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Christie Could Be Sued By...Monty Python?

— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Chris Christie could soon be facing legal action from some very illustrious people: Monty Python. This comes... after the Christie campaign used footage of a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus , without having sought permission, for a Web ... (more) Christie Could Be Sued By...Monty Python?

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 27 days ago

Did Christie Campaign Violate Copyright Law, Steal Stock Video?

— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — The Christie campaign has apparently been caught in another copyright violation issue, in addition to their run-in... with Monty Python . This time, it involves the apparent unlicensed pilfering of copyrighted stock footage -- complete with the ... (more) Did Christie Campaign Violate Copyright Law, Steal Stock ...

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Althouse:  "He's clearly made a terrible mistake. It was the endorsement of Sarah Palin he was after — not that of Michael Palin."

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I did not guess copyright infringement as 1st scandal. RT @huffingtonpost Chris Christie Rips Off Monty Python http://bit.ly/4CPl7s 24 days ago

http://bit.ly/435MJa There goes Jersey...But gotta love Monty Python! 25 days ago

What is it with Republicans not respecting copyrights? http://tinyurl.com/yheed27 25 days ago

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Christie Could Be Sued By...Monty Python?
TPM Election Central — ... This comes after the Christie campaign used footage of a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus, without having sought permission, for a Web video. The video has since been taken down, but was preserved by Monty Python and given to the Huffington Post. ...

Deja Vu: The Spanish Inquisition
The Moderate Voice — Oooops.

Roger Ailes — The best revenge would be to offer Christie a wafer-thin mint. (Yes, I am sure 100 people have already proffered this gag.)

"He's clearly made a terrible mistake. It was the endorsement of Sarah Palin he was after — not that of Michael Palin."
Althouse — "I'm surprised that a former U.S. Attorney isn't aware of his copyright infringement when he uses our material without permission."