tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post704863727800189071..comments2024-03-28T06:32:24.557-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Instead of becoming more hawkish as defense intellectuals often do when they acquire status and influence, Jim Webb has become more skeptical and critical of how US military force is being used and misusedDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-22544303881944448322015-05-02T19:05:48.339-04:002015-05-02T19:05:48.339-04:00My contribution to the Webb hagiography.My <a href="http://tinyurl.com/kq2zstj" rel="nofollow">contribution</a> to the Webb hagiography.gnossoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985243587763564103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-72657894157603992622015-05-02T18:00:16.935-04:002015-05-02T18:00:16.935-04:00.
Dershowitz is a nut and he has his own legal pr....<br /><br />Dershowitz is a nut and he has his own legal problems he should be worrying about.<br /><br />That said, I thought Mosby's announcement of the charges did have an element of populist self-promotion in it. Likewise, the charge of second degree murder against the van driver seemed a little steep to me; however, when it was explained what the charge involved, I could see where she came up with.<br /><br />I would imagine a prosecutor will always go with heavy charges in hopes of striking a deal with one of the accused and having them turn state's evidence.<br /><br />. Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-434560096055164612015-05-02T17:16:07.700-04:002015-05-02T17:16:07.700-04:00I say you are a twit.I say you are a twit.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688752302081088907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-44175013120321441662015-05-02T17:07:31.379-04:002015-05-02T17:07:31.379-04:00Hey, someone has finally figured out a way to stop...Hey, someone has finally figured out a way to stop inner city crime !!<br /><br />May 2, 2015<br />Paying criminals to not commit crime<br />By Thomas Lifson<br /><br />My gut instinct is revulsion over this:<br /><br /> Richmond, located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay area has been quietly implementing a program that identifies the worst troublemakers in the community and pays them a monthly stipend to behave themselves. (snip).............<br /><br />http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/05/paying_criminals_to_not_commit_crime.html<br /><br />One must admit, this is pure genius.<br /><br />What could possibly go wrong ?<br /><br />So far it seems to be working in a way.............<br /><br />Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-81797097416405671682015-05-02T17:00:27.321-04:002015-05-02T17:00:27.321-04:00I think Dershowitz is at least partly wrong in one...I think Dershowitz is at least partly wrong in one thing he said below.<br /><br />He said Mosby acted out of a desire to prevent riots.<br /><br />Being charitable I won't deny that.<br /><br />I would add a large part of her pandering to the mob is a desire to set her stage for her to seek higher political office.<br /><br />What say you, Noble Ash ?Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-56881847303876100842015-05-02T16:56:42.569-04:002015-05-02T16:56:42.569-04:00Every time, Ash.
I just made an excellent point.
...Every time, Ash.<br /><br />I just made an excellent point.<br /><br />I can't help you being too dense to get it.<br /><br />Do you think, with Rufus, the Officers in Baltimore are all guilty of murder, Ash ?<br /><br />What is your educated opinion on this situation, my Noble Young Fellow ?Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-24359961661378101032015-05-02T16:52:58.167-04:002015-05-02T16:52:58.167-04:00May 2, 2015
Alan Dershowitz laments a 'sad day...May 2, 2015<br />Alan Dershowitz laments a 'sad day for justice' in Baltimore police indictments<br />By Rick Moran<br /><br />Attorney Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax in an interview that it was a "sad day for justice" when the states' attorney indicted 6 Baltimore policemen in the death of Freddie Gray.<br /><br />Mediaite:<br /><br /> Alan Dershowitz really went after Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby today forcharging the six cops involved in the death ofFreddie Gray, saying it was entirely based on politics and “crowd control.”<br /><br /> Dershowitz lamented that “this is a very sad day for justice” and told Steve Malzberg that Mosby acted out of a “desire to prevent riots.” It will be “virtually impossible,” he predicted, for the six officers involved to get a fair trial.<br /><br /> And as for murder charges, Dershowitz said there’s “no plausible, hypothetical, conceivable case for murder” and “this is a show trial.” He predicted that Mosby might get removed as prosecutor and Baltimore citizens may get upset if and/or when they “move to a place with a different demographic.”<br /><br /> He concluded that it’s “unlikely they’ll get any convictions in this case” and if they do they’ll likely “be reversed on appeal.”<br /><br />Another lawyer, a law professor at George Washington University, says that the charges will be dropped before trial:<br /><br /> Charges filed against the six Baltimore police officers for their involvement in the death of Freddie Grey will be dismissed, a George Washington University law professor predicted in an interview with The Daily Caller.<br /><br /> John Banzhaf, who teaches public interest law, says that the charges announced by Baltimore state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby on Friday “go too far.”<br /><br /> “I think a prosecutor is going to have a hard time proving that the actions did in fact cause death, since they seem to have no theory as to how it occurred,” Banzhaf said in a phone interview.<br /><br /> [...]<br /><br /> “I think it is very difficult to pin responsibility on one person when you have four or five or six each doing a variety of things — or not doing a variety of things — which in some generalized way contributes to the overall outcome.”<br /><br /> “Again, you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that each of the individuals — Officer X, Officer Y, Officer Z — what he did or didn’t do was a direct cause of what happened,” Banzhaf said.<br /><br />I don't believe there is a judge in Baltimore who would toss these charges - at least, not for many months. The officers may have to wait until their case hits the appeals courts before they get any semblance of justice. <br /><br />Meanwhile, several other prominent attorneys have weighed in with similar comments to Dershowitz and Banzhaf. Is anybody listening?<br /><br />No one in Baltimore.<br /><br />http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/05/alan_dershowitz_laments_a_sad_day_for_justice_in_baltimore_police_indictments.html<br /><br />No one in Baltimore is listening.<br /><br />And Rufus isn't either.<br /><br />He has already, continuing his usual habit, pronounced them all guilty of murder.<br />Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-38623559777881329372015-05-02T16:52:44.206-04:002015-05-02T16:52:44.206-04:00Do you ever think before you post?Do you ever think before you post?Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688752302081088907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-39658173849743731302015-05-02T16:23:31.931-04:002015-05-02T16:23:31.931-04:00Rufus has asked what's the good of the British...Rufus has asked what's the good of the British Royalty ?<br /><br />How about a subtle continual reaffirmation of Women's Rights ?<br /><br />Culture counts.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-88715165533657773862015-05-02T16:21:53.134-04:002015-05-02T16:21:53.134-04:00The New Princess is now 4th !!!! in line to the Br...The New Princess is now 4th !!!! in line to the British Throne.<br /><br />The read headed Prince is now behind her, according to the Royal Rules pertaining in such matters.<br /><br />She CANNOT be surpassed by some newborn male.<br /><br />That's the English for ya !<br /><br />When the Moslems first heard that England was ruled by a WOMAN (Queen Liz I) they simply could not believe it....Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-21267007953218994172015-05-02T16:16:09.157-04:002015-05-02T16:16:09.157-04:00:)
Good analysis.
Cleaner, but not too clean.......:)<br /><br />Good analysis.<br /><br />Cleaner, but not too clean....Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-28391671655699480552015-05-02T15:58:08.319-04:002015-05-02T15:58:08.319-04:00>>> (It's possible, but I wouldn'...>>> (It's possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.)<<<<br /><br />Rufus<br /><br />For God's sakes, Rufus, you have no business betting on anything.<br /><br />Stop it.<br /><br />Stop the betting.<br /><br />Now.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-30188022756450715672015-05-02T15:55:10.860-04:002015-05-02T15:55:10.860-04:00I was asking about where's the preliminary hea...I was asking about where's the preliminary hearing ? Was snoozing away, with Fox on, waiting for Shabazz, and I hear some talk about a preliminary hearing, which hasn't happened yet. If I heard aright, and I'm not sure I did, the Police may have a right to demand a preliminary hearing.........<br /><br />It's SOP out this way. A Judge decides what and who goes to trial, not the prosecutor, certainly not the defense :)<br /><br />All these lawyers are officers of the Court.<br /><br />A grand jury is another form of preliminary hearing. A grand jury is not a fair proceeding as the defense is given no input.<br /><br />We don't use them out here in ignorant rural Idaho.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-77177434284432319542015-05-02T15:35:54.884-04:002015-05-02T15:35:54.884-04:00.
Assad’s hold on power looks shakier than ever a....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/assads-regime-at-increasing-risk-amid-a-surge-of-rebel-advances/2015/04/26/c2742e22-ec32-11e4-8050-839e9234b303_story.html" rel="nofollow">Assad’s hold on power looks shakier than ever as rebels advance in Syria</a><br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-65447773477585035322015-05-02T15:31:04.658-04:002015-05-02T15:31:04.658-04:00.
The report didn't say the US denied the coa....<br /><br />The report didn't say the US denied the coalition (in Syria that pretty much means US) bombing raid only that they couldn't confirm the civilian death count. As an aside, it isn't really in their interest to try.<br /><br />As for Assad, although he has asked to join the coalition, the last I heard he has been denied.<br /><br />Speaking of Assad, I read an article recently that things aren't going as well for him these days. Evidently, there is a new militant coalition that has been putting a good deal of pressure on the regime.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14117465487603720362015-05-02T15:17:09.452-04:002015-05-02T15:17:09.452-04:00LOL
Ever the optimist....
But America kills more...LOL<br /><br />Ever the optimist....<br /><br />But America kills more civilians (justified IMO) than Israel could do in a thousand years....What is "Occupation"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02054075097495500689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-17567874509962235132015-05-02T15:16:14.872-04:002015-05-02T15:16:14.872-04:00Arabs of the Palestinian Occupied lands embrace th...Arabs of the Palestinian Occupied lands embrace the idea of Pay Per View....<br /><br /><br />Palestinian municipalities in the West Bank are mulling over the idea of imposing a "tourist fee" on those planning to visit certain cities like Ramallah and Bethlehem, a senior Palestinian official said Friday.<br /><br />Deputy Mayor of Bethlehem Issam Juha said the fee was merely "symbolic" and would only amount to one US dollar, but added that the extra income could help improve tourist services while visitors trek through the historic city.<br /><br />"Tourists have so far been receiving services for free, and now we are considering a mechanism to make them pay a fee which would help us improve public services, including wireless internet, maps and tour signs," Juha told the Palestinian Ma'an news agency.<br /><br />Yet, Dr. Hamda Taha, an expert on Palestinian tourism, warned that instituting new visitor fees could have unforeseen negative consequences on overall international tourism to Palestine. <br /><br />"Services must be offered to tourists if they have to pay fees, but they can't be asked to pay fees just for visiting a city. Such a move would drive tourists away and have a negative impact."<br /><br />He said that tourism yields revenue through hotels and restaurants, and that there there should be mechanisms "to attract tourists and encourage them to stay longer and enjoy services, rather than paying taxes," Ma'an added. <br /><br />Thirty-five hotels with an estimated 3,500 rooms housed close to 800,000 visitors to Bethlehem in 2014, which saw over 2.5 million overall visitors to the Palestinian territories<br /><br /><br /><br />This should bring in about 2 million US dollars, expected distribution should be about 1.9 million into the Swiss bank accounts of Hamas and Fatah, and about 90k for support of arrested arabs in Israeli Jails and about 10k for sweeping the streets to make the place a tad bit cleaner, not to clean, as no one want the area to look too good..What is "Occupation"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02054075097495500689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-74972123763710328772015-05-02T15:13:37.216-04:002015-05-02T15:13:37.216-04:00I halfway expect to find out that if there were 52...I halfway expect to find out that if there were 52 civilians killed, it was Assad's barrel bombs that did it.<br /><br />Maybe, Jordan went rogue, or something. I doubt that it was our guys. (It's possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.)Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-22189109046030481362015-05-02T15:11:00.312-04:002015-05-02T15:11:00.312-04:00Let us all forthrightly admit it -
Rufus is a tru...Let us all forthrightly admit it -<br /><br />Rufus is a truly confused goofy old gizzard.<br /><br />An optimist though, his good trait, so often misplaced in its application, who should away from Doyle's poker table.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-82905779882502158122015-05-02T15:07:16.407-04:002015-05-02T15:07:16.407-04:00Notice the lack of outrage by Rufus over the civil...Notice the lack of outrage by Rufus over the civilian deaths.<br /><br />He called the Israelis "despicable".<br /><br />And yet is silent when America killed scores of civilians 9000 miles from her own borders, in a war that holds no interest for America.<br /><br />Now if we all agree that KILLING headcutters is in fact a worthy exercise? Then one standard for all.<br /><br />ALL headcutters, whether Boko Haram, Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad or whatever should be judged by the same standard.<br /><br />But Rufus said, if he was living in Gaza, he'd be Hamas, he would not be fighting to get rid of the local Jihadist headcutter rulers, but he'd JOIN them...<br /><br />Interesting..What is "Occupation"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02054075097495500689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-12603413738426474952015-05-02T15:04:07.562-04:002015-05-02T15:04:07.562-04:00We will know so soon ?
I'm still awaiting O&#...We will know so soon ?<br /><br />I'm still awaiting O'bozo's promised 'full report' on the Benghazi fiasco.<br /><br />He promised us.Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-36132078390239237202015-05-02T15:01:44.199-04:002015-05-02T15:01:44.199-04:00Rufus, you are an old sad gizzard, an ignoramus, a...Rufus, you are an old sad gizzard, an ignoramus, a drunk and a gator tail eater, and a racist prejudiced against whites, Hindus, and Jews.<br /><br />Not to mention the Police, who, finally, keep us all functioning.<br /><br />Your only saving grace is your perpetual optimism, perpetually misplaced, but an excellent character trait.<br /><br />In short, you are fucking stupid, but overall a hopeful old coot.<br /><br />Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337923317977922025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-27586094668609623192015-05-02T14:57:35.671-04:002015-05-02T14:57:35.671-04:00.
As Obumble retreats to the relative tranquility....<br /><br />As Obumble retreats to the relative tranquility of Bob-World spouting poetry and a-sniffing flowers along the way a la Ferdinand the bull. Bob-World a shaded refuge in the eerie miasma of Bob-Mind where the unseen voices that haunt him aren't quite so loud.<br /><br />. Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-57136352069247223832015-05-02T14:49:31.576-04:002015-05-02T14:49:31.576-04:00.
The U.S. military said Saturday it could not co....<br /><br /><i>The U.S. military said Saturday it could not confirm the civilian deaths but was looking into the allegation.</i><br /><br /><br />If pushed, we should hear from them on this about six months after the last American soldier leaves Iraq.<br /><br />In other news, I see Obama has gone back to signature strikes with the drones.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-60039981939045139972015-05-02T14:43:40.050-04:002015-05-02T14:43:40.050-04:00Meanwhile, Dead Men are Dying
WASHINGTON (Reuters...Meanwhile, Dead Men are Dying<br /><br />WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.-led military coalition launched 18 air strikes in Syria and Iraq against Islamic State since early Thursday, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement.<br /><br />The seven strikes targeting the militants in Iraq struck five units of Islamic State fighters and destroyed several fighting positions and other targets near the cities of Bayji, Falluja, Mosul, Ramadi and Tal Afar, the task force said on Friday. <br /><br />In Syria, 11 strikes near al Hasaka, Dayr az Zawr and Kobani also struck eight Islamic State fighting units as well as two vehicles and other targets, the statement said.<br /><br />Today<br /><br />WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies staged 24 strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria in a 24-hour period ending Saturday, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement.<br /><br />Seventeen of the strikes were in Syria near the cities of Raqqah, Kobani, Al Hasakah and Dair Az Zawr, hitting Islamic State units, fighting positions, vehicles and other targets.<br /><br />In Iraq, seven air strikes near Mosul, Ramadi, Bayji, Tal Afar and Fallujah hit units, buildings, fighting positions and a supply cache, the statement said.<br /><br />The strikes took place on Friday and Saturday.<br /><br />A group monitoring the conflict said 52 civilians had been killed in a coalition air strike in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo on Friday. The U.S. military said Saturday it could not confirm the civilian deaths but was looking into the allegation.<br /><br />(Writing by Bill Trott; Editing by Doina Chiacu)<br /><br /><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/islamic-state-hit-24-air-strikes-u-allies-182528682.html" rel="nofollow">Dead Men Walking to Dead Med, Dead</a>Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.com