Ann Coulter Update
We’re almost there.
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ATTITUDE 3: THE NEW SUBVERSIVE ONLINE CARTOONISTS
The third volume in the ATTITUDE collection goes to the printer next week, so now’s the time to place your advance order. Everyone who has had a sneak peak at this anthology of cartoons by and interviews with 21 of America’s funniest webcomics creators says they’re knocked out by the breadth of creativity reflected in these pages.
You can advance order ATTITUDE 3 now.
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More Pledges, Please
I already do radio but I’m almost ready to to NPR what with all this pleading for cash.
Seriously, though, the Sue Ann Coulter Pledge Drive is kicking serious ass. We’re over $21,000! In other words, we’re almost there–but we need more to do this job right. If standing up against slander and libel by right-wing nutjobs doesn’t make you pry open your wallet, consider the look on Coulter’s face when she meets my process server!
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Wednesday Night in NYC: Ted Rall & Stephanie McMillan
I’ll be joining cartoonist Stephanie McMillan (her book, “Minimum Security”, is part of the “Attitude” series that I edit) to sign our books at the Barnes & Noble on Sixth Avenue at West 8th Street in Manhattan tomorrow night, starting at 7. There will be a talk and Q&A beforehand, and we hope to see you there!
Directions: A B C D E F subway to West 4th Street, 1 9 to Christopher Street, PATH from NJ to 9th Street.
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Coulter!
It’s the start of a brand-new week–and as the Incredible Hulk might say, it may just be NEOCON CLOBBERIN’ TIME! Pledges total $19,712 and if they keep coming in, we’ll be able to do this thing. I’m waiting by my in box so if you’re so moved to hold her accountable and draw a line in the sand between protected free speech and slander, please pledge at chet@rall.com.
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Ann Coulter Update
I’m starting to feel optimistic. As of this minute pledges for the Rall v. Coulter slander and libel lawsuit fund total $13,716.00. If pledges keep coming in, especially some big ones (though the vast majority of those so far have been modest sums, so the little ones do count for a lot), we may have enough money to move ahead with holding the right-wing attack dog to account for her lies.
Some have asked about Garry Trudeau and the New York Times, both of whom were falsely said to have entered Iran’s Holocaust cartoon contest as well. As far as I know neither party intends to pursue legal action. So it’s all up to me–and you.
Others have asked what I will do if I win a judgement. My conclusion: I will return any net winnings to each individual donor in direct proportion to their contribution. So if you give 5% of the up-front funds, you’ll get 5% of the winnings.
Another question concerns what I will put up towards the cause. Besides my own time and effort staving off the Right-Wing Attack Machine that will no doubt go after me I will be responsible for any legal fees over and above contributions. If I were rich and could afford to do this on my own, I would. Just to be clear.
Please send pledges via email to chet@rall.com. Do NOT send money until I contact you with the news that we are moving forward with the suit as I do not want to have to issue refunds if nothing happens.
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Ann Coulter Update
Pledges currently total nearly $11,000. That’s seriously encouraging but we’re still short of what’s needed to launch a successful libel and slander lawsuit against the Queen of Mean. If you’re interested in pledging a donation to help fund such a suit, send your email with pledge amount to: chet@rall.com. If enough pledges come in to make a suit viable, I’ll contact you with instructions about where to send your payment. (Both PayPal and payment by check will be accepted.) Thanks to all who have already made pledges.
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Ted Rall at New York Comiccon
Hours posted below still apply; I will NOT, however, be there on Sunday. Be sure to stop by the NBM table if you happen to be there. Stephanie McMillan, the brilliant cartoonist whose book “Minimum Security” was edited by yours truly, will also be on hand to sell and sign her book, so be sure to pick up a couple of those.
