tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post8862244558418816797..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The 2009 Twelve Days of LykosMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-19043084061903001372009-12-24T07:03:56.290-06:002009-12-24T07:03:56.290-06:00That's pretty funny Murray..... and sad, but t...That's pretty funny Murray..... and sad, but true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-73627810823078517172009-12-23T22:42:22.672-06:002009-12-23T22:42:22.672-06:00I have heard nothing but great things about Don Sm...I have heard nothing but great things about Don Smyth. I will probably vote for Dennis Slate because I like what he stands for and don't like to see Judges come straight from the office but I'm thrilled there is an actual qualified Republican candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-58372090965401984432009-12-23T21:42:02.972-06:002009-12-23T21:42:02.972-06:00Aggie Chair, You sound like you pledge allegiance ...Aggie Chair, You sound like you pledge allegiance to the Republican Party and only the Republican Party. I pledge allegiance to the Flag and the Republic for which it stands, so I who have voted for Democrats and Republicans will be supporting Don Smyth. By the way, Don Smyth is a man of unquestioned integrity, honesty and ability. He should receive the support of every Republican who is interested in a good judiciary. Let me correct myself, he should receive the support of every voter, Republican and Democrat, who are interested in a good judiciary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-34027407738601754312009-12-23T21:35:42.647-06:002009-12-23T21:35:42.647-06:00AHCL,
I respect you and will probably place my vo...AHCL,<br /><br />I respect you and will probably place my vote based on your endorsement. You seem to be fair and give credit where credit is due. I am concerned that we are hurting our cause and it starts here and is the reason we have the problems we do with our national government. If Lykos is the problem, and I concede that I am beginning to believe that, then Palmer is part of the problem. Let's deal with these problems in a unified fashion to further our ultimate goal. One reason I read Black Ink is because he enjoys the same national perspective that I have. So, my friend, we will continue to grow. <br /><br />Aggie Pct ChairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-63140067779562317342009-12-23T17:00:58.486-06:002009-12-23T17:00:58.486-06:00Aggie Pct. Chair,
Don Smyth is the former head of ...Aggie Pct. Chair,<br />Don Smyth is the former head of the Civil Rights Bureau and the Division Chief of Division A of the trial bureau. <br /><br />I strongly disagree with your belief that meetings like that need to happen behind closed doors. It was crap like that which provided us with Lykos in the first place.<br /><br />As for Lykos giving Don any instructions on how to run his campaign, that's laughable. She's the old goat who hitched her wagon to Terry Lowry, remember. Don would never disgrace the office. He's got way too much class for that.<br /><br />It's Lykos who disgraces that Office. And THAT, my friend is what's wrong with the Republican Party.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-13251584036556191022009-12-23T16:55:16.929-06:002009-12-23T16:55:16.929-06:00Please let me know what her challenger's quali...Please let me know what her challenger's qualifications are? I believe this is an example of what is wrong with the Republican party. These decisions should be made behind closed doors. Now any problems either candidate has will be aired out by insiders. Lykos should have more control over her employees. I am hopeful she will have a "talk" with this late entry and that person will not disgrace her office and will run his campaign in a professional manner that coincides with the interest of the party as a whole.Aggie Pct Chairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-70303926940387298672009-12-23T16:20:43.948-06:002009-12-23T16:20:43.948-06:00Excellent news!
I will support Don Smyth whole hea...Excellent news!<br />I will support Don Smyth whole heartedly. He'll make an outstanding judge. <br />Please let us know when he is set up to accept financial contributions, fundraisers, volunteers etc. I'm on board 100%.BLACK INKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806198898618859706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-15777277740447589942009-12-23T16:09:28.828-06:002009-12-23T16:09:28.828-06:00The rumors are true.
Don Smyth threw his name int...The rumors are true.<br /><br />Don Smyth threw his name into the hat to run for CCL # 13. I'll be writing more on that in the next day or so.<br /><br />The difference in experience between Rachel and Don spans decades.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31377495786365126182009-12-23T16:07:20.320-06:002009-12-23T16:07:20.320-06:00Rachael Palmer and her Badger;
Thought her bench w...Rachael Palmer and her Badger;<br />Thought her bench was in the bagger.<br /><br />Smokin' Pat her benfactor;<br />Never thought of another actor. <br /><br />Palmer and Patsy have a lot of gall;<br />But our new boy plays better ball.<br /><br />Tee it up you big pretender;<br />A real ADA is now a contender.<br /><br />If Lykos wants a referendum;<br />I say rip her a big new rectum.Twilight Zonednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-11939618240719634832009-12-23T14:38:30.428-06:002009-12-23T14:38:30.428-06:00Dennis Slate was a uh grad about the same time as ...Dennis Slate was a uh grad about the same time as me. Hard worker? Sure. Integrity? Not so much. He's a nice guy, for the most part, but he's a family lawyer mostly. He's no more or less qualified than Palmer. I doubt I'll vote for either of them. You don't have to vote in every race, you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-8089806976485548552009-12-23T13:37:41.013-06:002009-12-23T13:37:41.013-06:00I have heard that an incredibility qualified perso...I have heard that an incredibility qualified person is about to announce for CCCL # 13 as a republican. It is someone I can support 100%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-43952444348220432472009-12-23T12:49:33.110-06:002009-12-23T12:49:33.110-06:00I am hearing that Palmer is getting ready to draw ...I am hearing that Palmer is getting ready to draw an opponent in the primary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-41907900762933677822009-12-23T07:21:26.485-06:002009-12-23T07:21:26.485-06:00Anon 5:30,
I concur and will be voting for Dennis ...Anon 5:30,<br />I concur and will be voting for Dennis Slate as well.<br />Rachael Palmer personifies what is wrong with the Harris County Republican Party.<br /><br />It's more likely that the "Brewer" 9:21 referenced was Steve Brewer; Rachael Palmer's campaign manager.<br />Steve is good people and my comments in support of his character were merely intended to convey that mere association does not equate to guilt. Sound familiar? <br />Steve Brewer is no Rachael Palmer. He has always maintained high ethical standards and unless he shows me otherwise I will continue to hold him in high regard.BLACK INKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806198898618859706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-76058110837032353152009-12-22T17:30:40.785-06:002009-12-22T17:30:40.785-06:00I prosecuted cases against Dennis and was impresse...I prosecuted cases against Dennis and was impressed with his professionalism and work ethic. I have been at the office for Rachel's entire (brief) tenure. I don't have anything negative or positive to say about her other than I am going to vote for Dennis. I believe he will get the majority of the DA's votes minus the 6th floor.<br /><br />John Brewer is not Black Ink, BTW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-66912583596737992252009-12-22T16:47:18.347-06:002009-12-22T16:47:18.347-06:00I have known Dennis for a long time. He has integ...I have known Dennis for a long time. He has integtrity. While his practice is not primarily criminal, he is plenty smart enough to learn it. <br /><br />But I am one of the few around who harbors no animosity toward Rachel Palmer. She's always been nice to me, and by no means would she be the worst judge in the court house. That all being said, I think Dennis may be the better candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-14304076173132985012009-12-22T16:44:47.863-06:002009-12-22T16:44:47.863-06:00Aggie Pct Chair - the system is crippled by party ...Aggie Pct Chair - the system is crippled by party loyalists on both sides. The only thing so many republican grass roots folks want to know is the candidate's position on abortion - which has nothing to do with being a criminal judge. The only thing worse than a republican is a democrat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-250391342000411682009-12-22T15:02:18.256-06:002009-12-22T15:02:18.256-06:00I've seen Dennis there on several cases. It m...I've seen Dennis there on several cases. It may not be his primary area of practice, but he's there.<br /><br />And actually, Judge Jackson hasn't done all that bad of a job. She's been very deferential as she was learning. I remain a die-hard Judge Cosper fan, but Judge Jackson hasn't been a disaster by any stretch of the imagination.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-30538176179097903632009-12-22T14:46:59.083-06:002009-12-22T14:46:59.083-06:00I have been in the criminal court house for 25+ ye...I have been in the criminal court house for 25+ years. I have neither seen or heard of Dennis Slate. Has he ever tried a case? Maria Jackson was a muni Judge. How is that working out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-60815914389720356992009-12-22T14:36:16.142-06:002009-12-22T14:36:16.142-06:00As far as I know, nothing has happened to Mia. I ...As far as I know, nothing has happened to Mia. I haven't heard anything about her leaving the Office. Lykos and crew would have to be a real bunch of Jackasses to let that happen. Oh wait . . . <br /><br />Aggie Precinct Chair,<br />I have to side with Black Ink on this one. The Republican Party in Harris County is in deep dookie right now, and part of that is based on who they are annointing as their "Chosen Ones" to run for offices. I'd rather see some candidates with some real credentials on their resumes than people who are just "Party Faithful".<br /><br />Look at Dennis Slate, who is the Democratic challenger for CCL # 13. He's been an attorney since 2001. He's a municipal judge already. He's been in the military since he was 18 years old and has served his country for the past 17 years.<br /><br />Compare that to someone who can only say she knows Carolyn Farb. The credential differential is astounding. If the Republicans can't field a candidate with better credentials, I wouldn't expect to be acquiring too many of those "independent" votes, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />I'm just sayin'.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5106127554369089412009-12-22T14:12:38.022-06:002009-12-22T14:12:38.022-06:00Aggie Pct Chair, what an Aggie thing to say. Palm...Aggie Pct Chair, what an Aggie thing to say. Palmer will be an embarassment to the party, much the same way Don Jackson, Lon Harper and Werner Voigt were. Had there been infighting, maybe those clowns would never have taken office in the first place. Just because someone has an "R" or a "D" after their name does not make them qualified to run for dog catcher much less a criminal court. Bad candidates bring the whole party down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-45196418990690684792009-12-22T12:40:30.741-06:002009-12-22T12:40:30.741-06:00Aggie Pct Chair,
Some lead, some follow and some a...Aggie Pct Chair,<br />Some lead, some follow and some are content to simply sit and drink the Kool Ade. <br />The Corps. should have taught you better leadership and comprehension skills.BLACK INKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806198898618859706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-56701269616957615762009-12-22T11:32:58.948-06:002009-12-22T11:32:58.948-06:00Aggie Chair, and that attitude gave us some of the...Aggie Chair, and that attitude gave us some of the most unqualified judges with the R attached to their name. Just because a person has an R attached to their name does not mean the person should be elected. When party loyalty is more important than good sense, then we are doomed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-80002308982819252832009-12-22T10:53:18.824-06:002009-12-22T10:53:18.824-06:00I don't think it is healthy to attack fellow R...I don't think it is healthy to attack fellow Republicans. I don't believe anything good comes from infighting and that is what you have been creating Black Ink. If Palmer were so bad then she would have an opponent. Since she does not, I suggest you move on.Aggie Pct Chairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-90326955231820936982009-12-22T09:21:42.767-06:002009-12-22T09:21:42.767-06:00where is Mia going?
Black Ink: Is that you, Bre...where is Mia going? <br /><br />Black Ink: Is that you, Brewer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-16263015856629914492009-12-22T08:47:36.288-06:002009-12-22T08:47:36.288-06:00What happened to Mia?What happened to Mia?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com