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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th April 2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 75,391
Posted By shuize
You've stated above that merely thinking about...

You've stated above that merely thinking about the possibility a screwdriver used as a weapon makes you ill. Yet you cannot bring yourself to put yourself in the shoes of a 78-year-old pensioner...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th April 2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,363
Posted By shuize
Now that's some serious virtue signaling.

Now that's some serious virtue signaling.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th April 2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 75,391
Posted By shuize
You know, in one of my very first trials, I had a...

You know, in one of my very first trials, I had a client who somehow got pushed from behind through the back entrance of a pawn shop, only to have the guy who pushed him slam and lock the door behind...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th April 2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 75,391
Posted By shuize
If you feel ill just thinking about it, consider...

If you feel ill just thinking about it, consider what the 78-year-old pensioner felt like when suddenly facing an intruder holding one in his house.

Your earlier statement doubting a screwdriver...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th April 2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 693
Views: 75,391
Posted By shuize
This is incorrect. Screwdrivers or...

This is incorrect. Screwdrivers or screwdriver-like puncture weapons are among the most common of prison shanks.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th April 2018, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 79,808
Posted By shuize
Years ago, back when I lived in the States, I was...

Years ago, back when I lived in the States, I was in a Starbucks when two homeless looking people walked in, sat down, and started eating food they brought without ordering anything. They were both...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th April 2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 14,080
Posted By shuize
I used to work in juvenile court. My...

I used to work in juvenile court.

My clients often walked everywhere. So while the idea that a fourteen-year-old would walk a few miles to school is not strange, the idea that he would not know...
Forum: USA Politics 21st October 2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,434
Posted By shuize
How many guys died looking for him? Any...

How many guys died looking for him?

Any sentence should be multiplied by that number.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th October 2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,689
Posted By shuize
Looks like a whole lot of virtue signaling going...

Looks like a whole lot of virtue signaling going on in this thread.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th August 2017, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,741
Posted By shuize
I have no love for whaling. In my opinion,...

I have no love for whaling. In my opinion, Japan's historical and scientific claims are weak and the PR damage outweighs any benefit they gain from continuing the practice.

That said, the stupid...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd August 2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,481
Posted By shuize
Well, those Koreans are a sneaky bunch. Maybe he...

Well, those Koreans are a sneaky bunch. Maybe he was only pretending to be Chinese.

http://turtleboysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-23-at-2.08.38-PM-730x438.png
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd August 2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,481
Posted By shuize
ESPN Pulls Asian Announcer Based on Name

I had to read this story from several sources to make sure it wasn't some kind of satire. In fact, it's so incredibly stupid, I'm still not completely convinced.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th August 2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,525
Posted By shuize
I think it's up to five now. But it's being...

I think it's up to five now. But it's being reported that four were killed by one Spanish female officer.

No Islamic heaven for them.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 28th July 2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
As I've stated above, I think this was very...

As I've stated above, I think this was very likely a bad shoot. I can't square reports that the driver's side officer was communicating with her when Noor fired.

I could be wrong, but I also...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 28th July 2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
My thoughts as well. I suspect the chances...

My thoughts as well.

I suspect the chances of investigators finding a "suicide by cop" note or serious prescription drugs inside the house are very low.

But why wouldn't you want investigators...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th July 2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
The BBC quotes a search warrant issued by the...

The BBC quotes a search warrant issued by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It is not clear if that information was based on physical evidence or just the responding officers'...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th July 2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
The idea that investigators would want to search...

The idea that investigators would want to search her home does not seem strange to me at all. A woman who called 911 to report a sexual assault ends up getting killed in an officer involved...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th July 2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
The thing that still gets me are the reports that...

The thing that still gets me are the reports that the driver's side cop was talking to her when the passenger side cop shot her.

But I certainly agree. Running up and slapping the back of a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd July 2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
I'm guessing it must have been less annoying...

I'm guessing it must have been less annoying growing up with it. I had tinnitus for the first time about six months ago. The three weeks it lasted were the only time in my life I worried I might go...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd July 2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
Noor's neighbors are talking. ...

Noor's neighbors are talking.




...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th July 2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
I'm not not defending the cops. But one fairly...

I'm not not defending the cops. But one fairly obvious way to avoid getting shot is to not run up to their patrol cars in dark alleys unannounced. Is that what this woman did? I don't know. As...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th July 2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
Well, now Australians know it's a very foolish...

Well, now Australians know it's a very foolish thing to do in America. Especially in dark alleys and bad neighborhoods.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th July 2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 141,064
Posted By shuize
The first version of this story I read had one...

The first version of this story I read had one officer (driver's side) calmly talking to the woman when the other officer inexplicably started shooting. In that version of events, the only thing...
Forum: USA Politics 5th July 2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 134,394
Posted By shuize
Yeah, a limited audience of arch-conservative...

Yeah, a limited audience of arch-conservative partisans like Glenn Greenwald and Johnathan Turley.




https://theintercept.com/2017/07/05/cnn-anonymous-critic-trump-wrestling-gif-reddit-user/
Forum: USA Politics 5th July 2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 134,394
Posted By shuize
I don't understand how CNN did not realize how...

I don't understand how CNN did not realize how running with this story might make them look bad.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th July 2017, 05:48 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 52,642
Posted By shuize
The point stands. The left loved RFRA when they...

The point stands. The left loved RFRA when they helped pass it in response to Employment Division v. Smith.

They changed their tune when they discovered it might apply to less favored religious...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th July 2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 52,642
Posted By shuize
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was...

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was specifically written in response to the Supreme Court's 1990 decision in Employment Division v. Smith (which said the state of Oregon did not have to...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd July 2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 52,642
Posted By shuize
I don't really care for religious exception laws....

I don't really care for religious exception laws. But it's amusing to watch the disappointment and frustration evidenced by our friends on the left when they discover that religious freedom laws...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th June 2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 26,143
Posted By shuize
Although not directly related to Sovereign...

Although not directly related to Sovereign Citizens, here is a link to a detailed discussion (and debunking) of almost every tax protester argument.

http://evans-legal.com/dan/tpfaq.html#direct
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th June 2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 95,041
Posted By shuize
I'm curious how she supports herself. Sulkowicz...

I'm curious how she supports herself. Sulkowicz must be some kind of trust fund baby. Not only is her "art" pretty lame, it doesn't actually seem to be for sale.
Forum: USA Politics 25th June 2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 19,235
Posted By shuize
I'd be willing to upgrade Puerto Rico to...

I'd be willing to upgrade Puerto Rico to statehood if we could downgrade a state back to federal territory status in return. We could run it like a Survivor contest.

At the moment, I'm thinking...
Forum: USA Politics 22nd June 2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,280
Posted By shuize
My last MRI here in Japan was about $70. I've...

My last MRI here in Japan was about $70. I've had others which were more. In the last case, I had a referral from another doctor which lowers the price. I imagine it would also depend on the type...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 21st June 2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 842
Views: 120,788
Posted By shuize
Bad shoot. Almost all police shootings are...

Bad shoot.

Almost all police shootings are justified. This one was not.

Manslaughter.
Forum: USA Politics 21st June 2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,280
Posted By shuize
Having had a few MRIs in Japan, $100 (maybe even...

Having had a few MRIs in Japan, $100 (maybe even a bit less) was about what I paid. But that was my co-pay. I'm pretty sure the clinic gets the yen equivalent of a few hundred dollars more from the...
Forum: USA Politics 21st June 2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,817
Posted By shuize
If my party just spent almost $25 million on its...

If my party just spent almost $25 million on its fourth special election loss in a row, I'm not sure I'd feel quite so optimistic.
Forum: USA Politics 8th June 2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 121,395
Posted By shuize
As usual, this will probably come down to which...

As usual, this will probably come down to which side you want to believe.

But, first, it seems clear to me that Comey confirmed Trump was not under investigation for Russia-gate, despite...
Forum: USA Politics 7th June 2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 19,235
Posted By shuize
I can imagine there are benefits to statehood for...

I can imagine there are benefits to statehood for Puerto Rico. What are the benefits to the rest of the country?
Forum: USA Politics 1st June 2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 103,328
Posted By shuize
Then I'll repeat my point above. If it is not a...

Then I'll repeat my point above. If it is not a "treaty," and "did not have the force of international law," the United States is not bound by the withdrawl process outlined therein. And everyone...
Forum: USA Politics 1st June 2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 103,328
Posted By shuize
Then I would argue it is not a "treaty" and the...

Then I would argue it is not a "treaty" and the United States is not bound by the withdrawl process outlined therein.

Moreover, I find the idea that presidents can skirt the constitutional process...
Forum: USA Politics 1st June 2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 103,328
Posted By shuize
Thank you for the reply. I still do not...

Thank you for the reply.

I still do not understand how the United States would be bound to a withdrawal process outlined in a treaty the Senate never ratified.
Forum: USA Politics 1st June 2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 103,328
Posted By shuize
I'm curious what Germany, etc. mean when they say...

I'm curious what Germany, etc. mean when they say that the climate agreement is "not renegotiable."

If they mean they are not willing renegotiate, I can understand that negotiating position.

If...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th May 2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
Following up on the question of whether a five...

Following up on the question of whether a five staple injury is serious or not.

Here is an image of a three staple head wound. If one is sqeamish about such things, one may wish to avoid the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th May 2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
I'm not a medical professional, but if the "5...

I'm not a medical professional, but if the "5 staples" report is accurate, that sounds pretty serious even without taking the other head injuries into consideration.

SG, do you still stand by...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th May 2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
I don't know what it takes to qualify as an...

I don't know what it takes to qualify as an "agitator." But, if convicted, I'd like to believe the relevant bar exam's character and fitness committee would have something to say about his use of a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 28th May 2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
When I first heard about this story, I also...

When I first heard about this story, I also thought it was a padlock on a chain like some kind of "morning star" weapon. But I'm not sure if the U-lock actually used is any less dangerous.

As...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th May 2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
Why do I suspect that if we reversed the politics...

Why do I suspect that if we reversed the politics of the attacker and victim or ... better yet ... reversed the politics and substituted a victim of a different race, or ... Oh, my god, even better...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th May 2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,981
Posted By shuize
Scalp wounds bleed. And one may get a cut on the...

Scalp wounds bleed. And one may get a cut on the scalp that bleeds heavier than similar cuts to other parts of the body. But I don't see how this works backwards to say, "Well, even though the...
Forum: USA Politics 27th May 2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 82,719
Posted By shuize
Lied about it under oath. That last part is...

Lied about it under oath.

That last part is important.
Forum: USA Politics 19th May 2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,274
Posted By shuize
My father is getting ready to close the family...

My father is getting ready to close the family business in California. He's older so it's probably time. But he said he would have liked to have kept it open and managed the workers in...
Forum: USA Politics 11th May 2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2,424
Views: 301,431
Posted By shuize
Why does Comey deserve better than learning of...

Why does Comey deserve better than learning of his dismissal from a TV news report while in the middle of giving a speech?

Because it's low class.

As I said, I'm not sad Comey's out. But why...
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