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Appropriate decision by the Judge. FarPoint Feb 2013 #1
Really? So sentenced to 30 days in jail for cussing? Judges have to much power. n-t Logical Feb 2013 #6
Sorry. That pretty much defines contempt. longship Feb 2013 #13
+1...exactly joeybee12 Feb 2013 #103
+2 Faygo Kid Feb 2013 #327
NO! A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #15
I will say one thing.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #22
It was a bail hearing. former9thward Feb 2013 #41
Public defenders are nothing more than a piece of shit 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #90
Since you have so little respect for people who marybourg Feb 2013 #160
Put me on your fucking ignore 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #168
A person has to be a fully qualified trial lawyer to get a job as a public defender slackmaster Feb 2013 #180
well you know that they do not get the money to provide anything 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #200
Life isn't fair. The poor always get the short end of the stick. Suck hind teat. Get nickel-and- slackmaster Feb 2013 #206
yes and it has turned critical 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #214
Um, let me try this Colbert style... Nine Feb 2013 #171
I have a cousin who works his underpaid and underappreciated ASS off as a PD. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #189
I have to agree with you. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #192
You ever had to use one? n/t 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #204
Sorry Kestrel, my opinion stays 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #193
I have a very dedicated public defender in my family, her clients get her full skill set and Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #278
I swear that is something I have never seen nor even heard of. 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #279
You talk as if you ave a great deal of experience with public defenders. morningfog Feb 2013 #337
Only a couple myself 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #342
Blame the system, not the public defenders doing the best they can in a faulty system. uppityperson Feb 2013 #315
yes, I can go with that and say that the system is the fault 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #321
"Public defenders are nothing more than a piece of shit" is the problem, would you edit that out? uppityperson Feb 2013 #328
That may be true in many places. All the PDs I've ever come in contact with in cali Feb 2013 #247
Wow, I wish that is what I see. 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #266
Wow. You just told two stories in which you were represented by private council you paid to Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #281
To be sure I used my husbands free attorneys for pencil pushing 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #290
Blame the system as not being work a piece of shit, not the public defenders doing the best uppityperson Feb 2013 #316
WEll, yes, they do defend obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #319
She hadn't been appointed a public defender yet... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #353
..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #70
A "Teabagging Republican"?!? A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #84
I second that emotion. nt raccoon Feb 2013 #101
Yes, but it was the way you phrased some things(that I quoted, btw) that was problematic. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #108
Let's see here; A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #118
Nice try, buddy. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #129
OK..."Buddy".....let me put it another way; A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #145
Whatever. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #155
Ask any experienced teachers here on DU if kids today have more behavior problems, Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #157
Well, as I said earlier..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #167
I respectfully suggest that you are moving the goalposts. Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #174
She's not an adolescent. She's an adult of 18 and she needs to put her big girl pants on kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #196
Yes, one dictionary definition of 'adolescent' is: Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #242
Uhm... RobinA Feb 2013 #348
"Adios" is perfectly respectable - Go with god. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #349
She's not a misbehaving "kid". She is an adult, and she committed the CRIME of kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #194
So you're calling her a thug now? AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #205
I personally am tired RILib Feb 2013 #228
Just one problem. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #230
contemplate the possibility RILib Feb 2013 #235
The era of good manners. LoL Democracyinkind Feb 2013 #269
Yes, but we shouldn't be pulling the "Today's kids are all worse!" card as a certain member did..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #295
PERHAPS IT WOULD BEHOOVE YOU TO READ MY ORIGINAL POST AGAIN!!! (Sorry for the shouting) A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #317
Well, I'm genuinely sorry if you thought I was accusing you of actually being a 'Bagger............. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #338
I'm a Chris Rockian centrist, I guess! Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #340
I think manners are a sign of education and a good upbringing. MADem Feb 2013 #303
I agree Skittles Feb 2013 #307
On the Contrary RobinA Feb 2013 #350
You dumb enough to lip off and laugh at a judge, you deserve whatever happens. hobbit709 Feb 2013 #86
Did any of you bother to read what I quoted? AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #106
Tell you what-YOU go lip off to a judge and let me know what happens. hobbit709 Feb 2013 #110
*Sigh*. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #121
I learned a long time ago-in fact before I was 18 hobbit709 Feb 2013 #128
Again, as I said to others, the opinion itself I didn't have a problem with. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #134
LOL A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #151
Wow. Another apologist for a budding thug. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #199
He did have a good reason for doubling it: She *laughed at him* and said, "Adios," probably tblue37 Feb 2013 #240
Not quite what I saw. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #243
When a young person is in a serious situation and in the tblue37 Feb 2013 #250
..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #255
So, Joe, do you think kids today DO have manners? Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #136
The majority of kids have always been decent overall, I'd say. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #138
Well, all I can say is I disagree. You're wrong. It's not a right-wing meme Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #142
.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #153
..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #154
Yeah, this is definitely a new phenomenon. Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #311
Excuse me, but I'm a loyal Dem and I expect kids to have basic manners. Bake Feb 2013 #176
Yes, but you misread me. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #185
She's an adult, an 18 year old, not a minor, not a 'kid'. Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #284
Maybe in your life. But this isn't the case when you think about us as a whole..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #305
No they don't leftynyc Feb 2013 #102
Okay, but just realize that the opinion itself, while I disagree with it, wasn't the issue.......... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #113
You accused the person of sounding like leftynyc Feb 2013 #116
Only because I've seen too many examples of this stuff out there. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #123
I happen to agree leftynyc Feb 2013 #143
I don't know how this can be proven or demonstrated with data... Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #163
LOL - I'm old also leftynyc Feb 2013 #181
I have no ideal if kids are less well mannered today than in previous times pennylane100 Feb 2013 #221
I may not have been totally clear at first..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #229
And I think AHIA was right ..... oldhippie Feb 2013 #165
Well, at least you were civil about it. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #182
Common courtesy and manners, and the expectation thereof, are not just for teabaggers. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #191
Again, as I said. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #197
Amen. If my kid mouthed off to a judge in that way, I would have asked them Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #131
But what if the judge had previously done something? AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #140
She smarted off at him when she said "adios". He was right to raise her bail. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #203
He said "Bye bye" first, though. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #209
I ncourage YOU to watch the video. Really watch it. Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #256
I certainly did, and closely, too. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #275
Sorry Joe OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #207
OldHippie, you need to watch the video. And I'm not losing, either. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #217
I've seen the video Joe OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #236
I'm sorry that you couldn't see what really took place. Because I did. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #239
I guess you're the only one w/ OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #244
You and I just have different specific definitions of the term, I suspect. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #248
Yes! Judges have a tough job. Treat them with respect. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #23
Judges are as biased and unfair as cops. Logical Feb 2013 #57
Then appeal. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #69
Yes, just like filing a complaint against cops seems real effective! Logical Feb 2013 #83
A lot of judges are fucking tools. They don't deserve automatic respect. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #127
But you'd still better call the judge "Your Honor" and be courteous. Bake Feb 2013 #178
You don't even have to go that far derby378 Feb 2013 #259
Sorry. That's normal behavior in a courtroom. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #233
Judges deserve no more and no less respect than the rest of us. pennylane100 Feb 2013 #213
You don't have to feel respect for the judge, but you have to keep your mouth shut if you don't. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #238
Appellete courts are not for the working class. pennylane100 Feb 2013 #365
Why Does The Judge RobinA Feb 2013 #352
The police officer desrves respect, but not in the sense that the judge does. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #355
Yes. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #43
I agree reorg Feb 2013 #49
Did you watch AND listen to the video??? blueamy66 Feb 2013 #73
She got what she deserved. hrmjustin Feb 2013 #52
There are situations where you RudynJack Feb 2013 #77
The judge was too lenient. baldguy Feb 2013 #97
Yeah 30 days in jail, glad the taxpayers are picking up the dime for his power trip Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #161
An attorney likely would had received stiffer punishment if they had done the same. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #227
Yes really. Contempt of court is a crime for a reason. gcomeau Feb 2013 #282
This message was self-deleted by its author markpkessinger Feb 2013 #301
Maybe they do have too much power, Volaris Feb 2013 #314
No, 30 days for contempt obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #318
Without respect for the judicial system marybourg Feb 2013 #330
Gotta Agree RobinA Feb 2013 #347
+1 Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #44
I quite agree Ian Iam Feb 2013 #324
Yea, the girl was wrong......2 nights would have been enough.. busterbrown Feb 2013 #331
stupid judge violates her rights to free speech. what an ass nt msongs Feb 2013 #2
So you've never heard of "contempt of court"? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #5
Yes, a stupid law with no limits. Judges abuse it many times. n-t Logical Feb 2013 #7
Nevertheless, still a law Shivering Jemmy Feb 2013 #12
agreed! hrmjustin Feb 2013 #53
Do you think she should have been punished at all for what she said? hrmjustin Feb 2013 #55
Yes, maybe a night in jail. 30 days? Only because his feelings were hurt! Logical Feb 2013 #56
Well judges come down hard on this so that people will behave in court. hrmjustin Feb 2013 #59
30 days should be illegal! What a fucked up system. Logical Feb 2013 #60
How about a week as max? hrmjustin Feb 2013 #61
Sounds fair! Logical Feb 2013 #62
30 days does seem to be a bit much but a week I think would be better. hrmjustin Feb 2013 #63
Wow, that is scary. Glad the other judge was rational. n-t Logical Feb 2013 #64
That's pretty standard jberryhill Feb 2013 #66
lol RedstDem Feb 2013 #135
I don't think his feelings were hurt Renew Deal Feb 2013 #152
And a night in jail should fix it! Logical Feb 2013 #156
BS. A night in jail is a slap on the wrist. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #212
Lol, for cussing! n-t Logical Feb 2013 #286
She would laugh off a single night in jail and come back to him spitting in his face. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #211
"Slapped Silly"? And the judge started it, too..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #293
I would imagine that in this case however, the precedent was most certainly not abused... LanternWaste Feb 2013 #88
Why is it "stupid"? What evidence do COLGATE4 Feb 2013 #89
You should write a letter to your state representative Renew Deal Feb 2013 #25
She should have shown some respect,which we all have to do under certain virgogal Feb 2013 #29
Yes, she shouldn't have cussed him out, and she COULD have done a better job of recognizing the..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #296
You Must Be Joking dballance Feb 2013 #40
LOL! Next, you're going to tell me he violated her second amendment rights by denying her a firearm. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #45
Stupid little twit leftynyc Feb 2013 #104
There is no presumption of free speech within a court proceeding. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #208
awesome judge quinnox Feb 2013 #3
The judge was being nice to her ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #4
My question is, how? Earth_First Feb 2013 #8
Apparently she was in a club- so they might have scooped her up just a few hours prior bettyellen Feb 2013 #35
It's easier to get drugs in jail Nevernose Feb 2013 #47
In prison, yes.... blueamy66 Feb 2013 #75
In many jails...yes so much. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #334
"Drug possession charge." Shouldn't have been there, anyway. nt EastKYLiberal Feb 2013 #9
Exactly! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2013 #34
"drug possession charge" Sending our children to jail for the benefit of private prisons! Kurska Feb 2013 #10
I can see a week in jail Politicalboi Feb 2013 #11
She said adios first Shivering Jemmy Feb 2013 #14
She said "adios" mockingly to him first ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #16
I didn't watch the video Politicalboi Feb 2013 #18
that is why he called her back the first time, because she was the one making it racial quinnox Feb 2013 #20
Saw it on the news Jarhead1775 Feb 2013 #24
I believe the judge is Hispanic a la izquierda Feb 2013 #225
She seemed to be high Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #17
The little brat got what she deserved. SpartanDem Feb 2013 #19
+1 Heather MC Feb 2013 #26
yep, don't fuck with a judge quinnox Feb 2013 #28
Ever read about the trial of the Chicago 8? Sometimes judges are total coalition_unwilling Feb 2013 #37
maybe, but not this time quinnox Feb 2013 #48
actually, it was the judge who was rude reorg Feb 2013 #51
You're imagining things. RudynJack Feb 2013 #78
What video were you watching? leftynyc Feb 2013 #107
Oh good god, he didn't leer at her obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #320
I don't think he was being a TOTAL jerk here. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #292
In other words, always be submissive, obedient, Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #111
Decent point, I guess. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #219
Smart? Probably. Brave? No. Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #261
I see your point. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #276
True richmwill Feb 2013 #32
No kidding DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #33
High Five! blueamy66 Feb 2013 #76
It was hilarious DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #79
In my state, judges don't "do" tickets--speeding, parking, whatever. MADem Feb 2013 #312
I don't doubt that was a poor decision..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #139
Again Joe OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #223
I watched the video. Not what I saw. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #237
Twirling her hair ... giggling OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #241
Well..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #246
Why is the system always entitled to respect? Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #262
Hmmm ... OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #346
I'm respectful of my parents and teachers if they deserve it Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #351
Hardly an apt analogy OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #360
The drug war is both an abuse and molestation of an entire generation Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #363
Wow, well good luck with that attitude OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #364
Yep. When you're in front of a judge you better show some respect. Luciferous Feb 2013 #268
She got what she deserved Renew Deal Feb 2013 #21
Contempt of court should always lead to jail time. Have some respect. graham4anything Feb 2013 #27
Yeah, respect the system that has armed stormtrooper men Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #264
Judges do that? Judges usually are friends of the common person who did not commit a crime graham4anything Feb 2013 #265
Just what rock do you live under? Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #274
One has to show respect in the court. Or accept the consequences. Do the crime, do the time. graham4anything Feb 2013 #277
I'll take anarchy over the cruel and vicious fraud known as the drug war any day Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #283
I have a feeling she will be much better behaved next time she is in court. Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #30
Contempt of Court is a valid 'offense' TheProgressive Feb 2013 #31
Brat acting bratty, she got what she deserved. MadHound Feb 2013 #36
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #38
just better hope you aren't ever standing before this judge quinnox Feb 2013 #46
I'll have to avoid Florida, perhaps reorg Feb 2013 #50
Avoid New York also while you're at it leftynyc Feb 2013 #109
Advoid doing things that can result in a court appearance and you've solved Auntie Bush Feb 2013 #186
I sympathize with her a little...... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #249
Do you think the judge is trying to help her? She needs to get clean LittleBlue Feb 2013 #39
She had very interesting body language at the start. Nolimit Feb 2013 #42
I could care less about the drug posession bluestateguy Feb 2013 #54
Good. 840high Feb 2013 #58
I was a foul-mouthed 18 year old with an attitude problem once but even then I had enough sense Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #65
30 days is excessive way to make his point MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #67
Sometimes judges will rescind contempt sentences if the person apologizes to the court sylvi Feb 2013 #68
Well.... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #71
I'm not a big fan of the CJS, but this little snot blueamy66 Feb 2013 #72
She was acting like a real Piece of shit , she deserved what she got JI7 Feb 2013 #74
She must not have ever listened to Bobby Fuller. Recovered Repug Feb 2013 #80
I dunno. All she said was "adios", Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2013 #81
well handled - that was worth 30 days DrDan Feb 2013 #82
Maybe now she will learn... xoom Feb 2013 #85
If you can say it to a cop (which was ruled legal), what's the difference? Heywood J Feb 2013 #87
The streets are not a courtroom leftynyc Feb 2013 #112
I think that a judge shouldn't be able to trump the provisions of the Constitution Heywood J Feb 2013 #356
WTF are you talking about? leftynyc Feb 2013 #358
I don't think I'll continue this with you. (NT) Heywood J Feb 2013 #361
Technically, it changed what one could be charged with. JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #125
This story reminds me of the song by Shane McGowan "Saint John of Gods" panader0 Feb 2013 #91
She's a brat. HappyMe Feb 2013 #92
Puzzled Daninmo Feb 2013 #93
And yet bush/cheney/bankers walk around free (nt) The Straight Story Feb 2013 #94
Why was he so pissed she said 'adios'? polly7 Feb 2013 #95
I think it was the way she said it. Luciferous Feb 2013 #270
dictator sadalien Feb 2013 #96
If you spit at heaven, it comes down in your face badtoworse Feb 2013 #98
Everybody is so focused on her so-called lack of respect Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #99
Damn him for following the laws?!!! leftynyc Feb 2013 #114
Exactly. Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #117
Wait a minute leftynyc Feb 2013 #120
An entire generation of young black men Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #126
Well, okay - I certainly leftynyc Feb 2013 #146
Funny how the drug war is never anybody's fault is it? Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #150
How do you define victimless crime? joeglow3 Feb 2013 #169
As opposed to the hundreds of billions of dollars we spend incarcerating them? Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #257
No - it's the lawmakers fault leftynyc Feb 2013 #175
"I don't blame the cops or the judges at all" Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #251
No - the reason I object leftynyc Feb 2013 #271
I never said it was the same as shoving people into ovens Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #280
There's a simple way leftynyc Feb 2013 #297
I do make a distinction between pot and meth and coke Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #306
If you want to consider leftynyc Feb 2013 #341
I don't think mouthing off to a judge is the same thing as organized, principled civil disobedience Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #345
Yes, I agree. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #133
Do you know how much Xanax is without health insurance? Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #148
I have no rx insurance, just filled a bottle of 60 Xanax at Costco for under $12. No insurance. Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #287
Well, I don't know how you managed to swing that Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #288
I wouldn't go nearly as far as to call him a "fascist pig"..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #333
Xanax is illegal to hold or take without a valid script obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #322
Well, as unfortunate as that is, I didn't have any issues with that.. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #335
Yea, the drug charge bothers me more far far more than the contempt charge Hippo_Tron Feb 2013 #184
I've been to jail for civil disobedience Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #272
Maybe that judge worked multiple jobs NightOwwl Feb 2013 #310
I know that he thew a girl in jail for 30 days on a power trip Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #313
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #100
Only 30 days? JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #105
Only problem is, he started the B.S. first. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #119
I see your point. JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #137
Okay, and thanks for being civil, btw. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #141
There really is a law against being stupid slackmaster Feb 2013 #115
Good GETTINGTIRED Feb 2013 #122
If you come into Go Vols Feb 2013 #124
DU's authoritarians loves 'em some punishment. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #130
I LOVED seeing that stupid grin being wiped off her face, Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #162
Duly noted. Nye Bevan is a proud authoritarian. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #170
Next time you go to court let us all know how it goes when YOU tell the kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #220
I don't think the young woman behaved intelligently. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #273
Pretty much my point, too. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #291
A girl led off in chains for a month for a victimless crime and an ego trip, disgusting. Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #173
"Only violent offenders need to be locked away". So, no prison for the banksters. Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #179
I would rephrase that to "someone who harms others." Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #195
Thanks for the retraction (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #198
Uh, I didn't retract anything. But carry on. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2013 #267
What does putting him in a cage help? He didn't put anyone in a cage. Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #202
Deterrence (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #210
The deterrence theory has been thoroughly debunked. Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #216
Sad but damn true. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #298
I am far from an authoritarian, and she deserved the contempt charge obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #325
Really. RobinA Feb 2013 #354
The judge vacated her sentence... joshcryer Feb 2013 #366
Kudos to the judge. nt Skip Intro Feb 2013 #132
This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #323
non-criminal lawyer here The Second Stone Feb 2013 #144
I am really surprised to see so many here support the abuse of judicial power bowens43 Feb 2013 #147
The authoritarianism on this thread makes me sick. Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #164
I trust you'll spit on the judge or curse him next time you're in court. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #222
Putting a person into a cage for swearing does make one an authoritarian. Exultant Democracy Feb 2013 #263
it's not an abuse of power RILib Feb 2013 #234
Another punk-ass brat who apparently let the drugs do the talking for her derby378 Feb 2013 #149
"How much is your jewelry worth?" "Rick Ralls." Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #253
Rick Ross, or Rick Ro$$ alcibiades_mystery Feb 2013 #258
Oh, I kept thinking of Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #260
Kai won't stand a chance at testimony against the 'bear hug giant'..off to a cell with Kai, also... Tikki Feb 2013 #158
Saw Something like this 4Q2u2 Feb 2013 #159
I learned that lesson in person Lurker Deluxe Feb 2013 #183
What a stupid young woman. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #166
Judge was far from innocent.(watch the video) AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #188
It is his courtroom. I agree, his actions were not within reason. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #215
Maybe not. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #218
Did you see the following video? Soundman Feb 2013 #285
It's the almost the exact same thing I watched on MediaIte, by the way. Another link? AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #289
Message auto-removed pauldemmd195j Feb 2013 #172
Ruling by Ego now Smilo Feb 2013 #177
Wish all judges took this approach with smartasses in court, lol. Especially the WEALTHY ones. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #187
This judge would actually be kissing up to the 1%, I betcha. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #190
I'm pretty sure this judge takes no shit from anyone (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #201
Agree. With crowding in jails, doubt she will serve the full 30 days. kiranon Feb 2013 #224
I wouldn't be too sure about that, Nye. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #254
The judge, my new hero. RILib Feb 2013 #226
“Are you serious?” SayWut Feb 2013 #231
Kids--and people in general--learn lessons by experiencing the consequences of their behavior. tblue37 Feb 2013 #232
Notice that the judge also appoints the lawyer, the one who complains, tblue37 Feb 2013 #245
Judges don't appoint the public defender obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #326
No, he didn't sentence her for "cursing at him". JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #252
I thought the thirty-day sentence was for the contempt alone? AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #300
I reread it and I see you're correct. JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #302
Not a problem, really. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #308
It was for contempt of court treestar Feb 2013 #336
hahahahaha ... I love my fellow Dems! tavernier Feb 2013 #294
Sadly, you've got a point there, I suspect. n/t =( AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #299
Judges are given extraordinary — and necessary — authority over what goes on in their courtrooms... markpkessinger Feb 2013 #304
The judge should have divided the contempt charge Vinnie From Indy Feb 2013 #309
Did she not get some sort of advice beforehand? Aerows Feb 2013 #329
LOL. Textbook case of contempt. bayareamike Feb 2013 #332
Whoopsie. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #339
Drug charge? she had xanex. Javaman Feb 2013 #343
Schedule IV drug without a script obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #362
You have singularly poor taste in "heroes." Brigid Feb 2013 #344
I fight authority, authority always wins cherish44 Feb 2013 #357
Two Points DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2013 #359
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