tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post6360772368924008810..comments2024-03-09T19:08:04.758-06:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The Finalized Field (Updated)Murray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-27516269230499879412014-09-23T19:07:46.468-05:002014-09-23T19:07:46.468-05:00If we had any honorable people in local government...If we had any honorable people in local government, they would do something about the pedophile ring that has operated in Houston for so many years. This criminals run the government. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-9812382112375905122010-04-04T00:24:55.052-05:002010-04-04T00:24:55.052-05:00Hey Murray, regarding County Court at Law #4, do y...Hey Murray, regarding County Court at Law #4, do you know what John Clinton's middle initial is? Or what year he became an attorney? Do you know if he has any trial experience? Thanks.Thomas R. Griffithhttp://www.projectnotguilty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-56817453399518995082010-01-13T10:09:19.955-06:002010-01-13T10:09:19.955-06:00For you ill-informed (and probably male) bloggers,...For you ill-informed (and probably male) bloggers, Paula suggested the idea of flex time while a prosecutor, not to shirk any duties, but to get the antiquated DA's office up to speed with many other offices that allow that option for employees that actually have a family life outside their jobs, and want a little more balance. Most private companies have that option, as do most government offices. Paula worked her tail off as a prosecutor, and tried many complex cases, including a double capital murder, where two juries were utilized simultaneously. She never shirked her duties, unlike many people who would disappear for a three hour cocktail lunch and call it a "scene investigation." <br />Peyton is a nice guy, but I don't think he made it past the level of a felony 3 in the office, and thus does not have the vast experience Paula does. <br />Do your homework, haters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-14606480053311533222010-01-11T12:58:21.894-06:002010-01-11T12:58:21.894-06:00I am reading this blog and am doing my best to mak...<i>I am reading this blog and am doing my best to make sure my precinct is educated</i><br /><br />no you're not, you're doing what you can to propagandize them. You are not interested in a discussion of the issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-63399765877932708692010-01-11T08:57:37.437-06:002010-01-11T08:57:37.437-06:00"How many years did Paula put in before she q..."How many years did Paula put in before she quit? 14? 15? Doesn't sound like part time to me. She was one of the hardest workers and her dedication to her job was never in question. Do I hear meowing???<br /><br /> January 8, 2010 5:40 PM"<br /><br />The same he same can be said for Mike Wilkinson applying your logic. The point was that Paula doesn't feel should have to work 8-5+ like the rest of us cats. Her record is what it is.MEOWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-91837216099626287942010-01-11T08:36:04.383-06:002010-01-11T08:36:04.383-06:00Anon 7:53
What in the hell are you talking about?...Anon 7:53<br /><br />What in the hell are you talking about? "The R's do not have qualified contenders in each race"<br /><br />????<br /><br />What a stupid comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-6185524557471141262010-01-11T07:53:25.361-06:002010-01-11T07:53:25.361-06:00The Rs do not have qualified contenders in each ra...The Rs do not have qualified contenders in each race. Some of the incumbents are agenda driven, whether it be state or defense. Some incumbents only care about having the smallest docket. A few of the new Ds are no different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-14845008487562363052010-01-11T05:38:50.616-06:002010-01-11T05:38:50.616-06:00APC,
I am glad to read that you are NOT stuck on p...APC,<br />I am glad to read that you are NOT stuck on paid party dues. And I appreciate that you are trying to get educated on candidates. That's all anyone can really ask for. For those not in the daily grind at the CJC, this site is a good place to get information. I am sure you know that you still have to be careful of the mudslingers, half truths and flat out lies from commentors. They have a candidate they are pushing or they have a bone to pick with one. One thing you can say about Murray, though, is that he calls it as he sees it. I look forward to more in-depth "endorsements" or race by race breakdowns by him on the site. Being their on a daily basis and having lots of friends and contacts on both sides of the bar, he at least knows a lot of the people we are talking about and I believe wants to see the best people on the bench. <br />To answer your question about the death penalty in 2009, I can remember 2 cases being tried. Both were retrials of cases that were reversed and both got death again. There may have been more but I don't remember them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-62538195512590601302010-01-10T21:13:11.300-06:002010-01-10T21:13:11.300-06:00Anon 6:30,
Point taken. One reason I follow Mr. ...Anon 6:30,<br /><br />Point taken. One reason I follow Mr. Newman is because I was told that this website would provide insight as to who would be the best Republican criminal choices. In my precinct, we agree that the Chronicle is not reliable and does not choose the most qualified candidate. We also don't want a mailer that was paid for. We are truely trying to educate ourselves. <br /><br />For example, the Chronicle is agenda driven. I believe in the death penalty and the Chronicle has already influenced our DA in that respect. Death penalty proponents are not blind to the apparent pandering by Judge Lykos. We believe it is directly realted to the type of press she is getting from the Chronicle. In our opinion, a positive story from the Chronicle is a negative in reality.<br /><br />On the topic of the death penalty, how many death penalty cases were tried in 2009? <br /><br />I digress.... Sorry. <br /><br />In my defense, I am reading this blog and am doing my best to make sure my precinct is educated. My precinct has never been more motivated to vote, this past election was a wake up call for all of us. <br /><br />Thanks for the insight and all of the feedback.Aggie Pct Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984520649370854353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-26004793881105268732010-01-10T18:30:15.830-06:002010-01-10T18:30:15.830-06:00Aggie Pct. Chair, if you go to the Harris County G...Aggie Pct. Chair, if you go to the Harris County GOP website, their Primary page now has the candidates in order of their draw. <br /><br />"Fighting" between R's v. D's can come in the General Election. If you are concerned about voting Republican, don't you want the most qualified Republican candidates representing the party in the General Election? Anytime the Dems put up someone without the experience or qualifications (see Obama), Republicans scream to high Heaven, NOT QUALIFIED! NO ON THE JOB TRAINING! If you tout someone because they have "paid their dues" to the Republican Party and NOT on Republicans who are the most qualified for the position sought, then you are being hypocritical, or should I say the party is being hypocritical. I want the Republican Party to succeed but I want it to do so with head held high because we put forth the best people for the job they seek. That is what we need to do, put the BEST candidates for the job in the General.<br />Unlike the Democrates, in each race for a Criminal Court Bench, the Republican Party has at least 1 GOOD, EXPERIENCED in the field, QUALIFIED candidate. Some races have 2. Well, maybe not Ct 4 but at least one of them is a Police Officer. Not sure that makes him qualified but considering the options... Anyway, why is there mudslinging between Peebles and Goodhart people? Both are qualified. Both would be good, I think. One over the other? Your responsibilty as a voter, and as a person who may influence those around you who vote, is to do your homework on the candidates, inform yourself of their qualifications. Who is the best person, the best candidate? You decide but make your decision for the right reasons and not blind loyalty to the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-37255305834282308702010-01-10T15:23:33.322-06:002010-01-10T15:23:33.322-06:00anon 1:44
Wow! What reason would there be for Pa...anon 1:44<br /><br />Wow! What reason would there be for Palmer to be the spokesperson for the HCDAO on that topic? She doesn't try cases anymore and certainly isn't the chief, except on her website.<br /><br />The ONLY reason is that she is running for judge, (just so happens the only court room shown in the video is the one she is running for)and that she is in the good graces of Lycos. Did Jeff McShan set it up, is he a Carolyn Farb buddy?<br /><br />Is Don Smyth going to be allowed to get some face time on some topic he is not responsible for?<br /><br />Did Palmer replace Donna Hawkins as spokesperson?<br /><br />This along with how Beverly Kaufman is allowing her 2nd in command do all her media interviews is why Republican politics as usual in Harris County must stop. <br /><br />What a travishamockery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-89482168273343187282010-01-10T14:44:03.718-06:002010-01-10T14:44:03.718-06:00Anon 9:53 am,
I am sorry you have such anger. Wa...Anon 9:53 am,<br /><br />I am sorry you have such anger. Waging war for peace is like "f-ing" for virginity. The same thing W was criticized for Obama immediately does. Not only does he do it, he tells the enemy how long they should hold out for. There are fundamental differences between Republicans and Democrats and I would rather insure that my candidates view life through Republican colored glasses. Name calling, insults, and profanity certainly will not change my opinion but reinforce it. <br /><br />Does anybody know where to look for the draws? I believe being number 1 on the ballot makes more difference than the amount of money raised.Aggie Pct Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984520649370854353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-45338081419771773052010-01-10T13:44:00.342-06:002010-01-10T13:44:00.342-06:00What happened to Donna Hawkins? I saw this story o...What happened to Donna Hawkins? I saw this story on the news and thought, "What a great opportunity for Lykos to get her flunkie's face on the TV/"<br /><br />http://www.khou.com/news/local/80873352.html<br /><br />If she is letting Plamer do TV / media interviews for the sake of facet time, SHAME ON THAT WORTHLESS DRUNK!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5166116670989166402010-01-10T10:29:40.239-06:002010-01-10T10:29:40.239-06:00Anon 7:52
It does not seem like an exchange of id...Anon 7:52<br /><br />It does not seem like an exchange of ideas as you point out, more like a smear campaign.<br /><br />Anon 9:53<br /><br />I will pray for you and your misguided ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-41206407291821859452010-01-10T09:53:48.376-06:002010-01-10T09:53:48.376-06:00Aggie, I guess since abortion is already legal, al...Aggie, I guess since abortion is already legal, all you're really concernedith is keeping the death penalty? Is the death penalty the way you preserve the sanctity of life, as Orrin Hatch claimed? Was the Iraq war how you maintain peace?<br /><br />Killing to save lives and waging war for peace are like fucking for virginity. You have your crazy religion in my Constitution. The good news for me is that the crazier you Sarah Palin fans get, the more likely Democrats are to win elections. And I'll enjoy reading your lamentations about how you think the sky is falling because you can't wage your nonsensical Christian jihad in the political world. Blaind partisanship like yours has rendered you irrelevant in today's world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-501674201963376742010-01-09T19:52:17.270-06:002010-01-09T19:52:17.270-06:00Anon 4:32
If you are so disturbed by the exchange...Anon 4:32<br /><br />If you are so disturbed by the exchange of ideas here, go somewhere else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-9651678951026290232010-01-09T17:31:44.718-06:002010-01-09T17:31:44.718-06:00Aggie Chair, I could tell you why all the attacks ...Aggie Chair, I could tell you why all the attacks but that would require me having Rush, Glenn or Hannity telling you what to think or say because you clearly do not think for yourself. What you have just said makes no sense at all. Wasn't it a Democratic Senator who was pushing for stronger anti abortion language in the Senate Health Care Bill? If you truly believe in the principles of the founding fathers you would abandon the Republican Party, pledge your allegiance to the United States rather than a party. Vote for the person, not the party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-65440711263013956762010-01-09T16:36:55.328-06:002010-01-09T16:36:55.328-06:00I am not sure why all of the attacks. Democrat Ju...I am not sure why all of the attacks. Democrat Judges interpret the Constitution in a manner not anticipated by our founding fathers. Let's start with Abortion....<br /><br />There is a fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats. I will not vote for a Democrat ever. Before we know it, and unborn fetus will not be a human thus no Cap. Murder. I cannot tolerate that.Aggie Pct Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984520649370854353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-87844075356196170732010-01-09T16:32:27.911-06:002010-01-09T16:32:27.911-06:00Ah, the political season is upon us. Guess it was ...Ah, the political season is upon us. Guess it was just a matter of time before candidates and their supporters/detractors located this site. The trashing has begun, & it's a shame.<br /><br />If I know a candidate whose spouse is engaged in extracurricular activity that the candidate seems to be unaware of, this might be the place to dump. OR, for whatever motive, if someone wants to trash anyone for some previous perceived slight, or if he wants to further his own cause, should this be the place?<br /><br />I recognize a lot of half-truths and some outright lies brought to this forum. But that happens with open comments which for the most part are unfiltered. <br /><br />No minds are being changed here. The comments have become a forum for malcontents, whiners, self promoters, and detractors. ENOUGH!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-68459388446555329562010-01-09T11:20:13.311-06:002010-01-09T11:20:13.311-06:00I have looked everywhere but can't find Janice...I have looked everywhere but can't find Janice Law's soon to release tell all book one of the Anons posted about. I have "Yield" already and wanted to get my husband a matching coaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-67024041574818930572010-01-09T10:49:34.410-06:002010-01-09T10:49:34.410-06:00Jigmeister,
I don't know Don Smyth or much ab...Jigmeister,<br /><br />I don't know Don Smyth or much about him so you may be spot on about his fairness. Just as you are fond of his work in the boyscouts, I am impressed with Slate's military background. This has exposed him to folks from many socioeconomic backgrounds and tough love leadership skills that will help him deal with the large percentage of young men and women that will go through his court. Misdemanor Judges are really in a position to turn people around.<br /><br />Krocker is a nice woman but either doesn't understand the rules of evidence or just doesn't care about them. <br /><br />Practicing in Campbell's court is like being dropped off at daycare where the providers have had their emotions surgically removed. When a Judge thinks she has nothing left to learn, its time to move to another profession. <br /><br />Brown tries to do what she thinks is right but she is sometimes so busy playing prosecucutor that some juries feel compelled to step up and play defense lawyer. A fair Judge in both her minset and her rulings puts all the players in the system at ease enough to focus on doing their jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-40233913961930389512010-01-08T23:04:52.731-06:002010-01-08T23:04:52.731-06:00She will be a state oriented Judge and from what I...<i>She will be a state oriented Judge and from what I have heard, will hold Defendant's accountable.</i><br /><br />Aren't judges supposed to be impartial, numbnuts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-29349067260954484122010-01-08T22:01:42.230-06:002010-01-08T22:01:42.230-06:00Aggie PCT Chair, you cannot really be an Aggie, th...Aggie PCT Chair, you cannot really be an Aggie, this has to be a bit. Please let this be a bit. As an Aggie, you embarrass me.<br /><br />What in the heck does Obama have to do with someone being a quality judge at the county level? Thinking like yours gets us an unqualified judiciary from either side. This is why if I could change one thing about judge elections it would be non-partisan races which would also stop straight ticket voting, so that goofballs like APC wouldn't feel comfortable voting. Then maybe only the people that know these candidates would cast the winning votes.<br /><br />APC goes and hits a straight ticket votes and feels like he has done a good thing, not realizing he kills his own community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-28105376221202980542010-01-08T21:29:51.490-06:002010-01-08T21:29:51.490-06:00Judge Harmon is a great Judge. He tries cases and...Judge Harmon is a great Judge. He tries cases and gets to court well before Wilkinson. He also refuses to break the law and follow the brilliant DIVERT program. There is not a Judge that is more fair than Judge Harmon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-65403373012841814272010-01-08T21:25:19.161-06:002010-01-08T21:25:19.161-06:00Does anybody know what the draws were today? That...Does anybody know what the draws were today? That was supposed to happen today.Aggie Pct Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984520649370854353noreply@blogger.com