No limit on stupid

Dr. Bliss · Post by **Dr. Bliss** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:41 am

There was a strong movement to create a privately run juvenile prison in NC a few years back. There was strong lobbying from the company (I can't remember the name--Abraxas?)

maber · Post by **maber** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:49 am

Dr. Bliss wrote:There was a strong movement to create a privately run juvenile prison in NC a few years back. There was strong lobbying from the company (I can't remember the name--Abraxas?)

stevelee · Post by **stevelee** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:08 pm

MakeIt-TakeIt Cat wrote:
stevelee wrote: Perhaps you have suggestions for alternatives to our tort systems that don't involve even more draconian government regulation.
There are many good plans for tort reform out there but you will have to go beyond progressive sources to find them ... way beyond the scope of this forum and tangled up in partisan politics.

Sadly what winds up being done in the name of tort reform tends to have more to do with partisan gamesmanship and the powerful lobbies. I have no doubt that there are somewhere some good ideas. Similarly "tax reform." The NC legislature managed to raise most people's net state taxes while bringing in less revenue. The good news is that I and some others here got better seats in Belk Arena this season because one of the reasons that some long-time fans chose not to renew was the price rise that was mostly state taxes (and "who wants to see them Yankee teams?").

MadelastCut · Post by **MadelastCut** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:55 am

Tort abuses in this country stem in large part from the litigation costs necessary to defeat even a frivolous claim. Years of discovery, motion practice and plenary trial often lead to defense costs in the tens of thousands of dollars. Inevitably, defendants avoid a "pyrhic" victory by buying peace at a settlement cost far less than obtaining a positive jury verdict.

Straight forward reform - the British system of civil jurisprudence - the case loser pays the winner's litigation costs.

Dr. Bliss · Post by **Dr. Bliss** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:35 pm

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2 ... iami-heats

Dr. Bliss · Post by **Dr. Bliss** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:41 pm

There is just no limit of stupid.

http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news ... /25572665/

Dr. Bliss · Post by **Dr. Bliss** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:50 pm

They just keep coming.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2426 ... trip-clubs

Post by **i77cat** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:03 pm

Stupid? Matt Barnes is a genius. Raking in stripper cash with his foot and cramming it in his pocket.

stevelee · Post by **stevelee** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:24 am

stan wrote:Funny how people get their panties in a bunch over abuses in private prisons and never seem to recognize the extraordinary waste, corruption and abuse in public prisons. Consistency, folks. Better to get pissed at all the BS, regardless of political affiliation, and retain credibility.

You will note that I didn't make that distinction in the sweeping generalizations of my original rant. Specifics subsequently mention were examples, not exhaustive coverage.

MakeIt-TakeIt Cat · Post by **MakeIt-TakeIt Cat** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:13 am

i77cat wrote:Stupid? Matt Barnes is a genius. Raking in stripper cash with his foot and cramming it in his pocket.

A genius hanging out with Iverson at strip clubs? Now that would be a real story! But I don't think Matt Barnes has done anything in a strip club that would qualify him for Mensa.

catnhat · Post by **catnhat** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:34 am

Supposedly Don Meredith was asked if he could be someone else who would he be? He said Bobby Layne's driver- the pay may not be great, but you'll go to a lot of interesting places.

Matt Barnes may want to be AI's driver. Oh the places you'll go.

Note for everyone under 55- Bobby Layne was a QB from Texas known as a party animal.

mccabemi · Post by **mccabemi** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:40 pm

I was thinking the unc verdict would be forthcoming this week- nicely after the championship. Anyone know of a timeline?

Post by **collegecoach8502** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:47 pm

mccabemi wrote:I was thinking the unc verdict would be forthcoming this week- nicely after the championship. Anyone know of a timeline?

Rumor - late summer

BaseRich306 · Post by **BaseRich306** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:52 pm

collegecoach8502 wrote:
mccabemi wrote:I was thinking the unc verdict would be forthcoming this week- nicely after the championship. Anyone know of a timeline?
Rumor - late summer

Followed shortly thereafter by Luke Maye reopening his recruitment??

A guy can hope.

Post by **collegecoach8502** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:49 pm

BaseRich306 wrote:
collegecoach8502 wrote:
mccabemi wrote:I was thinking the unc verdict would be forthcoming this week- nicely after the championship. Anyone know of a timeline?
Rumor - late summer

Followed shortly thereafter by Luke Maye reopening his recruitment??

A guy can hope.

Doubtful...although he had another great weekend in FL. Also, taking the best looking girl at his high school to the prom.