Yes, it would be great to implement SurprisedMom’s suggestion, if only once. The articles that I have read on this case also pointed out that the man has already spent two years under house arrest while awaiting this trial. It’s truly unbelievable! What I haven’t learned is if she will move forward to civil court, now that the criminal allegation has been adjudicated. This could become a more farcical story than it already is.

Frivolous lawsuits wouldn’t bother me as much as they do except that those who bring them sometimes win. Court time wasted to have them dismissed is a problem, but as long as there’s a chance of success, those types of suits will just keep on coming. Oy! Ray

The woman in the video was advocating her view and promoting her agenda, so I don’t fault her for that, but there was something about the unwavering certitude with which she stated her case that sent a shiver up my spine. She seemed to recognize no gray area, no mitigating circumstances, and no personal responsibility on the part of the “victim”. Most of all, she exhibited a total lack of common sense and a dizzying naivete of the ways of the world.

Making “stupid” a chargeable offense doesn’t seem like much of a stretch anymore, in light of the outcome of this case. Ray

What do I think of this verdict and all it’s consequences? I think it’s appalling.

She really is a political force to be reckoned with, and those who oppose her policies and mindset need to be prepared to deliver more concrete objections than the jokes and cheap shots flooding the Twitterverse.

Absolutely, “criticism of her should have substance”, because if this was the worst thing that Palin has done, I’d have a much better opinion of her. Ray

I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I can’t imagine how awful that must have been for you and your family. Such a tragedy.

Your story should give those that read it pause. We shouldn’t fritter away the time that we have with our loved ones, since we never now what tomorrow will bring.

I thank you for your kind words, and it’s really nice to see you here.

Ray

Your love and respect for your mother is unmistakably clear. In honoring her you have honored yourself as a man of substance.

My dear mother was murdered when I was 11. Because of this I have never been able to tolerate boys – they are never men even if they are 40! – who disrespected their mothers. A boy can become a man without a daddy, but not without a mother!

The situation was not so much dramatic as it was frustrating and scary. They were on their way to convincing me that I did have a big leak somewhere, so I was almost expecting to see a sinkhole appear at any minute. Well, not really, but I was worried about the next bill.

You seem to have ended up with a whopper of a deal on the carpet, so although it might not have felt like it at the time, the experience was probably worth it for you. The carpet company tried to make things right, which, I suppose, is about the best we should expect. To expect that companies or people are infallible would be unrealistic. In my experiences, I’ve found that I can overlook just about any mistake, as long as there’s an earnest effort to correct it. I think that that’s fair.

Your alarm post is a prime example. No work done, followed by a bill. Crazy. I’m glad that you pushed back and were able to get that erroneous charged removed.

I didn’t really expect anything to come of my video. Vlogging and blogging are just creative outlets for expressing my views. They are also just hobbies — especially the video-making. They’re fun!

I don’t know if I’m really nicer than you, but I do tend to simmer on the inside rather than on the outside. I’ve seen lots of examples of people who lose it at the slightest provocation, and that strategy rarely works out well. So I’m all for taking a deep breath and giving it another try. Ray