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Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
Magna cum laude doesn't get you much in terms of legal brain power these days. And he is reportedly bilingual in Spanish. See his online bio below - "In 1968, Mr. Bersin received his A.B. in government from Harvard University (magna cum laude). He was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and awarded post-graduate scholarships by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Football Hall of Fame. While at Harvard, Mr. Bersin was selected as a member of the All-Ivy, All-New England and All-East Football Teams and was inducted into the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 1995. From 1969 to 1971, Mr. Bersin attended Balliol College at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. In 1974, he received his J.D. degree from the Yale Law School. Mr. Bersin was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honorary) by the University of San Diego in 1994, by California Western School of Law in 1996, and by the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2000. He is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Bersin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended public schools in New York City. He is married to Judge Lisa Foster and is the father of three daughters: Alissa, Madeleine and Amalia Rose."— May 14, 2010 7:58 a.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
Somehow the Bersin Nannygate situation reminds me of attorney Patrick Frega and his special relationship with 3 well known jurists in San Diego. All four of the eventually accused and found guilty knew better and hid behind their positions of power and privilege for a very long time until justice was served. Oh yes and each was an attorney duly licensed to practice in the State of California.— May 14, 2010 7:51 a.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
Is "misspoke" the new attorney lingo for what some would term a "lie?" Keeping with the SD Reader Food and Drink Awards for Busting Bersin I suggest a complementary dinner at a 5 star restaurant in San Diego - if one exists. The ice cream and margaritas seemed like sure things in our fair city. Suggestions for the 5 star experience on Mr. Holman would be welcomed. No cheap out rewards involving Floatotopias are allowed.— May 13, 2010 11:54 p.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
The SD Reader will spare no expense - hot fudge and real whipped cream, hold the bananas. I guess if the Bersin/Foster family traveled to Sheriff Joe's domain in Arizona, only the nanny might be arrested ? I would love to see what these rich ones paid their hired help and would bet a year's supply of margaritas (SD Reader paying of course) that the salary was way below the minimum.— May 13, 2010 6:59 p.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
Bersin's wife is a judge who comes from a wealthy San Diego family. Between Bersin and Foster you would think these two attorneys might not have needed outside council ? The day Bonnie D. goes after someone with the Bersin/Foster's social status is the day the SD Reader should provide free ice cream for all of us.— May 13, 2010 6:31 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Thanks, Cuddles, for being the voice of reason. Requiescat in pace and adios.— May 12, 2010 3:13 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Drink 3 tall glasses of wheatgrass and post tomorrow.— May 12, 2010 9:11 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Indicating that one would bring a lawsuit personally is a far cry from saying some one else might do so. I thought the quoted remarks about internet postings from a famous or not so famous person made perfect sense and might calm down the rhetoric. Obviously the vitriol is flowing faster than the oil in the Gulf from certain predictable sources.— May 12, 2010 8:39 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Please define "subtle" threat ? I cannot find this term in Black's Law Dictionary. Do you have your copy handy ? I certainly did not use the derogative word "troll" in any of my postings. If one has used many identities on various blogs and has been removed for cause, I think a reasonable person can safely assume that being subtle is not that person's strong suit. The issue remains whether or not a triple check article (be it from a stringer or staff) has more journalistic merit or gravitas. If a writer cannot take the time to do research and/or write with integrity, then why write at all ? Still waiting for that dog in the water's Cal Bar number so I can do my research. Who admitted that a SLAPP suit has no legal basis ? If this were the case, SLAPP suits would not exist or be filed. All SLAPP lawsuits are not dismissed. Perhaps a favored female jurist needs to weigh in on this topic.— May 12, 2010 8:10 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
To quote a famous source about personal attacks and blog manners : "Yes, potentially, posting comments on the internet can lead to misunderstandings concerning the intent of the comment. And no matter what, I've come to understand that I'm going to piss SOMEONE off, regardless of my intentions otherwise. It can be frustrating. I have absolutely no problem with opinions different from my own, it's enlightening and entertaining. ================== Hey, welcome to the club! But I will say this, some of the people who get "pissed off" will try to silence you and your opinion/s just b/c they don't agree with it- and they do that by making personal attacks. That has happened to me more than once here and when they start trying to silence your opinion b/c they don'/t agree with it by making baselss personal attacks, then that causes problems. So different opinions is one thing, making personal attacks b/c of your opinion/s is another animal all together."— May 12, 2010 7:15 a.m.