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Ruby the Liberal

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68. I didn't question your consistency.

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 11:26 PM

Apr 2012

It is your consistency that amuses me so and has my attention, among other things.

But yes, you are correct, I am happy to "MAN UP" and therefore I think you are completely off the pier with this BAN EVERYTHING shit. I think that you are trying too hard to fit in, and I think that it is completely unnecessary. Just bring it down a notch or 12.

I don't agree with a single plank in the GOP platform, but do defend their right to catalog, display, promote and campaign their lunatic ideas/ideals. People indicted of a crime have a right to a defense in this country. Attorneys have a right to share their thoughts with a news outlet, noting that they know better than to discuss current cases. Israel has a right to exist and "jew" is not a perjorative.

Any other thoughts I can share with you?

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Mark O'Mara is new Zimmerman Defense Lawyer [View all] BanTheGOP Apr 2012 OP

Everybody is entitled to a great defense (though few get one). MidwestTransplant Apr 2012 #1

I can't believe he's still in the country..... Bo Apr 2012 #75

If Mr. Zimmerman is so worried leftynyc Apr 2012 #77

Apology for what? jberryhill Apr 2012 #2

By hiring a "Legal Expert" who is obviously going to cause ruffles BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #12

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #21

Enjoy your stay. greiner3 Apr 2012 #29

How so? Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #37

Sorry, but he's right leftynyc Apr 2012 #78

Ban the GOP, please. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #23

Here is what it has to do with: JDPriestly Apr 2012 #74

That is simply silly jberryhill Apr 2012 #28

This was a kind response. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #38

A judge can also toss the case leftynyc Apr 2012 #79

Jump to conclusions? I think it's a bit late for that. yardwork Apr 2012 #3

Everyone is entitled to legal counsel. Didn't you read To Kill A Mockingbird? Ian David Apr 2012 #4

Yes. But unlike Zimmerman, the defendent was COMPLETELY innocent n/t BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #9

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #22

You ought to reread YOUR statement BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #47

Racism is not limited to the south madville Apr 2012 #61

you forgot the sarcasm lil thingy Bo Apr 2012 #76

Reading your post melm00se Apr 2012 #81

"Jury of his peers." Igel Apr 2012 #93

It doesn't matter if someone is innocent or not. Everyone gets counsel. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #87

Bob Ewell didn't get legal counsel, he just got killed JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #84

are you seriously advocating denying people the best legal defense they can afford/obtain? mike_c Apr 2012 #5

But defense attorneys ALSO have an ethical duty to promote JUSTICE not just their client's innocence BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #6

The duty is to the client. Hepburn Apr 2012 #10

He will HAVE to give false testimony which is the POINT. BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #14

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #26

Actually; greiner3 Apr 2012 #30

Or it was an example. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #35

The Justice System is pretty complex Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #34

Are you an authority? BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #39

You speak very subjectively. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #40

You DON'T know all the evidence leftynyc Apr 2012 #80

No he won't jberryhill Apr 2012 #54

To add, I believe prosecution overreached on Casey Anthony's Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #57

Yup jberryhill Apr 2012 #63

The *key* here is that Zimmerman has the right to *any* defense he can obtain. End of story. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #11

You are completely incorrect. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #17

Representing their client WITHIN the constraints of justice... But Justice is more important BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #18

I have no illusions about how courts and lawyers function jberryhill Apr 2012 #49

Perfect timing, Counselor. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #53

Naw, I spend too much time reading birther droppings for fun jberryhill Apr 2012 #56

Did that nut ever pay Georgia the $20k Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #58

Oh, yeah, she paid it jberryhill Apr 2012 #60

For the love of Mike. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #64

Oh, then brace yourself jberryhill Apr 2012 #66

Seriously? Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #69

This is partial jberryhill Apr 2012 #70

Every defendant deserves as good a defense as possible. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #27

Sorry; greiner3 Apr 2012 #31

It has everything to do with the OP jberryhill Apr 2012 #59

I love the "Boston Massacre" case because it illustrated perfectly our model of justice. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #89

Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #42

What do you do for a living? snooper2 Apr 2012 #86

"Zimmerman is OK but concerned about his future. "He's frightened." nineteen50 Apr 2012 #7

To him, yes. N/t BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #13

So he's given up golf? Typical NYC Lib Apr 2012 #8

I doubt that O'Mara will show up on Channel 6 for some time. amandabeech Apr 2012 #15

I'm not talking during the trial; of course that would be unethical BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #19

If he competently represents his client, HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #24

He won't be damaged goods in the eyes of other attorneys and their staffs. amandabeech Apr 2012 #33

What do they mean by "legal expert" --is he just some clown they call in when there's a big case, MADem Apr 2012 #16

It doesn't matter... it's all $$$$ to everyone concerned BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #20

Well, it wouldn't be ethical for him to appear, anyway, to discuss the case, MADem Apr 2012 #25

You must really hate those Legal Zoom commericals with Robert Shapiro then RZM Apr 2012 #36

Apparently, you are wrong on that one, RZM. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #48

Are you serious? Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #32

You don't know the half of it. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #41

Yes to both BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #43

Priceless. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #44

+1 Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #51

Here are some more happy fun ball opinions Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #55

Man up BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #65

Could you explain your use of the word "man" in "man up"? jberryhill Apr 2012 #67

I didn't question your consistency. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #68

But back to the topic at hand Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #71

Yowza jberryhill Apr 2012 #52

Nooo, we NEED the GOP! JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #85

Fortunately, our founding fathers thought otherwise. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #82

Would you want to describe for me how I'm overturning the Constitution? BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #90

The fact that you cannot fathom why any attorney "worth his constitutional salt" PA Democrat Apr 2012 #92

The only thing more EMBARASSING than this OP is the fact that 6 people rec'd it. n/t K Gardner Apr 2012 #45

+1 Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #46

Oh lord.. people have tweeted it. Are people actually reading it or just looking at the title K Gardner Apr 2012 #50

Lovely. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #62

Amen. Isn't there a limit on editorializing in LBN? cthulu2016 Apr 2012 #72

Yes and no. OpEd/Feature pieces are not SOP, Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #73

Sad and ironic. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #83

heard the phone call this morning on 105.1 from the mother of the main witness Roland99 Apr 2012 #88

That would be stupid. Lil Missy Apr 2012 #91