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2016 Postmortem

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8. There's no "giveaway" in protecting from frivolous lawsuits.

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 10:55 AM

Apr 2016

The tort system was never intended to substitute for not being able to achieve one's political aims. It's for recovering legitimate damages.

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Bernie and the "gun" thing [View all] pdsimdars Apr 2016 OP

NY primary... HumanityExperiment Apr 2016 #1

Why do Ford and Budwiser not have the protections of the PLCAA? stone space Apr 2016 #3

They should. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #5

There's no "giveaway" in protecting from frivolous lawsuits. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #8

Then make it available to Big Tobacco and Lawn Dart manufacturers. (nt) stone space Apr 2016 #13

Except for Hillary lies! onecaliberal Apr 2016 #4

Jury Duty brought me here Hiraeth Apr 2016 #7

I don't give a shit about guns hollowdweller Apr 2016 #11