin and grey, there'll be some new "whatever" that's a threat to the very fabric of American civilization and for which there'll be a "news" appetite which Fox will sastisfy.
Whether that was you or not, you are as much an "expert" in the First Amendment, school shootings, or even the law as Fred Phelps is an "expert" in sexuality.
Nightwng2000
NW2K Software
It's him. You can smell him when he enters a room. Kinda like fresh-laid bullshit toasting in the sun.
Aww Jack. ::pats head:: There, there now. You're just pissy 'cause Dennis exposed you for the vindictive asshole you are now, isn't it? Here, have a cookie. Now go back and sulk in your corner.
Except how do you know? Some kinda sixth sense that tells you it's the real McCoy? Man, that would be weird. Interesting ability. Can you sense when they're actually laying bullshit?
@nightwng
I literally just used that talking to someone, and I didn't even read the comment yet then XD Except I said "expert on gays," but it was with Fred Phelps
*Nekowolf crawls into a corner, dies, and implodes, just to get away from reality*
Oh, my God! Jack killed Nekowolf! THAT BASTARD!!!
How can you be an expert when laymen in this forum know more about first amendment rights than you do? Your supposedly constitutional bills on video game restrictions have all been shot down on first amendment grounds...
OH! I know! You're an expert because defeat is the best teacher in the world! That must be it. I get it now.
You look haggard, Jack. Are the conspirators wearing on you?
"OH! I know! You’re an expert because defeat is the best teacher in the world! That must be it. I get it now."
I don't know if I should laugh my ass off at this or be seriously confused. I think I'll laugh because it looks funny.
ROFFLMFAO!
Did you inform Fox about your recent hearings? Bet you never thought those emails or faxes would ever be seen in a courtroom.
Also, I'm sorry to say this, but your actions show you absolutely hate the first amendment.
I just had an evil thought. What if we put ol' JT in the same room as Keith Olberman?
Go get your kid, and have him show you how to remove the slashes in front of your quote marks when you post.
"If I'm no expert then you're no journalist Dennis! Nananana"
Even a 10-year old could realize that's childish. Would a 'real' attorney not distance himself from publications he doesn't want to be associated with? I just don't get it..
Your comment made me lawl.
If you are a first amendment attorney, then I am an Astroturf muffin.
As someone who has received an "Art Censor of the Year" award, the only thing you are an expert at with respect to the First Amendment is undermining it. You cannot just reinterpret it or ignore it when convenient.
Addendum:
After you get disbarred, are you going to be here more often? I mean, how else are you going to waste all that extra time you'll have when you can no longer waste it on lawyer-in-name-only activities?
Doesn't that seem like the complete opposite of what he usually says. Also since when was he a first amendment attorney? He suggested laws that been struck down by courts as 'unconstitutional'.
Jack Thompson shouldn't be in this news report. I don't even think he is trying to get media attention. I think he purely works for Fox News. I heard from game bloggers that if you meet Jack Thompson one-on-one, and don't talk about video games, he is a relativity nice person.
Remember, folks. The only free speech worth protecting is the kind you agree with. :P
Thompson forgot "professional massacre chaser" in his signature...
It's like the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. They put fake titles under the correspondents when they are talking, like "Senior Iraqi Expert" under Samantha Bee. The News stations do the exact same thing, only it isn't funny when they do it.
You're an expert at attempting to avoid keeping to the First Amendment, that's about it.
Jack Thompson: Fox News baby! Jack Thompson, your new video game expert, vitriolic mouthpiece, and first amendment..., er keeper awayer.
--Majeen "Hryuu"
And possession's nine-tenths of the law.
OK, since you're a First Amendment expert, answer me this question:
WITH SPECIFICITY how is the MA bill on video games constitutional? Don't forget the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments in your explanation.
Interesting of you to say that you are a first amendment expert, except that in each of your cases against the videogame industry, the defendants have always won against you due to thier defense of the first amendment. If your expertise was so good and valuable, why were you not able to dispute that in the courts?
Dennis, don't let him post here anymore. He has voided the right too many times to post here.
Or, better yet, how exactly the free speech and free exercise clauses of the First Amendment work as any sort of legitimate defense to the numerous and assorted misconduct with which the Florida Bar charges you?
Or should we just wait to have Judge Tunis explain it to us? Won't be long, now.
Yes, but remember, this is Jack "I'm Jesus and you're not" Thompson, all he sees is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...". Since he thinks what he is doing is a religious crusade then he is protected under freedom of religion. Of course he seems to forget how the 1st - 3rd Crusades turned out, and that they were less about religion and more about controlling a powerful trade route between Asia and Europe.
@Michael Schmahl
Yep, so not only is he on the list of top 10 censors, but he's also a client.
@Jack Thompson
Trying to suppress others ability of free speech via frivolous law suits, harassment, faxicide, and school yard insults doesn't make you an expert in any amendment, it just make you a jerk, in my opinion. By the way, when did you go to journalism school? I'd assume that you did since you like to criticize Dennis so much about it. However, since you seem to know nothing about it at all, my assumption is that you think it means he should cover you in a glowing light as the next Messiah, instead of telling the truth. You saying you are an expert in the 1st amendment is like saying David Duke is an expert in civil rights.
You claim many things Mr.Thompson, Violent games cause gamers to go nuts, everyone being out to get you, being a Christian, parent, and now you claim to be a First amendment Attorney. You do know that lying buys you a one way ticket to hell right?
Quick question though,
If you are so right about everything, why not back it up by citing your sources? or better yet, how about a debate with any of the GP posters here? Oh that's right, you're too much of a chickenshit.
My words are protected by the First Amendment, so stop right there if you think you can sue for defamation or libel.
May your son grow up to be nothing like you,
BANE XXIII
Minneapolis, Mn
P.S. I look forward to your disbarment.
if you know shit about shit regarding the first amendment, how come ALL your bills you authored were shot down on first amendment grounds.