P. S.
I am sending forthwith a replacement photograph
that is more likely to entertain your guests
while reminding them of our history.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Band
Counselor to President Clinton
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Posted on 09/26/2007 8:59:27 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
SELIMAJ, NINO MR.
NEW YORK, NY 10021
NINO’S RESTAURANT/OWNER
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
06/30/2006 500.00 26960266335
09/19/2006 500.00 26940505864
12/14/2006 250.00 27930116413
Nuff said.
At the very least, if I were this restaurant owner, I would ignore the letter from Clinton’s lawyers.
I would at least make them go through the expense of filing a formal complaint. I doubt it would come to that, since it is hard to see how Chelsea suffered any damages of any sort.
In any event, I doubt the law suit would survive a motion to dismiss anyway.
If it were me, I would fight it pro se just for the pure joy of unleashing against the Clintons my well practiced “pro se defendant from Hell” barrage of tactics proven to embarrass the other side and run up their expenses without incurring any of my own.
But since the restaurant owner probably doesn’t have the stomach for the fight, he should just decide to take it down when he’s ready and inform the judge — but only after he has caused the Clinton’s some legal expenses and bad PR.
If Chelsea was a minor when the photo was taken the Willy could probably make the request...if not, well Willy can shove it.
But she posed for the picture, so it was also consensual.
Additionally, the photo belongs to the restaurant owner.
Moreover, given the fact that restaurants have the right to display even indecent photographs, he has the right to display an innocuous one.
It can hardly be considered advertising since the viewers are already customers or prospective customers - they are inside the restaurant. It is not being used as an endorsement or a solicitation.
What this is is a man who has powerful friends and who wields enough influence to ruin this man's business threatening a man who has done nothing wrong.
Interesting letter. First of all, I don’t believe Bill Clinton has any option to demand changes regarding his adult daughter. Second, I note this Mr. Band claims in his close to be Counselor to President Clinton. Isn’t that Ex-President Clinton? Or is he thinking future? The letter is heavy-handed and ridiculous. It will bite the Clinton machine as an attempt to keep anyone from profiting from the name or face of a Clinton. After all, can’t let anyone make money off them!
If that picture is going to get him all upset, what would he do if she popped up on the internet vis-a-vis Paris Hilton?
The typical action the Clintons take when confronted with embarrassing pictures or documents is to send in the goons to steal them. I’m surprised Bill didn’t do it in this case. He must be preparing for the role of dignified, First Lady. Next thing you know, he’ll be baking cookies and working with a needy girl’s club.
The guy owns the restaraunt,the wall the picture hangs on and the picture. Tell Klintoon to “sue me!”
Think of this as a preview of a Hill Admin. There's more here than meets the eye, folks.
Typical Clinton response to exposure of his progeny. Is he ashamed?
Obviously not. Wahhhh! Daddy, that mean man has my picture in his restaurant window!!! Wahhh! Can't you do something about it? Wahhh! Please Daddy!!! Please!!!
And this so-called girl earns a six figure salary as an analyst at a hedge fund? If she can't handle her own personal problems and has to run to Daddy, how can she handle a job like that?
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Thanks...I thought as much. He must have been solicited for money for Hillary and declined.
The Spawn turned out to be as big a thug as her parents. They must be so proud.
Exactlt what I was thinking when I first saw this thread....the restaurant owner is a Republican.
I hope he tells Clinton and his lawyer to take a hike.
No. He retains the title of President forever.
Why did she pose for the photo?
Obviously she knew of the scores of similar photos displayed throughout the restaurant.
I think you mean he'll be working with kneading a girl's club ;-)
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