Las Vegas Review-Journal Copyright Case Tossed. Good.

Here's the story of a hobbyist blogger, who was blogging along merrily, and then got freaked the hell out. Yes, I'd been blogging for a couple of years, careful to give attribution when I used sources, making it clear that not everything at Greenlee Gazette was produced by me alone. As is common practice on blogs, I clearly indicated excerpts and photos and whatnot. I thought everything was cool.

Then one day, a company called Righthaven started buying up the copyrights--so I thought--of articles from The Las Vegas Review-Journal (apparently in cahoots), and started suing bloggers who excerpted from that source, willy-nilly. You could be a big duke like FreeRepublic.com or Democratic Underground, or a little hobbyist like me. Well, I removed everything I'd ever excerpted--maybe 35 posts--except for the links, and one photo that I have every right to show, morally. And thank goodness, they never came after me.

But they did go after Democratic Underground with a vengeance. And they lost. Badly. And DU is going after them for damages. Good.

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Judge rules Righthaven lacks standing to sue, threatens sanctions over misrepresentations

A federal judge in Las Vegas today issued a potentially devastating ruling against copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC, finding it doesn't have standing to sue over Las Vegas Review-Journal stories, that it has misled the court and threatening to impose sanctions against Righthaven. . .

Read more at: VegasInc.

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, January 20, 2011

It's Thursday instead of Monday, but I'll take an installment of Democratic Underground's "Top 10 Conservative Idiots" any time! Yeah, yeah, it's just a special edition, not the regular column, but I'll take it anyway. Enjoy! 

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 387

January 20, 2011
Hate Mailbag Special

Now don't get too excited -- the Top 10 Conservative Idiots is still on hiatus. But a brand new Hate Mailbag is long past due, so here we go!

The following are real emails sent to Democratic Underground over the past year, and they have not been edited in any way, although names and email addresses have been removed. . .

And they are doozies. Read them at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots: November 1, 2010

My favorite column at Democratic Underground is supposedly only back for a limited time, so this is either the last one for a while, or close to it. That's a shame, because if the beltway wisdom is true, there's going to be a whole lot more to report on in the near future. Here's hoping that Top 10 Conservative Idiots* comes back to stay in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy, and happy Monday!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 386

November 1, 2010

Profitt Of Rage Edition


This week Tim Profitt (1) and Mike Pezzano (2) beat up a woman, Jean Schmidt frightens schoolchildren, and Alan Keyes (10) loses yet again. . .
 
Read more at: Democratic Underground
 
*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots: October 25, 2010

Another Monday, another addition of Democratic Underground's Top 10 Conservative Idiots!*

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 385
October 25, 2010
Miller Shite Edition


This week Joe Miller (1,2) gives us a peek at what the Teabaggers have planned for America should they be elected this fall. Elsewhere, Christine O'Donnell (4) shows off her knowledge of the Constitution, and Sharron Angle (7) drops a clanger. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots: October 18, 2010

Another Monday, more idiots!*  I'm going to be sad when Democratic Underground's run of this column comes to an end after the election. Something tells me, there is still going to be a lot to talk about after November 2. Hopefully, they'll do the column for at least a week after. In the meantime, enjoy!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 384

October 18, 2010
Hello Nazi Edition


This week Rich Iott (1) goosesteps his way into the top slot, while Blake Farenholt (4) becomes the latest Republican candidate to be photographed wearing something he probably shouldn't have. Elsewhere, it's just like old times -- we've got both Dick Cheney (2) and George W. Bush (7) on the list this week! . . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots: October 4, 2010

I'm so glad that Democratic Underground is running this column again, even if it is just until the election. It's a fun way to start a Monday, and right now is the perfect time for these stories to get a wider distribution. 

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 382

October 4, 2010
Meg Witless Edition


This week Meg Whitman (1), Carl Paladino (2), and Paul LePage (3) all do their best to blow up their own campaigns. Elsewhere, Linda McMahon (5) demonstrates how in touch she is with ordinary Americans, and Issac Stoltzfus (9) goes quite literally nuts. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, September 27, 2010

So many idiots, so little time!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 381
September 27, 2010

Pledge Of Darkness Edition


This week the Republican Party (1,3) makes the foolish mistake of actually saying what they're going to do if they get elected -- and it's all John Boehner's (2,7) fault! Elsewhere, Susan Collins (5) and Rand Paul (6) teach us all about fairness, and Christine O'Donnell (10) has a plan to... well, you'll see. . .

Read the rest at: Democratic Underground

Top 10 Conservative Idiots: September 20, 2010

Oh, how I've missed this feature while it has been on hiatus! And there were so many weeks when it was sorely needed.  It may only be back for a short run, but it'll be fun while it lasts. Enjoy!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 380

September 20, 2010

Teabag Takeover Edition
Surprise! Yes, the Top 10 is back for a special limited run. I'll be checking in with weekly editions between now and the elections on November 2 -- so let's get started! This week The GOP (1) has created a storm in a teacup, which has only gotten stronger thanks to the shenanigans of Christine O'Donnell (2,3). Elsewhere, Sean Hannity (6) is up to his usual tricks, Newt Gingrich (7) is a racist, and Mitch McConnell (8) knows who the real victims of the recession are. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

Top 10 Conservative Idiots Takes a Break

If you're wondering why I haven't posted a link lately to Democratic Underground's Top 10 Conservative Idiots (one of my favorite columns), it's because it's now officially on hiatus. They promise to be back (and I can't wait), so I'll be posting whatever they have whenever they have it. In the meantime, here is the update:

Friends,

Last week I noted that a combination of factors, which include important upgrades to DU over the coming weeks and months, as well as some very time-consuming stuff going on in my personal life (nothing bad - just time-consuming), were likely to prevent me from writing the Top 10 for a while. I'm sorry to announce that the hiatus starts now.

I want to thank everyone who expressed well-wishes to my son last week (he's doing much better now) and to everyone who basically told me to STFU with the apologizing and take care of my family. I really appreciate it.

I can't say for sure when the Top 10 will be back, but I will say that you haven't heard the last of me. And by the way, when I do get back, I would prefer not to have to write about the teabagging antics of Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) *gag* so do me a favor and please get out the vote for Martha Coakley this Tuesday.See you, I hope, sooner rather than later,-- EarlG

Source: Democratic Underground

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, December 7, 2009

Monday again, y'all! The weekend sure seems to go fast, and I don't know about you, but I never seem to get everything accomplished that I set out to do. Of course, the pre-holiday gatherings of friends eats up some of the time, but definitely in a good way. And a fattening way, but I digress. . .

So let's get the week off to a start with one of my favorite columns on the internet, Democratic Underground's Top 10 Conservative Idiots!* Hey, it's a diversion.

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 378

December 7, 2009
Two For The Price Of One Edition

The good news is that as I was going through the candidates for this week's list I realized that somehow I had way too many Sarah Palin stories (it seems our national joke has an awfully long punchline) and so this week I've decided to do double duty. Please enjoy your regular Idiots list, along with ten Bonus Palins.

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, November 16, 2009

Time to start a new week, everybody. It's dark when we get up, and dark when we get home. It's colder, and we're staring down the holiday season, even though it feels like we just put the pumpkins away. Time to take a break and read Democratic Underground's Top 10 Conservative Idiots!* Hey, it's a diversion.

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 377

November 16, 2009

Teabagging Is For Nuts Edition

There's a teabagathon going on this week as the lunatic fringe continues to take over the Republican Party. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, October 19, 2009

Oh, this list is gooooood! Enjoy!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 375

October 19, 2009

Hangin' With The Taliban Edition

This week the Hate America First Crowd (1) kicks it up a notch, Michael Steele (3) is living dangerously, and Neil Cavuto (6) explains the economy. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, October 5, 2009

It's a little late, but I'm just getting caught up! This is one of my favorite "web events," even though it is now every two weeks instead of weekly. Enjoy.

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 374 *
October 5, 2009
Petty Hate Machine Edition

This week there's a whiff of desperation in the air. The Hate America First Crowd (1) celebrates the fact that the Olympics won't be held here in 2016, Newsmax (2) day-dreams about a military coup, and Chuck Norris (4) wants you to desecrate the flag. Elsewhere, John Ensign (7) is in deep doo-doo, Jim Bunning (9) takes a nap, and Newt Gingrich (10) is hot to trot. . .

Read the list at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, September 21, 2009

Mondays are always a little better when there's a new Top 10 Conservative Idiots* column online. Well, at least it puts a spring in my step. Enjoy.

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 373

September 21, 2009

The Amazing Racism Edition

This week we conclusively prove that racism is a thing of the past in 21st Century America as Teabaggers (2,3) invade Washington DC, Roy Blunt (6) tells a funny story about a monkey, and Rush Limbaugh (7) goes pro-segregation. . .

Read the list at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, September 7, 2009

It's Monday again, peoples. But if you're like me, you've got the day off. Hazzah! Now where did the rest of that long weekend go? While I assess how well I did utilizing my time, you can read a brand new Top 10 Conservative Idiots* column over at Democratic Underground. Yes, they have a new one up, even on a holiday weekend. Hazzah! Uh, again.
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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 372

September 7, 2009
Pass The Straitjacket Edition

This week Lunatic Wingnuts (1), More Lunatic Wingnuts (3) and Yet More Lunatic Wingnuts (5) take over the list (and apparently the entire national discourse), while Glenn Beck (2) and Michael Steele (4) egg them on. Michelles Bernard (9) and Bachmann (10) bring up the rear. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, August 24, 2009

Aw, man, it's Monday again already? Oh well. At least there's a "Top 10" this week,* even if the format is a little different. Still, it's a fun read, so enjoy!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 371
August 24, 2009
Hate Mailbag Special

It's been a weird couple of weeks. The Democrats are falling all over themselves to come up with a good health care reform bill, with the unfortunate but predictable consequence that they're, er, falling all over themselves. Meanwhile the wingnuts have gone completely overboard, to the point where elected Republican officials have been egging on armed protesters at town hall meetings. And let's not forget the guy who recently identified himself as a "proud right-wing terrorist" to a cheering crowd, whereupon his Republican congressman said, "There is a great American." WTF? . . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, August 10, 2009

Monday always goes down a lot easier with a heaping helping of Democratic Underground's "Top 10 Conservative Idiots." They keep churning them out, don't they?*

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 370
August 10, 2009
Super Duper Mega Hyperbole Edition

The madness continues... Teabaggers (1) buy into the idea that threatening people with violence is a winning strategy. Meanwhile, The GOP (2) is slipping, Sarah Palin (3) is sliding, and Orly Taitz (8) has fallen on her ass. . .

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Birthers, Deathers and Tea Baggers: A Parade of Stupid

These pictures are culled from a thread on Democratic Underground. To be fair, I'm only posting two of them, so please check out the source link below to get your full dose of stupid--or morans, if you will--and the splendor of today's base conservatives (pay attention to the spelling!).

Source: Democratic Underground

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, July 27, 2009

It's Monday again, kids. Time to knuckle down and get to work, I suppose. But if you have the time, be sure to check out the new edition of "Top 10 Conservative Idiots" at Democratic Underground. It's a fun way to start the week!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 369
July 27, 2009
Bad Medicine Edition

This week The GOP (1,2), along with RNC chairman Michael Steele (3), remind us why they're the "Party of No. . ."

Read more at: Democratic Underground

EDITOR'S NOTE: Greenlee Gazette does not contend that all conservatives are idiots. Merely that many prominent conservatives are idiots, as this column regularly confirms. So, please, no offense is intended to those of my friends and family who are themselves conservative. In other words, present company excluded!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots, June 29, 2009

I'm always happy when there is a new "Top 10 Conservative Idiots" column up over at Democratic Underground. For one thing, it gives me something interesting to link to on a Monday morning. And for another, the writer of the column (EarlG) is such an entertaining writer. Of course, then I feel inferior, but it only lasts for a little while. Anyway, enjoy!

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The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 367

June 29, 2009

International Man Of Mystery Edition

This week Gov. Mark Sanford (1,2) goes AWOL, Joe The Plumber (5) unfortunately doesn't go AWOL, and John Boehner (10) drops a turd. . .

Read more at: Democratic Underground