Posts by Commie Chris

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17 reasons why US should not invade Iraq

by back2dafront in

check out this article from a pakistan newspaper:.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_2-1-2003_pg4_2.

17 reasons why us should not invade iraq.

Commie Chris

Top 11 Proposed Names for the Impending Attack on Iraq:

11. Operation Enduring Scapegoat.

10. Operation Obliterate Iraq's Oil Infrastructure So That Dick Cheney's Halliburton Can Rebuild It At A Huge Profit, Like After The Last War With Iraq.

9. Operation Belated Father's Day Gift.

8. Operation Because I Said So.

7. Operation We Couldn't Find bin Laden.

6. Operation Personal Vendetta.

5. Operation George Oilwell.

4. Operation Speaker Delay.

3. Operation Enron Amnesia.

2. Operation Desert Shrub.

1. Operation Just (Be) Cause.

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The long awaited Dossier on Iraq UK Position

by Celtic in

jw
friends

full copies of the evidence for the case against iraq only published today for the first time are available from number 10 downing street http://www.pm.gov.uk.

http://www.fco.gov.uk.

the ministry of defence http://www.mod.uk.

And finally, a short interview with my favourite American intellectual, Noam Chomsky, who reminds us that conservative American politicians have been happily allied with the dictator of Iraq, and supported his killing of civillians, as long as it was in the interests of U.S. oil companies http://www.zmag.org/sustainers/content/2002-09/05chomsky.cfm

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The long awaited Dossier on Iraq UK Position

by Celtic in

jw
friends

full copies of the evidence for the case against iraq only published today for the first time are available from number 10 downing street http://www.pm.gov.uk.

http://www.fco.gov.uk.

the ministry of defence http://www.mod.uk.

Commie Chris

And a reasoned postion from a conservative Republican who spent years in Iraq as a senior weapons inspector http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=15&ItemID=2353

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The long awaited Dossier on Iraq UK Position

by Celtic in

jw
friends

full copies of the evidence for the case against iraq only published today for the first time are available from number 10 downing street http://www.pm.gov.uk.

http://www.fco.gov.uk.

the ministry of defence http://www.mod.uk.

Commie Chris

more rational response to Bush's idiocy: http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=15&ItemID=2285

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Canadian trial ends......almost.....thanks to all

by needs_lots in

i wanted to give everyone who came to my trial a great big "thank you".

it was a very difficult 2 and a half weeks.

the support from this board was overwhelming.

Commie Chris

You did very well Vicki - you should be proud. Call me when you have a chance.

Chris

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The long awaited Dossier on Iraq UK Position

by Celtic in

jw
friends

full copies of the evidence for the case against iraq only published today for the first time are available from number 10 downing street http://www.pm.gov.uk.

http://www.fco.gov.uk.

the ministry of defence http://www.mod.uk.

Commie Chris

For a rational perspective on this issue: http://www.independent.co.uk/story.jsp?story=336404

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NEWS - VICKI BOER CASE - Canadian Press - Sep 24

by hawkaw in

just released from the canadian press.

hawk.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/020924/6/p5hm.html.

Commie Chris

I don't want to disappoint anyone, but it is not very significant that a good deal of argument by counsel was spent on assessing damages. This does not suggest that the Judge is inclined to rule in Vickie's favour - it does not suggest anything at all. It is simply normal trial practise in cases where judgment is reserved to have full argument on quantum of damages, apportionment of damages between defendants etc You cannot read too much into this.

I practise constitutional law - at the conclusion of any trial a Judge will ask for submissions from counsel on appropriate remedies so that IF a constitutional violation is found, the Court does not have to return to counsel for submissions on remedies.

I really hope Vickie wins this case, but the importance of this portion of the trial should not be exagerated.

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NEWS - VICKI BOER CASE - Canadian Press - Sep 22

by hawkaw in

this was article is also found in the toronto star internet site.

i am unclear if or when it will be in the toronto star paper.

you should find this article in numerous papers canada wide today.

Commie Chris

I have not appeared before Justice Malloy before, but I think she's a good judge. It is a shame if she does not get the relevance of disfellowshipping (this is one of the keys to winning this trial, IMO), but it is the job of counsel to ensure that the judge understands the key points by presenting plenty of evidence and case law.

Even if Vicki's lawyer fails to make a strong closing argument, and cannot refer the judge to relevant case law on the main points, some judges will (reluctantly) do their own research (or have a clerk do it) if they feel strongly that a party has been poorly represented. This may happen in this case. As I said, I think (I hope) that Justice Malloy realizes the importance of this case and genuinely wants to make the right decision, with or without the assistance of counsel.

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NEWS - VICKI BOER CASE - Canadian Press - Sep 22

by hawkaw in

this was article is also found in the toronto star internet site.

i am unclear if or when it will be in the toronto star paper.

you should find this article in numerous papers canada wide today.

Commie Chris

Thanks for the update Hawk. I just returned from the Arctic and will call Vickie tonight. This case can be won, but it is essential that Mr. Mark present a clear, concise, well-researched closing argument on the law of fiduciaries and the standard of care. I hope he can pull it off.

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Watchtower illegal witness tampering?

by Quotes in

in another thread (http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=36530&page=1&site=3#493189), i mentioned a heated incident which happened on thursday at the boer vx.

cairns et al trial in toronto.

to refresh the memory: .

Commie Chris

Vickie told me about the alleged offer to Frank Mottrill a few weeks ago. If it is true, it would almost certainly constitute obstruction of justice - if it can be proven. Further, IF true, it shows an almost unbelievable lack of basic ethics on the part of those who made the offer. If such an offer was made, I strongly doubt that there is any paper trail to prove it. The WT legal team may be many things, but they are not stupid.

It does appear that the Judge mis-understood Frank's statement and thought that he was referring to a pre-trial settlement offer, rather than an alleged bribe offer, and therefore instructed counsel and the witness to say no more about this issue. It is a definite no-no to bring up such pre-trial offers or negotiations during the trial. Pre-trial settlement negotiations are always "without prejudice".

As I said in a post in another thread on this case, I am not Vickie's lawyer, and I was not in court when this exchange took place, so I have very limited information on which to base an opinion. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who was in court on Thursday as to how Vickie's lawyer addressed this issue. Hopefully he asked Frank M. to explain his comments during re-direct examination (in re-direct counsel for the plaintiff can question the witness on any matter which arose for the first time during cross-examination by the opposing counsel).