Rudy To Drop Out

Even though I am a democrat, and I wouldn't have voted for Rudy Guiliani, I am sorry to hear that he will more than likely drop out of the race tomorrow. I know he has his problems, but I really liked how he handled 911, especially when Bush was not much help during that time. He is smart, articulate, funny. I think the commentators are right--that he emphasized the past, and 911, when he should have been focusing on some other things. Maybe it is for the best. But I really thought I Hillary/Rudy race would be great fun. Oh well.

Glenn Beck Says He Is Not a Journalist

Glenn Beck amazes me over and over with his ignorance. Tonight on his show, he is claiming he is not a journalist, but an "opinion guy." Poor guy doesn't understand the basics of his own profession. His guest was politely trying to explain to him that even being an opinion guy makes him a journalist. Beck just laughed in amazement. I laugh in amazement at his ignorance. The guy does not deserve a show.

Moot Court Blues--Episode 7

There are rules in court, with moot court being no exception. Law schools are different from business schools, for example, because law schools have to answer to bodies such as the state Supreme Court. Business schools can pretty much do what they want in many instances, such as make their grading system and their attendance policies to their own liking.

Some of the rules pertaining to law schools involve the number of hours a student must take to graduate and attendance at these classes. The Supreme Court dictates that in order to get a law degree you have to be present at X number of classes, moot court included.

There have been a couple of instances lately of people being booted from moot court because of excessive absences or tardiness. The rules have been made clear. No one should have been in the dark about it.

Nevertheless, people have ignored the rule and now have to pay the piper. Some have been called on the carpet and at least a couple have been booted from the class, which might mean a delay in their graduation.

Harsh? Maybe so. But after all, we are in law school. And there are rules of court in the real courts that can be more harsh than this, and we need to get used to this reality. In the real world, disobeying a court rule can mean sanctions on us or our clients.

But to be honest, some of the rest of us think how lame. Moot court is an easy class. It can get boring and seem like a huge waste of time. Unless you are presenting, you just have to sit there. But why would you put your graduation in jeopardy for something like that?

The Joys of a Collegial Law School

I am one of the lucky law students--I go to a collegial law school. That is right--I go to a school where students like each other, look forward to seeing each other, and even help each other out with class. The students ahead of us have been very generous in giving us tips and materials to help us succeed. And most everyone in our class helps each other out. We give each other copies of our notes, outlines, other study materials, and are quick to explain a difficult concept to someone else. The other law school in town is also a collegial law school.

This is in such stark contrast to some other law schools in the nation. I won't name names, but some law schools are very cut throat, are known to be so, and attract those very kind of students, so the environment continues year to year. I don't think I would enjoy one of those schools.

Missing Two Great Stars

In the last day, we have heard about two great stars passing: Suzanne Pleshette and Heath Ledger.

Suzanne was a star on the Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s on Saturday nights on what was the original "Must See TV" lineup: Mash, All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore, and The Bob Newhart Show. I was a kid, and loved those shows. I never made plans on Saturday nights, unless it was for after 9 p.m.

It is a shock to hear about Heath dying since he is only 28 years old. Sounds like drugs are involved. More details will come out I am sure. What a shame--he already had a great career and there was more to come.

Studying is a Yawn

I am home today studying for my upcoming conflicts exam and I am listening to recorded class lectures. Everytime I hear myself yawn on the tape, I yawn again. Isn't that wierd? I am yawning a lot on the tape, so am yawning a lot now too. But that is not as wierd as the other thing that recently made me yawn. I saw a photo of a tiger yawning that went with an article about why animals yawn. Just looking at the yawning tiger made me yawn. Over and over. Even writing about the tiger yawning is making me want to yawn. What a yawn......

Economic Stimulus Package

I was happy to hear that we might get a stimulus package that could include tax rebates of up to $800 for individuals and $1,600 for families. The rebates would be sent out in late spring. I was elated to hear this, because I could use this money now because of paying for BarBri review (It is very expensive.). Getting that money would take a load off my mind.

But my next thought is, "Oh no, does that mean I am slipping back into being a republican?" I shuddered at the thought. I grew up in a republican home but long ago went to the other side, and I don't predict I will ever go back. It made me nervous that maybe I was being lured back into republican thinking by the thought of easy money.

So I was glad to hear on the news this morning that this economic stimulus package was first discussed by John Edwards! George Bush only recently came around to agreeing we needed such. Thank goodness!

And, during talk on TV about the various campaign events, pundits have talked about democrats who are either beer drinking democrats or wine drinking democrats. Even though I like beer on occasion, I have to admit I would characterize myself as a wine drinking democrat.

Cheers!