tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post3794897512501300266..comments2024-03-28T18:57:41.185-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: Rumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-28922854420614333472008-02-29T10:00:00.000-05:002008-02-29T10:00:00.000-05:00Ha! That's great...now I'm related to her. Wow. I ...Ha! That's great...now I'm related to her. Wow. I guess no one can disagree with you without having an ulterior motive. Think what you want. I still disagree with you.<BR/><BR/>Just for you Professor MLA...<BR/><BR/>age·ism also ag·ism (ā'jĭz'əm)<BR/>http://www.answers.com/ageism&r=67Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-76258775959850611142008-02-28T15:54:00.000-05:002008-02-28T15:54:00.000-05:00"ageism" You speak goodly English. If you are no..."ageism" You speak goodly English. If you are not Denise then you are related to her. But I still think you are Denise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70911552832244438472008-02-28T11:47:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:47:00.000-05:00To February 27, 2008 10:40:00 AM,First of all I'm ...To February 27, 2008 10:40:00 AM,<BR/><BR/>First of all I'm not Denise. I don't even live in Florida anymore, but I am from South Florida. I just call it how I see it. I thought it was amazing how the topic quickly evolved. You now made this about ageism. It wasn't enough to try to challenge her tactics based on gender and ethnicity. How much more can you pile on? I say why don't you get to know the candidate before you jump to conclusions. If the Florida Constitution had issue with age then they have the right to make restrictions. The only arrogance I see is yours, trying to belittle someone's experience solely based on age, without even knowing the person. That's just sad!<BR/><BR/>Keep piling on the assumptions. It's funny because I disagree with your statement that makes me Denise. Your deduction skills are lacking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-86224437852134370802008-02-27T10:40:00.000-05:002008-02-27T10:40:00.000-05:00To 5:06 pm or should I say Denise:I promise I am u...To 5:06 pm or should I say Denise:<BR/><BR/>I promise I am uniquely qualified to make the statements I have made. It matters not what your beliefs are because the only belief that is relevant is a belief in the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida and the understanding that you are bound to follow the laws of the State of Florida as established by the legislature and the appellate courts of this state.<BR/><BR/>No lawyer with your limited scope of legal experience and life experience is prepared for the responsibilities that face a judge every day. It is the reason that the quality of the bench in this county, which was once the envy of every other circuit and district, has so drastically declined and is now the laughing stock of the judiciary of this state.<BR/><BR/>Denise, if you are as truly dedicated to the system as you claim to be, I strongly urge you to wait. Really practice law. Get some real life experience so you can truly understand what is happening before you. Do not be so arrogant as to think you possess all the qualities that a good judge should have at your early age. Then come back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-13763909483066436392008-02-26T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-26T17:06:00.000-05:00To February 26, 2008 10:15:00 AM,Are you kidding m...To February 26, 2008 10:15:00 AM,<BR/><BR/>Are you kidding me? My lord, this post is ridiculous. Assumption after assumption. You presume to think 8 years practicing law does not warrant being able to make judgments. Look at the President of our country, it doesn't appear age has made him any smarter or able to do his job any better. <BR/><BR/>I hope you're not an attorney, because your logic is lacking of any insight or rationale. You have no concept of her experience or her beliefs. I'm sure you would love for people to "judge" you in the same fashion. Is this what politics has come to? Assumption after assumption? I thought of all places you would base things on facts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-22395540029618252352008-02-26T10:15:00.000-05:002008-02-26T10:15:00.000-05:00Our "beef" with Denise and so many like her, is wi...Our "beef" with Denise and so many like her, is with only 7 years as a lawyer and 32 years on this earth, she seems to believe she has the legal and life experience to make important decisions that effect the lives of all who come before her. <BR/><BR/>Like so many she thinks that being a judge is easy. You just make decisions. She believes that it is nice part time job. I will work in the morning and be a Mommy in the afternoon, not to mention the "benes".<BR/><BR/>Well making those decisions is not easy and having little more than a cursory knowledge of the law and life does not qualify. Grow up a little and then come back. It is high time we started demanding more than a law degree to be a judge. It is time to put a higher standard of practice and experience on those who would sit on the bench.<BR/><BR/>I assume I make myself perfectly clear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-7485355380161131862008-02-25T16:41:00.000-05:002008-02-25T16:41:00.000-05:00Actually Judge Manno-Schurr changed her name becau...Actually Judge Manno-Schurr changed her name because Blacks thought she was Hispanic and Hispanics knew she was Italian. (Manno) At least she had an ethnic ID with the change of name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-16925388853025477242008-02-25T12:18:00.000-05:002008-02-25T12:18:00.000-05:00It is time for people to stop playing the race or ...It is time for people to stop playing the race or ethnicity card for any advantage and look at the candidates qualifications. I have known Denise Scanziani for over seven years.I can attest to her personal integrity and dedication. Denise started the law studies program which flourished at Msgr. Pace High School. I am the Social Studies Dept. Chair at Pace. Her hard work, ethics, and love of the law enlightened our students and help them appreciate and understand the legal system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-8820719929543326812008-02-25T12:10:00.000-05:002008-02-25T12:10:00.000-05:00Captain,This is a very poorly researched post ! I...Captain,<BR/><BR/>This is a very poorly researched post ! I’m startled by the mistaken assumptions on which it is based.<BR/><BR/>1) Why should Ms. Martinez Scanziani not be allowed to use her hyphenated married name or her maiden name if she prefers?<BR/>2) And why do you assume that Scanziani is merely an Italian name? A large number of Latin Americans, especially in Uruguay and Argentina have Italian names. Did you stop to ask what nationality her husband is? <BR/><BR/>Bluntly put, this post is a hack job based on nothing more than speculation. You’ve turned a choice about one’s name into a cynical political ploy with no evidence to show for it, except the apparent inconsistency with which she uses her last name (ie, less than perfect). This is a somewhat bizarre method given that a number of working-woman choose to use their maiden names or to hyphenate them when it comes to their careers.Canadian Tar Heelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296189877750355753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45691262584201551362008-02-25T10:17:00.000-05:002008-02-25T10:17:00.000-05:00What are you the "captain" of? I would presume by ...What are you the "captain" of? I would presume by your lack of facts -- perhaps "Captain Assumption" Captain Spin"? Pick one.<BR/><BR/>You have know knowledge of what you're talking about. Sure you did your research on Fair Campaign practices, but you failed to do your research on the actual candidate! This puts you in the same category of false journalist as Ann Coulter or Michael Moore.<BR/><BR/>Scanziani may sound Italian. Are you sure that it actually is. It seems like some of your commentors feel that it may be Hispanic. So if Martinez (as you presume is Hispanic) is Hispanic and Scanziani is Hispanic...how does hyphenating it make any difference? And, I would presume that you may be the one who's making prejudicial statements about Denise's ethnicity. Perhaps you are doing exactly what you're scolding Denise for doing?!<BR/><BR/>Also, I know plenty of women who work hard to get where they are in the world. Often times they go through school and make a name for themselves before they get married. Do you know what it's like to work hard and have people recognize your name and then change your last name when you get married? You wouldn't would ya, dick? Perhaps she hyphenated it so she could let people who once knew her as Denise Martinez know that is her! How can you assume her campaign plans? You have no evidence besides your own lame assumptions.<BR/><BR/>What is your beef with Denise? Obviously you have know idea what you're talking about. If you had a level head to begin with, you'd do more research on the person you're trying to slam rather than talking out your ass! Your journalism, your thoughts are not much different from FOX News...you know with that whole Obama is Muslim. His name rhymes with Osama. Praying on fears, racism, etc. in people to slam someone running for judge.<BR/><BR/>Shame on you "Captain Assumption", Shame on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-34330564402910053072008-02-24T11:10:00.000-05:002008-02-24T11:10:00.000-05:00any update on the scola election?any update on the scola election?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73019252200997352862008-02-24T02:10:00.000-05:002008-02-24T02:10:00.000-05:00KFR is too popular she will not lose if opposed.KFR is too popular she will not lose if opposed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24760265595040897142008-02-24T00:28:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:28:00.000-05:00has anyone even bothered to check if denise marie ...has anyone even bothered to check if denise marie martinez-scanziani is black? of course not, with a name like scanziani, she must be too busy eating pasta..talk about racism<BR/><BR/>what is it they say about one who assumes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45013244867496402692008-02-23T23:40:00.000-05:002008-02-23T23:40:00.000-05:00to 8:49 pmAs I have previously reported, Group 35 ...to 8:49 pm<BR/><BR/>As I have previously reported, Group 35 still remains open as sitting Judge Orlando Prescott is the only sitting Judge not to file for reelection. <BR/><BR/>The deadline is just over two months away and all other 46 sitting judges have filed for reelection.<BR/><BR/>The question remains - is Judge Prescott still considering a run for either PD or more likely that of K.F.Rundle's job???<BR/><BR/>Cap Out .....CAPTAIN JUSTICEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179932096244679236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-89916126846876190592008-02-23T23:26:00.000-05:002008-02-23T23:26:00.000-05:00Dear Miami Frank: mcdonald's has 2 for 1 dollar sa...Dear Miami Frank: mcdonald's has 2 for 1 dollar sausage egg mcmuffins this weekend accentuated by 3 day old cheese danish and fountain cola. i give it 4 stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-57412200675559698172008-02-23T23:09:00.000-05:002008-02-23T23:09:00.000-05:00you flatter yourself rump to think your column spu...you flatter yourself rump to think your column spurred her to action...obviously if they let her run against sarduy the first time, it was still open. obviously she had to move and the move to go against hendon could have come for many different reasons, esp. since women have a better chance against men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67092680510786152512008-02-23T22:36:00.000-05:002008-02-23T22:36:00.000-05:00How can these Judges leave the bench and still cal...How can these Judges leave the bench and still call themselfs Judges on TV hearing real cases. Should JT file a JQC complaint against the TV Judges?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-17108838392429489882008-02-23T22:31:00.000-05:002008-02-23T22:31:00.000-05:00FYI, from someone who knows her...she's smart, she...FYI, from someone who knows her...she's smart, she's honest and she's ethical. Her husband is ALSO hispanic (what? assuming the last name is Italian? tsk tsk). He's Uruguayan, to be specific. The change may have been strategic, but when you are running in an election, you must seek out the weakest opponent. (i.e., the only other one who has been up for re-election AND LOST!!!) Judicial candidates are non-partisan and don't speak on the issues; it boils down to name recognition. She was Martinez for most of her life and it is as much a part of her as her married name. It's only an issue b/c she's a woman and married. If she were a man, this conversation wouldn't be happening.<BR/><BR/>It's easy to make assumptions when you don't know someone...<BR/><BR/>Funny how no one comments on "John Doe" candidate being a member of CABA, FAWL, Wilkie Ferguson Bar Association, etc. etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47212331649423383272008-02-23T22:18:00.000-05:002008-02-23T22:18:00.000-05:00Chumbley wumbley's got to go!Reasonable doubt? He ...Chumbley wumbley's got to go!<BR/>Reasonable doubt? He does not know<BR/>How to say not guilty, so<BR/>Chumbley wumbley, it's time to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-31852317745819047522008-02-23T21:50:00.000-05:002008-02-23T21:50:00.000-05:00Eric Hendon is a class act. He is the same person...Eric Hendon is a class act. He is the same person on the bench today, whom I knew as a practicing attorney. The robe did not, and has not gone to his head. He is among the most patient and fairest judges on the County bench. I have always supported Judge Hendon, and will continue doing so. <BR/><BR/>The notion that name, race, or gender qualifies anyone for any position or gives them affinity for a particular class is offensive and demeans us all. The latter only strengthens my commitment to work to re-elect Judge Hendon. <BR/><BR/>It behooves us all send a clear message to those who play this name, ethic, and gender game, as we did with several of the judicial candidates during the last cycle, by demonstrating unwavering support for Judge Hendon, he has earned it! <BR/><BR/>Pepe HerreraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-76454940605992906952008-02-23T21:04:00.000-05:002008-02-23T21:04:00.000-05:00Rumpola, I was in NYC recently and with the rain c...Rumpola, I was in NYC recently and with the rain coming down I trudged — skidded, really — five blocks from the subway to Dovetail, where hunched employees shoveled and shoveled some more in a doomed effort to keep the entrance clear.<BR/>I expected an empty restaurant. That’s what happens when the going gets wet: NYC diners trash their reservations, take out their delivery menus and hunker down for the duration with General Tso’s chicken. However, this restaurant is a bold wager that a patch of the Upper West Side with an unreliable appetite for adventurous — even somewhat fussy — dining will embrace it, at least if it’s executed with skill and panache.<BR/><BR/>There’s an appetizer that combines two of the most fashionable ingredients in upscale restaurants these days, seared pork belly and a slowly poached egg, and as soon as you taste them together, you smile at what’s afoot. It’s breakfast for dinner, only at breakfast the belly is smoked and called bacon.<BR/>In one of the entrees, curls and chunks of lobster are scattered around monkfish, reminding you that this fish has often been cast as the poor man’s lobster, vaguely similar in texture but not nearly as sweet.<BR/><BR/>So you find yourself not only enjoying but also comparing the two kinds of seafood. Then you notice some seared foie gras, which may or may not be another inspired bit of culinary free-association, inasmuch as monkfish liver has been presented as the foie gras of the sea.<BR/> <BR/>The lamb’s tongue — breaded, fried and straight out of Mario Batali’s offal dreams — is part of a deconstructed muffuletta sandwich that includes olives, pimentos, a caper mayonnaise and a visually arresting spiral of salami, provolone cheese and more. That’s just an appetizer.<BR/>The beef-cheek lasagne is among the entrees, but it’s essentially a side to unerringly salted slices of sirloin steak. <BR/><BR/>The wines by the glass could be more exciting, and a few dishes don’t succeed, like an appetizer marriage of skate and chicken wings that’s inspired by semantics more than anything else.<BR/><BR/>Dovetail further strengthens its case with a nightly five-course tasting menu that’s kindly priced at $65. The Sunday prix fixe — three courses for $38 — is quite simply one of the best deals in town. And when I had it the options weren’t dreary second stringers.<BR/>They included the restaurant’s gnocchi, flavor-bombed with veal short rib and foie gras butter, and a shrimp dish that resurrects hollandaise and makes you wonder why it fell out of vogue. At Dovetail it avoids its potentially gluey fate, and it’s offset by the sweetness and tartness of grapefruit segments.<BR/> The shrimp are upgraded to scallops for the version of the dish on the à la carte menu on other nights. <BR/><BR/>The chef sometimes seems too eager to please, overworking dishes.<BR/>But he’ll also pull back and trust in the basic, homespun pleasures of something like the buttery white Cheddar corn bread at the start of every meal. It’s the epitome of comfort, and a potent antidote to the coldest of winter nights.<BR/>Dovetail<BR/><BR/>I give it ***<BR/>103 West 77th Street, Upper West Side; (212) 362-3800. <BR/><BR/>RECOMMENDED DISHES Gnocchi with veal short ribs; lamb’s tongue; pork belly; scallops; halibut; venison; lamb; cod; brioche bread pudding; peanut butter praline tart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-83490732545148760722008-02-23T20:49:00.000-05:002008-02-23T20:49:00.000-05:00Have all sitting judges filed for re-election?Have all sitting judges filed for re-election?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-241633270104953802008-02-23T20:41:00.000-05:002008-02-23T20:41:00.000-05:00Rumpole- sticking with the PDs for the topic of th...Rumpole- sticking with the PDs for the topic of the moment: Insiders and political know it alls are taking a very serious look at- are you ready? <BR/><BR/>Country Dave Pettus for PD!!<BR/>Fresh off his stunning win over the state before Judge Jimenez, Country Dave's lead role on the defense team, and his built in political issue of being "Banned by Brummer"- something Carlos Martinez refuses to discuss- have him emerging as THE stop Carlos Martinez Candidate of the moment. <BR/><BR/>Many details have to be ironed out- and the "Vote for Country Dave for PD y'all" needs some tweaking as a campaign slogan, but right now its full steam ahead to the campaign trail for Country Dave Pettus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65635375138033351322008-02-23T19:55:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:55:00.000-05:00Rump- It was "no holds barred" as a posse of PDs p...Rump- It was "no holds barred" as a posse of PDs pulled up last night to one of Miami's more famous "touchy-feely" strip clubs in a stretch limo. The boyz were celebrating a not guilty and one of them had won a poker tournament and was flush with the flow. It was lap dances all around and more than one PD emerged from a Champagne room tucking his shirt back into his pants. But the highlight of the evening was the one young and very blonde female intern who after getting her share of lap dances, showed the fellas that she knew what to do with a pole. "Blondie has bootie" was the prevailing sentiment, as the strip club management was agog over her moves and even more astonished to learn that the winsome beauty was sitting for the bar this summer. <BR/><BR/>But what a night! It will go down in PD lore for years to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-57389543181890109742008-02-23T19:53:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:53:00.000-05:00Hi Rump If I run for Judge can I add one of my wi...Hi Rump<BR/> If I run for Judge can I add one of my wife's maiden names to mine? David Santana Barrios Hernandez Medina Sisselman. As my kids say <BR/> Vota con me Papi, ya alll.<BR/>D. SisselmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com