tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post7732304480299950494..comments2024-03-29T07:16:39.273-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: DIARY OF A MAD JURIST 1Rumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-15047142450831488952008-06-19T22:10:00.000-04:002008-06-19T22:10:00.000-04:00Lenny -- "Putz," who knows. "Asswipe," for sure. ...Lenny -- "Putz," who knows. "Asswipe," for sure. A pretend judge who enjoys picking the wings off the flies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70107757239468674112007-03-26T14:15:00.000-04:002007-03-26T14:15:00.000-04:00Nostalgic for the good old days of practicing crim...Nostalgic for the good old days of practicing criminal law in Miami, while reading the blog I came across my name (almost used in vain!!) by an anonymous poster who referred to me as a "putz."<BR/><BR/>A couple of points:<BR/><BR/>First, for my detractor, I am a Judge in Massachusetts, not Maine as you wrote. A prerequisite to effective criticism is having more than a casual relationship with the facts.<BR/><BR/>Second, Jon won the 1994 election, I lost, and that was that. Things seem to have worked out for both of us. He seems to be doing what he likes, I wound up doing what I like, albeit in a different venue. Most of life's ironies are eventually revealed and understood, if you simply wait long enough.<BR/><BR/>Third, as to whether you'd rather be Jon Colby or me, I suggest that making that decision is quite complex, and making it requires a knowledge of both Jon and I that I suspect my anonymous detractor does not possess.<BR/><BR/>Fourth, my detractor takes me to task "for not even being able to try a DUI trial successfully". That hurt. But I confess to having no knowledge of what he (or she) is referring to. I don't recall ever having lost any DUI case I tried.<BR/><BR/>Fifth, I would tell my detractor not to take things so PERSONALLY!! After an election is over, it's over. I have always wished Jon well (and judging by the monetary amounts my detractor seems to have calculated that he's earned, my wish seems to have come true!!) and I wish my detractor well as well.<BR/><BR/>Hello to everyone down in FL. And it definitely is cold up here (good skiing, though).<BR/><BR/>Lenny CoopermanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-84630857816089663162007-03-20T16:11:00.000-04:002007-03-20T16:11:00.000-04:00This response is to those who held Judge Baxter in...This response is to those who held Judge Baxter in such low regard:<BR/><BR/>For the leftist commie who suggested that he enjoyed shooting someone who broke into his house and also held his wife at gunpoint for the pure pleasure of it probably has never found him or herself in a life and death situation. Would you be so forgiving if someone held a gun at your head? Probably. Because just from reading your blog I can tell you <BR/>are a pussy left wing Democrat! I can assure you that he would not take anyone's life in vain.<BR/>You obviously did not know him as well as I do. <BR/><BR/>I am his daughter in law.<BR/>Opinions are like assholes<BR/>and everybody has one, but<BR/>don't make unsavory comments about things you know nothing about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-59667122127624844022007-03-14T11:18:00.000-04:002007-03-14T11:18:00.000-04:00Judge Barzee may know a lot about criminal law (I ...Judge Barzee may know a lot about criminal law (I wouldn't know, as I practice in civil court,) but she is unbelievably terrible on the civil bench. She's the poster child for those claiming former criminal law practitioners should never EVER be allowed to judge civil suits. It's only too bad that Miami-Dade jurists are, in the main, those too stupid or ill-qualified to earn a real living in private practice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-90494713922132628812007-02-22T17:23:00.000-05:002007-02-22T17:23:00.000-05:00Batman says:To 2:17 - I never commented on Judge B...Batman says:<BR/><BR/>To 2:17 - I never commented on Judge Barzee-Flores' demeanor or abilities. (Please note that you continue to refer to her as "Barzee" - that is not her name now.) Those comments were made by others. My only comments were about her change of name.<BR/><BR/>However there seems to be a legitimate difference of opinion on Judge Barzee-Flores on this Blog. I will not weigh in on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-48226816416633912612007-02-22T14:17:00.000-05:002007-02-22T14:17:00.000-05:00Batman is a misinformed fool who is just as delude...Batman is a misinformed fool who is just as deluded as 5:51. A snotty and arrogant woman? You clearly lost a battle before Judge Barzee (maybe she denied your legally insufficient motion to supress) and this is simply an expression of your resentment toward her. Anyone that knows the judge or has practiced before her with any frequency (and exerted at least SOME effort in their jobs as ASA or PD)knows that not only is she brilliant, patient and compassionate, but also a firm jurist with impeccable judgment. Ask around...experienced ASAs and PDs as well as the Civil Trial Bar and anyone else that has a clue in our legal community respect the Judge. No matter what name she goes by, we are hard pressed to find any other judge with her ability. There is no shortage of judges who should (and hopefully will) receive opposition in the next election, but Barzee is not one of them. No matter what reason she modified her name, it has no bearing on her ability as a jurist. Let's leave one of the good judges alone and focus our attention where it should be...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-80036678045016664192007-02-21T08:40:00.000-05:002007-02-21T08:40:00.000-05:00IS THE BLOGGER AT 2:23 ANGLO OR HISPANIC?TO WHAT O...IS THE BLOGGER AT 2:23 ANGLO OR HISPANIC?TO WHAT OR TO WHOM IS JUDGE BARZEE PANDERING ? WE DO LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS 60 OR SO PERCENT HISPANIC AND IF JUDGE BARZEE MARRIED A HISPANIC AND DECIDED TO HONOR HIS NAME YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT? YOU SOUND AS IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO SAVE THE AMERICAN FLAG.BUT THE QUESTION REMAINS FROM WHAT ? YOUR OWN DEMONS.JUDGE BARZEE DOES NOT NEED YOUR VOTE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-57218504135126388352007-02-20T18:26:00.000-05:002007-02-20T18:26:00.000-05:00Baxter spoke English, Spanish, French, Creole, Yid...Baxter spoke English, Spanish, French, Creole, Yiddish, Hebrew, and some Russian I think. He had a bark that always worse than his bite. He did a lot of good things - honor machines in ct house, dmv in N. dade ct ect.. He had an ego true, but he also took time to help people. I saw him take the bench when no cal was set to help people with their licenses. He also knew better than to give points to people on nonsense tickets because he knew the only benefit was insurance companies who he hated. His motto was if they raise the rates then people can't afford the ins. Old scholl and I liked it. Shame as to what he went through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-78499546469704457132007-02-20T18:19:00.000-05:002007-02-20T18:19:00.000-05:00Speaking from the civil side (I do no criminal wor...Speaking from the civil side (I do no criminal work, but I like to read this s--t), we agree that Judge Barzee is arrogant. She is nasty, confrontational and lacking in the basic skills of civil law. This is what happens when Federal Public Defenders and Prosecutors take the State Court bench. (Trial or Appellate) We were all initially glad she came over because of the idea of a new face, but she has been an incredible disappointment. Her scheduling is horrible (it is almost impossible to get a special set hearing) and she is lazy to boot. Will you guys take her back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65681251479675445742007-02-20T17:51:00.000-05:002007-02-20T17:51:00.000-05:00Are you kidding me??? Barzee a great jurist? God...Are you kidding me??? Barzee a great jurist? God your standards are below low! She is a snotty arrogant woman who thinks she's better than everyone else and I for one have never seen her do anything impressive on the legal end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-42300737681487715942007-02-20T15:20:00.000-05:002007-02-20T15:20:00.000-05:00BatbirdFly away.Batbird<BR/><BR/>Fly away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73204606107886137402007-02-20T13:26:00.000-05:002007-02-20T13:26:00.000-05:00We all know this is John Schlesginer, right?We all know this is John Schlesginer, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-11570222021710001232007-02-20T10:10:00.000-05:002007-02-20T10:10:00.000-05:00Batman says:In a final response to those who did n...Batman says:<BR/><BR/>In a final response to those who did not like that Judge Barzee's blatant political move was exposed and called for what it was:<BR/><BR/>The erudite and articlulate way you address the issue speaks volumes of those who support such moves. See if you can debate an issue without reverting to your basic instincts of vulgarity and non-sensical jibberish.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that if questioned about this matter Judge Barzee-Flores would admit to the reasons for this move. I only criticize 1) the need for such action, and 2) the lack of faith she has in the system that she would revert to such tactics.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day 10:07 and 10:28. Keep smiling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-13148960320167136782007-02-20T00:15:00.000-05:002007-02-20T00:15:00.000-05:00Baxter was a terrible judge. Every ASA who appear...Baxter was a terrible judge. Every ASA who appeared in front of him in the early 90's can confirm that he kept a videotape of the news release detailing how he shot a guy who broke into his house. It's one thing to defend your home; another to relish shooting another human being.<BR/><BR/>He also ROUTINELY abused Hispanics and Haitians (threatening to send them home in inner tubes, etc.). I and many others complained about him. Unfortunately, the court reporters (who at the time were hired by the judge) were afraid to take anything down. So, nothing happened (because we had no proof). <BR/><BR/>Baxter was a vicious, nasty guy who abused people in court. I can't imagine anyone not related to him saying otherwise. I'll never forget him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-563779517245176052007-02-19T22:28:00.000-05:002007-02-19T22:28:00.000-05:00Hey BatshitLay off my girl.Hey Batshit<BR/><BR/>Lay off my girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47248543065668429472007-02-19T22:07:00.000-05:002007-02-19T22:07:00.000-05:00Dear Batdick If you agree that Barzee is a good ju...Dear Batdick<BR/> If you agree that Barzee is a good judge then you should be thrilled that she finally took the name Flores. Now she will not get opposition. <BR/>But you are just frustrated because you are a career ASA and Barzee pro defense.HA HA HAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-72628881679966474462007-02-19T21:43:00.000-05:002007-02-19T21:43:00.000-05:00Agreed...does anyone really think that Judge Barze...Agreed...does anyone really think that Judge Barzee gets the third degree when she goes to pick up her kids? "Hey! Your ID says Barzee...these kids are named Flores! We're gonna call DCF pronto unless you do some 'splainin, blondie."<BR/><BR/>Happens every day I'm sure. Like Batman says, politics as usual.<BR/><BR/>You'd think someone as bright as Barzee would realize she just might be able to get re-elected on "the merits."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-7732650190406800842007-02-19T21:27:00.000-05:002007-02-19T21:27:00.000-05:00Batman says:To those who defend Judge Barzee on he...Batman says:<BR/><BR/>To those who defend Judge Barzee on her record as a jurist, you miss the point. She has been married to Mr. Flores for more than 10 years, has had children with him and ran the first time as Barzee. Somehow the redirected winds of ethnic politics has, after all these years, resulted in her change of name. It has nothing to do with picking up children or anything of the sort or she would have done it years ago. Pandering to the Hispanic masses. Nothing more, nothing less. Good politics. Of course that is what we all want in our judges. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-38135220443623933262007-02-19T20:53:00.000-05:002007-02-19T20:53:00.000-05:00FYI: When Barzee first "ran" for office, she had n...FYI: When Barzee first "ran" for office, she had no opposition. Does that really count?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67290408596804856582007-02-19T20:19:00.000-05:002007-02-19T20:19:00.000-05:00Rump The Mad Jurist is a classic, The Jurist needs...Rump<BR/> The Mad Jurist is a classic, The Jurist needs a blog of their own ( plurial 3rd person instead of he/she OR IT?)<BR/> As to Judge Baxter, one should not speak ill of otheres, but honestyly he treated everyone like shit. He first ran for County Court against newly appointed Judge Ted Mastos , on the" Put a MENSCH on the Bench" ticket. Ted lost but came back years latter. Harvey died a long and terrible death. Kismit, Karma or Bershirt? All Jugdes should be fair and treat those in front of them by the Golden Rule.<BR/>D SisselmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-82718738233370468312007-02-19T18:51:00.001-05:002007-02-19T18:51:00.001-05:00Abe Laeser, worried about the quality of the contr...Abe Laeser, worried about the quality of the contributors to this blog ? They are the same dimwit defense lawyers that you beat so soundly on a regular basis!Just think of them like the snitches and CI's you use on a regular basis ,same desire to remain undercover except with Bar Cards (some of then)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-87571654274244412892007-02-19T18:51:00.000-05:002007-02-19T18:51:00.000-05:00Please don't even mention Judge Barzee in the same...Please don't even mention Judge Barzee in the same sentence as Camacho Adrien. Camacho only adopted his mother's maiden name after a previously failed campaign as Adrien. Judge Barzee ran as Barzee and won. Judge Barzee is a fair jurist. Camacho is an embarrassment to the bench most of the time with his non-stop tirades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-7169641641018229412007-02-19T18:45:00.000-05:002007-02-19T18:45:00.000-05:00Harvey Baxter or Marshall Ader I am not sure one o...Harvey Baxter or Marshall Ader I am not sure one of them or some other pompous county court judge insulted Hispanics and there was a demonstration in their courtroom<BR/><BR/>By the way was Baxter supposed to be a judge or a teacher of ESOL ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-77167822109908497212007-02-19T17:00:00.000-05:002007-02-19T17:00:00.000-05:00Judge Harvey Baxter was a great man and jurist. I...Judge Harvey Baxter was a great man and jurist. I don't know of the particular incident anon. referred to but I don't think he insulted Hispanics. He did however, push them into learning English. He took the time and energy to learn the Spanish language. When he had defendants who appeared before him who spke no English he would have the interpreter ask them how many years they had been living in Miami. Whenever he got an answer of something like 5 years, he would then break into his well spoken Spanish and question and push the defendant into explaining why they couldn't make the effort to learn the English language as he had done to learn theirs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24880247066316651832007-02-19T16:58:00.000-05:002007-02-19T16:58:00.000-05:00I'm laughing so hard, I'm crying. Rumpy you need t...I'm laughing so hard, I'm crying. Rumpy you need to sign that dog up to a contract!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com