What Have You Been Smoking?!
I go to a local Kinko's here in Sacramento to get the Amicus Brief I was editing copied and bound. While writing out my order, the adolescent male desk clerk decides to engage in some idle chit chat with me and asks if I'm "ready" for the long weekend. To be polite I say that I am, and that I'll probably drive down to San Francisco to hang out with relatives. In response, the clerk tells me he thinks San Francisco is great, because of its rich and diverse culture. I generally agree with him and add that there's a lot more to do there than here in Sacto. Then right out of the pages of, I don't know, uninformed naivete, the obviously mushy-minded desk clerk says to me "Yeah, and you also don't get the 'hate-on' there (San Fran.) for thinking outside of the box."
Somewhat shocked by this comment, I almost wanted to rhetorically ask this kid if he thought a devout pro-life Catholic would ever have a snowball's chance in Hell to be elected Mayor of San Francisco. However, because I really wanted my order to be filled by the end of the day, I just kind of smiled and said I would be back later to pick up my materials.
The Youth of America, ladies and gentleman. Sigh.
Friday, August 29, 2003
Yes, Senator Schumer is a Grade A Moron
Guess who had the responsibility of overseeing the court ordered removal of the 10 Commandments monument in Alabama, even though he personally believed the ruling to be incorrect. Devout Catholic and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal nominee Bill Pryor, whom Sen. Schumer did not believe was capable of following the law if it conflicted with his religious beliefs.
Eat !#*% Chucky!
Guess who had the responsibility of overseeing the court ordered removal of the 10 Commandments monument in Alabama, even though he personally believed the ruling to be incorrect. Devout Catholic and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal nominee Bill Pryor, whom Sen. Schumer did not believe was capable of following the law if it conflicted with his religious beliefs.
Eat !#*% Chucky!
Where Have I Been?
I had no idea Prez. Bush had nominated California Supreme Court Justice Janice Brown to the D.C. Court of Appeals. Anyway, as expected, the hard Left has got its panties all wadded up over it.
"Janice Rogers Brown is the far right's dream judge," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People for the American Way. "She embodies Clarence Thomas's ideological extremism and Antonin Scalia's abrasiveness and right-wing activism."
Images of Charlie Brown listening to his teacher speak inaudible sounds pop up whenever I see these remarks.
I had no idea Prez. Bush had nominated California Supreme Court Justice Janice Brown to the D.C. Court of Appeals. Anyway, as expected, the hard Left has got its panties all wadded up over it.
"Janice Rogers Brown is the far right's dream judge," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People for the American Way. "She embodies Clarence Thomas's ideological extremism and Antonin Scalia's abrasiveness and right-wing activism."
Images of Charlie Brown listening to his teacher speak inaudible sounds pop up whenever I see these remarks.
Thursday, August 28, 2003
They're Back!
Well, it looks like the comment system is back up.
Can't really blog anything now, as I'm trying to edit an Amicus Brief in support of the Berkeley Sea Scouts. The brief will be filed with the California State Supreme Court. If you ever find yourself pulling this brief, don't expect to see my name on it, since I have a personal policy of never putting my name on anything that I haven't personally written.
Well, it looks like the comment system is back up.
Can't really blog anything now, as I'm trying to edit an Amicus Brief in support of the Berkeley Sea Scouts. The brief will be filed with the California State Supreme Court. If you ever find yourself pulling this brief, don't expect to see my name on it, since I have a personal policy of never putting my name on anything that I haven't personally written.
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Can't We All Just Get Along?
Three Evo Protty giants, Dobson, Robertson, and Land, duke it out over the Judge Moore/Ten Commandments controversy.
Speaking on his daily Focus on the Family radio program, Dobson said he supports Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and "strongly" disagrees with evangelicals who have criticized Moore's legal strategy.
Robertson and Land both said that while they believe Moore's Ten Commandments display is constitutional, they think he should have obeyed a federal court order and removed the monument.
Three Evo Protty giants, Dobson, Robertson, and Land, duke it out over the Judge Moore/Ten Commandments controversy.
Speaking on his daily Focus on the Family radio program, Dobson said he supports Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and "strongly" disagrees with evangelicals who have criticized Moore's legal strategy.
Robertson and Land both said that while they believe Moore's Ten Commandments display is constitutional, they think he should have obeyed a federal court order and removed the monument.
Federal Court Says No Jesus in City Council Prayers
Surprisingly enough, this isn't a Ninth Circuit decision, although those leftist knucleheads did make a similar ruling last year in the case of Bacus v. Palo Verde School District.
Surprisingly enough, this isn't a Ninth Circuit decision, although those leftist knucleheads did make a similar ruling last year in the case of Bacus v. Palo Verde School District.
With Friends Like This...
[Mike]Tyson told "Access Hollywood" that [Kobe] Bryant needs to get things straightened out with his family. He said if Bryant ends up doing time, he's got to keep in mind "who's gonna come see him, who's gonna be in touch, who's gonna be in contact if anything happens."
My advice: Don't ask Mike for any appetizer suggestions. He might get "ear"ritated.
[Mike]Tyson told "Access Hollywood" that [Kobe] Bryant needs to get things straightened out with his family. He said if Bryant ends up doing time, he's got to keep in mind "who's gonna come see him, who's gonna be in touch, who's gonna be in contact if anything happens."
My advice: Don't ask Mike for any appetizer suggestions. He might get "ear"ritated.
Friday, August 22, 2003
Law School..Pfff!
Being that I am in the infancy of my legal career, I still have much to learn about the practical aspects of filing civil lawsuits. Some things take a while to pick up, like conducting an effective oral deposition. Others, however, are so simple, that I seriously wonder if I got my money's worth in law school. Just today, for instance, after 1 1/2 years of being a licensed attorney, I learned that rather than responding to every sentence and paragraph in a complaint that has been filed in California state court, an Answer can simply consist of a "General Denial" with some affirmative defenses. How long is a typical General Denial? About one, maybe two sentences that include invoking the General Denial statute (Civil Code of Procedure Section 431.30(d)) and words that effectively say "The Defendant generally denies everything the Plaintiff is whining about." Good thing I don't work with any paralegals, or else who knows how long it would have taken me to learn this.
Being that I am in the infancy of my legal career, I still have much to learn about the practical aspects of filing civil lawsuits. Some things take a while to pick up, like conducting an effective oral deposition. Others, however, are so simple, that I seriously wonder if I got my money's worth in law school. Just today, for instance, after 1 1/2 years of being a licensed attorney, I learned that rather than responding to every sentence and paragraph in a complaint that has been filed in California state court, an Answer can simply consist of a "General Denial" with some affirmative defenses. How long is a typical General Denial? About one, maybe two sentences that include invoking the General Denial statute (Civil Code of Procedure Section 431.30(d)) and words that effectively say "The Defendant generally denies everything the Plaintiff is whining about." Good thing I don't work with any paralegals, or else who knows how long it would have taken me to learn this.
Miss. High Court Says Fetus is a Person for Wrongful Death Claims
Although somewhat philosophically disingenuous (see quotes from Justice Smith) it's a good decision that sets useful precedence.
Check out, though, this vile quote from an attorney with the ACLU, who was "troubled" by the ruling:
"Anytime the fetus is recognizable as a person it chips away at the foundation of Roe."
Replace "fetus" with "Black African" and "Roe" with "Dred Scott", and you got yourself an honest to goodness supporter of human slavery.
Although somewhat philosophically disingenuous (see quotes from Justice Smith) it's a good decision that sets useful precedence.
Check out, though, this vile quote from an attorney with the ACLU, who was "troubled" by the ruling:
"Anytime the fetus is recognizable as a person it chips away at the foundation of Roe."
Replace "fetus" with "Black African" and "Roe" with "Dred Scott", and you got yourself an honest to goodness supporter of human slavery.
Thursday, August 21, 2003
Hello, Logic Line?
California Dems back strategy of campaigning against the recall and voting for Bustamante to replace Davis. This seems to make about as much sense as being personally against abortion, but supporting the right of a woman to choose an abortion. Silly liberal Dems.
California Dems back strategy of campaigning against the recall and voting for Bustamante to replace Davis. This seems to make about as much sense as being personally against abortion, but supporting the right of a woman to choose an abortion. Silly liberal Dems.
Once Suspected Murderer of Ex-Wife's Lover Stays on Ballot
No, it isn't OJ, but since we got a porn king, a stripper, and a four foot has been child actor running for governor, I'm half surprised it's not.
No, it isn't OJ, but since we got a porn king, a stripper, and a four foot has been child actor running for governor, I'm half surprised it's not.
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Virginia to Pursue Sodomy Charges Against 26 Men
The twist in this situation is that every case involves an act of sodomy in public. Thus, the Lawrence decision won't prevent these men from being prosecuted, right? Not according to folks like the ACLU who say that because Virginia's anti-sodomy law doesn't make a distinction between private and public sodomy, Lawrence precludes enforcement of the statute.
Repent Justice Kennedy, repent.
The twist in this situation is that every case involves an act of sodomy in public. Thus, the Lawrence decision won't prevent these men from being prosecuted, right? Not according to folks like the ACLU who say that because Virginia's anti-sodomy law doesn't make a distinction between private and public sodomy, Lawrence precludes enforcement of the statute.
Repent Justice Kennedy, repent.
Monday, August 18, 2003
We're All Basically Single Issue Voters
In order to pass the stink test with me, a political candidate must have the correct position on the issue of life. If the person is not pro-life, he/she will not get my vote, even though we may agree on every other issue. "But," some of you may rhetorically ask, "why base your vote on just one issue? There's nothing anyone can do about abortion anyway. It's legal, and it's going to stay that way for a long time" My response: There isn't anyone who can repeal the federal civil rights laws prohibiting racial discrimination. Yet, I'm sure if a political candidate you would otherwise fully agree with were to expressly state he/she was a racial supremacist who thought all non-Caucasions were less than human, you wouldn't even consider voting for him/her.
In order to pass the stink test with me, a political candidate must have the correct position on the issue of life. If the person is not pro-life, he/she will not get my vote, even though we may agree on every other issue. "But," some of you may rhetorically ask, "why base your vote on just one issue? There's nothing anyone can do about abortion anyway. It's legal, and it's going to stay that way for a long time" My response: There isn't anyone who can repeal the federal civil rights laws prohibiting racial discrimination. Yet, I'm sure if a political candidate you would otherwise fully agree with were to expressly state he/she was a racial supremacist who thought all non-Caucasions were less than human, you wouldn't even consider voting for him/her.
Glass Half Full/Empty Situation
Good news: Publisher of Penthouse Magazine goes BK. Bad news: The magazine's financial woes stem mostly from the wide availability of porn on the Internet.
Good news: Publisher of Penthouse Magazine goes BK. Bad news: The magazine's financial woes stem mostly from the wide availability of porn on the Internet.
Fish Wars
From the goofballs at Larknews.com: Motorists displaying IXOYE and Darwin "fish" symbols rumble.
You know, if you think about it, those Darwin fish symbols are pretty demeaning in that they are obviously meant to mock Christianity. If a person openly diplayed a symbol mocking Judaism or even Islam, how long do you think that person could go without incurring any kind of intense public chastisement? Such hypocrisy.
From the goofballs at Larknews.com: Motorists displaying IXOYE and Darwin "fish" symbols rumble.
You know, if you think about it, those Darwin fish symbols are pretty demeaning in that they are obviously meant to mock Christianity. If a person openly diplayed a symbol mocking Judaism or even Islam, how long do you think that person could go without incurring any kind of intense public chastisement? Such hypocrisy.
Friday, August 15, 2003
See Lawrence v. Texas
It didn't take very long for a polygamist to try and use the Lawrence sodomy case in support of his warped lifestyle. The court didn't buy it here, but you gotta know this kind of issue isn't going to go away. It's not in the nature of the Lawrence decision for this to happen.
It didn't take very long for a polygamist to try and use the Lawrence sodomy case in support of his warped lifestyle. The court didn't buy it here, but you gotta know this kind of issue isn't going to go away. It's not in the nature of the Lawrence decision for this to happen.
Nice Idea, But It's Not That Simple
This is pure speculation, but I'm guessing Joe Murray isn't Catholic, otherwise he would know that public excommunications by the Church are rare and seem to only occur when a schism on the scale of Martin Luther or Archbishop Lefebvre is being promoted. Also, a Catholic essentially excommunicates himself when he knowingly refuses to repent from a grave or mortal sin. Nice sentiment, though.
For too long Christians in positions of authority, particularly those proclaiming membership in the communion of the Catholic Church, have separated their Catholic obligations from their public responsibilities. Justice Kennedy celebrates homosexual sodomy, Senator Ted Kennedy advocates for increased abortion rights, and the list goes on and on. It is now time for the Catholic Church to stand up and defend the faith. It is time for the Church to excommunicate such cafeteria Catholics from communion with the Church -- and it should start with Justice Kennedy.
This is pure speculation, but I'm guessing Joe Murray isn't Catholic, otherwise he would know that public excommunications by the Church are rare and seem to only occur when a schism on the scale of Martin Luther or Archbishop Lefebvre is being promoted. Also, a Catholic essentially excommunicates himself when he knowingly refuses to repent from a grave or mortal sin. Nice sentiment, though.
For too long Christians in positions of authority, particularly those proclaiming membership in the communion of the Catholic Church, have separated their Catholic obligations from their public responsibilities. Justice Kennedy celebrates homosexual sodomy, Senator Ted Kennedy advocates for increased abortion rights, and the list goes on and on. It is now time for the Catholic Church to stand up and defend the faith. It is time for the Church to excommunicate such cafeteria Catholics from communion with the Church -- and it should start with Justice Kennedy.
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