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My Controversial Idea.

Posted on October 09, 2008
Someone suggested I post controversial things for discussion so here goes: In light of the Proposition in California to ban “gay marriage” I think a new definition of things is in order. “Gay marriage” is not “gay” at all...

The Rule Against Perpetuities Just Died.

Posted on October 07, 2008
For a while now, there has been some discussion about the implications Artificial Reproductive Technology would have on the Rule Against Perpetuities. Well, I think it’s safe to say that the classic formulation is now dead doctrine. This year a child was born from sperm that was…...

So, Sarah Palin’s international experience comes from being kinda close to Russia:

Posted on September 30, 2008
And apparently Pop-punk makes her qualified to run the economy. Speaking at the Columbus rally alongside McCain, Palin said: “Here in Ohio, the high price of gas is making a full tank seem like a luxury.” Tom DeLong of Blink-182 replied, over a decade prior: “A tank of gas is a treasure to me, I know [...

Nepotism, Social Capital and Generational Planning in the Law.

Posted on September 30, 2008
There is an old saying, “It’s not what you know but who you know.” I’ve got to tell you it’s true. Unfortunately, it seems that I don’t really know the right people. You see, I’m trying to get up to Portland, Oregon...

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All Your Banks Are Belong To Us.

Posted on September 26, 2008
Today Washington Mutual was taken by over by the Government. The assets were then sold to J.P. Morgan. This is the second bank in 6 months taken over by J.P. Morgan. First Bear Stearns and Now WaMu. I predict that in 2101 A.D. they will realize that J...

All Your Talking Points Are Belong To Us.

Posted on September 26, 2008
In A.D. 2008 Election was beginning. American Public: What happen ? Wall Street: Somebody set up us the bomb. American Public: We get signal. Sarah Palin: What ! American Public: Main screen turn [...]

Bullet Dodged

Posted on September 21, 2008
On Friday our Summer grades were released. I have to say that I’m very pleased all things considered. I managed to win an award in Negotiation, which was surprising and very gratifying. But most importantly, I didn’t fail Evidence. Our Evidence final was disrupted by a fire alarm...

GARRRR!!!!!

Posted on September 19, 2008
Avast and ahoy Jolly Readers! T’day be Talk Like a Pirate Day! This be the most wonderfully time of the years! Truly tis sweeter than dew on a barrel of rum. I invite each and every one of ye to spread the word. As for my own self, in Property, I shall [...

Kerry Steigerwalt’s Pacific Law Center Commercials.

Posted on September 17, 2008
Ok, so here’s something that has always bothered me about Pacific Law Center. They use “actual clients” who explain that when they got in trouble they needed aggressive representation and blah blah blah PLC saved their asses, ok, whatever...

Work Life Balance.

Posted on September 17, 2008
I’ve written a few times about the importance of balancing work and life in law school. In the 1L year especially, it can be tempting to throw oneself with reckless abandon into law school. But it is important to keep focused on the important things outside of law school...

The Routan Creeps Me Out.

Posted on September 16, 2008
So Volkwagen has these new commercials with Brooke Shields talkin about some VW mini-van. One of the quotes used is “Thousands of women are having babies for German engineering.” Anyone else think that sounds a little Reich-y?

Brain Swabbin’.

Posted on September 13, 2008
Today I went to the Doctor’s office. I’m generally a pretty healthy and hale guy. Really the only things wrong with me are frequent ear infections. My “regular doctor” is actually my ENT Doc. The past few days I’ve been under the weather...

Raisin’ McCain.

Posted on September 11, 2008
for the life of me I could not imagine what possessed that Big n’ Rich guy to make a song called Raisin’ McCain. Then I realized… Zombies. This song is really an incantation. If McCain should pass on to Valhalla, Big n’ Rich and Cowboy Troy and all the other repbulicans will ring his grave in [...

This Is Way Better Than Being a Summer Associate.

Posted on September 06, 2008

The Bitter Sting of Being Good, Not Great.

Posted on September 05, 2008
Let me start off by saying I don’t really have much to complain about in life. I have a wonderful, beautiful fiance, two cats, a dog, a car that runs well, every musical instrument I’ve ever wanted (almost). I’m in law school, I’m on law review...

The Belly Of The Blue Book Beast.

Posted on September 05, 2008
Today is my first day manning a desk at Law Review working on editing a comment for publication. It’s a bizarre feeling. When I applied to law school, I had no idea what Law Review was, just that it was a good thing. Now, don’t get me wrong, I still think Law [...

Oh Anderson Cooper.

Posted on August 27, 2008
Q: Is New Orleans ready? A: We are ready to evacuate.

Love Train!

Posted on August 27, 2008
So, the states aren’t even remotely following what their elections were. New Hampshire and New Jersey just unanimously cast their delegate votes for Obama. This is utterly insane. The homeslice from New Mexico went off in Espanol and then was about to cast their votes and then dramatically yielded to the [...

Minnesota Wins.

Posted on August 27, 2008
Home of the college champion Duluth women’s hockey team.

Boos at the Convention.

Posted on August 27, 2008
Not for Clinton or Obama. For the Patriots and Red Socks. Seriously, Massachusetts delegation, it’s cool that you’re the home of Ted Kennedy. But do you have to bring in your sports teams?

Home of….

Posted on August 27, 2008
Ok, so Kansas pointed out that they were the home state of Obama’s parents. Louisiana pointed out that they were the home state of Gumbo and Jambalaya. Seriously.

Roll Call

Posted on August 27, 2008
I’m watching the DNC Roll Call vote on CSPAN. And this thing is crazy. It’s like Kabuki Theatre. Every state gives a little speech about how cool they are and what they’ve contributed to the Democratic party. And some of the delegates talk about what they are and who they are [...

Puppy Pictures

Posted on August 27, 2008

How Do I Become A Talking Head?

Posted on August 26, 2008
So, I watched Hillary Clinton’s speech at the DNC. And Katie and I were talking about it at length. I made several points about the intricacies of her speech, what she said, what she didn’t, how good the speech was, blah blah blah. As we went back into the living room, some guy named [...

The Same Ol’ Faces in Same Ol’ Places.

Posted on August 26, 2008
Today was Law Review orientation. We had some great pumpkin muffins. Then we learned a little bit about the actual mechanics of Law Review. Then we were divided into teams. I was surprised to learn that half of my negotiation class is #1 in Law Review, and #2 on my team...

I Never Knew….

Posted on August 25, 2008
…that Kermit The Frog was voiced by Jim Leach, former Republican Representative from Iowa. Seriously, turn on the DNC and listen!

Friday the 13th

Posted on June 13, 2008
Sounds like a great day to go to Las Vegas doesn’t it? Well, that’s my plan. I’m trying to finish up my write-on competition writing before I go to bed tonight (this morning). I need to get some sleep tonight though. I have Negotiations at 9:00a...

Draft Done.

Posted on June 13, 2008
A little editing tomorrow, and then some Bluebook fixin’ on Monday and then we’ll see what Law Review thinks. All in all a very gratifying, but very strenuous exercise. Not very fun, but I feel good having done it. Also, I think it was a great dry run for my one billion scholarly articles I need [...

Insomnia.

Posted on June 12, 2008
About one (1) night every two (2) or three (3) weeks, I am unable to sleep. Dunno why, just can’t. I’ll sprawl out in bed, toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, bury my face in a pillow, anything to try and find sleep…. but no dice...

General Thoughts on the Socratic Method, and In Class Debates.

Posted on June 11, 2008
I was having a conversation with my friend Brian about how to participate in class without being a jerk. We came to the following conclusions. #1 In the “policy debate” form of the Socratic method, take a position. Don’t always say ,”It depends...

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