tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post6620134756345214349..comments2024-03-29T07:16:39.273-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: WHICH IS THE BEST AND WHY?Rumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-71816680341941851002012-03-05T13:21:58.435-05:002012-03-05T13:21:58.435-05:00Godfather & Van Halen in same post? Nice job!Godfather & Van Halen in same post? Nice job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51683600541319785622012-03-04T20:57:53.716-05:002012-03-04T20:57:53.716-05:00Maureen Dowd on Rush "Miasma" Limbaugh
...Maureen Dowd on Rush "Miasma" Limbaugh<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/opinion/sunday/dowd-have-you-no-shame-rush.html?_r=1&ref=opinionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-48568538713274717082012-03-04T11:08:09.326-05:002012-03-04T11:08:09.326-05:00Some people still think Italians are all criminals...Some people still think Italians are all criminals.<br /><br />Did a meth case in Federal court a few years ago. I am a lawyer with a very Italian sounding name who doesn't do many Federal trials... guess who!<br /><br />Client's first name was Angel. He was not involved in the deal but, others were and said he was so they indicted him. Very weak case.<br /><br />Prosecutor was a nice guy but, said in closing, "He's no Angel...." "Remember when the bad guys were easy to spot... they had suits, Italian names and ran the mafia..."<br /><br />I objected and then discussed my dad who fought in WWII for out side and how I came from a decent family of Italian Americans etc....<br /><br />Prosecutor was black. What gall. What was I supposed to say after that.... something like "remember when all criminals were black? I didn't.<br /><br />Jury out 3 hours and then, not guilty. <br /><br />Prosecutor apologized later.<br /><br />Loved all of the Godfather movies but, trust me, Italians are not like that. They are funnier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-43161495342682163892012-03-04T10:55:50.761-05:002012-03-04T10:55:50.761-05:00This is closer to home. Please follow the link to ...This is closer to home. Please follow the link to Ovalle's well written story. It explains Major changes in the Miami-Dade Police Dept.<br /><br />The Barrister<br /><br />No layoffs but plenty of change at Miami-Dade Police .<br /><br />Two crime-fighting task forces have been dismantled and dozens of officers transferred to help cope with a shrinking budget.<br /><br /><br />By DAVID OVALLE<br /> <br />dovalle@MiamiHerald.com <br /><br />Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/03/2673835/no-layoffs-but-plenty-of-change.html#storylink=cpyDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580816823884896028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-59992917085192071342012-03-04T10:45:52.327-05:002012-03-04T10:45:52.327-05:00You've done it again Rumpole!
Miasma=noxious ...You've done it again Rumpole!<br /><br />Miasma=noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere.Word of the day guyznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-16240361882116574552012-03-04T10:42:47.194-05:002012-03-04T10:42:47.194-05:00Tally Ho
A cold front in Tally, seems like the Le...Tally Ho<br /> A cold front in Tally, seems like the Legislature has brain freeze. The Herald reports:<br /><br />1.A proposal to allow random drug tests for public employees passed the House after lawmakers struck down an amendment to mandate similar tests for the governor and elected officials.<br /><br />2.The Legislature appears to be friendlier than the courts. The House of Representatives passed HB 609 last week, and the bill could effectively quash the court battle and kill Miami-Dade’s program to help workers recover unpaid wages <br /><br />3. A bill sponsored by Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, that could save a troubled developer more than $600,000 by trumping a court case currently before Florida’s Supreme Court.Maronda Homes, a developer accused of building defective roads and drainage systems in an Orange County subdivision, is arguing in court that the state’s “implied warranty” law only applies to a building structure itself, and nothing else. Homeowners believe they should be compensated for the poorly built roads and drainage pipes in their sinkhole-riddled neighborhood.<br />In a 2010 case before the Fifth District Court of Appeals, a judge sided with the homeowners. <br />HB1013 would change state law to overrule that decision, clarifying that the state’s implied warranty provision does not extend beyond the physical structure of a home<br /><br />4. The city of Miami could benefit from a change in state law that would shield it from paying $1.2 million in property taxes for parking garages near the new Miami Marlins stadium.<br /><br />The BarristerDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580816823884896028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-52026697552703266842012-03-04T10:29:21.457-05:002012-03-04T10:29:21.457-05:00Dod father one and the beginning of GF2 in Sicilia...Dod father one and the beginning of GF2 in Sicilia and Denero in Little Itatly are the best. the rest just a sequel.<br />DSDS seznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1749112096862135342012-03-04T09:20:22.330-05:002012-03-04T09:20:22.330-05:00Buckle Down WInsocki is the only movie and song he...Buckle Down WInsocki is the only movie and song heartily approved by the Rick Santorum for President campaign as it exemplifies American moral values as they should be.Santorum For Presidenthttps://www.ricksantorum.com/donatenow/?gclid=CJrMmYW4za4CFQ1U7AodLlUA_Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-63552176508488021412012-03-04T09:16:54.387-05:002012-03-04T09:16:54.387-05:00actually it starts at 144actually it starts at 144Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-63400347590033394112012-03-04T09:16:39.044-05:002012-03-04T09:16:39.044-05:00Karaoke with Kenny this Saturday night at Chalk, S...Karaoke with Kenny this Saturday night at Chalk, SOBE's only and coolest ping pong club was another hit. His set included hits from Chicago (Old Days) The Bangles (Eternal Flame) The Archies (Sugar Sugar) before his grande finale that no one can ever figure out, but is a can't miss rain wreck: "Buckle Down Winsocki"<br /><br />(The song starts at the 1 min mark)Fake Kenny Whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ1xXkBwN4knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-48865008139700543752012-03-04T01:45:49.879-05:002012-03-04T01:45:49.879-05:00RFB: Fake Tannebaum, can you help me out here? For...RFB: Fake Tannebaum, can you help me out here? For old time's sake?<br /><br />FT: Sorry, Fakey, can't do it.<br /><br />RFB then is escorted into a black Tahoe.<br /><br />Real Fake Blecher? Won't see him no more.Clemenzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79731849952108135092012-03-04T00:14:14.498-05:002012-03-04T00:14:14.498-05:00The Godfather Saga, with all three in chronologica...The Godfather Saga, with all three in chronological order is the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-10466887089093513492012-03-03T21:11:51.698-05:002012-03-03T21:11:51.698-05:00all italian american need to boycott this godfathe...all italian american need to boycott this godfather hooplaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-50435424275323504502012-03-03T20:52:43.892-05:002012-03-03T20:52:43.892-05:00It insists upon itself.It insists upon itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-75129493886316187872012-03-03T19:26:26.013-05:002012-03-03T19:26:26.013-05:00Godfather three:
All about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
It s...Godfather three:<br />All about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$<br />It sucksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-28092211780092498702012-03-03T17:05:28.241-05:002012-03-03T17:05:28.241-05:00The high point of Godfather 3 is when Coppola'...The high point of Godfather 3 is when Coppola's daughter is killed. The shame is that it was done in teh last scene. The gilr has no talent. The movie was awful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-69267438106816586052012-03-03T15:52:37.462-05:002012-03-03T15:52:37.462-05:00@2:36-- What are you smoking-- it must be the chea...@2:36-- What are you smoking-- it must be the cheap stuff esp. if you think GodFather is the Heaven's Gate of mob movies.<br /><br />That honor belongs to "Goodfellas."Fake Joe Pescihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ff46b58Hknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-12323592252124032572012-03-03T15:32:47.942-05:002012-03-03T15:32:47.942-05:00Brando's option of using the "voice"...Brando's option of using the "voice" sort of backfires over time. While it is something that makes the character unique, it becomes annoying to the viewer over time, and deters from his performance. Had he had "voice issues" after being shot it would have worked better, but it was used from the start and got worse as the movie went along. <br /><br />Next time you want to discuss trilogies Rump how about The Lord of The Rings?<br /><br />Btw- another overrated film, Avatar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51151032171204242282012-03-03T15:23:24.182-05:002012-03-03T15:23:24.182-05:00After watching the midnight grand viewing of Proje...After watching the midnight grand viewing of Project X, which will now clearly be considered the greatest film ever made, how can one even comment on GF. <br /><br />Project X forever.Project Xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-84450782809588258302012-03-03T14:36:42.236-05:002012-03-03T14:36:42.236-05:00Great post. Too bad so many people want to engage ...Great post. Too bad so many people want to engage in adolescent behavior on this site instead of focusing on the topic. Movies are great because they portray human nature in a dramatic and ironic way. Irony is what makes the world interesting from an artistic standpoint. Both I and II show professional criminals engaging in fundamentally brutal and corrupt behavior while hiding behind a veneer of respectability and a code of honor akin to the Ten Commandments. The not so subtle message (in I more so) is that the underworld is really no different from other walks of life ("Who is being naive now Kate?"). But it all breaks down in II as everyone's self interest trumps loyalty to friends and family. There are no good guys to avenge the honor of their families, etc. II's message: you live by the sword, you die by the sword. So I give it II a 10th inning come from behind 9-8 victory. As far as III, I saw it once and never want to even think about it again. It is the Heaven's Gate of mob movies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-18204185479031742822012-03-03T13:29:23.647-05:002012-03-03T13:29:23.647-05:00The idiot who writes unintelligible nonsense about...The idiot who writes unintelligible nonsense about Kenny fiahing is just like- in his stupidity and poor writing- former judge. Both are submoronic blooging pests. Can you ban them both? Please.Real Fake Former Judgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-31021813066452293002012-03-03T13:26:29.463-05:002012-03-03T13:26:29.463-05:00That Scafoza FB sold out Fake Tannebaum, that stru...That Scafoza FB sold out Fake Tannebaum, that strutz. First thing tomorrow I want you to take him out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-44076141755704568992012-03-03T12:24:52.470-05:002012-03-03T12:24:52.470-05:00If you have any taste whatsoever you will turn dow...If you have any taste whatsoever you will turn down The Godfather crapfest and watch something respectful like Batman, or The Rookie.<br /><br />I sat through all Godfather films 1-3 with no idea what horrible pile of poop this was going to be, I thought to myself “this could be my favorite movie”. Well, it turned out to be nothing more than the most boring piece of flying poop I’ve seen in my life. The acting is mediocre at best and the pace of the movie never changes, it’s slow slow slow. Jesus Christ, I really couldn’t care if all of the actors died in the movie since I had absolutely no interest in it. The movie too me was so boring and bland that It took me over a week to watch it since its pace is incredibly slow and it never changes. The best part of the movie was when it showed the credits and ended, I said to my self “Thank Gd this fail is over”. To sum it up don’t watch this over rated piece of crap.<br /><br /> It is long, boring, a lot of talking, a lot of families, names, doing “buisness”…. Did I mention that it is boring? The movie lacks a good storyline. It doesn’t matter how good the actors are if the movie is not interesting at all. There is no comedy, there is very little action, drama (here and there somebody gets killed). I had better fun watching dandruff than this.<br /><br />I thoroughly disliked it, and have tried to forget it.<br /><br />This movie is so long that I played it on my TV, drove across the state, and when I came back, it was still playing. Since when is a movie this long?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-91901006098144153122012-03-03T12:04:41.965-05:002012-03-03T12:04:41.965-05:00"Godfather I" stands as an introduction ..."Godfather I" stands as an introduction to the Corleone family, the distinction amongst the four very different sons (I'm including Tom), the inevitable and tragic corruption of esteamed war veteran Michael and the difficulty in Don Corleone teetering between old world values and the modernization of crime. It's an excellent movie made exceptional by the development of the characters...that is why the opening and lengthy wedding scene is so crucial to the film. The joy of the movie is the development of the characters which triggers emotion in the viewer. Hence, that is why the film improves upon repeated viewings. A very similar film would be "The Deer Hunter" where director Michael Cimino also used a lengthy and meticulous character development (3 boyhood friends hanging out, hunting and a marriage) to get the viewer to truly undertstand and empathize with them so the effects of Vietnam causes all the more emotions onto the viewer.<br /><br />"Godfather II" provides a very desireable explanation as to the origin of these intriguing characters (primarily Don Crleone and his assention in the world of crime) , while simultaneously offering a progression of where the characters would be going. It tells two stories at once.<br /><br />They are two movies that are incompareable because the narraration is so vastly different. Part II has a faster pace and the simultanoeus stories makes for a more entertaining experience yet Part I has more emotion.<br /><br />Each film is excellent, deserving of their accolades and properly packaged together as the "Godfather Saga". <br /><br />To all who feel the films are overrated should just consider this... how many films are discussed 40 years after their release? You have to be pretty great to get injected into a law blog.<br /><br />"Godfather III" was entertaining but not in the same league as the first two. That film resembled more of a typcial rock em/sock em crime drama of the era rather than the rich, character development of the first two. <br /><br />"Godfafther III" is akin to Van Halen III... you want to hear what the band was doing, Eddie's guitar is always inviting yet Gary Cherone was not in the same league as David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar (If you knock Sammy then you don't know bout rock. Sammy kicked ass in Montrose and was super cool "Bad Motorscooter"-ing on that album). Maybe I'm digressing a bit.<br /><br />The Coreleone family were criminals, bad people yet Director Coppola was able to make the audience empathize for them. That was devoid in III.<br /><br />For more of my meaningless reviews, you can go to <br /><br /> https://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1FFPPPIOSI36M?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_aya_bb_pdpScott Saulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65427797164504140422012-03-03T11:41:14.414-05:002012-03-03T11:41:14.414-05:00Second memorable line "call that Judge we hav...Second memorable line "call that Judge we have in miami. Pando. She'll help us out. "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com