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Mon Apr-25-11 09:45 AM
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| -King & Spalding drops marriage case |
maddezmom |
Apr-25-11 09:36 AM |
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No one likes to lose :D |
sudopod |
Apr-25-11 09:44 AM |
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Party of "keep government out of our lives" tries to keep government in people's pants |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:09 PM |
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+1 n/t |
ejbr |
Apr-25-11 10:16 PM |
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........... |
Angry Dragon |
Apr-25-11 09:45 AM |
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K&R |
meegbear |
Apr-25-11 09:47 AM |
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Terrific! They found their principles. Probably from looking at their bottom line, but still. |
Demit |
Apr-25-11 09:48 AM |
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this is what I like about capitalism |
pezDispenser |
Apr-25-11 11:54 PM |
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too funny... nt |
DURHAM D |
Apr-25-11 09:58 AM |
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This makes me and my hubby happy! |
Snoutport |
Apr-25-11 10:15 AM |
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I'm thinking George Takei is having a good day, too. |
Ken Burch |
Apr-25-11 02:46 PM |
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the “process used for vetting this engagement was inadequate.” |
mahatmakanejeeves |
Apr-25-11 10:18 AM |
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I suspect the "vetting" is about their current client list. |
DURHAM D |
Apr-25-11 10:40 AM |
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They broke their "engagment" to prosecute gay marriage? |
rocktivity |
Apr-25-11 10:43 AM |
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Eh. I don't like pressuring lawyers who represent bad people. |
Recursion |
Apr-25-11 10:56 AM |
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this is a civil case, nobody is going to jail over the outcome |
CreekDog |
Apr-25-11 12:15 PM |
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Even in a civil case, unpopular causes have a right to their day in court. |
Jim Lane |
Apr-25-11 03:49 PM |
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+1 |
onenote |
Apr-25-11 04:55 PM |
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Not exactly, The House is acting outside its scope to work around the DOJ, which has discretion. |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 05:16 PM |
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The House can surely find a lawyer who will represent them in this matter |
alcibiades_mystery |
Apr-25-11 06:16 PM |
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The question is whether anyone, especially progressives, should attack lawyers in this fashion |
Jim Lane |
Apr-25-11 06:40 PM |
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Is "attack" an accurate term? |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 06:54 PM |
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Coca Cola doesn't want to be associated with a business viewed as homophobic |
alcibiades_mystery |
Apr-25-11 07:02 PM |
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can you not just enjoy one, just one little bit of good news? geesh |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:14 PM |
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Who the hell is "pestering" the lawyer? |
ruggerson |
Apr-25-11 08:03 PM |
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so law firms that argued for racial segregation deserve our support? |
CreekDog |
Apr-25-11 08:33 PM |
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I notice he keeps posting, but he failed to respond to this excellent question. |
closeupready |
Apr-26-11 10:15 AM |
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You didn't read the whole thread. |
Jim Lane |
Apr-26-11 12:05 PM |
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Okay, my apologies. |
closeupready |
Apr-26-11 12:18 PM |
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This isn't a criminal case. There is no accused to defend. |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 01:09 PM |
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Right, but I don't want people saying there was some conspiracy to deny DOMA... |
Recursion |
Apr-25-11 01:25 PM |
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I don't want people saying there was some conspiracy |
AlbertCat |
Apr-25-11 02:20 PM |
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Remember, there are STILL people saying JFK stole it in '60...and that was half a century ago. |
Ken Burch |
Apr-25-11 03:12 PM |
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By that standard, Obama should resign because people say he wasn't born in the US. |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 03:25 PM |
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Congress will never have the balls OR the ovaries to overturn it. |
Ken Burch |
Apr-25-11 03:10 PM |
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if the justice dept won't re-defend DOMA, will the GOP surrender |
alp227 |
Apr-25-11 11:36 AM |
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The new law firm that will be defending DOMA is Bancroft PLLC. |
Ian David |
Apr-25-11 11:45 AM |
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Law Firm Backs Out of Defending Marriage Act, Partner Resigns |
maddezmom |
Apr-25-11 11:45 AM |
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Maybe, since he's JUST doing it out of respect for the client and his profession... |
Ian David |
Apr-25-11 11:49 AM |
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I Unfortunately Agree with Mr. Clement |
dballance |
Apr-25-11 12:09 PM |
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The DOJ already decided to not defend DOMA. That's the proper place for that decision. |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 01:08 PM |
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The DOJ is Part of the Executive Branch |
dballance |
Apr-25-11 01:36 PM |
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Uh-huh. |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 01:45 PM |
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So When the GOP Wants to Ignore The Law You're Okay With That? |
dballance |
Apr-25-11 01:55 PM |
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dballance... may I suggest a great Shakespearian play to read: |
AlbertCat |
Apr-25-11 02:27 PM |
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That's right, but what makes this REALLY perverse is |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 03:01 PM |
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TheDOJ didn't invalidate DOMA per se - it used lawful discretion to opt to not defend it. |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 01:48 PM |
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Abide. Abide not obide. |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-25-11 04:56 PM |
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You Do Not Know Me |
dballance |
Apr-26-11 07:54 PM |
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If the DoJ can decide not to defend a law, and no one else can then defend it, the consequence is... |
Jim Lane |
Apr-25-11 03:56 PM |
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Elections have consequences. EOM |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 04:07 PM |
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If you think one consequence is that an elected President can unilaterally subvert duly enacted laws |
Jim Lane |
Apr-26-11 02:43 AM |
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It's not what I *think" - it's a matter of fact. The DOJ is within its lawful discretion. |
mondo joe |
Apr-26-11 10:19 AM |
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Ever hear the expression, "Let's cross that bridge when we get to it"? |
closeupready |
Apr-26-11 10:03 AM |
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Name removed |
Apr-25-11 01:09 PM |
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So When We Abandon Consistency What Will You Propose? |
dballance |
Apr-25-11 01:46 PM |
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You're just being overdramatic, IMO. Lots of laws go unenforced. |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 01:59 PM |
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You're just being overdramatic, IMO. Lots of laws go unenforced. |
AlbertCat |
Apr-25-11 04:20 PM |
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Yep. Further, a uniform respect for all laws, just and unjust, mandates that you turn yourself in |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 05:49 PM |
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Another reason to vote for Obama in 2012, to keep people like |
Hawaii Hiker |
Apr-25-11 01:59 PM |
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Oh, give me a break. |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 01:05 PM |
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IOW, "as lawyers we must defend the indefensible," so this Bushie resigns. I love it! |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:12 PM |
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Multiple responses bundled into one absurdly long post |
Jim Lane |
Apr-26-11 03:31 AM |
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Are we sure this firm was pressured into withdrawing? |
efhmc |
Apr-26-11 09:56 AM |
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Yes, there was pressure. |
Jim Lane |
Apr-26-11 12:45 PM |
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I do not have a problem with representation for |
efhmc |
Apr-26-11 11:38 PM |
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What about the lawsuits against the health insurance reform package? |
Jim Lane |
Apr-27-11 12:26 AM |
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I stand by what I say. Using funds only to gather and |
efhmc |
Apr-27-11 09:47 AM |
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Naturally, if you are a lawyer, you are going to defend them from perceived "attacks". |
closeupready |
Apr-26-11 09:59 AM |
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You didn't address the DOMA contract that forbid all K&S employees from advocating |
mondo joe |
Apr-26-11 10:02 AM |
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I've never heard of a clause like that, and it's highly objectionable. |
Jim Lane |
Apr-26-11 01:10 PM |
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I'd suggest that that clause is what put this contract over the top. |
mondo joe |
Apr-26-11 07:31 PM |
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Okay, so with regard to your response to the racial segregationist questions, |
closeupready |
Apr-26-11 12:43 PM |
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Let's be practical about the right to counsel |
Jim Lane |
Apr-27-11 12:15 AM |
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Never mind. self-delete |
closeupready |
Apr-27-11 10:07 AM |
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Agree to disagree is fine. |
Jim Lane |
Apr-27-11 01:26 PM |
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Resignation Letter |
RT Atlanta |
Apr-25-11 01:00 PM |
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DOMA should be declared unconstitutional. |
Initech |
Apr-25-11 02:41 PM |
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The Repuke congressman who are lawyers should defend it.... |
Historic NY |
Apr-25-11 04:07 PM |
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HEh./........Up your NOSE, Boner!!!!!! |
cliffordu |
Apr-25-11 04:10 PM |
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My sneaking suspicion: |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Apr-25-11 04:59 PM |
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Fascinating look at what happened behind the scenes at K&S |
mondo joe |
Apr-25-11 05:15 PM |
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very interesting, thanks for the post |
maddezmom |
Apr-25-11 06:35 PM |
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going out to buy some Coke for mom's bday tomorrow---thanks CC! |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:19 PM |
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OMG yes! Way to go Coca-Cola!!!! |
closeupready |
Apr-25-11 09:28 PM |
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Why is Nancy Pelosi taking part in this? |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-25-11 05:18 PM |
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She's not, she's repeatedly spoken against the house's involvement in defending DOMA |
ShadowLiberal |
Apr-25-11 05:26 PM |
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That is good news if true...So, why then do they keep reporting... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-25-11 06:09 PM |
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OK...I have found articles showing that Nancy Pelosi is... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-25-11 06:14 PM |
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The Legal Advisory Group is bipartisan, but acts on behalf of the majority |
alcibiades_mystery |
Apr-25-11 07:07 PM |
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OK, thanks! I feel a bit dumb but one does not learn... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-26-11 06:41 AM |
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OK...I have found articles showing that Nancy Pelosi is... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-25-11 06:14 PM |
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I still want to know where the money was going to come from to pay them. |
loudsue |
Apr-25-11 05:35 PM |
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John Boehner said he was going to fund it... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Apr-25-11 06:16 PM |
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if not that, it's the "Stick My Nose into Other People's Private Parts" Fund |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:22 PM |
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President Jimmy Carter's AG was Griffin Bell, of King & Spalding |
DemoTex |
Apr-25-11 06:32 PM |
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Another small step forward. nt |
Zorra |
Apr-25-11 08:57 PM |
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could it be the Corporatocracy is starting to Get It? |
wordpix |
Apr-25-11 09:23 PM |
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Heh |
Scottybeamer70 |
Apr-25-11 10:29 PM |
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