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[–] something_went_wrong ago 

Tuesday, Oct. 04, 2005

Recently, the National Enquirer headlined a story claiming that President Bush - who famously has said that he stopped drinking, cold turkey, as of his fortieth birthday - is drinking once again. It cited multiple confidential sources, and has stood by the story despite scrutiny by more mainstream media.

The story raises an interesting legal question: If the Enquirer is wrong, could - and should - President Bush sue the publication for libel? In this column, I will argue that while such a suit technically could be brought, the President would be extremely unwise to file it.

https://archive.fo/3u1S8

The state of yellow journalism in this nation is repugnant with obvious lies printed all the time. But, I think it's a "pick your battles" personal decision he hasn't done so yet.