A Forum for Grinches and Ho-Ho-Hoes - Page 291

megaloman · 03-07-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Kinda like Dan Rather, you mean?

speaking of has-beens who have been relegated to the dustbin of the socialist revolution that never was' history, today's breaking news from Chris Matthews:

[b]The 2008 Presidential campaign will not include Al Gore. I'm reporting tonight that the former Vice President and 2000 Democratic Presidential nominee will not run for President. I've been given this scoop from a perfect source who informed me that the purpose of this disclosure at this time is to end speculation about a campaign that will never occur.[/b/]

Ho hum. And my crystal says that any day now Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, Walter Mondale, Mike Dukakis and Hubert Humphree will be making similar announcements, thrashing the hopes of tens of supporters the blew states over.

Gattigap · 03-07-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by sgtclub
What's his employment agreement going to tell you? I'll bet you a doughnut that it says a breach of company policy is terminable for "cause."

No idea, but I'm betting that he neglected to enter into a love contract.

RT, I think we should create one and link to it here on LawTalkers, as a public service.

Regrettably, it can't undo the multiple years of pain for those relationships and sorely needed a love contract, but maybe -- just maybe -- we can save those blossoming relationships to come. God knows, we don't want Shapey to be hurt next time he thinks about taking the plunge.

megaloman · 03-07-2005, 08:55 PM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stan Lee Media co-founder Peter Paul said on Monday that he would plead guilty to a federal securities charge.

Paul demanded that Sen. Clinton "take responsibility for her role in what was the largest campaign finance fraud basically that has ever been reported."

"I'm standing up and taking responsibility for an SEC violation. ... She, as a public figure, should do the same for her (Federal Election Commission) violation," he said.

By responsibility is he expecting she is just going to drive him to Ft. Marcy Park or drive and pull the trigger?

Replaced_Texan · 03-07-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by Gattigap
No idea, but I'm betting that he neglected to enter into a love contract.

RT, I think we should create one and link to it here on LawTalkers, as a public service.

Regrettably, it can't undo the multiple years of pain for those relationships and sorely needed a love contract, but maybe -- just maybe -- we can save those blossoming relationships to come. God knows, we don't want Shapey to be hurt next time he thinks about taking the plunge.

While this is an awesome idea in concept, I'm not entirely sure that we can foresee all of the contingencies.

Gattigap · 03-07-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
While this is an awesome idea in concept, I'm not entirely sure that we can foresee all of the contingencies.

Don't be intimidated by the vagaries of interspecies love. Creative drafting can solve many problems.

Tyrone Slothrop · 03-07-2005, 09:11 PM

Some interesting ideas here about how to fix what ails CBS News.

Hank Chinaski · 03-07-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Some interesting ideas here about how to fix what ails CBS News.

How about just being straight with the peeps?

Crichton puts A Novel right there on the cover where you can see it

Gattigap · 03-07-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
How about just being straight with the peeps?

Crichton puts A Novel right there on the cover where you can see it

Handy that you had your copy next to the scanner.

megaloman · 03-07-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Some interesting ideas here about how to fix what ails CBS News.

To paraphrase Rather himself, "CBS needs something on the order of a 95 or 100-yard field goal to win this"

Ha.

If CBS wanted to be number one in 6 months, all they would have to do is hire a real anchor. Like Sean Hannity or tony Snowe or Bill O'Reilly. No spin and fair and balanced. It is what the majority of Americans want.

Tyrone Slothrop · 03-07-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by megaloman
To paraphrase Rather himself, "CBS needs something on the order of a 95 or 100-yard field goal to win this"

Ha.

Say, did they ever put to bed that litigation over who would be the next governor of Washington? I thought the Democrat was sworn into office, but that the state GOP was still planning to sue.

Hank Chinaski · 03-07-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Say, did they ever put to bed that litigation over who would be the next governor of Washington? I thought the Democrat was sworn into office, but that the state GOP was still planning to sue.

You think it's okay for the Palis to protest even though the Israelis say they're in charge, right?

megaloman · 03-07-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Say, did they ever put to bed that litigation over who would be the next governor of Washington? I thought the Democrat was sworn into office, but that the state GOP was still planning to sue.

I called my cousin in Spokane and he said at this point all they can do is pray that W will extend the spread of Democracy and Freedom to the West coast.

To make him feel better I pointed out that he should watch what he wishes for, after all I call Hillary a Senator.

bilmore · 03-08-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally posted by sgtclub
The more likely reason, in my mind, is as Ty said earlier. They wanted him out and this gave them cause.

They wanted him IN. He's done very good things for them. But, in a world that lives and dies by government contracts and public perception, when your company is already widely perceived as being ethically challenged, (they've had a tough three or four years on that front), I think you gotta do what you gotta do.

He boinked where he oughtn't have boinked. He's gone. I think it's that simple.

megaloman · 03-08-2005, 02:51 AM

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Originally posted by bilmore
But, in a world that lives and dies by......public perception.......widely perceived as being ethically challenged.....you gotta do what you gotta do.

He boinked where he oughtn't have boinked. He's gone. I think it's that simple.

Are you trying to claim that personal behaviour has consequences!?!? Shocking.

sgtclub · 03-08-2005, 03:34 AM

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Originally posted by bilmore
They wanted him IN. He's done very good things for them. But, in a world that lives and dies by government contracts and public perception, when your company is already widely perceived as being ethically challenged, (they've had a tough three or four years on that front), I think you gotta do what you gotta do.

He boinked where he oughtn't have boinked. He's gone. I think it's that simple.

I just don't buy this line. An intracompany affair has what to do with business ethics? And why disclose it? For the minimal gain in public confidence? This investor does not think this means a damn thing when it comes to ethics in contracting.

I've seen first hand several executives of public companies get canned (sorry, be asked to resign). Even in cases of fraud, the public disclosure says something like "CEO resigned today. New CEO, who has a world of experience in [insert exactly what company needs right now] was appointed [interim] successor. Company reaffirms guidance for quarter and year."

This reaks of a broken down negotiation and setting of the stage for litigation. Either that, or bad lawyering.