Clinton supporter says she was called 'Uncle Tom' Aug 26, 2008
She called the remark "fighting words" and unacceptable. Jones, who also is black, said Monday that he never uttered the slur. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Man charged in shooting death Aug 16, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Were you impressed with Chinas presentation of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Brit crit hits out at Aussie bands Aug 13, 2008
Fighting words from Brit critic - Stay In Touch - Entertainment - smh ... Fighting words from Brit critic ... auSydney Morning Herald2008-08-13Fighting words from Brit criticEntertainmentStayInTouchhttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From smouldering ruins, captain Pietersen confident of retrievingAshes Aug 13, 2008
WITH all the resolute confidence of a baggy green owner, England's new captain Kevin Pietersen issued some fighting words minutes after his first Test in charge had yielded victory. "If we play like we played this week, we'll beat Australia," Pietersen said after leading his side to a six-wicket win over South Africa on Monday, despite the Proteas winning the series 2-1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Russia, Georgia battle on the beach - volleyball, that is Aug 13, 2008
Them's fighting words. The two Georgian players had actually grown up in Brazil. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fighting words from Brit critic Aug 12, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. A model has her hair done for the Alex Perry show at the Sydney Fashion Festival last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rolling Stone to carry the same tune in a smaller package Aug 11, 2008
Those might be fighting words to Rolling Stone's original audience, and no big deal to a generation raised on polished desktop publishing. The changes fit a magazine that, after taking a much-maligned detour in the 1990s toward more celebrity, pop culture and bite-sized reports, has returned to form in the last few years, winning awards for long articles on topics from Iraq to presidential politics. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Seats Taken: Fighting Words or Acceptable? Aug 6, 2008
ABC News: Seats Taken: Fighting Words or Acceptable. . (ABC News)
LETTER: Pierce letter should not have been run in JG/T-C Aug 2, 2008
These include the lewd and obscene, the profane, the libelous, and the insulting or "fighting words" those which by their very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace. It has been well observed that such utterances are no essential part of any exposition of ideas, and are of such slight social value as a step to truth that any benefit that may be derived from them is clearly outweighed by the social interest in order and morality. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii Jul 30, 2008
No, said the California Court of Appeal in 1992, because it constitutes "fighting words": "[I]f a man asks appellant his name and he answers 'Mister Nigger,' the man might think appellant was calling him 'Mister Nigger.' Moreover, third persons, including children hearing the epithet, may be embarrassed, shocked or offended by simply hearing the word. This example illustrates how use of the name may be 'confusing' with the potential for violence." Definitely does sound like asking for trouble;... (Slate)
Fort Oglethorpe police report: July 18, 2008- July 24, 2008 Jul 26, 2008
Fighting words; vulgar language 2. Driving while suspended 2. (Catoosa County News, GA)
3rd Circuit Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Sale of Animal Cruelty Depictions Jul 22, 2008
In addition to child pornography, Smith said, the only categories of speech that have been deemed by the U.S. Supreme Court to be unprotected are fighting words; threats; speech that imminently incites illegal activity; and obscenity. "The common theme among these cases is that the speech at issue constitutes a grave threat to human beings or, in the case of obscenity, appeals to the prurient interest," Smith wrote. (Law.com)
French Doubts Up After Nuke Mishaps Jul 19, 2008
Fighting words indeed and over much more than simply safe drinking water. Nearly 80% of France's electricity is nuclear-generated, and has made a massive international business of constructing and managing nuclear facilities. (Time.com)
3rd Circuit Upholds Removal of Christian Protesters at Gay Pride Event Jul 17, 2008
In a concurring opinion, Senior U.S. Circuit Judge Walter K. Stapleton said he disagreed with some of Sloviter's analysis and that he would have upheld the dismissal of the suit on different grounds -- that the protesters had engaged in "fighting words" that justified their removal from the event ... "Once fighting words have been uttered," Stapleton said, "the police can intervene to the extent necessary to defuse the situation and prevent a breach of the peace. The response of the police in... (Law.com)
Nanny needed Jul 14, 2008
For Adrianne, those were fighting words. First her on her behalf, stating that Florences comments were grossly unprofessional, irresponsible and immature, then Adrianne put it in her own words in a post ironically titled. (MSNBC -- News)
Rapper Slams Jesse Jackson Over Obama Insults Jul 14, 2008
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"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jul 7, 2008
Actor Paul Hogan, star of the 1980s classic Crocodile Dundee, has some fighting words for the Australian tax man: "Come and get me, you miserable bastards.". The 68-year-old actor is being investigated for tax evasion by the Australian Tax Office, which has asked the IRS in the United States to help obtain Hogan's bank records. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
HE Exclusive: Interview with Boris Johnson Jul 2, 2008
For a country obsessed with speed cameras, nanny-state politics and big-brother government, these are fighting words. Oh, and he s passionate about riding his bike. (Human Events Online)
Cheney's Minion Finally Explains Himself to Congress Jun 27, 2008
When the House judiciary committee initially asked Addington to testify, the Office of the Vice President said no, with lots of fighting words about how Congress couldn't compel Dick Cheney or anyone who works for him to talk. It seemed a foregone conclusion that Addington would go the way of nonwitnesses : to court rather than to the committee room. (Slate)
McCain exports free-trade debate Jun 20, 2008
"If you talk about NAFTA, those are fighting words," Granholm said. Voters, she said, want "fair trade" that requires other countries to upgrade labor and environmental standards that enabled them to provide cheap labor. (USA Today)
The First Excuse Jun 17, 2008
Morefighting wordscolumns ... fighting words: A wartime lexicon. (Slate)
Right now, they're in a disaster area Jun 15, 2008
"Matter of 'taste'Them's fighting words. Or not.Jackson suggested post-Game 4 comments by Kevin Garnett might motivate Kobe Bryant for tonight's Game 5. When pressed for which statement he was referring to, Jackson simply said the words were in the transcripts.A review of the transcripts revealed nothing inflammatory, just Garnett commenting about how he now could "taste" an NBA title and how Paul Pierce defended Bryant well in the second half.It may be a Jackson motivational ploy gone bad,... (Boston Globe)
TECHNOLOGY LIVE: More news on Microsoft Jun 13, 2008
In a in early April, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote, "If we have not concluded an agreement within the next three weeks, we will be compelled to take our case directly to your shareholders, including the initiation of a proxy contest to elect an alternative slate of directors for the Yahoo! board." Those are fighting words that will be tough to take back now. By Michelle KesslerPhoto: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft. (USA Today -- Tech)
Indexing minus market cap: A novel idea Jun 7, 2008
These are fighting words to the proprietors of vast index fund empires, such as John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard Group, who says fundamental indexing is just another twist on value investing, that it isn't passive and that it isn't indexing. To me, that misses the core issue, Mr. Arnott says. (Globe and Mail)
Kaltefleiter: Job never gets old for 'Waldo' Jun 6, 2008
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INTERNET EXCLUSIVE:Colbert Reflects Upon 12 Years On College Board Jun 5, 2008
No. People are going to resist change anyway but when you start talking about their universities, those are fighting words. SCT: What will you miss most about serving on the IHL board. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
The dark side of Jun 5, 2008
But his ideological descendants have inherited none of this pragmatism, and instead have turned his fighting words into rigid policy, expanding his darker policies while exploiting the blind spots in critical thinking that his winning personality cultivated in the public mind. Now, as problems languish and deepen, as cli mate change, health-care costs and massive debt cry out for a strong, informed governmental response, lingering affection for a president must not obscure the flaws in his... (NJ.com -- Times)
Obama's first test: Handling Hillary Jun 4, 2008
But her fighting words only increased the need for Obama to show that he can be strong, tough and in charge. Clinton s unwillingness to recognize Obama as the victor only increased the need for Obama to act like a president and not like a doormat. (Yahoo News)
Premiers flex some muscle as new allies Jun 3, 2008
These might sound like fighting words coming from a premier whose relations with Prime Minister Stephen Harper have cooled considerably in recent months. But Mr. Charest stressed that he is not being antagonistic. (Globe and Mail)
Squads lose out in new city law Panhandling ordinance will outlaw rescue squad fundraiser May 31, 2008
GOUSA (posted by Aidia , May 30, 2008 1:20 pm) bsp; I am deeply offended by your comments pertaining to Acme Law School, as I attend Acme law school and I find your comments to be Lembersky fighting words. What do you think. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Hillary's Long March May 27, 2008
Those are fighting words for Democrats. Hold on to your hats. (Human Events Online)
Ralph Nader and the Komodo Dragon May 22, 2008
Slate's "Fighting Words" columnist Christopher Hitchens on May 19. Alter for the Newsweek issue that hit the stands on May 19 and was available online on May 18. (Slate)
CBD: Fegan is no spectator - just yet May 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gal hates Maroons with a passion May 15, 2008
Them's might not have been fighting words, but they were certainly fiery words. Prop Brett White, an antagonist of Gallen's previously but now a teammate, admitted to being annoyed by the constant references to Maroons passion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barack Obama secures endorsement of John May 15, 2008
Some of the crowd in Charleston held hand-made signs reading: Until the last dog dies Bill Clinton s fighting words when he was written off during the 1992 primary. One supporter wore boxing gloves, another waved a bowling pin to symbolise the working-class pastime at which Mr Obama failed last month. (Times Online)
The master of warring words goes to fight school May 11, 2008
" 'Brain-Dead Liberal' - them's fighting words. I guess people got upset." He chuckled. "Certain aspects of liberalism go beyond politics into a kind of faith, a belief system, and nobody likes to have his belief system questioned. But as my wife [the actress Rebecca Pidgeon, who appears in most of Mamet's plays and films] pointed out, 'The New York Times has always hated you. They called Sexual Perversity in Chicago perverted. They called Speed-the-Plow foul-mouthed. They called Oleanna... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Fighting Words For Doolittle Seat May 6, 2008
Those are fighting words in the Fourth Congressional District, which rambles from the Sacramento suburbs of Rocklin and Roseville east to Lake Tahoe and north to the Oregon border. Former Rep. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Billing records expose Young, Abramoff ties Apr 21, 2008
Those were "fighting words," the lobbyist, Kevin Ring, wrote Gibson. Tribes with casinos were some of Greenberg Trauig's most lucrative clients. (Anchorage Daily News)
A losing battle against billboards Apr 17, 2008
These were the fighting words that inspired an intensive campaign to remove the signboards along America's most heavily traveled roadways. At its height, the campaign was championed by the popular Lady Bird Johnson. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Dennis Thames takes in unofficial to Ole Miss Apr 11, 2008
"Those words were like fighting words for Clayton as you could see the gleam in his eyes. It was like his girl had left him at the alter. "Hey, I do not need Dennis. I can run it better than him anyway. (OleMissInsider.com)
THQ: WoW Has Peaked Apr 9, 2008
Sorenson threw out some fighting words in regards to WoW. "Blizzard based a lot of their, let's say, RPG characteristics on 40k, which was the original; There's a lot of commonality there that just comes right out of what Games Workshop has developed, the fiction, and the rest of it is incredibly deep. I think if we're true to that and do it at a high quality, then people will come. And they can certainly co-exist.". Gamers looking to get their hands on the upcoming MMO will have to wait;a long... (IGN PC Games)
Mat-Su, Kenai fish war brewing Apr 8, 2008
The task force resolutions themselves are loaded with fighting words, declaring that Cook Inlet sport and dipnet fisheries "far exceed" the value of commercial harvests, and that the board and department are failing their duty. Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opinion: Masters course changes were a good thing Apr 8, 2008
At the time, those seemed like fighting words. Today, almost two years after Hootie stepped down, replaced by Billy Payne, they seem like a pretty accurate summation of Hootie Johnson's tenure. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gotcha Covered Apr 8, 2008
Of course, negative fighting words won t likely have any effect on State Farm continuing to write auto insurance policies in Florida. The market leader covers almost 3 million cars. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wireless rivalries Apr 6, 2008
The biggest splash and the strongest fighting words came from Sprint Nextel Corp., which unveiled the Samsung Instinct, a sleek iPhone lookalike that aims to take on Apple Inc.'s gadget with faster Web speeds, a cheaper price and more features. The Instinct "is like no other touch-screen phone. Period," Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said in a keynote address. (The Palm Beach Post)
Prosecutor details what's behind flag desecration charge Apr 1, 2008
Polikov has said the boy's standing on the flag is tantamount to "fighting words," which are not protected free speech. Both sides will get a chance to argue more about the merits of the desecration charge and law at hearings this summer. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rum, Romanism and James Carville Mar 28, 2008
They are the Chastised Eight, all campaign surrogates guilty in the court of public opinion of shouting (or writing) fighting words on the fringes of the - presidential brawl. Click on the sponsor logo: to read this article and all of Salon for free. (Salon)
The Biggest Business Blunders Ever Mar 27, 2008
Those are fighting words. With any luck, Bernanke and company won't earn a spot on this list. (Forbes)
Fighting words and three Irish lads outside the pub Mar 27, 2008
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Dodgers take up residence in Arizona, thanks to A's Mar 23, 2008
He grew up a Giants fan and loved Willie Mays, and those are fighting words considering he's a Brooklyn native. He played and later managed in St. Louis, so he knows what the Cardinals-Cubs thing is like, and he's fresh off one of the most powerful rivalries in sports: Yankees-Red Sox. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DICK VS. JOE Mar 22, 2008
In these parts, them's fighting words: Dick and Joe are going toe to toe. The folks at Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More -- the Wilsonville-based retailer that dropped "G.I." from its name a year ago after selling out to a San Francisco private equity firm -- like to claim the leader title as their own. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Letter to the Editor Mar 22, 2008
MARCH 6, 2008 VOL. XLV, NO. 8. I write to refute parts of Brandon Johnsons opinion column last week (Hate speech should be discussed, not censored, 2/29/08). (Yale Herald, CT)
March 2008 arrests Mar 15, 2008
Jeremy Keith Raines, 20, of Chase Drive, Rossville, use of fighting words or obscene and vulgar language. March 8. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Rebels eliminated Mar 15, 2008
" I dont think that would sit well with anyone. Those cheers were truly hurtful and they were fighting words. We kept turning our backs to it and stayed above it. Also what was missed was the fact that Mountain View staff moved their students over to fit a four-person-wide strip of South students in the bleachers. What were they thinking? The fighting started when the Mountain View students decided to take that strip back by pushing and shoving us. And the situation exploded. I sure hope that... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Here's hoping they do it again Mar 6, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Dining news - 3/05/08 Mar 6, 2008
Them's fighting words in this Italian cuisine-centric town, but Volpi has the chops to back it up. After debuting in 1994 as executive chef of the lovely La Locanda at Scottsdale and Shea, he was one of the area's groundbreaking chefs for rustic, northern Italian fare. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* Hamas leader says Israel perpetrating 'holocaust' Mar 3, 2008
FIGHTING WORDS: Khaled Mashaal, the exiled leader of Hamas, said that Israel exaggerated the story of the Jewish Holocaust while committing atrocities in Gaza AP, DAMASCUS Monday, Mar 03, 2008, Page 1. In an unusually fiery attack -- even by Hamas standards -- the exiled leader of the militant group denounced Israeli attacks against civilians in the Gaza strip on Saturday, describing them as "the real holocaust.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
There could be blood, say coaches Feb 28, 2008
Fighting has been replaced by fighting words. Jason Taylor and Nathan Brown, the respective coaches of South Sydney and St George Illawarra, both agree that the game, to be played this Saturday night at the Olympic Stadium at Homebush Bay, will be as physical as a premiership game - and almost as important. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
REPORT: One brother-in-law stabs another during Hillary/Barack argument... Feb 26, 2008
Ortiz, a Clinton supporter, replied that "Obama was not a realist." While not exactly fighting words, the verbal political tiff led to some mutual choking and punching. And, allegedly, a stabbing in the abdomen. (The Drudge Report)
Jets target revenge as jabs continue Feb 21, 2008
North, who last month caused a stir in the Mariners camp when he branded Lawrie McKinna's side the "worst" passing team in the league, on Thursday questioned Central Coast's ability to back up their fighting words in what is expected to be an explosive F3 derby. "I make comments, but I back it up, so if they're going to make comments they've got to back it up as well, so it will be interesting to see how it goes on Sunday," said North, whose Jets beat the Mariners 2-0 in the first leg of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Vegas mayor's comment irks locals Feb 20, 2008
Nicole Rothfleisch, director of the Imperial County Farm Bureau, said Goodman s words were fighting words. The suggestion that food produced by local farms is less valuable than Las Vegas water need is incomprehensible, Rothfleisch said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
More > Feb 14, 2008
The Official Site of The San Francisco Giants: News: Them's fighting words for Giants ... 02/13/2008 7:34 PM ET Them's fighting words for Giants New attitude on display as players show up in desert By Chris Haft / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan Up For A Fight, But Armenia Unbowed Feb 10, 2008
The Armenian government did not appeared cowed by Baku s fighting words. Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian tells RFE/RL that Armenia is confident of its military capability. (EurasiaNet.org)
Editorial: Guv overstates climate threat (Jan. 30) Feb 9, 2008
In a legal context: they are fighting words. Certainly, to me they are. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
George: Knight not gone forever Feb 6, 2008
Fighting words from a General who has lost his fight. Maybe Knight will get bored and decide to give it another shot some day soon. (The Palm Beach Post)
