Jamison Koehler takes on the topic of accepting responsibility. I read about it all the time in crime stories and legal blogs: The defendant is convicted, and the severity of his sentence depends on a number of factors, one of which is "accepting responsibility" for his crime. Jamison saw a case where it went like this: During sentencing, the judge told Bruckheim that he was … [Read more...] about Stalin In the Courtroom
When You Think Authenticity, You Think Trump?
Sad news, everyone: Former Drug Czar William Bennett has himself fallen victim to the curse of drug abuse. At least that's the only explanation I can think of for his absurd pro-Trump editorial on CNN.com: Proving he is willing to call 'em as he sees 'em, and not following the traditional advice for prospective candidates that it's not a good idea to anger your audience, he … [Read more...] about When You Think Authenticity, You Think Trump?
Scattershot 2011-04-11
Random shots around the web: I'm sure the benefit to the food contractor is purely a coincidence. This crap from the TSA is so wrong. And, the TSA is using puppies for propaganda. Have they no decency! … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2011-04-11
Official Mortgage Related Documents
I'm going through the mail, and I just came to an envelope that boldly proclaims: OFFICIAL MORTGAGE RELATED DOCUMENTS Translation: We'd like you to think this is about your mortgage so you open it instead of just throwing it away. "Related" is the giveaway. Also, real documents from my mortgage provider come in plain business envelopes. … [Read more...] about Official Mortgage Related Documents
Sprint. Still Fuckers After All Of These Years.
One of the most productive posts on my blog has been this Sprint-bashing post from 2005. It's still the top Google result for "sprint fuckers" and the #2 result for "fucking sprint" and "fuck sprint". (I should probably be using this to establish my social media SEO cred.) Unfortunately, that wasn't the end of my association with Sprint. I also had Sprint long distance service … [Read more...] about Sprint. Still Fuckers After All Of These Years.