tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post44400125023340303..comments2024-03-29T08:14:13.708-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: SNAFURumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-34545113274632789672010-04-23T23:57:28.062-04:002010-04-23T23:57:28.062-04:00For all her experience Flora Seff is not exactly a...For all her experience Flora Seff is not exactly a Legal Eagle. Have you sat in her courtroom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-76044296182796095142010-04-23T10:03:21.433-04:002010-04-23T10:03:21.433-04:00BTDT-
Private email. More discussionBTDT-<br /><br />Private email. More discussionBatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-44797125234721958522010-04-22T07:57:47.358-04:002010-04-22T07:57:47.358-04:00Batman,
Thanks. This has been a good discussion...Batman, <br /><br />Thanks. This has been a good discussion. I would disagree with you on some of the others you named, just as I'm sure you'd disagree with my choices of who the best judges are. We all have our faves.............and I happen to like Flora a great deal.<br /><br />You're right, of course, that every rule has it's exceptions. Can't argue there. Regardless, I've repeatedly asked about Flora's opponent and what she's done. Nobody ever posts anything. That says volumes. A nice judge who doesn't know anything is of no value. Learning the law, how to handle trials, what to do at sentencing, etc. shouldn't start on the bench, but end there. That's all I'm saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-80722944801095714142010-04-21T15:23:57.809-04:002010-04-21T15:23:57.809-04:00BTDT
As to Beth, I think we will just have to agr...BTDT<br /><br />As to Beth, I think we will just have to agree to disagree on this occassion. As I said, I am in general agreement with you on the experience issue and my prior posts will evidence that. However, I have to be intellectually honest enough to take the knowledge I have of County Court and the judges who are and have served there and say that there are exceptions to that general rule.<br /><br />We disagree on Judge Seff. I believe her experience is not her downfall nor her saving grace. People like Piniero, Cohen, Millian, Larry Schwartz, Hague, Jeff Swartz, Eric Hendon, David Young and Wendall Graham, all of whom served at one time or the other in the SAO, came on the bench and were able to do the job by recognizing and dealing with what was before them with balance and perspective. Flora has not. She cannot put down that "mean streak" which is an element of her personality, so often exhibited and which drove her in her role as a major crimes ASA. That just has no place in County Court.<br /><br />Because of that, I would go with inexperience and hope, like others, her opponent can grow into the job and have that necessary perspective.<br /><br />This has been a healthy and respectful discourse. Always enjoy a difference of opinion discussed with dignity.Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-88511779246180734802010-04-21T14:07:55.289-04:002010-04-21T14:07:55.289-04:00Batman, I am not minimizing what Beth has done and...Batman, I am not minimizing what Beth has done and am not basing my opinions on her outside influences (which I am sure have impacted her). Like I said, I think she is a good judge. I reserve the word "great" for those few who epitomize EVERYTHING a judge should be. <br /><br />Regardless, you're missing my point.......I wasn't being critical of her current performance. Put simply, IF she had more experience before she took the bench, she could have become a good judge much faster and would be a significantly better judge than she is now (I don't believe that experience on the bench can fully make up for experience working with people off of it). <br /><br />Again,I think she's a good judge. I just don't think she's in quite the same class as the all-time great County Court Judges like, for example, Schumacher, Piniero, or Lando (all of came to the bench with significant legal experience, read like crazy, knew the law cold, understood the issues, knew how to balance punishment/rehabilitation, read people well, managed their caseloads, etc.). She's close and may yet get there (I believe she would be there already if she came to the bench with more experience.......she's got the ability). <br /><br />I don't see how any of that is an insult or "unjustified" minimization of her abilities, although in today's climate of hyperbole and grade inflation I can see how some might see it that way. <br /><br />BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-10914532950265161312010-04-21T09:37:28.010-04:002010-04-21T09:37:28.010-04:00BTDT -
One last point. Beth Bloom is "great&...BTDT -<br /><br />One last point. Beth Bloom is "great" at what she does. Her failure to become "great" in your eyes was not based on her youth, her lackof growth, inability or even her desire to get to other places. She put her family first. We need not discuss the difficutlies she has had to overcome here, but I think your minimization of her accomplishments is unjustified.Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-27612674471433871502010-04-20T20:42:31.024-04:002010-04-20T20:42:31.024-04:00Batman,
Sorry, but I won't respond to your q...Batman,<br /><br />Sorry, but I won't respond to your questions re my support of judges who aren't up for office. I don't criticize people gratuitously; Flora's opponent put herself in this position when she decided to run for office. Suffice it to say that I was consistent in my support of candidates in prior elections (with one exception for reasons that I need not mention).<br /><br />BTDT<br /><br />PS---You're wrong about Platzer having 5 years experience. She was a 13th year lawyer in her 40's when she took the bench. I'll reserve comment on Bloom other than to say that she has developed into a good judge (but would be much better if she came to the bench with more experience........she could've been great).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-30098661492697090942010-04-20T18:12:54.442-04:002010-04-20T18:12:54.442-04:00Phil, I tell the same thing to my clients when the...Phil, I tell the same thing to my clients when they ask me how a DUI will affect their future chances of employment. I tell them that they can become president or vice-president of the U.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-84305502007528738652010-04-20T16:25:53.578-04:002010-04-20T16:25:53.578-04:00I would like to say that I think Judge Seff is a f...I would like to say that I think Judge Seff is a fine Judge. I think the criticisms of her are over blown, and I appreciate the fact that since she handled such serious cases as a prosecutor, she has the ability to put a DUI in perspective- it's only a misdemeanor and as I often remind clients- president George Bush had 1 and VP Cheeney had 2 and look where they got. <br /><br />I don't know who is challenging Judge Seff so I cannot opine on her abilities, but I do think that Judge Seff is qualified, and I personally feel comfortable with her experience level on the bench. I think the trend towards attorneys with less experience becoming Judges is not a good one.Phil Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-40843825803814995102010-04-20T14:24:17.005-04:002010-04-20T14:24:17.005-04:00The article that 8:35 links to mentions HWMNBN. Ma...The article that 8:35 links to mentions HWMNBN. Maybe it's the same person trying to get some publicity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-203100340145716232010-04-20T11:18:18.992-04:002010-04-20T11:18:18.992-04:00didnt beth bloom have about 5 yrs in when she got ...didnt beth bloom have about 5 yrs in when she got county spot?????????????????????????????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-85743282940350192502010-04-20T06:49:36.430-04:002010-04-20T06:49:36.430-04:00Ah to olden days of yesteryear.
When broads were ...Ah to olden days of yesteryear.<br /><br />When broads were broads with a nice chassis on 'em, dames were dames even if one or two might be a Dumb Dora and two bit greenhorns were well... wet behind the ears!<br /><br />If you were the Bee's Knees, then you were bomb. You mess with me bub, then *pow* right in the kisser. If you got taken for a ride, you might not be seen again.<br /><br />You call me killer, cause I slay you. And I'm calling Bellevue cause you're nuts!Toy Storynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45244072595327069202010-04-19T20:57:48.172-04:002010-04-19T20:57:48.172-04:00Actually Straw Buyer yes I do. There have been ma...Actually Straw Buyer yes I do. There have been many former prosecutors who have taken the bench with at least the intent and desire to do the right thing. Most recently I would point to John Schlesinger and before him his wife Marilyn Milian.<br /><br />One does not have to lack perspective or compassion, be humorless and unbending or have the basic personalty of one who is self-righteous, intorlerant and vindictive or actually could not care less about the effects of what he or she does on the people in front of him or her and give up being conservative or even a<br />little prosecution oriented.<br /><br />BTDT - although on this point, in general I would agree with you, in this case I can not. I would rather have someone who has to learn the importance than someone who carries the agenda and baggage Seff does. In County Court that attitude can do far more harm than the learning curve.<br /><br />Besides I don't see you attacking Beth Bloom and Victoria Platzer, who took the bench with barely 5 years experience. Look how that turned out. Nor did I hear you cry out in outrage when Ada Pozo (6 years) took out Jeff Swartz. Where was your voice when Barabara Areses who had no experience beat Bruce Levy. Or let me guess, they were all women and those men that lost, they just deserved it.Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-15203003918263169472010-04-19T20:35:52.876-04:002010-04-19T20:35:52.876-04:00Those of you wanting to win come election day bett...Those of you wanting to win come election day better follow the social network rules. The link sends you to the article on Candidates using of all places blogs to win.Social Network for the Winhttp://www.twitterjournalism.com/2010/04/19/candidates-use-social-media-in-innovative-scathing-ways/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-9995728554877714182010-04-19T20:12:37.740-04:002010-04-19T20:12:37.740-04:00i hope milton gets a a challenger. that would be f...i hope milton gets a a challenger. that would be funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-41402796972015437522010-04-19T18:46:34.264-04:002010-04-19T18:46:34.264-04:00The Captain Reports:
So Rump, you finally figured...The Captain Reports:<br /><br />So Rump, you finally figured it out .... <br /><br />I gave you several hints over the last month on who was chosen as AAJ but you never guessed. I was sworn to secrecy on it anyway. <br /><br />And how bout a little credit for posting the piece the other day about Judge E. Williams and the 17 races in Browierd. <br /><br />I think we will see a couple of late entries next week in Dade. <br /><br />Cap Out ......CAPTAIN JUSTICEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179932096244679236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-27707872513924232772010-04-19T18:29:48.688-04:002010-04-19T18:29:48.688-04:00For all you defense attorneys criticizing Judge Se...For all you defense attorneys criticizing Judge Seff: She's JOA'ed more DUI bench trials than any other county court judge in recent memory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-90530249471566264892010-04-19T18:11:09.416-04:002010-04-19T18:11:09.416-04:00Batman:
"She lacks that perspective or compa...Batman:<br /><br />"She lacks that perspective or compassion. She is humorless and unbending. Her basic personalty is one of self-righteousness, intorlerance and vindictiveness. She actually could not care less about the effects of what she does on the people in front of her."<br /><br />would you really expect any different from a former prosecutor?The Straw Buyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161729289044418708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-56849039723137814252010-04-19T17:56:11.591-04:002010-04-19T17:56:11.591-04:00Man driving down road.
Woman driving up same road....Man driving down road.<br />Woman driving up same road.<br />They pass each other.<br />The woman yells out the window, PIG!<br />Man yells out the window, BITCH!<br />Man rounds next curve.<br />Man crashes into a HUGE PIG in middle of road and dies.<br /> <br />Thought For the Day:<br /> <br />If men would just listenKissimmee Kidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-22102572792694839992010-04-19T17:48:29.277-04:002010-04-19T17:48:29.277-04:00Cuesta a hottie?? A rock star?? Gimme a break. A w...Cuesta a hottie?? A rock star?? Gimme a break. A way for Charlie to steal a few votes in Hialeah? You betcha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-36389492841136592202010-04-19T17:44:09.439-04:002010-04-19T17:44:09.439-04:00LOL. Batman, that's ridiculous to suggest tha...LOL. Batman, that's ridiculous to suggest that the person supporting Seff is Seff herself. I also have known her for many years and disagree with your assessment. Regardless, we don't need some novice lawyer with no perspective or real experience (yes, I consider a lawyer with 5 years experience a novice) making the decisions judges need to make. Anyone who thinks that they're capable of being a judge with as little experience as Seff's opponent doesn't have a clue about the job's importance. <br /><br />BTDT<br /><br />PS---as for the ridiculous comment about continuances, the judge's job is not to help any of us collect paychecks. Get over yourself. Last I checked judges are supposed to handle cases not drag them out so you can get paid (which, by the way, is unethical for both the judge and you to do).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67640602274800136812010-04-19T17:22:46.252-04:002010-04-19T17:22:46.252-04:003:58 PM. I was ready (chomp smack) for trial. (Cho...3:58 PM. I was ready (chomp smack) for trial. (Chomp). No continuance was necessary. (smack smack).fake teddy mastosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-71565693549633068912010-04-19T17:22:46.253-04:002010-04-19T17:22:46.253-04:00What the hell are all of you talking about? Soto ...What the hell are all of you talking about? Soto is the chief administrative judge in criminal. She is not the chief judge. Her power is a lot less than you think. So shut the hell up. Continue on with your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-20984733669045601412010-04-19T17:22:17.321-04:002010-04-19T17:22:17.321-04:00Please take a look at the definition of "broa...Please take a look at the definition of "broad" in http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=broadAnonymoushttp://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=broadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65951464404727291962010-04-19T17:11:42.875-04:002010-04-19T17:11:42.875-04:00To 2:31 (most likely Judge Seff herself):
I rest ...To 2:31 (most likely Judge Seff herself):<br /><br />I rest my case!!Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.com