tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post1526260776780213476..comments2024-02-24T05:19:10.949-05:00Comments on Durham-in-Wonderland: Nifong's Legacy of Misconductkcjohnson9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625813296986996867noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-17163266901367171922007-01-28T00:32:00.000-05:002007-01-28T00:32:00.000-05:00The chief of police here in Durham is under scruti...The chief of police here in Durham is under scrutiny due to extended absences from his job. Already known as being corrupt and violent, now lazy can be added to the list of his character attributes. He matches Bill Bell, the mayor, in ineptitude, but is better armed.<br /><br />My girlfriend, who is white, was raped by a black man here in Durham. She was beaten with sledge hammer in the head, and her life has never been the same. She was a Duke grad who stayed in this urine soaked hell hole for god-only-knows what reason. <br /><br />The police never found any suspect, the DNA was never tested by any lab, and Nifong could do nothing. Total incompetence, from top to bottom. I know, and Cash Michaels, the man who never met a side of a hog he didn't eat, the man is keepin' the poor blacks down here. Of course the entire power structure is black, and criminality is not genetic, it just goes with the culture. So Cash, I hear ya, brother, the man is keepin' tha folks down. Only it is a black man doin' it now. <br /><br />I used to teach at a local college but couldn't take the amorality that the indigenous population displays. Truly an irredentist bunch of criminals. Crystal Gail Mangum is just a product of a broken system, lookin' to get paid. May God have mercy on her dishonest black soul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-35676434214746787172007-01-26T15:56:00.000-05:002007-01-26T15:56:00.000-05:00Jim Brown isn't a Marxist or Marxist wannabe.
Kare...Jim Brown isn't a Marxist or Marxist wannabe.<br />Kareem joined Islam under a misapprehension and he's not a Marxist or a Marxist wannabe.<br />Bill Walton has parleyed a bad foot into a heck of a career.<br />You need better examples.<br /><br />During one riot on our campus in 1968, I found some weedy little guys trying to convince some football players to get on board with the revolution. Quite literally, they were looking for muscle, since they and their friends were not up to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-73051549730577446522007-01-26T14:49:00.000-05:002007-01-26T14:49:00.000-05:00Richard,
The point has some validity, especially ...Richard,<br /><br />The point has some validity, especially when considering the "New Left" group which so thoroughly reject societal values and therefore reject the predominant value of what's success and attractive: athletic, pretty, leadership qualities. <br /><br />But they could turn that argument on its head by saying those of us who embrace and pursue the predominant societal values only do so because we aren't as advanced intellectually or culturally, and therefore we resent them for their superiority. <br /><br />The exceptions are so many they virtually swallow up the rule. Consider some athletic icons of our youth: Jim Brown, kareem abdul-jabbar and Bill Walton. <br /><br />Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-28613782421948623072007-01-26T14:28:00.000-05:002007-01-26T14:28:00.000-05:00randolph.
There's always an exception. But I was...randolph.<br /><br />There's always an exception. But I was on campus in the Sixties and my point stands. Lefties were primarily nerds.<br />I even worked in the civil rights movement and it does not detract from my admiration for my colleagues to say that most of them were unathletic nerds. <br /><br />The point I was making was to agree with another poster's observation that one motivation for lefties is resentment of an establishment which kept them out of the good stuff. Like cute girls, fun parties. Guys are, imo, built to honor physical capabilities. For a million years, that meant survival. So, those who don't have it look at those who most obviously do--jocks in the helmet sports--and get annoyed. Normal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-78667671694100682092007-01-26T12:09:00.000-05:002007-01-26T12:09:00.000-05:00Aubrey (if anyone is still reading this long strin...Aubrey (if anyone is still reading this long string),<br /><br />I don't know if you would consider me a leftie (see my note above at 5:53 p.m.) I consider myself a sort-of old leftie on many issues. (Somewhere in between the old American Communist Party-really old irrelevant fogies--and the New Left Loonies who believe that history is just a white supremecist fiction).<br /><br />Anyway, this leftie was Student Body President in a midwest high school of 1300 students, two year letterman in football, one year letterman in basketball and a two year member of the National Honor Society. In those ancient days of the late 60's I was also a drummer in a rock band, since it was fairly common for jocks to play music badly, too. Our sophomore year our band members were 5 out of the starting 11 defense squad on the J.V. football team. I wasn't leftie (nor were my other jock friends who turned left later) at the time. It was the Vietnam War and many of our countrymen's hideous reactions to growing recognition of civil rights for black folk which opened my eyes and turned me left.Rudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511109472566476114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-40864407476274727622007-01-26T11:12:00.000-05:002007-01-26T11:12:00.000-05:00"Pre-trial publicity issues are not about the pres..."Pre-trial publicity issues are not about the presumption of innocence per se, but that negative and inflammatory publicity can prejudice the defedant's right to a fair trial by eroding the jury pool's ability to presume innocence at the outset."<br /><br />They are also about the fact that negative publicity can ruin a person's life *even if they are found innocent*, giving prosecutors the power to hurt people that they can not prove beyond a reasonable doubt are guilty.<br /><br />"A prosecutor who brings charges, must believe the person he is charging is guilty, otherwise it would be an obscenity."<br /><br />In which case public statements regarding the accused's guild are redundant.<br /><br />Press conferences serve the prosecutor's reelection campaign. How do they serve the public?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-2919197271866933752007-01-25T23:25:00.000-05:002007-01-25T23:25:00.000-05:00M. Simon,
No, but most lefties are nerds.
Seen a...M. Simon,<br /><br />No, but most lefties are nerds.<br /><br />Seen any mesomorphic lefties lately?<br /><br />Any lefties who were, say, all conference linebacker in high school? "Most popular" in the yearbook? "Best smile"? Second in the state in powerlifting? Metro student athlete of the year (four varsity letters and a 3.95)?<br />Lead in "Sound of Music" or "South Pacific"?<br />Played Guinevere in "Camelot" and started at goal in soccer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-32640669469077560262007-01-25T22:29:00.000-05:002007-01-25T22:29:00.000-05:006:59
I don't think you are familiar with his work...6:59<br /><br />I don't think you are familiar with his work. Start with his flower photos. He was a good photographer.<br /><br />Jim Clyne<br /><br />These images are at the Mapplethorpe Foundation. Google it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-15898103622690101572007-01-25T22:17:00.000-05:002007-01-25T22:17:00.000-05:00BTW did I mention I'm a member of the a very selec...BTW did I mention I'm a member of the a very select group: the nerdiest people in the military by a long margin? Nuclear Reactor Operators.<br /><br />Our favorite pass time was not acey-deucy or pinochle, it was bridge.M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-16324527821011724532007-01-25T22:14:00.000-05:002007-01-25T22:14:00.000-05:00Richard Aubrey,
Uh not all nerds are leftists. In...Richard Aubrey,<br /><br />Uh not all nerds are leftists. In aerospace work (some of the nerdiest you can find) the nerds are almost all right wing hawks.<br /><br />Besides science and technology they know history and economics.M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-22328901205431955962007-01-25T21:04:00.000-05:002007-01-25T21:04:00.000-05:00Duke erg93: From your post this morn---I have to ...Duke erg93: From your post this morn---I have to say you are absolutely correct about FODU. That place was full of unrealistic Leftists who were trying feebly to maintain their political credentials while watching those from their peanut gallery railroad these three lacrosse players.<br />FODU had some lawyer write to Governor Easley for help. And he did nothing. The lawyer's letter even included bashing of conservatives. She sounded like a buffoon. Stereotyping people at the same time she was complaining about stereotypes.<br />That's why they all have to come over here and to other blogs. They don't ever confront the BS of the G88 as they should. As any supporter of the Duke 3 would. In essence they are useless.<br />Just panty sniffers invited to this party.<br />You made a very good point and one that has been voiced by others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-89778977321297120182007-01-25T18:59:00.000-05:002007-01-25T18:59:00.000-05:00re: Jim Clyne "You're alluding to the late Robert...re: Jim Clyne "You're alluding to the late Robert Mapplethorpe, a good friend and collaborator of mine. I'd do my research before poking fun at Mapplethorpe. He produced masterpieces for me..."<br /><br />And what would that research be Jim? I know who Mapplethorpe was and that photograph reminds me of an old saying, opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one. You are grounded Jim, go to your room.<br />MTU'76Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-51691723297914416532007-01-25T18:55:00.000-05:002007-01-25T18:55:00.000-05:00anti-leftist liberal 12:34
Interesting view of w...anti-leftist liberal 12:34<br /><br />Interesting view of why the nerds hate the jocks. The jocks get the girls, too. They are all the things the nerds are not. Forthright, brave, strong, cheerful, socially competent, admired by others.<br /><br />Now, figure that as it applies not to college jocks but to....soldiers.<br /><br />For a condensed version of what the nerds (now lefties) desperately envy, see Michael Yon's site about a party. Search for "punishers ball". Nice pix.<br /><br />I'd add your point to the mix when thinking about lefties and the militaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-75060798224811081862007-01-25T18:38:00.000-05:002007-01-25T18:38:00.000-05:005:36
188 wrongful convictions since 1989 as I sai...5:36<br /><br />188 wrongful convictions since 1989 as I said is 99 percent PLUS.<br /><br />More like 99.99 percent of convictions.<br /><br />So, your 21,000 number is not supportable, at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-75268367098967337522007-01-25T18:37:00.000-05:002007-01-25T18:37:00.000-05:00IF NIFONG TOLD JUDGE SMITH THAT THERE WERE NO OTHE...IF NIFONG TOLD JUDGE SMITH THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER COMMENTS PERTAINING TO ANY CONVERSATION BETWEEN MEEHAN AND HIM, AND THERE WERE, THEN WHY IS SMITH NOT SEEKING PERJURY CHARGES?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-2332031821468156772007-01-25T17:53:00.000-05:002007-01-25T17:53:00.000-05:00Prof A-L-L,
Thanks for the references. My extra-...Prof A-L-L,<br /><br />Thanks for the references. My extra-occupational reading list is getting pretty long, but I do have an interest in the area. I deal with lawsuits in allegations of professional malpractice, so it's been a long time since I really looked into these abstract matters. <br /><br />I read part of Sokal's explanation of his ruse in 1996 on the postmodern journal Social Text here: http://www.physics.nyu.edu/faculty/sokal/lingua_franca_v4/lingua_franca_v4.html<br /> <br />I gave an internal cheer for this passage:<br />"For most of the past two centuries, the Left has been identified with science and against obscurantism; we have believed that rational thought and the fearless analysis of objective reality (both natural and social) are incisive tools for combating the mystifications promoted by the powerful -- not to mention being desirable human ends in their own right. The recent turn of many ``progressive'' or ``leftist'' academic humanists and social scientists toward one or another form of epistemic relativism betrays this worthy heritage and undermines the already fragile prospects for progressive social critique. Theorizing about ``the social construction of reality'' won't help us find an effective treatment for AIDS or devise strategies for preventing global warming. Nor can we combat false ideas in history, sociology, economics and politics if we reject the notions of truth and falsity."<br /><br />I didn't realize how much the subjectivist thinking had taken over in the humanities. In my college days (early 70's) an "Old Lefty" meant American Communist Party. Now I guess it means somebody like me who believes that social injustices like invidious discrimination based on race and sex could be overcome by "rational thought and fearless analysis of objective reality". The New Left is a different breed entirely, it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-86131715598846044012007-01-25T17:36:00.001-05:002007-01-25T17:36:00.001-05:005:17
It makes heart warm to know that you’re happ...5:17<br /><br />It makes heart warm to know that you’re happy that, in your words: “I am pretty happy with a 99% plus success rate at convicting the guilty.”<br /><br />Since, per the DOJ, the prison population is 2,193,798, that would mean that you’re happy that ONLY 21,938 wrongly convicted people are in jail. Guess that's okay with you.<br /><br />AND the guy that REALLY did the crime is out on the street, laughing at the system while doing more crimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-722878178222204312007-01-25T17:36:00.000-05:002007-01-25T17:36:00.000-05:00PS,
If you do the math it is like 99.99 percent o...PS,<br /><br />If you do the math it is like 99.99 percent of incarcerated persons have not been exonerated.<br /><br />188 cases over 15 years compared to the MILLIONS of people that have been convicted since 1989.<br /><br />It is actually a pretty good track record, and getting better all the time, now that DNA technology has improved so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-2429208194699675392007-01-25T17:17:00.000-05:002007-01-25T17:17:00.000-05:00People freed by DNA represent less than one percen...People freed by DNA represent less than one percent of prison inmates, that means over 99% of them have not been freed by DNA, and are most likely guilty.<br /><br />Also, those wrongly convicted in these types of cases are almost ALWAYS the result of being misidentified, they looked like the perp or they were in the area where the crime was committed, maybe they had a record, and things snowballed on them.<br /><br />None of the DNA exonerations were for FAKE CRIMES such as we have here in this case. So I will stick to my view that innocent people going to prison is a boogeyman used by the defense bar that doesn't reflect reality.<br /><br />I am pretty happy with a 99% plus success rate at convicting the guilty. What I am not so happy about are all the criminals that do not get convicted, or are convicted only to be let out after a few years so they can work more mayhem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-36186611132307501392007-01-25T17:09:00.000-05:002007-01-25T17:09:00.000-05:00UM 4:50
You might try googling “freed dna”, witho...UM 4:50<br /><br />You might try googling “freed dna”, without the quote marks. Then click on the News tab in the Google results page. Keep going through the pages you’ll find plenty.<br /><br />On the Google web results page you’ll get things like:<br /><br />“Since 1989, 188 prisoners have been freed after DNA tests proved their innocence, according to the Innocence Project in New York. ...”<br /><br />&<br /><br />“A man who served 18 years in prison after the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old McDonald’s manager will be freed because new DNA tests found he didn’t commit”<br /><br />&<br /><br />“Florida man freed by DNA after 24 years behind bars”<br /><br />&<br /><br />“inmates cleared by DNA to be freed”<br /><br />That’s without even getting to the bottom of page 1<br /><br />Not saying the prosecutors were crooked, but quite a few guys have gotten “get out of jail cards” because dna said someone else did the crime.<br /><br />What is your idea of a “acceptable” number of people being thrown in jail when hard evidence says they didn’t do it?<br /><br />Oh! By the way ! in most cases there actually was a crime – not like the Duke hoax – so the actual “bad guy” got away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-67259320193039369052007-01-25T16:50:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:50:00.000-05:00m. simon
This case is a rarity, people who are ob...m. simon<br /><br />This case is a rarity, people who are obviously, factualy innocent and have alibi witnesses, receipts and themselves on bank cameras and the only witness is a known criminal, substance abuser with a long history of mental illness and other false accusations are rarely if ever wrongly prosecuted. This is a one in a million case. I don't believe innocent people are railroaded right and left in this country by unethical prosecutors.<br /><br />I think you are confusing democracy with the neoconservative philosophy. In case you've missed the recent news, the neoconservative experiment has failed miserably because it has nothing to do with democracy at its heart, it serves an altogether different and darker purpose. In my humble opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-15073388930572710722007-01-25T16:45:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:45:00.000-05:004:08 PM,
I suppose you are right. Look at how poo...4:08 PM,<br /><br />I suppose you are right. Look at how poorly the neocon experiment has worked in the good old USA.<br /><br />It appears to be failing all over the world.<br /><br />Where is my Little Red Book? Where is Mao when you really need him?M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-31979573310183263512007-01-25T16:31:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:31:00.000-05:00anon. 3:02 PM,
perhaps we've moved too far towar...anon. 3:02 PM,<br /><br /><i> perhaps we've moved too far toward protecting the accused at the expense of society.</i><br /><br />Until the rogue prosecutor puts you in the dock for something you didn't do.<br /><br />I've actually heard of cases like that. How about you?M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-17869601993382811172007-01-25T16:26:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:26:00.000-05:002:47PM,
Really, did anyone think a satanic cult k...2:47PM,<br /><br /><i>Really, did anyone think a satanic cult killed Laci Peterson?</i><br /><br />Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. <br /><br />I think the cult had one member. Who was tried and convicted.M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-31501551815418181902007-01-25T16:25:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:25:00.000-05:00"Nifong's comment via his mouthpiece today is that..."Nifong's comment via his mouthpiece today is that he could not interview the accuser due to pregnancy complications"<br /><br />Apparently, it was so complicated, that her family couldn't see her either. Hogwash. I've had complicated pregnancies...never stopped me from talking. And it doesn't explain why he didn't interview her BEFORE she became pregnant, either. <br /><br />I'm not convinced, at this point, that even Nifong knows what the truth is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com