UPDATE: As the polls close here in the UK, it appears that Boris Johnson and his conservative party are headed for an almost 90 seat majority in Parliament, more than enough to form a government and yank the UK out of the EU in January. God save the Queen.
It's election day here in the UK.
Amidst allegations of outside influence and a deeply divided parliament (sound familiar?), citizens of the UK head to the polls to vote for their local members of Parliament (MPs). When one party has a majority or can form one with smaller parties, it can form a government and choose a Prime Minister (PM) and a cabinet. What is at stake is the future of whether the United Kingdom leaves the European Union (Brexit) or whether there is a second referendum which is what Labour Party and its head-Jeremy Corbin- are promoting.
The current PM Boris Johnson is given to Trump-like actions and pronouncements, while Mr. Corbin is an avowed socialist, making the current election sort of like a preview of Trump v. Sanders/Warren.
The problem here as we see it is that there is no middle ground. The divisions in the UK are deep and stark and politicians seem content to divide rather than unite (sound familiar?).
This is Britain's fifth election in five years, the third general election within that time, and that doesn't include the two general referendums (Scottish Independence (no, although we supported it) and Brexit (Yes, although we were against it.) ).
At some point, enough is enough. Just get on with it laddie.
We will be watching the returns from our favourite local pub- The Dog and Duck, with a few pints of Guinness, and maybe a wee bit of Macallan (double cask gold is our current fav).
When you see something that is not right, not fair, find a way to get in the way and cause trouble. Congressman John Lewis
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Let me tell you something. I saw that retired Judge Ted Mastos commented in the post about Arturo Alvarez.
As a Judge - I NEVER saw a better Voir Dire than that done by Judge Mastos. He is truly a wonderful trial lawyer. The jury absolutely loved his genuine and authentic approach to a complicated criminal case.
Oftentimes we don’t give proper praise on this site. Bravo to you Judge Mastos. You are well liked, well respected and a damn good trial lawyer.
Thank you for being a part of our legal system for so many dedicated years.
Mr. Chairman, point of order...I question why a noted criminal defense attorney from Miami, purported to run this blog, has been spending his days in secret meetings in the White House. Yes, the White House. What is he doing there? Who is he consulting with ? Who is he thinking of defending?
I yield back the remainder of my time to Real Fake Former Judge.
Thank you.
If you're talking about the same guy (I'm sure he wont let me write his name) who was on NEwsmax TV recently, check his twitter feed. You'll figure it out. He's up to something all right and becoming a darling of the right.
Everyone loves Judge Teddy Mastos. Good man. Always has a smile.
If Rumpole is anonymous and nobody knows who he is, how can anyone exclude him from conversations about DCCH 2.0?
Judge Ted Mastos is an extraordinary human being and lawyer. 10,000 years!
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