News & Media
To do in 2010
By J. DeVoy 1) Expatriate. Or at least think about it. Exhibit A: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awL4upLeOQo&hl=en_US&fs=1&] (NSFW, obviously.) /list
Babies
To offset my usual cynicism and snark, here’s a movie trailer for a flick that actually looks like it might be worth $10 to see — and if you don’t smile after watching the clip, then you’re not human. Here’s to the hope that, no matter who you are, that when 2010 is over, you are happier, smarter, and more
Speech suppression and sex
By J. DeVoy Sex is the only reason anybody does anything. Wars have been fought over women, great men have mutilated themselves over them, and men generally acquire money, power and status to increase their desirability and ability to obtain sex. Sure, there’s the benefit of money, fame and the respect of the community, but traditionally sex has been part
Rest in Slack, Brother
In honor of Cliff Heller, who merged with the infinite on this day in 2006, the Legal Satyricon flag is lowered to half mast and there will be no posts today. If you happen to find yourself with a bottle of tequila nearby, I would like to invite you to take a shot (no salt) in his honor. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAblYFFx0Cw]
Indiana Governor lives up to Indiana's negative stereotypes; nobody surprised
By J. DeVoy In a recent interview, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels talked candidly about his Christian beliefs and values. Referring to Matthew 6: 1-6, Daniels describes his prayer and almsgiving as “private,” something done for himself and not for posturing before others. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for his tolerance of other religions, or people who subscribe to no
Strange Middle Eastern cult demands removal of public utilities
The Teheran city government installed bicycle lanes so that the city could be more “green,” and to promote healthy lifestyles in the Islamic Republic’s capitol. However, once the lanes were installed, local Mullahs called for them to be removed. They were concerned that faithful Islamic men were being tempted to look at womens’ knees, which are usually exposed when they
The Book of "How Convenient"
It seems that some of the hucksters who make gobs of money lying to MSZJ eaters have come up with an interpretation of the Bible that supports their decision to ignore that whole “meek shall inherit the earth” thing — The Theory of the Wealthy Jesus.
Designated Driver
Jennifer Lee De Roberto got pulled over in Lee County, Flori-duh for some reason or another. The police smelled alcohol, but she denied having anything to drink. Then the story gets awesome: She claimed to have had nothing to drink and said she was the designated driver, even though no one else was in the car. Deputies did find three
And it didn't even happen in Florida!
A guy got busted for breaking in to a horse track and screwing the horses. Yes really.
Holiday hangover – all your rights are belong to INTERPOL
By J. DeVoy In a little-publicized move just now being scrutinized over at The Spearhead, Barack Obama has granted the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) new immunities under US law. On December 16, 2009, Obama signed an executive order amending Order 12425, signed by Ronald Reagan in 1983. This new order removes language restricting the immunities enjoyed by INTERPOL under the
Merry Christmas
I see Marc’s Snoop Dogg and raise him some Run DMC. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_J4SBUwe5U]
Pope pwned, merry Christmas!
By J. DeVoy [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psX1PlnSdEo&hl=en_US&fs=1&] A woman got a little too carried away with the holiday spirit and tackled the pontiff during his midnight mass procession. And you thought this kind of barbarism only happened in lines to burst through Walmart’s doors. Unless her wish was a night in the slammer, she won’t be having a very merry Christmas.
Universal Legal Care
Norm Pattis makes a pretty strong argument for a universal public defender system.
HP Computers are Racist?
This is pretty hilarious. I just have to wonder though… maybe this is a good thing. I mean, if we can teach computers to be racist, perhaps they will soon develop a full spectrum of emotions. Maybe this is just the beginning of computer consciousness! Oh wait. Maybe this is not a good thing. Maybe… just maybe, Desi and Wanda
The Balloon Boy's Parents and the First Amendment
Yikes. Yes, the Balloon Boy family screwed up, but 30 days in jail for the dad and 20 days in jail for the mom, in addition to having to pay back all the money that the authorities spent chasing down the balloon… it seems a little bit over the top. The judge, noting that the hoax was “all done for
Mexico… land of the free?
Living a mere 20 minutes from the Mexican border, it always seems funny to me that the U.S. side is supposed to be the “land of the free.” Meanwhile, if you want to buy certain drugs without getting a doctor and an insurance company involved, you just walk in to the Farmacia over the border and you can have whatever
Findlaw, are you really that douchetastic?
Anyone in the blogosphere knows that The New York Personal Injury Law Blog is the fine work of one Eric Turkewitz, Attorney at Law. Findlaw has decided to jump into the legal blawgosphere by launching … The New York Personal Injury Law Blog. Not only did Findlaw rip off Turkewitz’ name, but they gave us further evidence of Greenfield’s Law:
Ghostbusters is the Greatest Film Ever Made (???)
Caitlin Moran argues that Ghostbusters, not Star Wars, is the greatest film ever made. Meh. Personally I don’t think too much of Star Wars either… before we get to her logic, lets get this marvelous piece of writing out of the way. “What art should be about,” they will say, “is revealing exquisite and resonant truths about the human condition.”
WTF?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BorxSYgyo] Watch it quick, before one of the NFL’s goons has it taken down.
Will Justice Prevail in Maricopa County, Arizona?
I have been conspicuously silent on the Maricopa County issue. I’ve been glued to Greenfield’s coverage of it. His latest piece is a must – read.
