Judge, A Heartless Bastard "Beneath Contempt".
2009-01-19 04:22:00 Image via Wikipedia A cannabis campaigner [and ME sufferer/Blair] who admitted supplying the class C drugs to other pain sufferers has escaped a jail sentence - but received a stern warning from a judge. During sentencing at Plymouth Crown Court, Judge Francis Gilbert made it clear to Stuart Wyatt - who wants to see cannabis legalised for use in pain relief - that he was not above the law. During an exchange with Wyatt's advocate Ali Rafati, Judge Gilbert responded sharply to the news that the 36-year-old's "use of cannabis was ongoing" to mitigate the pain he constantly suffered. Judge Gilbert replied: "Well, that's his misfortune, isn't it? I'm afraid the reality is your client is or has been acting illegally and breaking the law.""You must understand cannabis is an illegal drug, whatever view you have about it," he said. "It's not your privilege to choose whether what you do is lawful or illegal. There is no excuse. You're subject to the law like any other person."He then...
Familiarity, Meet Contempt
2008-09-24 02:08:00 I thought the flavor of McCain's recent ad campaigns seemed familiar. Looks like his campaign is now primarily being run by W's old campaign staff....From the WaPo:a handful of McCain's longtime allies -- including his closest aide, Mark Salter, and two former lobbyists, Rick Davis and Charlie Black -- continue to hold senior posts in his campaign, many of his advisers from his first presidential bid now play tangential roles at best. In addition to Weaver, McCain's 2000 campaign manager, Michael Murphy, and press adviser Todd Harris are largely out of the McCain circle. The housecleaning, aides said, has been conducted largely by Schmidt, whose own Bush credentials run deep: He helped run the communications shop in the 2004 campaign and went on to work for Vice President Cheney and to shepherd the president's controversial nomination of Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the Supreme Court. Schmidt then ran California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful reelection campaign before with...
By: Dyre Portents
Chinese torture
2008-06-06 06:44:00 The European Union may find dealing with the Middle Kingdom trickier than it expects IN THIS Olympic summer, expect to hear a lot about the century of China’s rise and America’s decline. That sounds like good news for the European Union, and all who dream of a ?multipolar? order in which European wealth counts as much ...
By: 1913 Intel
Congressman Wexler: Inherent Contempt for Rove
2008-05-16 03:05:00 Congressman Robert Wexler: "Last night, I appeared on MSNBC's Verdict with Dan Abrams to discuss Karl Rove's outrageous refusal to appear before Congress regarding serious allegations that he used the US Justice Department to take down a prominent Democratic politician. It is alleged that Mr. Rove personally instigated the prosecution of former Alabama Governor Don Siegleman. The case has been criticized by legal experts, and 52 former state attorney generals – both Republicans and Democrats – have criticized the case and called for an investigation. (You may view the clip here.)If Rove refuses to testify voluntarily and ignores the subpoenas that will certainly be issued, he should be held in Inherent Contempt of the House of Representatives.No American is above the law. None of us should be able to ignore Congress without consequence. If Mr. Rove ignores a subpoena from the Judiciary Committee, then the House of Representatives should pass an Inherent Contempt citation ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the harm we cause ourselves through self-deception, but Baldwin?s story points ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the harm we cause ourselves through self-deception, but Baldwin?s story points ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the harm we cause ourselves through self-deception, but Baldwin?s story points ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the harm we cause ourselves through self-deception, but Baldwin?s story points ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the harm we cause ourselves through self-deception, but Baldwin?s story points ...
Self Contempt in James Baldwin?s Novel ?Giovanni?s Room?
2008-04-29 02:52:00 Copyright © 2008 Terry Heath. Visit the original article at http://terryheath.com/191/self--contempt-in-james-baldwins-nove-l-giovannis-room/.James Baldwin?s ?Giovanni?s Room? is a poignant take on self contempt and personal deception. David is a young man who not only attempts to deceive himself, but deceives others along the way. In today?s world of trite pop psychology we tend to focus on the ...
?Prophet? jailed for contempt of Islam
2008-04-24 11:32:00 Ahmad Mushaddeq alias Abu Salam, 63, leader of the Al Qiyadah Al Islamiyah sect, was "guilty of showing contempt in public against a religion recognised by the state," Judge Zahrul Rabaid told a packed courtroom today.
Mugabe has earned us the world?s contempt - The Times
2008-04-11 01:45:00 Mugabe has earned us the world?s contemptThe Times, South Africa - 16 hours agoOne can only look on helplessly as the Zimbabwean crisis continues to unfold before the eyes of the world, with ever more disturbing daily reports of ...
Mugabe has earned us the world?s contempt - The Times
2008-04-11 01:45:00 Mugabe has earned us the world?s contemptThe Times, South Africa - 16 hours agoOne can only look on helplessly as the Zimbabwean crisis continues to unfold before the eyes of the world, with ever more disturbing daily reports of ...
Mugabe has earned us the world?s contempt - The Times
2008-04-11 01:45:00 Mugabe has earned us the world?s contemptThe Times, South Africa - 22 hours agoOne can only look on helplessly as the Zimbabwean crisis continues to unfold before the eyes of the world, with ever more disturbing daily reports of ...
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day:Contempt
2008-04-09 17:57:00 He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. Proverbs 17:5
[Amusing] Defense lawyer held in contempt for making ?simulated masturbator
2008-03-21 01:11:00 (Some Jerkoff)
House Has Filed Contempt Charges For Harriet Miers & Josh Bolten
2008-03-10 18:00:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 10:00 AM MST From: Think Progress AP reports: The House Judiciary Committee has filed suit to force former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten to provide information about the firing of U.S. attorneys. The lawsuit filed in federal court Monday says Miers is not immune from ...
By: Suzie-Q
Contempt Citation Replacement For Impeachment?
2008-03-02 04:00:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 8:00 PM MST Contempt order substitutes for impeachment? by GottaLaff Saturday March 01, 12:15 PM There’s no substitute for a well-earned, overdue impeachment, and a contempt citation sure won’t fit the bill. That’s kind of like saying that Jay Leno is a worthy substitute for Jon Stewart… only this isn’t funny (neither ...
By: Suzie-Q
WVU Prof Faces Contempt Cite Over Anthrax Reporting
2008-02-20 13:37:00 Toni Lacy holds the Shott Chair of Journalism at West Virginia University's J-School. A former reporter for The Associated Press, she helped cover the still-unsolved anthrax attacks that killed five people and injured 17 following 9/11.Amid that coverage, Army lab scientist Steven Hatfil was identified as a "person of interest" in the case. As AP reports, "he is suing the Justice Department, accusing the agency of violating the federal Privacy Act by giving reporters information about the FBI's investigation of him."To support his case, Hatfil has sought information from several journalists who covered the story. Locy and a second former reporter have refused the judge's earlier order "to reveal all their sources," AP reports.U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton now says he may hold Locy in contempt. "Walton indicated he would impose a fine until she divulged her sources, but that he would take a few more days to decide whether to postpone the penalty as she pursues an appeal," t...
House votes to hold meirs and bolton in contempt in Liberals Versus Conserv
2008-02-18 00:00:00 Turk, 18/02/08 (10 Replies)
White House Aides Cited for Contempt of Congress
2008-02-15 18:32:00 DN! In other news from Washington, the House has overwhelmingly endorsed contempt citations against two White House aides for their refusal to testify in the U.S. attorney firing scandal. White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers ignored a subpoena after President Bush claimed executive privilege protects them from testifying. The 223 ...
By: Current Era Blog
They Voted For You: Contempt of Congress
2008-02-15 14:57:00 U.S. Reps. Alan Mollohan, D-1st, and Nick Rahall, D-3rd, voted for a resolution "recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas."The measure prevailed 223-32, with Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-2nd, joining 162 other House Republicans in a boycott of the vote.As The Associated Press explains, "Republicans said Democrats should instead be working on extending a law ? set to expire Saturday ? allowing the government to eavesdrop on phone calls and e-mails in the United States in cases of suspected terrorist activity."The White House was similarly unimpressed, calling the resolution "unprecedented" and "outrageous.""It is the first time in 25 years that a full chamber of Congress has voted on a contempt of Congress citation," AP reported, "and the White House quickly pointed out that it was the first time that such action had been taken against top White House ...
House Passes Contempt Citations For Bush Aides
2008-02-14 22:50:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 3:00 PM MST Republican walk-out to protest vote Democrats passed contempt of Congress citations against two Bush administration figures Thursday after the charges had spent months in limbo. On a vote of 223-to-32 House Democrats succeeded in passing the contempt charges against White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former counsel Harriet ...
By: Suzie-Q
Contempt vote coming next. Will GOP walk out?
2008-02-14 21:07:00 Boo hoo! Republicans are outraged. Democrats are putting forward a resolution holding White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers in contempt of Congress. House GOP rank-and-file are planning a dramatic walk out when the vote is called. We’ll see. Go ahead and walk out. Leave us with a quorum and ...
Contempt moves forward ? now on the House floor
2008-02-14 21:06:00 Bumped, as the preliminary skirmishing on the contempt vote is now actually underway — Kagro X Yesterday House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers introduced two resolutions, now numbered H. Res 979 and H. Res. 980, which would authorize the Speaker to refer contempt of Congress charges to the U.S. Attorney for prosecution, and should that referral ...
Contempt moves forward
2008-02-14 15:04:00 Yesterday House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers introduced two resolutions, now numbered H. Res 979 and H. Res. 980, which would authorize the Speaker to refer contempt of Congress charges to the U.S. Attorney for prosecution, and should that referral be rejected, authorize the filing of a civil suit on behalf of the House of ...
NE legislature?s contempt for ALL parents?
2008-02-02 08:36:00 Commenter John left an excellent response to my entry on Nebraska’s proposed anti-homeschool legislation: LB1141 is condescending and contemptuous to all parents; homeschool, private, parochial, and public. These limitations upon the educational choices proposed by LB1141 usurp a parent?s primary obligation, authority, and responsibility for the education of their children. This constitutes an attempt to ...
[Interesting] Judge holds a lawyer in contempt for reading a Maxim magazine
2008-01-27 01:24:00 Wall Street Journal
AGB Nielsen wants court to cite ABS-CBN for contempt on fight over TV Ratin
2008-01-11 03:40:00 This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVA day after a Quezon City court dismissed ABS-CBN’s P63-million damage and breach of contract complaint against AGB Nielsen Media Research (Philippines), Inc., the ratings firm on Tuesday asked the court to cite the broadcast company in contempt for airing misleading information on the ratings row.In a petition filed before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 216 Judge Ofelia Marquez, Francisco Rivera, AGB Nielsen’s legal counsel, said ABS-CBN erred in airing portions of an earlier court order that has, in effect, portrayed the research firm “as having to cease and desist from pursuing its nationwide TAM (television audience measurement) data gathering activities."“Instead of being accurate in its reporting, the ABS-CBN abused its clout as a broadcaster to engage in an intense media campaign to publicly vilify the petitioner (AGB Nielsen) and gain public symp...
AGB Nielsen Sues ABS-CBN for Contempt
2008-01-10 09:46:00 After the Quezon City Regional Trial Court dismissed ABS-CBN?s P63-million damage and breach of contract complaint against AGB Nielsen Media Research (Philippines), Inc., AGB Nielsen on the other hand sued the kapamilya network for contempt for airing distorted information on the tv ratings row. Watch the video after the jump… Share This
By: Starmometer
Familiarity breeds contempt
2007-12-24 15:47:00 In the Christmas Eve lull (similar to the eye of the storm, i.e. the calm before all hell breaks loose) I find myself doing strange things...like visiting Banana Republic's website. I know that some people get great finds there but their site always makes me think of millions of business casual outfits, yearning to be free. And currently, it's also home of the weird wallet semi-knock-off. The s.k.o. being something that's not a total copy of the original but is definitely heavily influenced...like these large and small wallets from Banana Republic...close enough to their Chloe cousins for the similarity to be noticeable, yet lacking the charm and overt shininess of the original.From sweet oranges to slightly bitter marmalade in one easy step...
BAM! SJC Voted To Hold Bolten And Rove In Contempt Over US Attorneys Firin
2007-12-13 17:35:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 9:30 AM MST By Spencer Ackerman - December 13, 2007, 11:17AM This just in: The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to hold two top aides to President Bush in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate in its probe of fired federal prosecutors. On a largely party-line vote of 11-7, the Democratic-led ...
By: Suzie-Q
Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan to file contempt plea against Karnataka before SC
2007-12-13 12:39:00 The Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan will soon file a contempt petition before the Supreme Court against the Karnataka government for re-starting the work on the Kalsa-Bhandura project that can seriously affect the course of the Mhadei river and damage the eco-diversity of North Goa, when the matter is sub-judice. The convenor of the Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan, Ms ...
By: Goa Blog
The contempt vote clock continues to tick?
2007-12-06 01:53:00 At Daily Kos, we’re always happy when the traditional media do us the favor of validating our favorite claim — that reading Daily Kos is like getting the newspaper three days three weeks a year in advance. No, it’s not literally true, since so much of what we discuss here is actually culled from the traditional ...
Lords debate: Gordon Brown shows disinterest and contempt for Armed Forces.
2007-11-22 20:49:00 Further to my earlier post: Why are our Armed Forces nearly 7,000 personnel under-strength?, it seems that several very senior ex-servicemen are more than a little disgusted with Gordon Brown's treatment of our Armed Forces. In a Lords debate, Admiral Lord Boyce said of the decision to give Mr Browne a combined role: "It is seen as an insult by our sailors, our soldiers and our airmen on the front line. "And I know because I have reason to speak to them a lot. And it is certainly a demonstration of the disinterest and some might say contempt that the prime minister and his government has for our armed forces. "And it shows an appalling lack of judgement at a time when our people are being killed and they are being maimed."Lord Guthrie said: "In my experience... he was a most unsympathetic chancellor of the exchequer as far as defence was concerned - and the only senior Cabinet minister who avoided coming to the Ministry of Defence to be briefed by our staff on our problems." And I ...
By: Daily Referendum
similarity breeds contempt
2007-11-15 17:45:00 firoze shakir photographerno1 posted a photo: a street poetry of words exempt similarity breeds contempt stilted thought i did attempt a cart before the horse pre empt
Psst! How?s that contempt of Congress thing coming along?
2007-11-14 18:18:00 Pelosi was asked what was most important about regaining majority status. “Subpoena power,” she said. House Democratic leaders have decided to postpone a vote on a criminal contempt resolution against White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former White House counsel Harriet Miers for several weeks, and possibly longer, according to top lawmakers and ...
Motion against Sri Lanka Army spokesman over contempt of court
2007-11-05 16:53:00 Motion against Sri Lanka Army spokesman over contempt of court
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Karunanidhi over Oct. 1 ?shutdown?
2007-10-29 11:18:00 The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for defying court orders over the October 1 ‘shutdown’ in the ...
By: B4U India
Patriotism does not mean contempt for traditions
2007-10-25 11:00:00 Barrack Obama is no patriot. Liberals apparently love coming up with new definitions of words. The picture above was taken during the national anthem. This is not presidential behavior. For Democrats to even be considering this man as a potential candidate for the presidency is a disgrace. Obama: No Hand on Heart for National Anthem During rendition of ...
Congress' contempt for the Constitution
2007-10-25 03:40:00 Only because we've been dumbed down by our failed educational system is this kind of information "eye-opening"...Yes, the Constitution was created to LIMIT the governments power, NOT to give them UNLIMITED power to erode our freedoms.read more | digg storyLiberty Central- Conservatism's Blog of Choice
State of Georgia in contempt for allowing gassing of animals
2007-10-12 16:44:00 The Georgia Department of Agriculture has been found in contempt of a court order for failing to enforce a 1990 law against using gas chambers to euthanize stray dogs and cats at animal shelters.
Warren Jeffs attorneys threatened with contempt
2007-10-11 14:14:00 A Utah judge has threatened attorneys with contempt of court for making unwanted calls to jurors in the trial of polygamous sect leader Warren S. Jeffs.
White House in Contempt
2007-09-20 19:32:00 ConyersBlog | John Conyers for Congress I wanted to take the opportunity to update you on the status of the contempt of Congress resolution in the House of Representatives. As you may know, the Judiciary Committee passed a resolution before the August recess holding the White House and Harriet Miers in contempt of Congress for their failure to provide documents and appear before the committee as legally required by subpoena. The information we have received to date from the Justice Department from our U.S. Attorneys investigation indicates the White House played a central role in the firing of the nine federal prosecutors. Yet, the White House has stonewalled and consistently refused to cooperate with inquiries into this matter. At the heart of our investigation is the evidence uncovered suggesting that the nine U.S. Attorneys were fired for politically-motivated reasons, while others may have been retained because they were pursuing partisan investigations. We have also disco...
Miers, Bolten contempt filings delayed
2007-09-11 17:46:00 House Democratic leaders have decided to postpone a vote on a criminal contempt resolution against White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former White House counsel Harriet Miers for several weeks, and possibly longer, according to top lawmakers and aides. The decision delays any constitutional showdown, at least for the moment, between Congress and President ...
By: The Hot Joints
Contempt for America unmistakeable in French bulletin
2007-08-28 00:00:00 To the English speaker it is unknown exactly what a report on Microsoft and chairman Bill Gates on a French news bulletin on SBS television yesterday morning was about. What was clear, however, without any need for French language comprehension, was the contempt, disgust, and disdain evident from newsreader, reporter, and anyone involved for the subjects of the story on the US software corporation.
Bush’s Top Forestry Official Facing Contempt Charges - Jail
2007-08-23 17:57:00 by- Suzie-Q @ 8:58 AM MST Via The Raw Story: As if it wasn’t bad enough for the Bush Administration already, contempt charges are flying in Montana.The Administration’s top forestry official has been ordered to explain why the US Forest Service failed to analyze the environmental impact of dropping a fish-killing flame retardant on wildfires — or face contempt of court. Agriculture Undersecretary Mark Rey would then face jail unless the Forest Service assented to a court order enjoining the environmental review. “Noting that Rey had blocked implementation of an earlier review, U.S. District Judge Donald W. Malloy ordered Rey to appear in his court Oct. 15 unless the Forest Service completes the analysis before that time,” Associated Press reporter Jeff Barnard wrote. Forest Service spokesman Joe Walsh told AP the agency was working on the analysis, but couldn’t say if the Secretary would meet the deadline; Rey did not respond to requests for comment. Read more… More ...
By: Suzie-Q
Beneath contempt: Fight To Fill-In For Nancy Grace
2007-08-14 19:26:00 Twins … at 48? Another example of how Nancy Grace is not of this world. But this is sickening: to think anyone would want to fill-in for her in a show that single-handledly loses CNN all credibility, well her and Glenn. Here is the item: A BATTLE is brewing over Nancy Grace’s chair when the “Headline News” host ...
By: Carson's Post
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