Just a thought with regard to the Real Raw News controversy. It seems that perhaps Michael Baxter is using a disclaimer at the advice of his lawyer - " We have included this disclaimer for our protection, on the advice of legal counsel." After all, Bill Mahr repeatedly calls his TV Commentary Show a "comedy" show!
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Do consider parody

When you really want to make a bold statement, consider writing a book of parody or satire, which doesn’t require you to make truthful statements. It’s protected against libel suits, as long as the parody is so ridiculous that no one could mistake it as fact.

Do use a disclaimer

Fiction example: “This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.”

Memoir example: “This book is a memoir. It reflects the author’s present recollections of experiences over time. Some names and characteristics have been changed, some events have been compressed, and some dialogue has been recreated.”

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