Suspect to face judge he protested
Ah, now this makes sense. Terry Summers, aka "The Delegate With The Black Fist", appears to be the same person who regularly calls into 1230 the Buzz with the name "The Delegate." Summers regularly makes bigoted and racist comments on that station with impunity. The group he claims to be with ("The Black Fist") is a black separatist group and a hate group. Is Ken Lawson the official Lawyer for "The Black Fist?" Lawson must be laughing at these idiots on the inside or in private. If he really supports their cause, then Lawson must support their racist beliefs and their separatist movement, thus making him a racist and black separatist. Lawson could instead in public be supportive of them because it gains him media attention for doing so. It is a PR plus for him and instills his "credibility" as a fighter against the "white power structure", what ever that is supposed to be. If Lawson truly wants to help Mr. Summers, he would seek to have him examined by a shrink, and possibly force him to be institutionalized.
Saturday, September 21, 2002
Burned dog may be fight reject
When PETA makes sense the issue at hand must be egregious. The person or persons who committed this act are dangerous. I would not be surprised if they are gang members or live a parallel lifestyle. $1,000 is not going to cut it as a reward, but I applaud PETA for the effort. If they could get off the anti-milk and meat propaganda campaign, they might get more support.
When PETA makes sense the issue at hand must be egregious. The person or persons who committed this act are dangerous. I would not be surprised if they are gang members or live a parallel lifestyle. $1,000 is not going to cut it as a reward, but I applaud PETA for the effort. If they could get off the anti-milk and meat propaganda campaign, they might get more support.
For Miamians and non-Miamians alike a new website from Miami University Students The Miami Review "An Online Journal of Commentary." My blogs are now listed, and I would invite all Miami related bloggers to visit the site and submit your blogs. Thanks to the Editor Don!!! Will the editorial page of the Miami Student be able to keep up?
Friday, September 20, 2002
Patton admits to inappropriate relationship
Will Patton survive this? Before Bill Clinton I would have said no. At this point he will not be forced by the outcry to resign, he will just have no future in politics. He will not be able to win another race again.
Will Patton survive this? Before Bill Clinton I would have said no. At this point he will not be forced by the outcry to resign, he will just have no future in politics. He will not be able to win another race again.
Why did the boycotters not protest Tavis Smiley's Cincinnati Appearance?
While I was checking out the boycotter's protest of the AFL-CIO dinner, I got the gumption to ask one of the protesters why no one protested Tavis Smiley earlier that day. I asked a gentleman who was standing at the Fountain Square garage entrance. He was 54 years old, from West Chester, and wore a UAW tee-shirt. I failed to ask him his name, which is an amateur mistake. I am not much of a reporter.
His answer was coy. He basically said that Tavis Smiley's appearance was fine because he brought a "message." I do not know what that message was. I did not hear him speak either at the conference or on the WMUB broadcast. I asked how that was consistent and his response was an example that they do not protest the Red's games either. I should have tried to find a leader of this protest or I should have tried to go the CJC or the BUF directly, but I really am not a reporter, and I did not want to pretend to be one. Taking these pictures was as far as I went. This gentleman and I proceeded to have a discussion about the entire boycott race relations issue. I really did not ask good questions. I should have done better. He just tried to lay the guilt trip on me. He spoke of Jorg and Roach and racial profiling. Those are really red herrings, but I did not respond to him with what I would have liked. I should have gone through the list of demands. The only good thing I asked him about is why he was protesting along side groups like the "Black Fist" and the "New Black Panthers," both of which I advised him are hate groups. The conversation got to a point where I asked him in general what percentage of people in the City were part of the KKK. He said 5%. I laughed outloud. I then asked if he really thought 5% of the nearly 2 million people in the metro area were members of the KKK. He then laughed out loud at the 2 Million number and said he meant only City residence. I laughed again. I said that they only KKK person I new about lived in Amelia. I think that if people really think that 5% of City residents are members of the KKK, I think they are really ignorant of what is going on. If people think the KKK has any real power anywhere in this city they need to have their head examined. There are about as many KKK members in the City as there are members of the "Black Fist". This man seemed very nice and a very pleasant person, but he also did not seem to be a member of the Clown Posse. I hope his opinion of the number of KKK members in the City is not common among black people in this area. If it is, then we(the City) are going nowhere fast.
While I was checking out the boycotter's protest of the AFL-CIO dinner, I got the gumption to ask one of the protesters why no one protested Tavis Smiley earlier that day. I asked a gentleman who was standing at the Fountain Square garage entrance. He was 54 years old, from West Chester, and wore a UAW tee-shirt. I failed to ask him his name, which is an amateur mistake. I am not much of a reporter.
His answer was coy. He basically said that Tavis Smiley's appearance was fine because he brought a "message." I do not know what that message was. I did not hear him speak either at the conference or on the WMUB broadcast. I asked how that was consistent and his response was an example that they do not protest the Red's games either. I should have tried to find a leader of this protest or I should have tried to go the CJC or the BUF directly, but I really am not a reporter, and I did not want to pretend to be one. Taking these pictures was as far as I went. This gentleman and I proceeded to have a discussion about the entire boycott race relations issue. I really did not ask good questions. I should have done better. He just tried to lay the guilt trip on me. He spoke of Jorg and Roach and racial profiling. Those are really red herrings, but I did not respond to him with what I would have liked. I should have gone through the list of demands. The only good thing I asked him about is why he was protesting along side groups like the "Black Fist" and the "New Black Panthers," both of which I advised him are hate groups. The conversation got to a point where I asked him in general what percentage of people in the City were part of the KKK. He said 5%. I laughed outloud. I then asked if he really thought 5% of the nearly 2 million people in the metro area were members of the KKK. He then laughed out loud at the 2 Million number and said he meant only City residence. I laughed again. I said that they only KKK person I new about lived in Amelia. I think that if people really think that 5% of City residents are members of the KKK, I think they are really ignorant of what is going on. If people think the KKK has any real power anywhere in this city they need to have their head examined. There are about as many KKK members in the City as there are members of the "Black Fist". This man seemed very nice and a very pleasant person, but he also did not seem to be a member of the Clown Posse. I hope his opinion of the number of KKK members in the City is not common among black people in this area. If it is, then we(the City) are going nowhere fast.
Tavis Smiley's Appearance Goes Unnoticed
I walked outside and inside of the Hilton Netherland Plaza and saw no protests of Tavis Smiley breaking the boycott. I saw several of the conference attendees. I even heard one of the WGUC on air announcers. His voice is like a foghorn.
Tavis was in town to help promote his NPR program and he appeared on WMUB of Oxford's Fourm program, as this picture from their website indicates.
I walked outside and inside of the Hilton Netherland Plaza and saw no protests of Tavis Smiley breaking the boycott. I saw several of the conference attendees. I even heard one of the WGUC on air announcers. His voice is like a foghorn.
Tavis was in town to help promote his NPR program and he appeared on WMUB of Oxford's Fourm program, as this picture from their website indicates.
Thursday, September 19, 2002
Ruby's wife arrested (3rd item)
Speaking of gossip, what is Jeff Ruby's wife doing? I am surprised this is only covered in the Post's news briefs. Mrs. Ruby had another case where she appealed a driver's license suspension back in 1992. The records of that case are limited, and the original reason for the suspension is not clear on the court records. She may have had her license suspended for actions that did not occur in Hamilton County, but she sued the BMV here. That is the only logical explanation I could come up with as to why other court records are not listed. I know Jeff Ruby is viewed highly by most in the media, but I would think this would warrant a stand alone story.
Speaking of gossip, what is Jeff Ruby's wife doing? I am surprised this is only covered in the Post's news briefs. Mrs. Ruby had another case where she appealed a driver's license suspension back in 1992. The records of that case are limited, and the original reason for the suspension is not clear on the court records. She may have had her license suspended for actions that did not occur in Hamilton County, but she sued the BMV here. That is the only logical explanation I could come up with as to why other court records are not listed. I know Jeff Ruby is viewed highly by most in the media, but I would think this would warrant a stand alone story.
Allegations discussed at picnic
This article seems like it is just an excuse to talk about a sexy story. An excuse to gossip.
This article seems like it is just an excuse to talk about a sexy story. An excuse to gossip.
Stomping on flag leads to protester's arrest
As long as you own the flag you can do what ever you wish to the flag. It is private property. What you can't do is stomp on or burn someone else's flag, unless the owner of that flag gives permission. This guy sounded like he had bigger issues than stomping on a flag. When you are carrying a knife, claw hammer, tire iron, and a toy gun, I think you might be dangerous and menacing. This man also appears to have had another disorderly conduct arrest back in August. That case is still pending. He sounds like he might be in need of a physiological evaluation.
As long as you own the flag you can do what ever you wish to the flag. It is private property. What you can't do is stomp on or burn someone else's flag, unless the owner of that flag gives permission. This guy sounded like he had bigger issues than stomping on a flag. When you are carrying a knife, claw hammer, tire iron, and a toy gun, I think you might be dangerous and menacing. This man also appears to have had another disorderly conduct arrest back in August. That case is still pending. He sounds like he might be in need of a physiological evaluation.
Councilman proposes $500 littering fine
Cranley can put on a classic dog and pony show. He got his name in the papers, and local TV news. He can now claim he has cleaned up the city. His smoke and mirrors will only get him so far. He really is a hack politician.
Cranley can put on a classic dog and pony show. He got his name in the papers, and local TV news. He can now claim he has cleaned up the city. His smoke and mirrors will only get him so far. He really is a hack politician.
City Hall hears it from the west side
Price Hill and Westwood have been ignored recently, and they have been falling to pot. This was just a showbiz stunt, but it does get their issue a little more attention. Crime is spreading further into another neighborhood, and the City must get out in front of the problem. They don't need pointless litterbug laws; they instead need proactive policing. Say "FU" to the race baiters, and go bust the criminals.
Price Hill and Westwood have been ignored recently, and they have been falling to pot. This was just a showbiz stunt, but it does get their issue a little more attention. Crime is spreading further into another neighborhood, and the City must get out in front of the problem. They don't need pointless litterbug laws; they instead need proactive policing. Say "FU" to the race baiters, and go bust the criminals.
CityBeat: City Lights "News to Use: Strengthen the Picket Line" (2nd item)
It now goes without question that City Beat is clear in favor of the boycott. That was obvious to the casual reader, and City Beat may have even stated such previously. It became obvious with their article, which is akin to a public service announcement as to where and when people should go if they wish to participate in a protest against the AFL-CIO fund raising dinner. I wonder if the CJC boycotters are going to dress up in Pinkerton uniforms. Maybe, maybe not.
It now goes without question that City Beat is clear in favor of the boycott. That was obvious to the casual reader, and City Beat may have even stated such previously. It became obvious with their article, which is akin to a public service announcement as to where and when people should go if they wish to participate in a protest against the AFL-CIO fund raising dinner. I wonder if the CJC boycotters are going to dress up in Pinkerton uniforms. Maybe, maybe not.
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
CityBeat: Railing Against Transit Tax
I support Issue 7. Doug Trapp presented a good summary of the two campaigns For and Against Issue 7. Both camps seem to be playing to the stupid voter, but a majority of people would qualify as stupid, whether they vote or note. Therefore it just depends on who can play to the whims of the bigger mass of stupid people.
I support Issue 7. Doug Trapp presented a good summary of the two campaigns For and Against Issue 7. Both camps seem to be playing to the stupid voter, but a majority of people would qualify as stupid, whether they vote or note. Therefore it just depends on who can play to the whims of the bigger mass of stupid people.
CityBeat: Your Negro Tour Guide "Dead Man Walking"
The basic legal fact that Kathy and most people screaming for Jorg's head fail to realize is that Jorg was found not guilty on the assault charge. The jury was hung on the involuntary manslaughter charge. The involuntary manslaughter was alleged to have been caused by the assault. If he did not assault him, the underlying offense is taken out of play. The defense could argue that Roger Owensby Jr. was not assaulted, and that if he was not assaulted, his death was not legally involuntary manslaughter. Bottom line, all of the new evidence you have, short of an admission of guilt, will most likely not be enough to convict Jorge of involuntary manslaughter, assuming fair jury is seated, not one bent on ignoring the law and imposing emotional justice. That is why Mike Allen is not going to try Jorg again.
This explanation will never satisfy most who want blood. That is common for humans. We don’t do a great job of thinking with our heads. We tend to let our emotions run the show. I wish Kathy Wilson would take the time to use her head. She is looking for “Absolute Justice”, meaning she wants her emotions satisfied, not adherence to and fair application of the law.
The basic legal fact that Kathy and most people screaming for Jorg's head fail to realize is that Jorg was found not guilty on the assault charge. The jury was hung on the involuntary manslaughter charge. The involuntary manslaughter was alleged to have been caused by the assault. If he did not assault him, the underlying offense is taken out of play. The defense could argue that Roger Owensby Jr. was not assaulted, and that if he was not assaulted, his death was not legally involuntary manslaughter. Bottom line, all of the new evidence you have, short of an admission of guilt, will most likely not be enough to convict Jorge of involuntary manslaughter, assuming fair jury is seated, not one bent on ignoring the law and imposing emotional justice. That is why Mike Allen is not going to try Jorg again.
This explanation will never satisfy most who want blood. That is common for humans. We don’t do a great job of thinking with our heads. We tend to let our emotions run the show. I wish Kathy Wilson would take the time to use her head. She is looking for “Absolute Justice”, meaning she wants her emotions satisfied, not adherence to and fair application of the law.
Luken: Drop boycott lawsuit
Why does Luken want the CAC to drop this lawsuit? The boycotters don't have the constitutional right to use intimidation and indirect threats to force a party to a contract to break said contract. Even if the CAC loses, I hope they keep the boycotters tied up in court.
Why does Luken want the CAC to drop this lawsuit? The boycotters don't have the constitutional right to use intimidation and indirect threats to force a party to a contract to break said contract. Even if the CAC loses, I hope they keep the boycotters tied up in court.
Erlanger native among WTC dead
I am very surprised the Enquirer missed this. I am more surprised to see that Xavier appears to have missed it as well.
I am very surprised the Enquirer missed this. I am more surprised to see that Xavier appears to have missed it as well.
Hagan puts new duck ad on the Web
Surprise, Surprise, a fair article on Hagen. I do wonder how the AFLAC lawsuit will turn out. I really do not think they have a case. I would like to see if they have contributed to Taft or to the GOP.
UPDATE from the Columbus Dispatch: The Federal Judge hearing the case refused to issue a temporary stay, allowing the ad to go on in use while the court proceedings continue.
Surprise, Surprise, a fair article on Hagen. I do wonder how the AFLAC lawsuit will turn out. I really do not think they have a case. I would like to see if they have contributed to Taft or to the GOP.
UPDATE from the Columbus Dispatch: The Federal Judge hearing the case refused to issue a temporary stay, allowing the ad to go on in use while the court proceedings continue.
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