Lance Armstrong is a man driven. He appears to thrive on competition itself. He’s out there and is in the race, he and his teammate, Alberto Contador remain in second and third for the third day in a row at this years’ Tour De France.
Lance Armstrong is quoted as saying that he even has his thoughts turning to next year already. Armstrong is out there racing sans salary this year! Alot of things can be said about Lance Armstrong, but athlete should be mentioned at the top of the list!
He is a seven-time champion, who after a three year retirement is back on the bike and is still a viable and a controlling presence. What can one say? What type of person can come back from that, not to mention having cancer? Lance Armstrong is a very resilient person who continues to stun and amaze us with his true god-given ability. These type of athletes only come along once in awhile. The Sugar-Ray’s, the Michael Phelps’s, and the Tiger Wood’s , along with Lance Armstrong of sports have something we all do not. The drive, the ambition,and the discipline that is required to not just reach the end of a race or game, but to conquer it. To create the next game and to improve that game for the next group of athletes.
So all that this writer can do is to add that Lance Armstrong at this writing is only eight seconds back and he looks comfortable, and the next hurdle is the win and the yellow shirt he will wear as he crosses the finish line only to enhance and improve his game. The game of cycling in which he created the stage on which he alone stands; an accomplished athlete.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
All the fervor has passed, what with the elaborate memorial service, which turned slightly to the way of circus atmosphere, rumors about Michael Jackson’s life has come out.
No one knows what exactly to believe. It would not be hard to believe that people who surrounded Michael Jackson were shady at best! All celebrities, movie stars, and singers have had some sort of brush with those people/fans who are just simply star-struck, and those with deeper problems; stalking is one that comes to mind. Among the many stars that have had these “brushes” with those types of people have had for the most part, good results. With many celebs. being able to get the stalkers time in prisons and orders of protection.
But what about those fans who inject their lives with the celebrity? Is it unbelievable that LaToya Jackson has come out to say the she thinks her brother was not only a victim of murder, he is the victim of thievery as well. She is quoted as saying that her brother is a victim of a conspiracy of several people. Michael is described by many as being meek, gentle, and kind. Some believing that he was even a bit naive. La Toya goes on to say that she believed Michael was surrounded by people who did not have his best interests at heart.
We most likely will see the results of the toxicology reports will show that Michael’s body had drugs and chemicals in it and that will have lead to his death. La Toya, as well as many others do have a belief in the theory that shady people surrounded him.
La Toya went on to say that she feels all of the things will come out in the end. For Michael and for his three children, and his extended family, I sure hope that those who were getting him the drugs will be charged with murder, attempted murder or even manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. I feel this way because I would not want someone close to me to be given things/drugs that were not customary or “normal” in nature, not to mention the aiding that of an already addicted person; this is already a crime!
So sorry that the “nurse friend” of Michael who told him that this is dangerous (diprovan), did not report the doctor who was illegally giving this to him! Gosh, with friends like that who needs enemies?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
About one month ago Laura Ling and friend and colleague Euna Lee were imprisoned as a result of a sentence given in the courtrooms of North Korea. Though a public outcry, as well as many a vigil were given for the two; and messages went all the way to President Barack Obama, the pair were sentenced to twelve years each of hard labor in North Korea!
Laura Ling is the sister of Lisa Ling renown reporter for TV. Laura Ling and Euna Lee were working for a San Francisco TV program called Current TV. They were doing a “piece” on trafficking of humans. This area has been a hotbed on this particular subject for some time now.
Well apparently on this past Thursday, Laura Ling was able to speak with her sister Lisa Ling by telephone for about twenty minutes. In this conversation Laura Ling told her sister that she and her colleague Euna Lee did break laws of the country of North Korea.
In order for the two to be released from the labor camp now is to receive a full government pardon. Our country is still trying diplomatically to ask for the release of the two American citizens.
The country of North Korea has said the two reporters entered the country illegally and then proceeded to commit “hostile acts”. Since their capture in March they have been residing in a labor camp, and it appears now that this may have “broken the spirit” of the two young girls. Perhaps the country of North Korea can get the girls to admit to something “on air”, then the country would look as if their actions were warranted. Therefore, they country and its leaders would not look like human civil rights abusers! We all know this country’s track record, and furthermore, we know that this country has many an axe to grind with the United States of America.
Let’s hope that this conversation that was had between Laura Ling and Lisa Ling will prompt the leaders of North Korea to consider that governmental pardon and release the reporters back into the custody of the United States. As look at the two reporters we can see that it is highly unlikely that these two women ever committed any “hostile acts” at all.
Let us continue to hope for the freedom of Laura Ling, and Euna Lee.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The crowds are beginning to gather at the Staples Center where later today a large memorial service will be held. They are signing their names along with messages to pay homage to the pop star. Michael Jackson is known the world-over, and is loved the world-over. CNN is just breaking the news that Jackson’s body will be lying in state at the Staples Center!
Whether you personally love him or hate him, one has to admit that he was extremely talented. He paved the way for ground-breaking dance and creative ways to continue to re-invent or re-invigorate being just a singer.
But that is the point, he was more than just a singer; while he has been accused of some nasty things (with children none the less), he has never been convicted of them. He has broke contracts and hinged upon some copyright infringements, but some people cannot get past the accusations regarding the kids! In many an interview the very soft spoken Michael Jackson states that he is often misunderstood. He claims that most likely because of his loss of childhood, he wanted to be “Peter Pan”. In other words, he wanted to reclaim all that he thought was child-like. People do not have to succumb to having been beat, or be a high profile star/singer as a child to want the right to reclaim childhood! As we all age, don’t we all wish we could go back? Don’t we all wish that we could be innocent again?
As my excelled child hops on to the Internet each day, do I proclaim, “don’t be sorry if you miss great things in your childhood!” Perhaps it would be great if the children all got on their play clothes, gathered sticks, large rocks, and built a fort to play army in! But that was my generation. My culture asked us to use our minds to invent things to play, or pass down marble championships, yo-yo tricks, and jump rope expertise!
Now this up and coming generation will make us feel small at the amount of intelligence that they actually have. Their level of learning has far exceeded the things that we were taught at the elementary level. Their culture will ask them to create new applications for the computer, and pass down viral videos, and be part of a generation that tries to be “green”.
So don’t blame Michael Jackson as he saw things that none of us could ever venture to imagine, he was a visionary and a true seer. He was inventing new things to play. His games included dancing and singing on the utmost of levels beyond even the most talented could ever have predicted. So whether you loved him or you did not, admit and acknowledge that he somehow has changed your life.
So today, it is official, that act of saying goodbye. Saying farewell Michael -The King of Pop, we listened, we sang, we danced, we smiled, and we loved to your music. It’s hard to say goodbye to someone who was so young or someone you have grown up with, but we know we must. But saying goodbye doesn’t mean we will ever forget! Goodbye Michael your legacy will live on forever, just like that of Peter Pan!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Today I learned the news that a women’s shelter in Aurora, IL has now officially closed its doors! Why? Because the state of Illinois is in a terrible state! It can’t pay its bills! Seriously folks as of Wednesday this shelter that is the final resting place of those women, most of them with children in tow, who are crying out for help!
For those women who finally bring themselves to an actual shelter for help, it will no longer be available. Women that have of recent came for assistance have not only been turned away, they were sent to either one or two neighboring states!
On Wednesday a reporter named Margaret Ramirez did a piece on this very shelter for the Chicago Tribune Newspaper, and in it she reported that as late as Wednesday the shelter turned away three women and five children! That is three women and five children too many! She also stated that Kristin Good, a prevention educator, that the shelter helped four hundred women and children last year. They not only provided advice and counseling, they gave them a home! She said they also fielded more than 18,000 calls to the federally funded hot line.
This agency can continue to run the hot line, but the shelter for those unfortunate women will no longer be able to continue. The Mutual Ground Center is non-profit social service agency that will assist those that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
I ask you Governor Quinn how can you let this happen? I know that you are facing a grudge match with those legislative leaders who have approved to reduce the availability of funds. I am not sure I want to raise everyones’ taxes to do this, but I know that I have a hard time sleeping if I think that an abused and/or raped woman with the babes in tow are out there!
I think you and the State of Illinois owe these people some kind of respect after all they have been abused once and now the state goes ahead and abuses them again! It is so wrong in so many ways! Have a heart legislative leaders, why won’t you cut the fat from the top of the heap and help out all of those who really, really need it? We’d be a great state if it was known that we take care of our own and try to end the cycle of abuse! Showing those little ones that it is not ok to treat women this way might save us money as a state in the end when less services are needed!
Mutual ground needs to be on mutual ground!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
As we all know by now Farrah Fawcett passed away from her battle with anal cancer. Today will be the final memorial for the much beloved Farrah.
Today at 4 p.m. at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles Farrah will be laid to rest in a private ceremony that is only open to invitation only. Her long-time partner and the father of her only son Redmond, Ryan O’Neal is making all of the arrangements. Redmond her son had recently been in trouble with the law and is currently serving a sentence for drugs, will be released from prison to attend and pay respects to his mother. He will only be out briefly.
Along with Farrah’s body of work, some of late that garnered critical acclaim, she did advocacy work. She worked with the Cancer Society, and was a board member of the National Advisory Council for the National Domestic Violence Hot Line.
She had not just beauty, but she had brains too. Originally she had been a microbiology major; later switching her major to art. She was accomplished there as well and went on to create beautiful bronze sculptures. She even had a beautiful dedication in a park to Rodney Dangerfield’s bronze sculpture. She was multi-talented, very beautiful and she has left a wonderful legacy behind as she chronicled her battle with the killer cancer in her videoblog/movie. She was raw and emotional and it left our hearts hurting for her.
For Farrah Fawcett today will be a final farewell for family and friends.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
It is an outrage! With complete and utter disgust, I cannot believe that Police Officer Anthony Abbate got only a slap on the wrist for the beating of Karolina Obrycka! What more can you ask but then to actually have the evidence of Mr. Abbate beating her up captured entirely from the beginning to the end on video! This video aired at one time all over the world, and definitely all over the Chicagoland viewing area. And the over served Anthony Abbate was told No,No more drinks for you, by the blonde bartender. Mr. Abbate did not want to be told what to do; after all no one should say no to a Chicago cop; even one off-duty!
The hulking cop then proceeded to go behind the bar, hurled the tiny blonde bartender to the ground; and then he began a birage of punches and kicks! Shamefully he continues on and throws her into a wall as her screams and cries can be heard on the video.
Judge John Flemming did did find him guilty of Aggravated Battery. But yesterday during the sentencing phase of this trial the Judge basically slapped the hand of the drunk off-duty cop! He received two years probation!! Yes, that is what I said, he was guilty but because Ms Obrycka’s injuries were not permanent in nature, and that Mr. Abbate did not have a record the judge felt that it wasn’t enough to send him into prison!
No I think there were plenty of mitigating circumstances in this case, one is that he is a cop! The fact is the judge wanted this to go away, while the police force has come under fire recently for a scandal involving “special forces unit” Mayor Daley and his crew do not want another scandal for the Olympic committee to hear about!
While Illinois as a state was made embarrassed about its governor, now it is the police that will embarrass us! People have great fear of the police now more than ever! There are so many great cops out there that take their responsibilities to heart. They live and breathe the law but for some it is a reason for their almighty power-trip to continue. I mean after all this judge just now set a precedent, You can be drunk and go around beating defenseless women up and in this town of Chicago you can get a slap on the wrist and be free of a jail sentence!
Abbate and his team of lawyers defense was laughable; he had the nerve to go in that room and swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help them God! Abbate actually stated that the woman half his size was throwing him around like a rag-doll and Mr. Abbate had to protect himself from her. Earlier that evening he beat another patron that was in the bar, but this person had fear and would not press charges against him! The jury was told of this other beating as well as the judge; but shame on Judge Flemming and his decision! He lessened the severity of the charge against him by not requiring him to serve time in jail!
Currently the commander Jody Weis has recommended that The Independant Review Board fire Mr. Abate from the police force. His case will come up before this board by July 7, 2009. Until then, stay out of the way of large, drunk men in Chicago you’ll never know wheater he may be an undercover cop ready to pounce especially if you are trying to do your job by not serving him more liquor!
This is finally yet one more case of violence against women, a similar thing happened with Chris Brown and Rihanna where his sentence did not fit the crime!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
There is goodness in some, and there are is greatness in others! I truly believe that Oprah is the epitome of greatness! Although she is at the top of the food chain, she could be many things but first and foremost she is real. She is genuine and actually cares for the people around her.
Working for Oprah must be a delight. She appears to have a huge staff that surrounds and attends to her every need. But she started at the bottom and rose to the top. She is a true rags to riches story. But what is exclusive to her is that she has not forgotten where she came from. She is thankful to people who have and continue to do things for her. Yes this makes her a good boss.
Sending people/employees on the trips of their life-time is a great business gesture as well as a heartfelt gesture. When you make money in business you need to write of the expenses that it takes to kepp you in business. She could have written off anything, but she chose to make this memorable for the people around her, and thus to Oprah sending your whole entire staff and their immediate families on a cruise is really something! I know that everyone is thankful, rested, and ready to go on working.
Boosting morale of your working staff is something that every boss should do. If not those glamorous trips: just donuts or lunch is great and most likely well withing a budget. But to really achieve what Oprah has that all others do not is the simple truly that of being thankful! Being deeply thankful will show. They way the management conducts its skills will transfer over into the work. If you are loved it will show.
So for all the bosses out there just a simple truly meaning ful thank you will help you to achieve Oprah status in your office; try it if you dare!
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
As the details of the autopsy along with all of the other evidence heard thus far in the case of Caylee Anthony’s death are in a word: disgusting!
There are a great many words that one could tag this case, but with the details released comes the thought of utter disgust! How in the world could have anyone have done this? Details of the autopsy report have revealed many things, like the fact that duct tape wrapped over the mouth and the nose, was wrapped around and around! Not once around; Casey wrapped the duct tape angrily around and around! Duct tape had held the mandible intact and even more gross, hair from the head of Caylee was also still attached to the tape. This shows the force in which the child was wrapped! But it also goes to prove the level of decomposition. It proves that the body was in a very early stage of decomp. when tape was placed.
Further gross details such as her spine was dragged away by animals- the spine was intact itself with roots and plant life growing up through it! This shows it was there at least 4 months due to the growth of the plant life. Other bones found at the scene, show that there are animal teeth marks on the bones and that the autopsy further reveals that animals dragged bones away from intial decomposition site.
Sadness abounds and continues, for prior to the release of the autopsy results, George Anthony, father of Casey, approached the judge asking for peace for his family. Asking and pleading with the judge stating that it will cause more undue harm to them and that the grief is crushing them! It was awful to hear and to watch! I felt a great amount of sadness for them. The judge must have had a lump in his throat, as he knows he must release this information, but he is human. I know for this writer, I felt sad and disgust reading it; imagine what her mom and dad are going through! The very thought that someone you could love could do such terrible things, it would be hard not to blame each other. These parents must continue to get therapy if they can. It is not helathy and Cindy and George Anthony are so close to going over the edge. You can hear the genuine grief in George Anthony’s voice. I would not trade places with them in a minute!
Further details released are the fact that the prosecution has requested photos of the tattoo on Casey Anthony’s shoulder. The tattoo says”Bella Vita”. In English the translation means Beautiful Life. This tattoo was applied two weeks after Caylee went missing. The owner of the Cast Iron Tattoo, Danny Knight was told that the baby was at the nanny. Mr. Knight told the media that Casey was a regular at his tattoo establishment and that Caylee had been there a number of times. He thought nothing of Casey’s explanation because she seemed so nice and did not appear to have a worry in the world!
In closing today,Casey Anthony is a cold hearted individual! She is a selfish, narcissistic and psychotic woman who felt restrained by her child in so many ways in her mind it was easier for everyone involved if she just disposed of her!
Soon the trial will take place and it is this writers intent that she be fully punished to the extent of the law! Whatever that should mean!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Whenever I read something or hear of something that makes me immediately take a humongous sigh I have to write about it!
On Tuesday, President Obama was at the White House doing an interview for CNBC when a fly flew through. At first the president swatted toward the fly saying something like get out of here fly. But flies being the insect that they are, returned. It continued to fly around President Obama. The president waited for the fly to land and curtly put his hand up and swatted it dead! Yeah! Chalk up one for the president.
But PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) came out and said the group would like to ask President Obama to try taking a more humane approach to the “disposal” of a fly next time one comes by! Are they serious? Yes! PETA spokesperson Bruce Friedrich commented. He went on to say that of the group PETA “We support compassion even for the most curious,smallest, and least sympathetic animals” quote! They are so serious they have sent to the White House a product called the Katcha Bug Humane Bug Catcher! This device will allow the bug or common fly to go in and get trapped inside and then it can be released outside!
Great, that sounds great! I wish I had some of those too! For those times when I’m not home swatting my flies!
Seriously folks, we all need to get a life if we are worrying over the very lowly fly! Our world is in crisis and I really want to save the bees, tend to monarch butterflies, and continue to learn about and fight global warming! We have polar ice caps that are disappearing, and along with that whatever wildlife that is attached to it! Please! A fly, really PETA? Yikes.
At this point in time the White House has had no official comment regarding this matter. But in this writer’s opinion, to call the president to the mat on this- you really have way too much time on your hands….maybe PETA could devise a way to harness the energy from the caught flies to light up the world, then you’d be talking PETA! But until that time, stick to the bigger picture you might grab a few new followers.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Go ahead make my day! Blog with me I dare you! I’m inviting you to blog with me about everything and anything current or past. It can be political or not. It can be sane or insane, edgy or not, new or old, happy (I hope) or sad. You go! Let it roll, but always remember, a conversational tone!
Just my thoughts,Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
This issue is something that’s on my mind, the case of the missing Caylee Anthony. I’m hoping that with all the people searching, and all the news coverage that they may find the remainsof the little now 3 yearold. The mother, Casey Anthony “created” yet another story to explain away the fact that her little child is not only missing, but is feared dead!
It is unfortunate that in a society that is educated, has wealth in more ways than just money, and is a nation of givers, things like this case could exist.
The evidence is slowly catching up with Casey Anthony. I feel for the granparents whom love their daughter and their granddaughter are caught in the net of a nightmare. Full knowing deep in their own hearts that their daughter Casey has everything to do with the demise of their granchild.
I reflect on the small little life that she did have while she was here on earth. And continue to reflect that she is resting comfortably in the arms of God. Taken way too soon she must have been neeeded.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone
Today is September 11, 2008 a day that has produced somber and sorrowful day events history. Do you have your flag proudly displayed? I do and if you do not can you leave your computer to go fly one now? Thank you.
Let us not forget. I was watching a particluar news program this morning when the question was posed Do you feel safer now, and do you feel that your government has helped you in this effort? Do you know the majority of people stated that they did not feel safer that pre-9/11! I was astounded, because just the awareness factor should help us to be vigilant on things. We had the attitude in America that things like that just didn’t happen to us. I think that having knowledge alone is a great tool. To educate is to be successful. I do not think that the FED could do anything else to save us from an attack of a tiny nature, however, an attack that happened like 9/11, I do not think could possibly ever happen again, we are all too collectively aware as well as governments all around the world. What do you think?
It’s really getting tough to watch the grandparents of the missing now three year old, Caylee Anthony. I feel so deeply sorry for them. It’s hurtful to watch the protesters in front of their house, hopefully in the end we will all see that they had nothing to do with this and that they are just in denial that their own flesh and blood could possibly do this to their innocent little granddaughter.
I know that if I were Casey’s mother you know I’d be chewing out each day, and asking 5,000,000 questions every minute. I think that is really what is happening. I’m sure they are giving her a hard time, not just tip-toeing around her, as is in the recent leaked reports.
What all in all part did the bounty hunter play? I think he was sent in there in hopes that she would tell him something. Sort of an undercover plant. I think that the searchers will eventually find the remains of this beautiful little girl, and I hope there will be the phsycial evidence needed to place Casey with the child and ultimately proving her guilt. What your opinion?
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone
Now that the brunt of all of this has supposedly passed us all by, let us not forget that Hurricane season is not done yet. We potentially can have another. Let us pray that does not happen. Lets lend a neighborly hand if we can to those who have been hit by the hurricane, and now flooding across a wide-swath of the mid-west. Please seek out and ask those organizations like Red Cross and Salvation Army, if you can volunteer. Your help is desparately needed. Take in a displaced family or friend. Remember paying it forward will help you in the end by doing random acts of kindness. You will receive good things and great feelings ten-fold.
Please keep Caylee Anthony and her Grandparents in your prayers. Lets hope that something will be flushed out soon.
Hey all you baseball fans out there, Carlos Zambrano pitched his first No-No! Yes, Yes ! A great milestone for a pitcher that has been known to have a somewhat short fuse. We have witnessed big Z in the dugout on countless occasions, throwing things around, swearing, and slamming things down. Tisk, Tisk Big Z that’s not nice! I know that you can’t tell that I am the worlds’ greatest Cubs fan around! I am so happy they are doing well this year. And now with Zambrano and his no-no, the best around in the league. Here’s to hoping that Big Z will be ever so humble as now he knows so many look up to him now. And kids are now idolizing him. I was once sitting by a dugout on my sons travel team and we were in Ohmaha and I could not believe that the kids on the oposing side were swearing, and throwing things around, similar to what they saw on TV. It has become an accepted practice. As long as the kid does not throw something out onto the field or throws his helmet in disgust on the field, the umps can’t kick them out of the game! We Will see. Here’s to hoping we will never ever see Big Z through another punch at a teammate again, and try to set an example for the young leaguers who are watching him.
I know that others must be as fed up with Casey Anthony as I am! Upon watching Nancy Grace last night I found myself getting slightly peterbed at the fact that this young girl appears so smug. So nochalant regarding her missing daughter. So less than worry in her voice. Never hearing a quiver or tears welling or a throat that is tightening and hearing in the voice saddness as she weeps! But nothing. Just coldness and matter of fact. I am hoping that there is some break in the case soon. Like some piece of evidence surfaces, or a person who suddenly thought of a small tidbit of information that they had forgotten and now it makes sense to them. Here’s to really praying that some mysterious person does have her and has a change of heart and lets her go somewhere. In the pit of my stomach I really do not think that the child is alive and I feel Casey knows what she should be saying, and this constant liar I hope that she is will forget what she had said from day to day and by accident gives away a piece of very important information.
Whatever may happen I sure hope that it happens soon, and hopefully relinquish the parents of Casey(Cindy and George) from the severe anquish this daughter has inflicted upon them, and that they will find closure and a very good therapist that will help them to ease their guilt and pain.
I hope that this case will be over soon, and that even we, as all news watchers will be able to get on with our lives.
I have to say one thing, Yikes! Oh no please say it ain’t so! This is almost excruciating to think that this young girl who can barely keep her own life straight what with drugs and alcohol, would be advising the public (on her blog no less, a possible Rosie wanna-be?) about all things political. OMG, she has the ups and downs with her parents, and they are also not the kind of people I want advising either,I think she should stay out of things. Perhaps the stars, (or notables as I call them) do not realize that there are quite a few bloggers in this world and people do shut up and listen when we talk. However, when you put fingers to key board, it better be good.
I think the stars (notables)feed on just wanting to be the center of the universe, the shining spotlight on her at all times. I am glad that Senator Barak Obama turned her down, it was best for his campaign.
I also want to just have my 2c in on Matt Damon, some people think that the stars(notable) should say what they want to anytime. In Matt’s case it was nothing profound really and I thought it most likely did more harm than not. I like Matt Damon, but I thought that he was a bit more astute than that, now I ‘ve never based my movie attendance on which way Matt Damon votes, but now since he brought things to the forefront people may secretly consider his politics when casting for a role,or choosing not to see his films.
Now onto P. Diddy wow! That was some stupid *&*t, and I’m sorry you said that. Oh no that’s right you were supposed to say sorry for acting like a twelve year old. And basicly wasting all of our time.
Well I think that about covers the newest noteables to the blogging genre. P.S. I think I might consider listening to Paris Hilton the very next she has political fodder written for her. Now that’s Hot!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinion, and always in a
This blog is not an official rant about the Anthony Case blog, but AS The World Turns once again. What can I say, the story continues to grab hold of the heartstrings and tug pretty hard. You would have to be dead not to respond to the daily tracking of what is being released to the media. whether it’s you and your office comrades standing around the water cooler, or gossips girls on the phone; we are compelled.
Casey Anthony and the pictures of the fiance, as Caylee was born, as seen on Nancy Grace were a scene out of everyones’ front room. Christmas tree in the background, everyone relaxing on the couch, and there is Casey Anthony in blond, smiling, and enjoying what looks like family time for the later would-be stripper pole dancer. Sadness strikes however, when the young laddie is told after paternity test oops yo no the daddy! Sorry my bad! I felt awful as anyone who has a son could know that this type thing happens all too often. Hopefully as we watched the very christian sounding father of a son who wants to do the right thing. I say good for you to have raised such a great person as your son.
And all while vested hearts are on the sleeves of the once boyfriend, they continue to have hopes that Caylee will be found and that this is just a nightmare. It is shocking to have once known someone who you thought that you knew deeply and that person is not the person you knew. Something happened, or was just “expanding”. When the guilty get trapped, they scratch, lie, cheat, and steal to save themselves. It looks as if Casey Anthony’s world was closing in on her. All the lies were finally catching up. We hope for the greatest outcome of all(the girl is found smiling, happy, and was just visiting someone somewhere).
I will continue to monitor this case, and blog on it as the changes happen. Just my thoughts, just my opinion and always in a conversationalTone, Mary Caliendo
So jumping into the political arena from time to time, I was watching the news and the comment was made that people will actually make up their voting minds by what the women on The View say.
I think that I was somewhat surprised that the evening news would make such a claim, and then I was thinking that some women may actually feel so comfortable with watching The View, they may summarize their familiarity with a candidate that way. I am mad at the people with whom would draw their conclusion based on the opinions (even though they are somewhat diverse) on the ladies of the view. They are so many resources out there to familiarize ourselves with. How about watching a debate? I have watched The View on many occasions, and have enjoyed the show. The women have great opinions and it is a lively show. I, however, would never base all of my political judgements on any show.
Hopefully you all agree with me that this is quite the non-issue and that perhaps the evening news should find other ways to pique our interests as well as supply us with unbiased political fodder. Our nation is suffering and we need smart, and savvy individuals to get up and raise up the consciousness of this country. Oh Bill Mahar where art thou??
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Hey don’t you just love David Letterman? I usually watch Dave as opposed to Leno anymore. Jay does funny sketches, but I think by monologue standards Daves’ got one on him. And so it goes without saying that Dave and his funny quirkiness has been part of the reason that many may watch. He tends to use his show to showcase all of the candidates, as he has done in the past. But I would say that two night s ago Dave truly lost his mind! He was funny out of the box, but then he continued to, pardon the expression, beat a dead horse. And that resulted in the not too funny unplanned jokes. McCain called to say that he was not attending the show as his attention was to help to take care of a current crisis in America. The financial and banking systems as we all know are slowly going belly-up and finally this has brought together a round table meeting to perhaps lay down some law, so us little people won’t take it any harder in the #@*!
So apparently Dave caught a glimpse of him on another news interview show, and he said hey, uh, did you forget that I invited you to my show? Dave was more than furious, he took this personally. And then the bevy of one-liners continued, and one was worse than the other. He kept beating the dead horse! So not his greatest performance by far. And actually I did tune out. Sorry Dave better luck next time. It was only a little bit better watching you ogle over Paris!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Was the child of Casey Anthony cramping her style? With the release of the 600 pages of interveiws, and investigation released in this case, brings to life the torrid (possible) lifestyle of a little girl lost.
A check of her computer and one will definately think that Casey Anthony was trying to break into the business of beind a paid call girl or at least that of an escort. As her child went missing Casey was hugging a pole and grinding with her gal pal pole shagger. She was having herself a blast, while giving everyone a show. Shame, shame on you Casey!
It appears that even her mother knew for some time and even proposed to her daughter that she would officially adopt little Caylee, and when Casey was ready to be mommie she could have her back. Why oh why didn’t she just take that route. And even though Cindy Anthony may seem stupid (as some have said), or niave. I think in the end she was smart to finally take a stance. I think in this juncture of time she feels like this could be all her fault. If she reads this I would say to her, Cindy we all try to raise our children and give them a foundation on which to stand. We also give support to them for as long as we can stand it. When children are stealing our money, others money, and generally wreaking havoc all around, as well as taking drugs it’s time to pull the rug out from under them. Put our foot down and hope for the best. Casey was commiting criminal acts; nothing good ole mom and pop can do now.
No one would have been able to stop this fool of a girl who would laugh at her stupid behavior (hot body contest), when she would have grown older and looked back at it and would’ve said What was I thinking?? But Casey took it many steps further. Something has happened to little Caylee and mommie dearest was with her last.
This socio/psycho/ pathologic liar will be caught in her web of lies one day. I’m hoping it will be sooner than later. But the day will come when little Susie-Q will trip as her mouth will ramble on in the breeze and out will spill the answers . And then Casey will add pretty new silver bracelets to her collection.
I hope that this will end soon, so that we can all free up our lives. If I was sitting with Casey I would tell her to give it up, she will feel better when she can finally tell the truth. It will set her free. Caylee deserves that much.
She had to love her that much……
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
A few commenters have cited their personal reasonings behind the dislike of Nancy Grace. I want to take my hat off to her, her staff, and the formatt in which she proceeds. Her show sets presidence each day. Her staff does a great job with the in-depth reporting done, and of course there is always the tributes to our fallen heros; and that is special.
For the comments on her behavior when she was a lawyer, well all I can say is each lawyer goes to the ends of the earth to vie for her client. Lawyers have all kinds of tricks up their sleeves. The top super-lawyers of the world got that by knowing the ins and outs, and pulling them in the court of law. While I am no lawyer myself, I have been seated on many a jury and find it completely interesting. Observing the trickry is fun and it is part of what makes the lawyer good. The fact that Namcy Grace tried to get pieces of information introduced and was turned down in certain cases in the middle of the court room. And then info. was stricken from the records. Well everyone just heard it no matter what, right? Just part of the tricks!
I can hear the raw emotion in her voice, I see the emotions on her face and that makes me believe she is a real and feeling person. This kind of thing will make me tune in time and time again! I think she does make a difference in this world by bringing to light some the most important cases of all time.
I am thankful to tune into Nancy Grace and hear the latest. It keeps me on my toes and gives me another reason to blog away. So even though sometimes we may be tired of hearing about “the twins”, She (Nancy) is real and the reporting edgy and sometimes raw, but it takes an important place in our society. So stop the hating, and get into relating….
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Well, well, well Casey is finally named a suspect! I hope the police meticulously and fervently go to the ends of the earth to make the charges stick. I really hope that they have evidence that the general public does not know about. I pray that they will find the remains of little Caylee so that she can be properly given a burial. The very thought of that innocent little baby out there all alone, is just awful!
To Caylee, Little angel it was not your fault, I hope that you will R.I.P. with all the saints and angels. Your mother, Casey is the epitome of a monster and it is terrible that she just cast you off like a piece of trash. Your mother Caylee was very selfish and has lots of problems that she needs professional help with. I hope that your mother will get her just reward as she lies in wait to go to hell. But the first stop will be a women’s prison. Where I am sure that she will be segregated off from the others. I am sure Caylee that there are plenty of people who would like to take your mother apart bit, by bit! And I just wanted to tell you that even without ever meeting you, you were an innocent little baby and lots of people care about you. Some of us will pray for you each night. Your grandma and grandpa cared alot about you, but could never had known that your mother would do something so foolish and terrible. So little one, let it be known that the love of strangers will take the place of your mothers’ spurn and loveless cold heart. You were and still are very special.
Signed,
Mary Caliendo
P.S.
Casey be careful the walls are closing in on you!
Don’t look now but your days are numbered!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Last night CNN had breaking news; The jury went into a long, long deliberation and it was time to come to verdict.
Guilty on all counts!
The wheels of justice have turned. Long some have waited to hear the possibility of OJ in prison, although not for the most horrific of crimes, as we all know. He is currently 61 years old and even if this judge hands him the lightest of all the sentences she can give, it will lead him to a possible twenty years without parole! You do the math, he’ll be very old…..the other just puts him in for life across the board.
So for all of us now and those in the other affected families, who have fought for justice for a long time against him. May smile and get some sort of satisfaction as he put himself there! God giveth and God also taketh away!! Oh OJ, where’s your bronco now?
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
I sit and ponder the wonderous “North-side” boys of summer and their fabulous winning season and record. The sounds of the ball connecting with the bat and flying into the stands for yet another long ball home run, tears of blue stream down my face!
The team could not do it, they didn’t pull through; we did not win a world series and whats more we(Cubs Fans) did not make it out of playoffs round one! Ugh! The wise always say: If it seems to good to be true, it is! Yeah well it was.
It sure felt good to have the feeling for awhile there that we had the winner right here, in our midst. Dreaming of the headlines stating that the Cubs were just too hard to beat! That these guys would not give up and that they were relentless.The streets would be jam-packed and full with fans. The hometown boys riding in a ticker-tape parade, like the other Chicago teams of near past, The Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, and last but not least the dynasty winning Chicago Bulls. Gosh, how exciting that could have all been. Well we can bleed blue forever and still go on. I will.
The revamped Bears and now the revamped Chicago Black Hawks Hockey will pack the house and bring home the Superbowl and Stanley Cup respectively, right?
We can always hope. Good Luck fans of baseball and other, I’ll still watch next year until the fat lady sings!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Poor, poor Casey Anthony what will you do? The child is still missing, you’re still telling lies, the situation the same, Said Casey Oh what, Oh what shall I do? I know I’ve got it- lie again! Perhaps if the cops let me go galiventing, oops I might even stumble upon a clue, and I might even be deemed the hero for helping find the clue to lead them to my daughter! He-He snicker,snicker! I’m a genius!
Sound crazy? Sound far-fetched? Yes it does to us, But to Casey who wants to be the center of the universe maybe not so much of a stretch! The cops know she is whacked, but lets see how this will play out. Maybe she tripped on something she said, and she figures this might be a way to throw them off course again. She is smug, she is unbelievable cold and callous, and no one out there feels sorry for her (I hope). Especially now as she suddenly is asking to go on search teams with the cops. She is trying desperately to find out the evidence so she can make her next crazy move. Good Luck Casey try to wriggle out, see if you can. The cops are playing your game!
Tax payers who’s footing this outrageous bill? Everyone should be protesting!
Another day, another scheme. A day in the life of Casey Anthony!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
As I follow the case of Casey Anthony, the case with Drew Peterson resonates as well. Why? The twoof them appear to be past just your general white lie teller, and are in the range of socio/psychopathic liars.
Did anyone listen to this man talk? Everyone around him is a liar, and everyone around him is picking on him….blah, blaha, blaha…..
Same story with Casey Anthony, the poor, poor me syndrome. Drew Peterson has been telling untruths for quite awhile as he uses his police knowledge and connections. It appears that he took a polygraph and he flunked it! He was deceptive in over half of the questions that were asked him concerning his now missing wife Stacy.
These two people have more in common with each other than they do not! The two appear to have no problem disposing of loved ones to continue on with the next conquest they come across. Stacy was cramping Drew Peterson’s style. Time to go! Hopefully the police can corner him the way they have in the case of Casey Anthony. I know he has been sweating for some time now, and it has been too quiet! Perhaps just like with OJ, he will get away with the murder(s) (since his previous wife has also been brought into question), and Peterson has those gun charges against him. Maybe he’ll go up for that, and be just like OJ; go to jail on other charges.
Let’s wait and see what happens to him in light of his failed polygraph. He is one liar extraordinaire!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The police are moving forward in the Casey Anthony case. Have they got enough?
Without the body of little Calley or not placing Casey Anthony directly at the scene; it becomes a circumstantial case. Can they make it stick? While I am no lawyer, I think once they bring this to trial and go forward with said case, if she is not found guilty she will walk completely free. And then I believe that she cannot be tried again or risk double jeopardy. I think they (the prosecution team) should take a painstakingly long time examining everything. I realize what we have heard from the TV, and news that there is enough damming evidence to put anyone away. However, I am hoping that Mr. Baez (Casey’s lawyer) does not find some fluky loophole that the squirmy little fish Casey can swim right through.
I hope the end is near for Casey Anthony and her awful cold-blooded heart and smug self wind up checking in to the nearest women’s prison! I cannot wait for the day. I hope that the prosecution has an ace in the hole waiting to throw it on the table and seal her fate forever.
Lets see what will play out in the next upcoming weeks. Anything can happen. Who knows maybe Drew Peterson will befriend her and teach other ways to be slimy.
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The time line can be created, the possible motive begins to emerge; and honey it looks like Orange County is not playing around!
Equusearch is here. Mr. Tim Miller and his wife came up with this group as a way to fight back in the loss of their daughter. Their daughter was murdered, and they became victims, and their daughter became a sad statistic. Now the team is here and they will leave no stone unturned! They begin in the areas in and around the Orlando International Airport. In response to cell phone pings, that were concentrated in that area on the day that cops have in question. Mr. Miller and his team does everything for free and their mission here is strong. Their desire to bring Caylee home for burial is tantamount.
It appears that Casey Anthony exhibited behaviors that are typical of a criminal who has just committed a criminal act. A horrifying act. It is the act of celebration after! Thank you Target for those cameras! Keep them rolling you’ll never know exactly who, or what they may catch on them! I know that I will shop ten times more there for just knowing that I will be seen there if I go missing!!! God forbid!
I thought it quite ironic as she ripped off her best friend and bought that “82″ t-shirt (caught on tape), then we later see her in it as she is escorted off to jail in cuffs alongside her lawyer Jose Baez! Ooops!
The state does not have to prove any motive whatsoever! Once a Grand Jury is brought into play, I believe, that the state is bringing a capital case. Murder 1. Lawyer Jose Baez was on TV telling everyone that he is refusing to let Casey speak before the Grand Jury as he thinks that the jury pool will be tainted, however, isn’t he tainting the jury pool by talking on TV.(Gosh, another correlation between Drew Peterson case, his lawyer was all over the place talking, and talking! Wow!)
Listen everyone, I think there is plenty more evidence out there that the general public is not privy to. What we already know and what has been reported on, I understand that this is quite enough to bring charges! The FBI lab has alot to go on already. I hope that they continue to be dilligent with this case, and continue to be painstakingly careful with each and every piece of evidence. No one wants to hear that this or that was thrown out due to mishandling. Please no loopholes for the slime to ooze through!
Can you say cell phone and text addict?
I am still in shock that a person could possibly have 754 cell phone pings and in only a few hours. This was not in a month. Who out there is so addicted?
Pray now for the recovery soon of a little angel who deserved so very much more than she received in her teeny tiny life. I feel she is in a better place, where she will be gently cared for and revered as special descendant of Earth where she will immediately get her wings. Smile Caylee as you are loved by so many.
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
What! I heard today on a news station that OJ is sad. He is after all segregated from the rest of the prison population. Uh, I am so sure that could be for his own protection. Duh! I also heard that he is in a teeny tiny little cell and that it measures only seven feet by fourteen feet. Well again what can we say? It is a prison not a mansion. Again I heard on this particular show that the bars on the cell are called isolation bars, and can’t see through them well. OMG What can we say? I think for his protection once again.
Someone needs to remind OJ that he is being punished, he broke the laws again and was found to be guilty of a crime. No one need to feel bad that OJ is behind bars. He belongs there and he is very lucky that he is receiving the treatment that he is. I am sure that there are many who would want to get at him. And for whatever the reason would be, the outcome could be bad for him.
He should thank his lucky stars. Maybe he could take up doodling on the walls, or maybe a great exercise would be thumb-twiddling! As mentioned before, no white bronco to whisk him away out of this one! I’m glad he’s sad. That makes me happy.
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I have always liked Letterman. I think his monologue is much better than the jokes written by staff that Leno produces (he says he writes/adlibs most himself). Letterman I feel also is better at the interview process. Except when an exceptionally pretty woman graces Daves’ stage; he becomes flustered to say the least. One can tell that he gets ennamored with them (Paris, Charlez, Penelope, Gewneth, the list could go on…).
He takes things personally and as I had blogged earlier about having to turn Dave off the night that he kept going on and on about McCain canceling his show and appearing that same day with Katie Couric.
McCain is being given a second chance, he is scheduled to appear on Dave’s show on Thursday. I am sure that Dave will handle matters delicately. The McCain camp has said that with the crisis that day, and the bottom dropping out of the market, they thought it best that is was not a day for comedy. I agree that it might not have been a comedic day, but then it perhaps it was also a day that no interviews be taken at all!
I’ll be tuning in on Thursday, how about you? I’ll be willing to bet that Dave Letterman and John McCain will be best of friends by then and I hope that it will be a great show.
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Breaking news !! The piece of clothing found near where pings were pinpointed, was a dress size 6, it is thought to be that of Caylee Anthony. The clock is ticking on Casey Anthony……….
The indictment comes down after the Grand jury meets Tomarrow 10/14/08.
Tim Miller of Equusearch is running out of money, they are $44,000. in debt(they operate for free) and the family of Casey Anthony is not cooperating with them. Because Cindy and George only want to believe that Caylee is alive. This is probably not true! They are not cooperating I feel that in their strange way, they are protecting their daughter Casey. Mr. Miller is getting too close and they know it!
I beg, Mr. Miller do not stop! You are right there! Your tactics, your experience and your tools are tantamount. And I believe that you will find Caylee.
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
At this point there may be up to seven counts against Casey Anthony! Standing next to her attorney Jose Baez, she shed tears for herself and her fate! Crocodile tears.
She is supposed to turn herself in to the police in a couple of hours. This time she will not get out of jail. And only until Casey is arrested will the counts be released. The counts against her are currently sealed.
The Grand Jury has spoken and it looks like among the seven counts will be one of Capital murder.
The full evidence will also be released once the charges are made public and she turns herself in.
Update on the dress that was found yesturday, the search team that found the dress was part of an Equusearch team. They have sent this dress off to the FBI lab and with hopes, it is hers and perhaps has DNA on it too.
Thank goodness it finally has come to a head and now Casey is headed to spend a long time in jail. P.S. She is innocent until proven guilty.
More on this case as I get it!!!!!!!!
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Update! Casey has surrendered into custody.! She is currently in the custody of the police!
As blogged earlier, stated that she would most likely surrender in the midst of the Grand Jury indictments handed down this afternoon.
George Anthony had to testify against his daughter today, and asked for prayers for Caylee.
After him, the cadaver dog handler appeared,FBI special agent, and Yuri (spelling)Malik and it took the Grand Jury only this afternoon to weigh the evidence.
Possible defense a psychologically imbalance personality.? We will wait and see what shall come from this.
More on this later.
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Your day is here! Yesterday you were under house-arrest while residing in your parents’ home.
Today Casey Anthony It’s time to think about your time. Your trial will begin and there will be only so much Jose Baez will be able to do. We have witnessed your behavior and it sure is squirrely!
In what would only have taken about one minute; No plea has been entered and no bond was given, and she will remain in protective custody for the next 30 days.
Casey Anthony was taken into custody yesterday afternoon after the Grand Jury had its say. It was thought she would turn herself in, however, that is not what transpired. Cindy Anthony was driving with Casey in the car, on a Florida Expressway when she stopped underneath a viaduct. Shortly thereafter, a grey Suv pulled up and Casey Anthony got out of her mother car and into the Suv. Thankfully the police had the mind to be tailing her, as they pulled up beside the grey Suv and whisked Casey Anthony out and arrested her there. Was she trying to make a get-a-way?
It is obvious to me that the police had their suspicions that she may run. Now she is in a protective custody situation, is it because the police think that they may thwart a suicide mission? I’m glad that the police are giving some forethought to the possibility that Casey Anthony would not be stable enough to face all that she has ahead of her.
I am hoping that once the trial begins; Casey will provide us with the answers to the questions we all have. Like where is that beautiful child? Why did you do it? Since she had always taken the easy way out, one would’ve thought that she would have let her mother adopt out Caylee and just go party! I really wish she had.
I also hope that the defense will not plea an insanity-type defense. We can see that she is not insane, Casey is off-kilter but she is not insane! It even looks as it may have been somewhat premeditated. No insane person could have planned the next step.
A word about all the readers that have stopped by and the responses I have had; they have all been wonderful. I hope that you will continue to return as I continue to blog about this case.
Let’s see if the counts of 1st degree Murder, aggravated Child abuse,aggravated Manslaughter of a child,and 4 counts of false information to police will bring her to a place of confession, and then the forgiveness can begin.
Just my thoughts, Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
After seeing Cindy Anthony on TV yesterday, it is obvious that the family is in a state of denial. Cindy was on the Good Morning America show as she tried to dispel rumors.
As she spoke a sadness entered my heart as I watched her stoic facial expressions. In fact my heart began to ache so much for the entire family. Their loss is extreme. Their lives will never be the same.
The actions of Casey Anthony have turned their world upside down. At this point the family has stated that they continue to respond to sightings, and will continue to seek out answers to any evidence they can find.
At one point during the interview Cindy Anthony held up a Disney Mickey Mouse dress and said this is Caylee’s dress the one that was found out there is not hers! It may not be hers, but none the less it has been sent off to the lab for DNA.
I must say that I am somewhat relieved that the possibility exists that it may not be Caylee’s dress, and then on the other hand you have to ask yourself, how in the world did a cute little dress like that get there? And isn’t someone missing it? I know that if I or my daughter owned something like this I would wonder where it was and ask where, if I lost this, did it go?
I held hope that Caylee would show up somewhere, and someone would be arrested because it was found out that the person kidnapped her. But I think as time goes on, it is limited at best. With all of that evidence that the general public know now; it looks bleak.
If I could talk to Casey Anthony right now, I would tell her to please come clean with everything for her familys’ sake. Now coming the family will endure the trial and I know that this will be hard on them. So far Casey Anthony has been a hard child to raise. Her parents have put up with even criminal behavior from her(stealing money)! This trial may “kill” them. It will be hard to sit in the court room everyday and watch as the lawyers banter back and forth and know that at the end of all of this, that possibly she will go to jail for life, or even get the death penalty! This is a lot of stress for anyone.
I hope that this family is getting counseling, they have a long road ahead. And they will be drug further through the mud.
On a different note, yesterdays’ what looked like get-a-way, wasn’t! The exchange was made this way to evade the media! It was said that the media was following and harassing Casey Anthony and the family did not want them taking anymore pictures. So, the get-a-way wasn’t
Just my thoughts,Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Mary Caliendo
Jose Baez and now team, standing in the defence of Casey Anthony had a major slip up! The supposed spokesperson for Team Baez is being highlighted in the news as he was being questioned by Mike Brooks because he made a serious misspeak! But was it?
Mike Brooks who works with Nancy Grace, a former cop himself, was speaking about the Casey Anthony case to the person who was supporting the Jose Baez legal team. His name is Mr. Todd Black. As Mr. Todd Black was answering some of Mike Brook’s questions he made a statement to effect of……”this is a very serious case involving not just the loss of life of this little girl but the loss of whatever is going to happen with Casey Anthony.”
Yesterday, Mr Jose Baez stood before the news cameras and said that his(Todd Black) words were taken out of context. Many news services have released transcripts and word for word- not even close to being out of context!
Mr. Baez states that he and his team believes the child Caylee Anthony to be alive and that no one ever said she was dead. He stated further that we (us and the news services) are doing a disservice to the Anthony family. Oh Please! He blew it- Baez knows it- just get on with it!
Freudian slip or not, it matters not. Unfortunately it is getting harder to believe that this little girl is alive. Mr Baez and his team must believe the same.
And as far as disservice to the Anthony’s; It is my opinion that Mr. Baez is the one doing a disservice to the Anthony’s as he is not trial experienced enough to represent Casey Anthony at this point! Hopefully he will bring in a big name. Although he says he has someone that currently does not want to be identified! A lawyer not wanting to be identified? Hard to believe!
Cindy and George Anthony should make sure their daughter will be fully and competently represented.
Just my thoughts,Just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Palin was in the house! Sarah Palin, if you already didn’t hear, was on SNL over the weekend. She did several spots on the show and was part of the opening feature.
Sarah Palin got to say the infamous line “live from New York, its Saturday night live!”
I thought she was a good sport and did quite well on the show. She allowed them to make fun out of her. Alec Baldwin called her Caribou Barbie, when she said that Steven Baldwin was her favorite out of the Baldwin brothers. She was cute and she was funny.
But will it garner votes? Probably a few will have liked her acting and a few will have jumped on to her bandwagon, but I still think more than not that people probably will still want to judge her on her abilities and not on acting prowess. She was good as she waved her hands in the air, like she just don’t care.
Let us continue to juge her on the abilites that she presents and not if she can dance and wrap. Let’s hope that she can face the issues that arrise on a regular basis.
So get out and cast a vote on election day. It is important that you validate your privillage to vote. If you don’t do it for yourself do it for the little ones in your life.
Sarah Palin did well making fun of herself. In fact so many people tuned in that it broke all of the records for viewership in the past 14 years!
It looks like new breaking news today, that Barack is next to go on SNL! Perhaps on November 1,2008 we will see him on SNL Saying that famous line “live from New York its Saturday Night”!
I wonder what types of skits they’ll have him do? Will they actually make fun out of his heritage? That subject seems to be one that is a taboo one to use. I hope they’ll use the fact that sometimes he likes to dance and they’ll play that one up?
I hope we will see him on the show it will be funny. I think that having Barack on so close to election that it can only help him. Your thoughts?
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
The state of Florida and the Orange County DA has dropped the charges of neglect against Casey Anthony. It only stands to reason that if the county is going forward with the murder charges against her the lesser charges of neglect would be dropped. It is not to say that she was/is not ever been neglectful, it is just that of course murder (as well as the other charges) trump the other charge. Now, however, Orange county is still going to prosecute on the check fraud charges, and the theft charges.
The evidence on the charges of the check fraud, and theft are well documented as the tape at the Target store caught her red-handed! It was comical to see her wearing some of the items she basically stole!
Getting back to the murder 1 charges; Casey sits behind bars for an entire week and has no familialvisitors. Only her lawyer came by. Jose Baez has hired a high profile attorney from the Miami area to represent Casey Anthony in the murder case because Jose Baez did not have enough trial experience.
We have all found out through several sources now that Casey Anthony has a bit of money in her prison account now, where she can buy cosmetics, foods, and other things other than her three square meals. It almost sounds like Casey Anthony is lounging around in pjs and reading books and enjoying quiet relax time with herself. Sounds like everyone’s dream!
I think that Casey will always remain in protective custody, I don’t think that she will ever make it to the general population. Prison, (yes, even in women’s prisons) have a separate set of rules. Those inmates who denigrate a child are always dealt with more harshly by their fellow inmates. It is the way of the prison system. Not such a bad set of rules!
More evidence is slowly leaking out about the case. Theories are now starting to formulate as to why and to how it may have happened. I hope that Casey is starting to sweat. I hope that she is doing alot of thinking. I hope she is asking for forgiveness from her maker. I can only wish that for her mother and father, that they can all come to some reconciliation so all will be able to move on. I said it before and I will repeat this, Casey Anthony knows not what harm she has caused through her actions. She has made it so hard for her family. Their family name is a house-hold name now.
She selflessly and mericlessly destroyed the life of her little angel child, now slowly but surely she has begin to pick away at her mother and father. They still are telling themselves that Caylee is still alive and we know there is no hope. The proceedings in the future will but about “kill” them! If I were Cindy and George I would not be going on GMA anymore. I think I would stop trying to convince everyone around me that my granddaughter is not dead. I would spend a small bit of time trying to get a grip on the true story first!
Good Luck to Cindy and George. If you do ever go and visit Casey, ask her to confess. There are (3) people already that have come forward and placed Anthony in the vicinity as well as seen her with shovel and signature hat.
Good riddance Casey! You are a piece of work! You are a slimy, socio-pathologic liar and your days are numbered. I hope that Mr. Miller and Equusearch do recover Caylee so that your immediate family can have closure.
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Casey Anthony searching on-line for a special recipe. A recipe to share for the upcoming holidays? One to share for a pot-luck dinner? No way! Casey in her off-kilter way was looking for a recipe to make her life easier. To keep up with her conquests; leaving behind her “little snot-head” so she can go out and party! That’s more her speed. I am feeling so bad for the adorable little Caylee Anthony and Cindy and George Anthony. The grandparents want so much to believe that the granddaughter is still alive. At this point with the evidence mounting against Casey, the family can no longer deny that their granddaughter has met with foul play and that is their very flesh and blood that has caused this to happen. What an awful thing to have to face. Anyone would be in sheer denial. But as for myself, I certainly would not be out on different shows touting and talking up my daughter!
It seems such an unfair outcome for parents to bare, raise, and love their children; and their lives turn out the way that they do. We all try to instill the best in our offspring and do bare some responsibility in wondering what we could have done differently. One good thing to do would’ve to pass down that special cake recipe, or that special crock pot recipe and always having a heads-up on what they are doing no matter the age. One thing that I have personally learned is that once you are a parent, you are always a parent! You don’t stop being mother and father just because your kids grow up! I’m not blaming the parents entirely for Casey Anthony’s actions; one could never know that a person could snap so easily or know that their judgement would be so impaired! But mothers and fathers should know if the behaviors of their child has changed in any way.
Since the family was living in somewhat close quarters, and possibly sharing the same computer, I would have wondered if chloroform popped up and to what was the reasoning behind the search would have been.
Too bad Casey wasn’t looking for a brownie recipe!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Drew Peterson is celebrating! He’s celebrating by going on TV again! He is going to appear in a very short time on the Today morning show! I don’t know about you, but I’ll take a pass.
It is extremely difficult for me to sit and watch a smug person trying hang out in the limelight again, especially since he is not a star, a writer, or even a person of some substance!
I say Boycot Drew Peterson on Today show!
Stacy Peterson will be missing one year, and Kathleen Savio a mysterious death! And who needs to be upfront and center? Drew, that’s who! The vigil will go on, and I’m glad right in front of his home!Could that really be why he got on the plane and skipped town?
It may be real mittigating factor. Most abusers need to have full control, and Stacy commands notice for be missing for one year, and Drew Peterson knows that people will think about him again and not in a good way! Although I will not be watching this, I hope whomever interviews him, will grill him to death! And further more I hope he trips on his words. When will these two (Drew Peterson and his lawyer) figure out that the more he talks, the more we can gather from him.
I have often compared Drew Peterson with the off-kilter Casey Anthony, why? Because Drew Peterson goes from one conquest to the next, and well so did Casey! The second comparison is that they lie! Drew Peterson was found to have been deceptive on the questions that were asked of him on the polygraph machine on the subject of Stacy Peterson. And finally third, the person wants to be the center of the universe; again they both are so much alike.
Good luck Mr. Peterson, I hope that you’re feeling somewhat guilty over what has happened, maybe some remorse? It appears that your days may be numbered just like Casey Anthony. I hope that when your day does come you’ll get set-up just like Casey. I mean with the cash on account, and the pretty picture window and all. After all you’re a star (in your own mind!)
Drew Peterson, Glasgow is coming to get you!
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Update: Casey Anthony goes today for arraignment. Of course she is pleading not guilty!
FBI lab tests have hair,tire cover, and the trunk liner of her vehicle showing human decomposition. This only happens when something human is dead. Hair results match could be Caylee (or relation Casey).
While a search goes on for lost Caylee, Casey will go before the judge plead that she is not guilty and her world still spins. Perhaps while others will be out there toiling and searching, Casey will order up another mystery book and order a snack and sit back and wait for Mr Lenamon (Miami lawyer) to fight her case with Mr. Baez. Perhaps the next time she goes before the judge, she will be meeting with her maker as well?
More updates when they happen!
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in conversationalTone.
Pre-trial motions set before Judge Strickland this morning. Casey sent a written plea to the judge this morning. The plea was that of not guilty! This deemed her and her attorney no appearance before the judge necessary. Now the state has about two weeks for discovery.
Now, we may see an appearance in court soon of the Lawyer that Mr. Baez brought in to defend Casey. Terry Lenamon defends people that are facing the death penalty. He has done eight capital cases. The outcomes were: six received the life sentence and the other two were sentenced to death!
See you on December 11, 2008 for pre-trial, and we will all be watching as the trial begins on January 5, 2009. With a team like Casey’s she’ll be right where she should be.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in conversationalTone.
On October 28, 2008 Stacy Peterson has gone missing for one full year! On a very cold night about 100 people vowed in silence to remember a friend,loved one,grandchild, niece, and aunt. In what was a short distance,the marchers went from Kathleen Savio old home to Stacy Peterson’s last residence; in which Drew Peterson and the children still live. The final vigil stop was at next door neighbors’ home. Where a tribute garden has been set up in the front yard with potted flowers and pictures.
The former Police sgt. Drew Peterson is considered the sole suspect in her disappearance. And this investigation then led officers to open the case of Kathleen Savio Peterson’s now deceased 3rd wife. And they have now ruled that a homicide.
Drew would not make a comment about the vigil nor did he attend it. He did however, appear on the Today show where he was interviewed by Matt Lauer. And in that interview that aired during the regular scheduled show, Drew asked Stacy to just show yourself. That his belief is, is that she went missing to be with another man. Blah……….Blah……..Blah! Same stuff only a different day!
Drew Peterson is keeping with his story, and his lie is extraordinary! He had lied about it so much that he really believes it happened!
I also did not attend the vigil but, I prayed for her. I prayed for every woman that has either lost her struggle with an abuser, or is in an abusive situation currently. I know there are so many other Drew Peterson’s out there. Too many to count.
I will continue to follow the case as Will County and IL States’s Attorney has said that we will have an outcome soon, a resolution to one of the cases. I cannot wait. Or will this be another OJ case? As I said before will Drew Peterson go in on gun charges instead? Similar to OJ. We will see soon.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Although Mr. Balfour is the person of interest in this case, and is being held on a probation violation right now, the Chicago Police have not arrested him as of yet. It has been theorized upon finding the suv the next day, that perhaps there was another person involved. It is just a rumor being circulated by word of mouth. Also breaking news as of last evening,police released finding some evidence in the brush near where the suv was found. Again, it was not released what it was that was found. But everyone thinks it could be the shooters gun. We all hold hope that it (evidence) will lead us to Mr. Balfour or another. This is such a tragedy of great magnitude. This is really tough for people to go through. I do not understand what can bring a person to do this, and exactly what was that person thinking when they looked into the eyes of that child?
In Chicago here of late and all through end of school year this past summer, it has been terrible here!
Chicago as a city has surpassed both New York City, and Los Angeles in the number of deaths (killings) for the year. It seems to me that we were once a very nice city to visit, on the list of top ten destinations in the world. Wow that was a great honor. I am sure at this point we are no longer on that list. It seems that the younger children are the ones who have topped out that record. The so called “gang” related shootings, and kids with guns making rash decisions. We need to do something to get rid of the guns. Police Commissioner Jody Weiss has professed putting more officers on street patrol in the neighborhoods and is asking everyone to take part in the reporting on those who keep secrets, and come forward with things that one has seen. Our numbers have never been higher.
Chicago has a gang and violence problem. We as a city need to take back our neighborhoods,keep the pressure on by having a known force there out on the streets. A force that can befriend those in the neighborhood and take the streets back at a grassroots level. Also by having made these relationships I feel that people in the neighborhood will be more apt to say they saw something if they knew that they were helping out and that they would not meet with reprisal in any way. The street is tough.
I am not sure how we are going to host the Olympics, I think that this may be one more nail in the coffin; with such high numbers I don’t think we stand a chnce!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Casey Anthony has been laying low of late. She was reading and only talking to her lawyer. No family visits at all.
Reports yesterday that Casey finally placed an order for “goodies” in the jail! What kinds of things does a mommy dearest order? Well looks like just the staples such as lotion, toothpaste,shampoo and conditioner and stuff like that. When one goes to prison one gives up your overnight bag, remember Paris did not even have one!
Any makeup items is so she will look pretty for the cameras in December; when she goes back to court.
Here’s hoping that Casey is doing some soul-searching amidst the reports of her and boyfriend going to the Blockbuster Video and renting horror movies that contain mothers offing their own children!!
Wow! That is something as police believe that Caylee Anthony was either in the trunk dead or possibly dieing while she was galaventing and playing kissy-face with the newest beau! I can barely write this without shuttering, I don’t know what button in your mind and heart that one would have to turn off in order to do what we think she has done, but she is one piece of work!
I am axiously awaiting the day of her trial to begin so that her life can officially end the way her daughters’ did. Let’s hope that justice will be swift and sweet so that us taxpayers may have some relief (if that is possible)!
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Author, actor, and even activist is dead at the age of 96 years old.
Studs was born in New York City in the year 1912. His real name is Louis Terkel. His career started in broadcast radio in Chicago. He was also a Pulitzer Prize winning author in 1985 called “The Good War”.
He loved the “working class” person and loved to do interviews with them. He was said to walk around talking into a tape recorder. He was an historian, and storyteller. He identified with the common man. He was low key voice and soft humor who was a Chicago icon who had a long life and lived it to his fullest. He shall be missed by all.
Barack brought it all home! After the long, long campaign the winner announced early; as the electoral votes Barack commanded ended the journey for John Mc Cain.
In Chicago, the Grant Park rally was nothing like forty years ago. The Democratic Convention then turned into a race riot with the Chicago Police and it was an awful day in history. A day that left us all feeling a great amount of sadness. Any time I see any footage on those days I am moved to tears.
And last night in Grant Park another historical gathering takes place, again one that will go down in the annals of history. It was a sea of mixed races standing shoulder to shoulder, there were tears, cheers, and smiles everywhere. There is pride. There is hope. Obama is a symbol of change. Change for the common man and woman, and child. There were some there who voted for the first time in their lives. There were some that had been voting for fifty years and more. Living in a moment of history, the public rally that ushered in a president. A president for the common people. A new man for the ages. Barack Obama is a wonderful speaker. He has a great amount of charisma, and all of Chicago claim him for their own. He is likable and promotes peace to all people.
Welcome President Barack Obama! Welcome home to Chicago, welcome to the White House in a big way.
We hang on your word and as you have promised, we seek you out to lead us in the right direction, and lay the groundwork for the next century. From sweet home Chicago to around the world, may we have that peace you so have dreamt. Thank you President Obama for inviting the public to your rally. To those who have attended, or even those who watched we revel!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions,and always in a conversationalTone
It has been fairly quiet of late, regarding the magnitude of this case! But as reported on Nancy Grace’s show, A so called leaked memo in writing by Jose Baez, stating or eluding to something to the effect of….that Caylee was killed by an unwitting overdose of sedatives. And that his client has mental issues including depression! Wow! What really should’ve been the title is that Jose are you insane? We all can gather that Casey is somewhat off-kilter, but insane she is not! Trying for a different venue?? Could this help you out? I think not. And one would have to go to a third-world country to honestly say that this case was unheard of!
I do think however, that Jose Baez does have something up his sleeve as far as a legal strategy is concerned! According to our constitution she (Casey) does deserve a fair trial! I do not think that this story was “leaked out”, I think it was ”put” out there! This case has bothered me from the beginning. Orange County is not playing around. I think that they are painstakingly taking their time to leave no stone unturned.
Shortly, we may hear of Attorney Terry Lenamon who appears to be seemingly absent from this case, and then the trail will begin. As far as the forensic doctor who appears on the Nancy Grace show, and who is also on the payroll of the staff for the defense of Casey, I think that you are acting in conflict. Remember, though your words are not written, they have been taped. And tapes will provide a written transcripts of the spoken word.
All I can say is good luck Baez defense team. We are all watching and waiting to see your next real move! I’m praying that Caylee would be found first, before the trial begins, and the Jose Baez team will have to scramble.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions,and always in a conversationalTone.
Michelle Obama stepped out onto the stage in Grant Park in Chicago to an overwhelming enthusiastic crowd of loving worshipers! Mrs.president elect first lady you are a very beautiful woman and your children are beautiful too! Together the four of you (including Barack) look like models that have stepped out from a page of the nearest fashion and beauty magazine! We all wish our families were so beautiful!
I just had to comment on that dress Michelle Obama wore on the night of the election! I can sum it up in one word: YUCKY !
Although, Mrs. Obama could wear a paper bag and still look wonderful,this dress was just Yucky! Oh well, I feel Mrs. Obama will do great things as the first lady of our country. She is a strong and intelligent woman. I wish her nothing but the best. I had wished that maybe the dress had been in blue blotches that way we could say it was a democratic dress. Maybe she was silently paying some respect to the red side with that dress.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Wow! Casey Anthony proclaiming to a DCF case worker during an interview, something to the effect of: the cops can’t break me! And she also proclaimed that mental tests were performed on her and she was proven to be normal, not insane! So Jose Baez cannot steer the defense to the insanity plea as was mentioned before. Mental deficiency? She is a socio-pathological liar. Who even her own father George tells the police and grand jury, that Casey has told many lies and will go to the end of the Earth to keep a lie going. Even pretending to look for an object, or lead police on wild-goose chase!
As we all have said many times, one cannot even listen to her as Casey lies so much, everything coming out of her mouth is puke! Even though most psyche’s will agree that somewhere in her entangled web of lies, there is a kernel of truth. She thinks that no one has discovered that she is this way? The fact that she gives herself so much credit is also part of her problem.
Yesterday the Orange County office of the States’ Attorney released 500 page document on the investigation of Casey Anthony. Baez is being asked currently for a gag order of everyone. The prosecution wants everyone to just shut up and not talk about this case! (Even Cindy and George Anthony “go” on TV!) The contents and some of that information was presented on TV, especially on the Nancy Grace Show. The discovery information is not normally released to the general public, I believe. This case is so large that there are gaping holes everywhere! Too many people, too many hands, if I were the defense, I would also try to gag anyone, and get my expert witness, doctor Kobilinsky off of the Nancy Grace show.
Casey extended her list from the prison grocery to include “Pop Tarts”! I guess the dust is settleing down and so is Casey Anthony, she getting adjusted to prision life and what would be better to get the feeling of home back, but a box of “Pop Tarts”?
I am wondering if she has pictures of her loved ones in her cell as of yet?
I am wondering what kind of things Casey will come up with if Equusearch and his team recover the body of Caylee Anthony this weekend? I will be watching and listening for that kernel of truth, as you know the Police and prosecution are doing the same, hoping and praying that Casey will continue to incriminate herself.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
On Tuesday, election night Barack Obama held his public rally in Grant Park in Chicago IL. With cameras on scanning the audience; scenes are etched in our minds. The sea of different colored people standing shoulder to shoulder, cheering, and crying, and waving flags. Flashes from cameras all over, and the TV camera continues to scan the throng of people. We feel pride for our city and our adopted son is now the president elect! Several times the TV camera caught Chicagos’ elite. While tears stream down Rev. Jessie Jackson’s face, I am moved too. I see the genuine feelings worn proudly tonight on many a sleeve. We then see the camera pan again and it finds Oprah! She is dancing up and down with those around her. As it found her suddenly, it is gone again. Gosh I wanted the camera to stay on her, it was fun to see her dancing and caught up in the moment. It catches her again, this time she is leaning on the man in front of her, as the time went on, she is weeping and leaning further into his shoulder, again I am moved. I tingle with emotion as well. I wondered who he was; when interviewed the next day, Oprah stated that he was just some stranger in the crowd and she publicly thanked him and called him “Mr. Man”. Well we have found out his name it is Mr. Sam Perry. He is a communications director and fund raiser for Barack Obama. Friday he will appear on Oprah’s show. It is said that he has been swamped with interview requests! The emotional and electric public gathering not only ushered in a new president, but perhaps lots of new friendships were spawned that evening as well. We can only wish!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a coversationalTone.
It could happen! C’mon Chi-town cops what is up? Wow on Monday William Balfour who is a person of interest in the case of Jennifer Hudson family murders could go free! It’s an awful thing to consider but simply put, if Mr. Balfour goes before his parole board on Monday and they feel that he has not been in violation of his parole he will simply WALK ! Balfour already had a 1999 conviction for attempted murder. He has not been charged with anything in relation to the Hudson murders, however, he is linked. He told his current girlfriend that he was also involved. He has admitted that he was in the Hudson home on the morning that the family(Jennifer’s mother and brother) were murdered. Then finding the brother, Jason Hudson’s, SUV three days later with the kidnapped little Julian inside dead, well you draw your own conclusions.
It appears to me, that these people were all gunned down by one or more individuals who were so cold blooded that should never see the light of day. I said it once before and I will say it again, what must you be thinking when you look into the eyes of a seven year old just before you shoot him???!!! What do you say to him? What will you say to your maker?
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Update! William Balfour, who is the person of interest being held in prison went before the parole board this morning. He has already admitted to being in the Hudson household the morning of the deaths of Jennifer Hudson family members! Well it was said up until yesterday that if the board did not think that Balfour violated his parole, he could be set free!!
Balfour went before them this morning and they felt that he had definitely violated his parole so therefore he will remain in prison! Now if the Chicago Police can string together the evidence, perhaps we could see that he would be charged with the murders! He may or may not have acted alone, but this case is considered a high-profile case and we can only hope that it will be resolved soon.
He will now have to go before a larger prison parole panel, and they will have the final say and that will take place on December 3, 2008.
I think it was an extremely heinous crime and I think that no matter who did this the death penalty should be given.
Once again my thoughts and prayers go out to the Hudson Family and Jennifer Hudson. No one ever deserves to be murdered in cold blood and especially an innocent child of just seven! Whoever is responsible for this crime will surely rot in hell one day!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Oh gee whiz! I missed the Dr. Phil show! ON PURPOSE! The guest was none other than Mr. Drew Peterson. He went on the air saying the same thing, but even more than the last show. This time Drew Peterson told the crowd and the world for that fact that he and his wife Stacy were still intimate. And that they still cuddled together! OMG! Yucky!
I can’t even think of them together. When Dr. Phil asked Peterson why, then if you were still very involved together, have you not been out searching the world for Stacy? His answer were I don’t know. I just don’t know. We all seem to think we know why you are not out looking for her, because you already know where she is, or better where you put her!
I can’t believe that you continually go on TV like you do. Your words are taped Mr. Peterson and hopefully one day they will all be used against you to impeach yourself. The spotlight booms and Mr. Peterson can’t help himself! He is drawn into the light. He and Casey Anthony once again have something in common they both want to be the center of the universe.
Good Luck Mr. Peterson, we hoping you slip up and when you do, I hope you’ll be up on a stage with the spotlight on you. A star that you wish you are!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Guess who’s ugly mug appeared on the news again? The ultimate of the slime ball hall-of-fame himself, Joran Van Der Sloot! Does everyone remember him? The Aruba case of the missing Natalee
Holloway; he was definitely involved in her death. He was caught on tape admitting to killing her and then dumping her body into the sea. Unfortunately he did not wind up in jail. Although he was arrested and then rearrested in conjunction with the disappearance and probable death of Ms Holloway and nothing stuck and he was finally set free.
On the TV yesterday, an undercover cop caught this slime ball on tape w/sound trying to recruit girls to dance and prostitute themselves in Thailand! Offering money and long hours of work, and describing the jobs that they would have to do for the money. Yes there it is, the Dutch authorities need to issue a warrant for his arrest. Which the report commented that the authorities have not done yet. This tape showing him involved in an active sex ring, will be enough to put him in anyone’s jail.
According to some, Mr. Van Der Sloot does not want to work, he wants to sit around and collect money from his dad. He lives a fast life and seems to be traveling only in the underworld activities.
The antisocial types of behaviors that slime balls are always involved in: sex, drugs, prostitution, and general mayhem. Joran Van Der Sloot is an awful excuse for a human being, and should be taken into custody ASAP, so he could not possibly be able to hurt, mame, or injure another human being; especially a woman. His father knows he has a trouble maker on his hands. I think that is why Van Der Sloot is able to keep disappearing off the radar. Slime has a way of filling in at all the cracks and crevices of the dark, ugly underbelly of the world.
P.S. Maybe this guys’ actually got one on OJ, Scott Peterson,and Drew Peterson, could that be even possible??
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Well, after taking in this afternoon’s news, I cannot wait to hear what Nancy Grace is going to say tonight! Okay Mr. Leonard Padilla, the bounty hunter comes out of nowhere to bail Casey Anthony out of jail, then after spending some time with her and the rest of the Anthony family- wham he’s out of there! Says he can’t get anywhere with her; that Casey continues to lie and he and the family don’t see eye to eye. I assume then he believes that Caylee is gone. He now has been appearing on the Grace show as somewhat of a believable opinion. He adds seemingly an interesting side of the story as he was inside and we all were not.
As she changed her story, he pulled away from her. Now the authorities want him to submit to a polygraph. Why? Is it because he picked up on something that they did not. He believed that she kept on mentioning the Jay Blanchard Park. This morning he hired a dive team and they did find a bag of toys weighted down with two bricks!!! You’ve got to be kidding! Quickly they were deemed not evidence! Meaning that they bore no relation to the case! How can they judge that so quickly? There was also spotted a child-like crafted cross that was hanging from one of the trees there. Mr. Padilla also felt he had seen that kind of cross in her home. With Equusearch now gone, Padilla looks like he is the only one looking deeply! Of course the family does not want them to keep going because they may be close. Why Jay Blanchard Park? She has mentioned that park in her questioning, and also Casey and the Anthony family has been there picnicking many times.
The authorities think that Leonard Padilla may have his own agenda. Who cares? As long as he is not ”planting” the evidence, who cares? He is on a mission, let it be!
Mr. Padilla felt the need to further look. He felt his deductions may have been right, I don’t think he wants a circus, I think he’s trying to think like a criminal would think. Like Casey would think!
What could it hurt? Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Casey Anthony had a bit of r & r today. But while she was out oops someone left the TV on, and you guessed it, she saw a bit of the search for Caylee orchestrated by Leonard Padilla! And instead of having the motherly reaction, and perhaps shouting at the TV, or crying out my baby, my baby……she just gazed and simply went to her cell as guards turned off the TV. She had zero reaction whatsoever! Could this be because she knows that is not where she put Caylee, or is it because the searchers are getting close. The detachment from Caylee is terribly evident.
I hope that Leonard Padilla does find something, and something quick! Equusearch claims that they are going to continue to search. The president Mr. Tim Miller stated that they pulled out because of the rain waters. They were too high.
This case gets crazier and crazier! Mr. Tim Miller accused Leonard Padilla of turning this into a circus and said he thought that they’d be famous forever if they found Caylee that day. I hope that the two will join forces, instead of accusing the other. Mr. Miller said he had already had spent some three hours out there with sonar on the pond and said he did not see anything.
I will continue to watch this case, and the changes to it. I am hoping resolution will come shortly.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Leonard Padilla and his group of divers are out there and at it again today. I say more power to him! I hope he finds Caylee. I pray someone does. The authorities have asked Mr. Padilla to take a polygraph test to see if he may have planted evidence. We assume that is what they are after. He has agreed to have the poly test.
Mr. Padilla has been on the “inside” with Casey Anthony and may have picked up on things she has said. I know that the authorities would not want a bounty hunter to come in and solve their case for them. But why is it like that? I truly believe that he is on the side of good things with just a touch of “I want to be famous”, if he uncovers what he thinks is something to do with Caylee or Casey Anthony, I hope that they take it into account. It seemed to me that a judgement was made at the scene to throw out the sack of toys that was weighted down with rocks or bricks! Really who does that? It seems too odd that even a kid would not think to do that! When the local authorities came on the scene to witness the evidence found in the river; they dismissed it as not having anything to do with the case. Having no connection to Caylee. My child has a great many toys, from many stages of growth. It would take quite a while for me to figure out exactly what could be missing.
Going back to Mr. Tim Miller of Equusearch and the subsequent “banter” that happened on the Nancy Grace show, it is a shame that it happened. It appears that they are most definitely on the same page; they both want desperately to find Caylee. One wants to do it with more fanfare than the other, I think, is the only difference!
At least we know that both of these men and their groups of people have big hearts and are willing to whatever they can to attain their goal. Very much unlike mommie dearest Casey Anthony whom is heartless!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
It must be really freaky and weird to defend someone, and maybe you know that this person is perhaps the lowest scum of the earth!
I know that people like Jose Baez must have a conscious. I know that he is doing his job. But his job is one in a chosen field that sometimes must be hard to swallow. His greatest job will be to get the Orange County Prosecutors and FBI to take the death penalty off the table. I suppose he will need to get paid and a real obvious thing, unless he is doing this defense for pro bono, is that Casey Anthony has not a pot to p*#sin! So maybe through legal maneuvers he could get repaid. So the obvious thing is to sue Zanaida Gonzales for defamation. A counter suit to the one the real Zanaida filed. Perhaps he is hoping that a judge will just throw out the original lawsuit. And of course it will nullify the counter suit. Or perhaps the state will have to pay both! I hope that Zanaida will be able to get her life back. If I were her I’d change my name. This way she can live a life without reprisal, but what about her kids? Sure time will pass and people will forget. But until that time, it must be impossible to endure this type of ridicule. The fact that she has already lost her job and can’t get another with that name is awful. She is losing her identity because of a sociopath, and psycho liar. She and her legal team do have a lot of nerve to do such a thing. He looks like a loser, and also looks like he is reaching for anything he can.
As far as Cindy Anthony writing a book, I hope she doesn’t. She should be ashamed of herself. To get a publisher is not a problem as you can see OJ did it (in more ways than one LOL).
I will continue to monitor this case and all of its odd happenings, my hope is that it will be resolved soon and hopefully we will all know what happened to Caylee.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Thank you Chicago Police, and the Cook County Sheriff for staying with an investigation and busting, in the act, a dogfight in the Englewood neighborhood!
Thank you for staying with the month long investigation. It was said in an interview that the Sheriffs involved in this investigation were shocked upon finding the awful scene. “The ring” measured 10′ x 10′, and then dog were hung and dropped into the ring. When the sheriffs arrived one dog was completely cowering in a corner, and it was so injured that it could barely stand up! They took that one out on a stretcher. Fifty people were in attendance to watch. And in this audience was a one woman and she was pregnant, a 13 year old boy, and a 15 year old boy! It is an appalling thing to begin with, so why would someone bring their child or admit a child into this kind of world?!
Three men were charged with felony dogfighting. These were the people who put on the fight. They found other evidence, such as a tackle box filled with steroids,IV drip bags,syringes, amphetamines, and get this a staple gun, to repair a gaping cut on a dog so it could continue to go out and fight!
This is not okay to do, or attend. This is a desensitizing sport. If a society accepts this type of behavior, I think it only elevates to the next level. Of course to humans. I think that is most likely why their is such a lack of care for the next guy. The ease into killing of humans. The total desensitizing of our young children coming up. In this particular audience there were 2 children present. Obvious street smart type children, but even if they did not want to be there, can you imagine the sounds in there? How about the smell? This is similar to the kids that recently tapped themselves and put it on youtube the kicking/football incident of the little kitty! It is not funny to hurt animals, it is not funny to hurt people!
I struggled whether or not to write this post this morning. I felt compelled to write it in the end. My stomach is churing. My heart breaks as I think to myself, Why? Why do they have to do this? What is wrong with this world?
Then I think of Michael Vick, is he getting out soon? Maybe. Maybe with the next set of charges- he will go right back in. I hope that those who looked up to him will realize the brutality of what is taking place. And the brutality that got him there to begin with.
Then suddenly I think of Jennifer Hudson’s nephew, and the fact that he was gunned down at the age of seven, and I think what kind of monster does this?
Did these three guys look into the eyes of these dogs and say, I am sorry I am an animal! I doubt it!
Sad. So sad.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Casey, Casey it is all coming together now. Oops you text so much, you screwed yourself! Ha-Ha. You are caught telling people that your so called “mommie duties” were getting in the way of all your parties and your boy toys. Is this your motive?
Honey it looks like you did it! You did it so good that you just may be forced to tell on yourself now. You went ahead and filed against Zenaida a defamation suit, and now you have to answer for it. You will have to give a deposition soon. The authorities have your time-line in place now. So you cannot lie. If you do I guess more time will be added.
Oh the tangled web Casey did weave! It is so intricate she may get stuck trying to get out of it. Poor Casey. Woe is you!!!
The latest hires for defense, Dr Lee (from OJ fame), I don’t place any credence in his words, he is working for the defense. And of course this means that he is being paid by the defense so his words are all biased. He is going to try to create the possibility of doubt.
Update on Padilla and his lie detector test. He claims he is not worried about the test. He claims that he thinks the cops want to test him because of the beads that were originally found by his people. He claimed that those beads matched identically with beads that were in Casey’s parents home where she was residing.
I sometimes hope that when I write a post, I am secretly hoping that the subject will actually read this blog. (Which now I know she is safely sequestered away), perhaps the other principal players in this deal will read this blog and all posts contained. Maybe guilt of some kind will set in and since she knows she’s looking at murder, perhaps she will spill her guts all over the place. Wishful thinking, right?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The sad case of missing Stacy Peterson rears its head again. This time it seems it is because Mr. Drew Peterson went to visit prominent Chicago lawyer Jeffery Leving. Mr. Leving is a lawyer whom fought for the rights for fathers. He is instrumental in aiding fathers whose visitation rights have been violated by the biological mother of Illinois children. A very amicable thing to do. Good for him.
It has been widely reported that Drew Peterson is/or has sought the advice of Mr. Leving in regard to a possible divorce. It also has been reported that he wants to dissolve any of the marital assets, and get rid of his house in Bolingbrook, IL. He feels it is not a healthy situation for his children. Which I believe. All of this is not a healthy situation for any of his children. By the way it isn’t healthy for his oldest son either, who is grown and out on his own. However, the whole situation is not good. Stacy Peterson has gone missing for one year on the date of Oct. 28, 2008.
Mr. Leving has confirmed in the Chicago Tribune newspaper this morning that he did have a consultation with Drew Peterson. Drew Peterson continues to be a suspect in the disappearance of Stacy Peterson. He continues to profess that Stacy has run off with another man and that he is mad about it. He is also a person of interest in the death of then third wife Kathleen Savio. Her case has been ruled a homicide rather than accidental as was the case before. DA James Glascow has announced that one of the cases will be solved soon. We are all waiting to see what the outcome of this will be.
In Illinois any type of willful desertion or abandonment is grounds for a divorce after the elapsed time of one year has passed. It is unfortunate that Drew is able to secure a possible lawyer to defend him in this possible situation, and Stacy cannot. One can safely say, that even, in the remote of circumstances, if Stacy took off with another man we now could say she has met with foul-play. Of course with the label of potential homicide being placed on Stacy’s case and and the investigation of the 2004 death of Kathleen Savio, and possible inclusion of hearsay evidence to be admitted into the court of law in Illinois could lead us all to the conclusion that it all points to one person and that the divorce should not be granted.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Nancy Grace and CNN taking a trip through the Anthony household. Showing Caylee’s room and the inside of their home. Cindy and George Anthony are showing us their very, very normal life. (without the daily answering to sightings and dealing with the media and people outside their home) The pictures and the furnishings appear untouched and waiting an arrival of their little grandchild.
In showing their very normal life Cindy tells us how the very cold and callous Casey had to hug tightly a stuffed animal bear to go to sleep. Casey had a tough time sleeping in a room that was filled with pictures of Caylee. Cindy also told us that she would lay down with Casey to help her get to sleep. This could be an effort to let us know that somehow her daughter Casey is not the mean mommie dearest that we think she is. She wanted us to know, their daughter Casey had feelings. How ever strange we think they may be.
Word is that, the Anthony’s (Cindy and George), joined by their lawyer, and spokesperson from the organization Kid Finders will hold a press conference. They will explain why they have proof that their grandchild is still alive. They are responding to a sighting in Gainsville Florida.
We will wait to see what this press conference will say and what the outcome of this sighting will be.
The officials, investigators, and the FBI have the belief that Caylee is dead and will not be traveling the world over now responding to the alleged sightings. Mr. Tim Miller and Team Equusearch will be going back out to check areas that they have already checked. Although the group will be acting on a smaller level they will cover the areas again in depth. Use of psychics will be out there as well.
Cindy and George are claiming they are not in denial, that they are just hopeful. And have hope that their little grand daughter will soon be home. She mentioned that she will be going Christmas shopping for Caylee soon.
Such a sad and awful thing that this has become. I feel extreme saddness for all involved, and again I hope that there will be a resolution soon. I truly think that the Anthonys are slowly accepting things as time goes on and I personally feel they are searching for answers even if they are not what they want to hear now.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
State of IL lawmakers have passed a bill on Wednesday, 11/19/08. One very important bill that could help all domestic violence cases and gang activity cases.
Will this play a role in the case involving Drew Peterson in his missing wife Stacy Peterson’s case?
(D-Joliet) Senator AJ Wihelmi sponsored and supported by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow. House members approved this measure 109-0. It had earlier passed unanimously in the Senate on 11/12/08.
It will allow judges to admit hearsay evidencee in 1st degree murder trials if a prosecution can prove that a witness was murdered to prevent his/her testimony.
After Stacy Peterson went missing at least one person has come forward and have told police that Stacy feared her husband Drew Peterson and how he killed his third wife Kathleen Savio. Mr. Glasgow has never elaborated on how this will or will not factor into his case against Drew Peterson, and although he came out officially and said he be resolving at least one of the cases. At this point Drew Peterson is listed as the lone suspect in Stacy’s disappearance. And there has been no movement as of yet on either of the cases of late.
Let us all hope that with this new law, Team Glasgow will snare Drew Peterson in a web of lies and the web of hearsay. She said and no matter where she is we can hear her!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Well ,I have parelled the traits and characteristics of Casey Anthony and Drew Peterson before. On several occasions their personalities have been very similar. They both want to be the center of attention at all times. Each of them continue to go from conquest to conquest. Each of them quite big liars. In fact the both of them have exhibited sociopathic behaviors. And both have shown that they have been sarcastic in the media. Both have been bothered daily by the media and the public in front of their houses. The use of cell phone pings place them in certain areas near water of course! And they both contend that everyone around them are liars, and people make up stories. Both of them are more alike than they are different.
Well today movement happenes in both of their cases. Ladies first….er ugh pole dancer please go first, anyway Cindy and George Anthony attorney has walked off the case. He is frustated with them!
The family has called off the press conference that they were going to have. Investigators and the FBI have said officially that Caylee is dead and will not be going to followup on any other sightings. And finally Lee (the brother) is laying low, can you blame him? I personally think he has told his parents to get real, I think he is believing that Casey has done this.
On to Drew Peterson. Wow! All gun charges have been dismissed! The Will County judge today, felt that perhaps this charge was brought to harass the defendant Drew Peterson!! The judge asked the prosectuion to turn over all of the “work” that the prosecution has, which is normally privialleged information and usually not ever surrendered. So the prosecution said no and the judge threw out the case! Oh well, I was wrong as I thought this would stick! But as early as tomarrow we will expect to hear that Drew Peterson will be brought on charges of murder 1!
Well let’s hope that these cases will have the similar outcome! Guilty as charged!
I will update as more things happen and become available.
Just my thoughts,just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
I had not heard of the story until I read the post of fellow wordpress blogger. I am compelled to write something on this subject! I will not mention the names of the boy, or the Internet web host site. I feel that by doing that or providing the link is only propagating the incident and even affecting the family in some way further.
Feeling, however, a great deal of sadness and in thinking of my own son, daughter, nieces and nephews, who are teenagers, it’s just horrible that this has happened.
The simple story goes like this: the boy wanted to commit suicide, is always in attendance on two particular sites that host live feed Internet, has been known as a joker, or often bully’s others, got on to his Internet feed on this site and stated point-blank that he was going to commit suicide on the air!
Apparently this young boy ingested a large amount of pills before getting on the Internet. Then he proceeded to stay on the Internet as he laid dying. While some did egg him on and urge him to do it; those who did thought that he was just pulling off another type of joke and did not believe him! Finally after a while with nothing much happening, one user began to think this was real and tried in vain to contact authorities. What was then witnessed is the police actually arriving on the scene and coming to computer and covering the camera. And finally disabling the computer!
The police arrived too late and the boys’ plan did go through! It is so unfortunate that this has happened. My personal thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
The Internet has provided us with so many great things. The Internet is a place of connection, we can blog and we can explore our world. I am sure that no one would ever have thought that our computers, the Internet, and/or web sites could be used in this manner. I am sure that no one could have predicted that this would happen. Nor do I know how it could have been thwarted.
No matter what age our children are, parents need to stay vigilant with their kids. Even if children are no longer living under our roofs. Let’s make sure our kids know that we care about them. Let them know that they can talk to us at any time about any thing! I know today when my older son comes home, he’ll get ready for work and be on his way to his job and will only be home a short time before he’s gone again; I need to give him a hug.
I want him to know I care about him and everything he is doing! And with tears in my eyes I await his arrival.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
President elect Obama says we can’t wait another minute! In response to George Bush and bail-out of CitiCorp, president elect Obama holds press conference in Hilton Hotels, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago today.
In what amounts to a calculated and reassuring press conference, Obama introduces us to his economic team. He wants the team to already be working on a plan and likely wants something on his desk Jan. 20, 2009. The economic team appears to be quite diverse; men as well as women. It appears that they hail from a deep back ground of experience.
To summarize President elect Obama wants to create 2.5 million jobs and restore our confidence. Congress needs to make a big stimulus in order to jolt the economy. He thinks that we need to put people back into work. This is critical! The new congress needs to be aggressive and “hit the ground running”! He is hopeful for the future. He thinks that it may get worse before it gets better.
President elect Obama stated again that the auto industry is the backbone of America and we cannot allow this industry to vanish. We will bail them out,but they will not have a blank check, and the government will have a part ownership in the companies. He is also seeking clean energy, health care, and education. He wants to rebuild roads, and bridges. He believes that America is strong and resilient, and wants to rebuild; saying that it is the spirit of our nation!
With reassuring words and with 95% of America receiving a net tax cut, that may be stimulus enough to get the middle class up and running again.
It will take time to turn around the previous administration’s mess. But taking into effect that this could be an investment in ourselves. Perhaps it will happen noticeably quicker.
But will Washington be able to work together and build a sustainable and responsible future for us all?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Oh no she didn’t! Oh local channel 9 out of Orlando broke a story today that alleges that Cindy Anthony did not give Caylee Anthonys’ hairbrush to authorities as requested. What she did turn over was Casey Anthony’s hair brush. It is a possible obstruction of Justice. In a federal case no warrant is needed.
This story is based on an e-mail provided by the familys’ spokesperson, Larry Garrison, whom said in an e-mail that he had written to Cindy Anthony stating something to the effect of… Cindy did you give investigators Caylees’ hair brush? Cindy Anthony responded by saying something to the effect of…. I didn’t lie, I just never went to my bathroom to get the brush that I used only on Caylee.
The fact is that channel nine says that the Anthonys’ have been stalling for weeks to answer questions that the investigators have been asking.
Cindy Anthony is a Nurse, she is well aware of what types of tests are out there and has knowledge of the human body and even decomposition. George Anthony is an ex-cop and also is well aware of the types of testing that is done in cases of this nature. And we all know from the very first day when the case broke that Cindy called 911 and even stated that something died in the damn car! George is shown in taped conversation with the police that he was aware something had died in that trunk! He hoped to God that it was not his granddaughter. He said once he smelled that smell it is a distinct smell and you would never forget it!
It appears that perhaps Caseys’ mom tried hard to help by washing the clothes that smelled right away, and not being truthful now, and losing an attorney because the Anthonys’ and he cannot agree on things, and this with the hair brush. The supposed spokesperson Larry Garrison is now also estranged from them as he became aware of this hair brush matter, and was not pleased.
These documents are coming out by way of the way our government is set up. These will be made public now or later. The prosecutors and FBI have not appeared on talk shows or none have made any public appearances nor made any comments at all. It is strange that the defense does not want the gag order on the case. It seems that it would only behoove Baez defense team.
Cindy and George held press conference stating that they will continue to look into sightings. A tipster she said saw a girl on an airplane and was kicking the seat in front of her and said I want my mamma, you’re not my momma. They are trying to find the little girl that was sighted. They claim that no one is helping them as there is no follow up after a sighting has been made especially if it is out of state. Cindy said that she will try to find her if it is the last thing she does.
If I were the Anthonys’ I’d pay my daughter a visit in jail and get the real story! I’d let my daughter know that I will be singing to the authorities every lie she’s ever told.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Mary Caliendo
Casey’s next appearance in court will be 12/5/08 for pre-trial motions.
Denis Leary, the Boston Red Sox fan, actor, comedienne, and author, penned a recent book that is sure to top the best seller list. Not because his writing belongs in the Literary Hall of Fame or because the story is intense or the characters are compelling; it will be because of the controversy he will create!
Denis Leary has always caused a stir. Whether it was during his stand up acts, or talk show rants Mr. Leary has a way with words and often has lost friends,and er shall I say picked up a few! With this latest book Mr. Leary has brushed up against some touchy subjects. Kids. Actor’s children for that matter. In this read Mr. Leary has some celebs. speaking up and sounding off!
His book has mentioned, in so many words that the children of stars are nothing more than spoiled rotten! Ouch! And that’s okay to say as we all somewhat spoil our kids too and you don’t have to be a celebrity either. So true enough! But Leary goes on to say that stars have a penchon for fibbing a bit while looking for an excuse for their vile children, even saying that a medical diagnosis was just what they are looking for! Huh? Yes, he says stars even say their children may even have autism!!! And use this diagnosis for a low-level medical excuse for bad or indifferent behavior!
You know it is catching and and several are sounding off! While Denis Leary has issued an apology; he has stated that this apology is an apology for the way it has been interpreted. He says that the apology is not for what he has written! He does preface the book by saying that it is a comedy; we will see who is laughing in the end.
Will see what type of stir this causes but to reach out and say that autism is not real; I have to say that Denis Leary this is why you suck!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Something more than turkey to be thankful for, the Chicago Police have finally arrested William Balfour! The Hudson family murders occurred when on October 24,2008 the body’s of the mother and the brother of Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found. Then on October 27, 2008, little Julian King, 7 years old, was discovered in the back seat of the then missing SUV belonging to the slain brother Jason!
Two days after the 7 year old Julian was discovered, a gun was found nearby where the SUV had been parked. The 45 caliber gun was then tied to the crimes. And the public began an outcry to have the murders solved because of the heinousness of it, and the fact that we all felt the sorrow that Jennifer Hudson was going through.
Police arrested Balfour in the Statesville prison where he has been held for violation of his parole. The police have been quoted saying that they have painstakingly have collected a great amount of physical evidence. And Balfour’s now girlfriend claimed that he has confessed to her that he had killed the Hudsons and she also said that she had seen the gun. Currently, the attorney for Balfour is refuting the accusations against his client saying that Balfour’s girlfriend is not credible as a witness as she takes drugs and anything else he can think of to discredit her. She also claimed that his motive was that his estranged girlfriend, Julia Hudson had ongoing domestic struggles with him and was thrown out of the Hudson residence that very morning of October 27, 2008.
Lets hope that this case will go forward to trial and that Ms Jennifer Hudson will have closure and peace.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Black Friday means more to me than just door buster sales for Christmas, Black Friday means a dark event to me. And it should to you too. The god awful trampling death of the Walmart employee is unbelievable!
There is no excuse for people to have total disregard for the next human being, but it happened. The 34 year old named Jdimytai Damour opened the doors to utter chaos! In through those doors rushed a mob of incensed people, crazed and determined to be first! First for what? To buy a TV cheap? To get a game for your children? Sorry but I think that people need to set their priorities in other directions. This country is screwed up! The very fact that you could trample someone and continue on your mission with out ever stopping to look back, even full knowing what just happened boggles my mind!
When others employees tried to come to the aid of Jdimytai, they were also severely injured as well!
The crowd was out of control. And when it was announced that the store was closing due to the fact that employee was just killed at the door, people in the store hollered and yelled and were moaning!
It has been widely reported that the surveillance tapes of the store are being analyzed to see if any identification can be made. I hope that something can come from this. I hope that people could learn from this. Our country needs to get a grip! It is not so important that you get that sale item. If you cannot afford Christmas maybe it is not the right time to buy a big ticket item anyway. Stick to things that are cheaper and really learn what the meaning of Christmas is.
I know one thing, you all know who you are that did this, I hope that when you lay your head down to sleep at night always remember the face of that employee as he lay there dying at the door; I wonder how his kids Christmas will be this year?!
I’m not dying to get to the store, are you?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
As seen on the Nancy Grace show, forensic scientist that has been hired for the defense of Casey Anthony, Koblinsky says he hasn’t had the time or wasn’t given the time to examine and/or investigate the forensic evidence in the case. Why not? He must be too busy trying to create doubt on the minds of a possible jury pool from the area. I sure hope investigators and the FBI will be closely monitoring everything and anything that anyone says on any talk show. Be it Nancy Grace, or Greta.
Casey Anthony trial is expected to officially begin on 1/05/09. “Kobi” as Nancy Grace has nicknamed him, stated that the defense has not had enough time to prepare for the trial. And that he feels the Baez team will ask for a one month extension. Where is Mr. Lenamon? I think he is standing promptly behind Mr. Baez, and as if a puppeteer he is pulling the strings located on the back side of Mr. Baez! All the while sending Mr. Baez for face time in the media.
Cindy Anthony also recently claims that her personal e-mail was hacked! This apparently happening over the Thanksgiving holiday. Now the FBI is investigating her claim. Could be that Cindy is setting things up just like Casey did! Remember Cindy has allegedly been caught through an e-mail conversation not turning over Caylees hairbrush, but instead handing over Casey’s in an effort to divert or fool the FBI on the case. Remember that earlier in the case e-mails that were sent to Casey from Universal employees were deemed fake and it is found that most anyone can fudge fraudulent e-mails to themselves coming or going!
It’s just a matter of time now. Either on 1/5/09, or one month later, the trial will begin and we will all be on pins and needles as we wait for the outcome of yet another of nature’s mysteries….How can a mother kill their own and especially over a guy? It continues to puzzle me!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
I think Oprah Winfrey is sort of, well, sounding like a little brat! Oh sorry Miss O but in a recent interview that was given to the entertainment show Extra, Oprah stated that she’d love to have Sarah Palin on her show after the election is over. Well now the election is over and Oprah has said that she has tried to talk to Governor Palin to no avail. And Oprah noted that she has been interviewed by Greta Van Susteren,Larry King, and even Matt Lauer but not her!
I think I recall one person that most likely knows how Oprah might feel in more ways than one. I wonder if Oprah can recall the number of times that late night talk show host David Letterman asked her to appear on his show? Many, many years went by and she did not interview David Letterman, nor did he her. I guess that when you come to the top of the mountain and you are tops at your game, these two feel that perhaps you can’t say no to them after all, look who they are. David Letterman also took it personally when he got the ole snubaroo from John McCain. He called off his appearance on the show and then did an interview with Katie Couric instead! He was so miffed that he did one liners for the entire show! Ad-libbing until it was awful.
Oprah is a woman on top of the food-chain and it seems that it could only behoove Governor Palin to make an appearance on her show. But she better get it in soon as Oprah is taking her show on the road. She will be heading to Washington D.C. for inauguration week. It will be full of stars and politics and I am sure the subject of Michelle Obama’s gown will be greatly talked about. Perhaps Oprah will recruit some of her designers for the First Lady Elect. Who knows maybe they can go as twins?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Of course nothing but the same! George and Cindy Anthony pay a visit to their child in the clink! I’m glad they went to visit finally it seemed weird that they hadn’t visited her. I think that, that may have been a type of defense mechanism, to have not visited. I truly believe that Cindy and George had tried their best and lost control of their wild child and still cannot get over the fact that little Caylee is not here and that their own flesh and blood had anything at all to do with it . I cannot imagine how that family must feel. I know however, I would’ve taped or not ,asked my child the poignant questions that surely needed to be asked. Or I would’ve done that in the privacy of my own home when she was out on bail. I personally would not have let it come to this point.
Casey does appear to have lied about anything and everything, it appears that at times when telling a lie was not necessary she told lies then too! Take those tapes on Nancy Grace Show, same thing nervous laughter and skirting around the questions, as usual. Same old Casey. I agree with those on other sites who have reported that Casey was not answering her mother at times. I think that even pathetic pathological liars like her may even get mixed up and forget what they had said. That would be easy for Casey since her entire life revolved around nothing but lies.
Here’s to hoping justice will be swift and sweet and the maximum sentence be given. I hope that Casey would just come clean, I think she will have less of a burden to carry if she is forthcoming with the evidence so that her (ours and theirs) little Caylee can be recovered and laid to rest properly. As I feel she desperately deserves that much.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Every one that is anyone in the world of fashion is courting Michelle Obama. The beautiful First Lady Elect is stunning; she is a show stopper to begin with. Have you seen the covers of the latest Essence, and Ebony magazines?
On Essence she is the picture of ultra-glam, the priceless princess and on the cover of Ebony she is again looking beautiful. But on Ebony she is more the lawyer. More about business. Does she take on the Jackie-O persona? How about Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, or perhaps that of Princess Di.
I think that she is a little of each of these. She will exemplify all of what is good. The first Lady Elect is a younger than most of the other first Ladies and I think she will gladly take on causes and I think that we will see Michelle Obama just about everywhere, doing just about everything. She was already a woman on the top before her husband began to run for the highest job in the land. I think she already is “tough-enough” to take on visits from foreign dignitaries as well as future Olympians, or even the White House staff.
I think she will be all about education, the arts, as well as environmental issues. I cannot wait until 1/20/09, to see the promise of a new United States come to fruition. The First Lady and her husband the president will not only continue to grace the front pages of magazines, but be the forefront and lead the world into peace and harmony.
Until then we’ll keep busy seeing just who will make her beautiful inauguration gown!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Yesterday in the early morning hours of the morning, US Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald and the FBI took custody of the Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. The governor asked , Is this a joke? With the warrant in hand, he left and went before the judge and was charged with putting a price on the newly vacated Senate seat of Barack Obama.
Ever tarnished whether found guilty or not is this office. Today Lt. Governor, Pat Quinn, who has distanced himself from Blago for a while now, stated to the effect of the best thing that this governor can do is just step aside. It is best for our state, and that of the public interests.
He is also been accused of trying to get an editor or two fired at the Chicago Tribune Newspaper. It appears that the governor was using strong -arm tactics to force the hand of The Trib. to get rid of the editors because he did not like the stories that were being run about him. While listening to a spokesperson, Bruce Dold from the Editorial Board of the Trib. he simply stated that there are a lot of people that ask to have stories not run about them. This is not particularly unusual.
What however is unusual is, is the fact that the strong-arm tactics were being nudged by the governor himself! In what has continued to be over three years investigation the only evidence appears that of taped conversations by way of the FBI started in early November of this year. The governor is still the governor of Illinois and still has the right and the power to choose this seat. It is unclear exactly what will take place regarding the open seat. It should, however, be filled by inauguration of Barack Obama in January. The best interests of the state need to be represented.
Is this just politics as usual or is this out of the ordinary? No, remember the state of Illinois already has an ex-governor in jail as we speak. George Ryan knew about Secretary of State giving unlicensed drivers the right to drive in our state as well as the scam of kick backs and campaign money filtering. He knew so, now he is asking for clemency because his wife is frail. He has only served 19 months of his sentence. The answer should be a resounding NO!
Illinois wants a clean state. Illinois wants the bad guys to think twice if they want to run for office in this state! You better be on the straight and narrow if you think you will have an office here. No criminals or criminal thoughts allowed. Find another state.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
Please do not miss “the George and Cindy Show” on Larry King tonight! I am sure that they will (or Cindy) continually repeat over and over that they believe that Caylee is alive and that with this impending sighting and now today the filing of the subpoena for the airport tapes by Baez the attorney for Casey Anthony. As I reported on before that a woman witnessed a child in the airport screaming that the person the child was with was not her mommie, and that she wanted to go home and finally that her name was Caylee Marie.
The FBI has claimed they are no longer going to respond to the sightings as the evidence presents that the child is dead. We will see what will take place. Leonard Padilla is commissioning yet another area search for the remains of the child. And finally since the death penalty has been taken off the table, Attorny Terry Lenamon is no longer taking part in the Casey Anthony defense.
Whatever you do tonight clean your schedule and sit down to Larry King Tonight. Listen to Cindy and George Anthony as they speak. This is one show I don’t want to miss!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions,and always in a conversationalTone.
Breaking News! A body of a small child has been found! Today a meter reader picked up a bag and the skull of a child fell out of the bag! The bag has been found less than one 1/2 mile from the Anthony home! The authorities have said that it is way to early to know whether or not it is that of little Caylee!
This unfortunately can be why Casey stated over and over that she felt for sure Caylee was still near by! Because she was. I will keep you informed as the information comes forth on the news!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
At this point in time, again to restate, the authorities need to confirm that the skull of the child is that of Caylee Anthony. The wooded area that the skull has been found in according to CNN was completely under water when the area had been searched before. Although the weather has been rainy and stormy today, the search will now continue in that area. The police has confirmed that a skull was found, but will not confirm that a bag and/or other child size bones have been found, or that duck tape had been applied in the mouth area. They have stated that they do not want to compromise the ongoing investigation. Police did also confirm that they have informed Cindy and George Anthony about the discovery. Positive identification can be made in as little as two days to upwards of months depending on the decomposition or how the testing is done.
Cindy and George Anthony will appear again on Larry King this evening. I am not sure what more that they can share. Perhaps they want us all to pray for them. I think the majority of us are already doing this.
It is interesting how on the Nancy Grace show it was said that a criminal always goes to where they are comfortable. And with this wooded area and the location of the Anthony home to this area is uncanny!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Instead of just the skull of the child being found, it is now being reported widely that an entire skeleton has been recovered. If this is not Caylee Anthony, it is someones missing child. This is a sad day no matter what way you look at it.
The wooded area in which the child size bones and skull were found was apparently only 15 houses away from George and Anthony’s home. This area is well known to the average teenager as a place that some would “hang out” At one time during Casey Anthony high school years she had even hung out there! It is uncanny that a skeleton would be found so close to the Anthony home. Casey is seen on many tapes telling her parents “that I feel she is so close by”! It is such an awful thing. I happen to agree with Mr. Leonard Padilla who was on the Nancy Grace show earlier this evening, when he said God put this man there this morning and he picked up the bag. It is a miracle, after all how many people would have walked right by and not pick up that bag?
Among the unconfirmed items mentioned today were that something was inside the bag that gave investigators the insight that this may be Caylee. They have not released this at this time. It was also reported that there was duct tape involved and that possibly it was over the mouth of the skull, or perhaps even around the head itself. Again this has not been confirmed!
It has been said that George and Cindy Anthony were informed, and that they will appear on Larry King again and that will be tomorrow.
Will continue with updates as we get them.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Overnight, the home of Cindy and George Anthony was served warrant for search forevidence in the case of missing toddler Caylee Anthony. The home is once again part of a crime scene. Investigators and FBI took several boxes and bags as well as three vacuums and one pesticide sprayer tank.
The investigators have been quoted as saying there was evidence collected at the scene of area where the skeletal remains of the child was found as being connected to the Anthony home and Casey Anthony. When investigators were asked on the scene if indeed they thought that this was Caylee, their response was a resounding “very well could be”. Duct tape, as well as black garbage bags were positively linked to the Anthony’s home.
Lets hope that something will be completely definative (for example fingerprints, or other DNA )evidence that fully puts Casey Anthony on the scene as well as on or near the skeletal remains. This way Cindy, George, Lee, and Casey cannot blame someone else. As reported yesterday Casey Anthony broke down in jail and was said to be distraught. And then she had to be sedated. I hope that she is searching deeply within her soul at this point, so that when the trial begins she will have told her parents, or brother, or lawyer the truth and perhaps the trial will not last long and all of the questions that are needed to be answered will be.
Casey is still focused on herself. Her psychological view on herself and those around her may help in determining the outcome of this case. Cindy and George had appeared (on tapped jailhouse tapes) to me to be somewhat pulling away from her. I think possibly believing that it is possible that their daughter is capable of this and more likely did this.
More updates as they happen, Still scheduled are Cindy and George Anthony on Larry King this evening. And everyone knows Nancy Grace will have a full head of steam on this one!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Hard hitting Lisa Madigan came out today and filed with the Illinois Supreme Court! This us an unprecedented move. She is the lawyer for the State of Illinois and is asking the Supreme Court to place Blgojevich on a Temp. Disability leave from his position as Governor of the State of Illinois. She is matter of fact that this is the best way to move forward and that the state of Illinois can continue to conduct its business. in the interim, she is asking the Supreme Court that the Lt. Governor Pat Quinn to step in and govern the state.
Reporters even asked Madigan if she was setting up shop for herself to run for the Senate seat. With a small chuckle Ms. Lisa Madigan said sternly that she is happy being the lawyer for Illinois and has no intentions of moving to the Senate or other. She is content where she is.
And personally I think she does a great job. She is right on top of this and calling for Governor Blagojevich’s impeachment is the natural progression of a matter such as this. But until that time the the governor is proven guilty, any move now must be temporary in nature. We are all innocent until proven we are not. The Governor will not be excused from ceremonial duties. In other words, he can conduct openings and picture opportunities, memorials,etc.
I am not sure that anyone may want a ceremony done by the governor at this point. Somehow until or if he is proven not guilty, everything seems so tainted.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Updates and breaking news in the case of the little toddler Caylee Anthony are many, but first and foremost this is a very sad day! It is unfortunate that this little girl had endured a life with that of a cold hearted, andd loveless mother!
The facts are coming to light and some are being reported on in the news media. Sheriffs deputies are “confident” that these remains are Caylee. Why? And how can that be said without an official autopsy? Because there are no current missing children in the area the same size, or the same time missing, the anthropological measurements matched that of Caylee. And the hair color was also correct.
Some other things that were reported on that will impact and may change the charges in the end, are the skull was found to have duct tape over the mouth! The body was found with no clothes on. This was done by someone who had forethought about what that person was going to do. In other words premeditation!
Other things that are happening with the case are that the investigators took out 2 cans of pesticide and also pillows as well; along with everything else I previously had written about . Obviously with the vacuums that were taken already, these are things that could provide DNA, hair evidence, and perhaps some types of fibers. While the defense team is assembling, Jose Baez asked the judge if they could observe the autopsy of the found remains. They were unequivocally denied! Jose Baez is trying to assemble a “dream team” to defend Casey Anthony. At this point those who have jumped into the fray are: Dr. Henry Lee, Linda K. Baden, Dr. Spitz, and of course “Kobi” Kobilinsky as seen on Nancy Grace, and a couple of others. These are all forensic type doctors and investigators who will attempt to try to rip apart the prosecution by casting doubt on the found evidence. But that is just that, the evidence will speak for itself. Caylee will tell what happened! I am hoping that Casey left fingerprints on that duct tape. That will be the icing on the cake!
Ms. Linda K. Baden is seen on TV saying that if it is proven that this is the body of Caylee Anthony, Casey Anthony is still the mother of this child and she has the right to view her remains,bury her remains, and determine what is to be done with the remains! Oh my goodness! If it is proven that this is Caylee ,that cold hearted mother Casey, she left that little girl out there and she didn’t care all these months. Why would she care now? Plus don’t you lose your rights when you become an inmate?
It is a sad day for sure! One that in a way is bittersweet. We have all longed for the baby to be discovered one way or the another, but now that the day is here it is a sad one. I hope that Cindy and George Anthony can have closure, and now get help so that they may face this trial. And possible obstruction charges in the future for themselves! These poor people did their best to sway the public opinion about their daughter, because their hearts hurt so bad. I hope that their judgement was not impaired when they washed things, lied about things, and continued to deny things.
It would be ever so sad that they would serve time for wanting this to all go away! But this case and now the trial will take perhaps the next full year!
I said this before, I hope that Casey Anthony will search her soul and let go of the lies and just save everyone time and heartbreak including herself and end this right now!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Update! Each day there’s a little bit more of evidence, and each day a bit more sadness. Casey I thought the other day was the sad day, but even more today….
It has been reported that now there are other bones located in the dense little patch of forest where the possible remains of little Caylee had been found! More bones, however, means more evidence and more DNA. There will be no denial in the end. Although there is a tight-lipped investigation going on, and news media observers are many, bits of information has seeped out. It appears that the skull of the child had been wrapped in duct tape. That means that it appears that the nose and mouth were covered. Prompting thoughts of premeditation. Sheriff Kevin Barry stated that there was some kind of covering in the bag. It has been reported that the childs’ skeleton had no clothing on originally, and now it is unclear if the skeleton had clothes on or if clothes were also recovered from the bag.
Some in the news media have reported that the skull being in the bag and then wrapped in the duct tape and underwater presents the possibility that preservation would be good. And that the duct tape was wrapped tightly and that there may be some soft tissue left, as well as fibers, and fingerprints. We can only hope that it does reveal the person that put the tape on that skeleton. We hope that it will put Casey Anthony at the scene of this tragic death.
The family of Caylee Anthony have exhibited some bizarre or even irrational behavior. It is most likely that the new attorney that Cindy and George Anthony have retained is advising them to not visit Casey in prison, because everything is being scrutinized and taped. Everything and anything should be used against them in the court of law. Lee Anthony has surfaced and did not like the memorial placed in front of the Anthony home. He pulled it out of the ground in front of all the cameras and in full view of peopleas they were asking in the background, something to the effect of… why are you taking that down?
The Anthony’s are feeling very intimidated and most likely very sad. Their acceptance of the awful truth must be extremely devastating! I hope that they can come out okay after all is said and done. It was also noted that a private investigator was hired by the Anthony’s to come over to the house and sweep it for bugs! Bugs of the kind that spy and tape! He was checking to make sure that while the Anthony’s were away on their trip to the California area, that no electronic devices were planted in or around their home.
Leonard Padilla appeared on the Nancy Grace show touting a theory, that sounds far-fetched, however, if the Anthony’s do try to use a theory that was mentioned on the Nancy Grace show won’t that look suspicious? He is using the theory that the Anthony’s will just claim that Zani did this! And that the duct tape was placed on post-mortem. That seems unlikely. But we hope and pray that Casey left prints on that tape or somehow puts herself there on the scene. I am hoping that she wasn’t as good as she thought. I really think that slimeball Casey thought she (Caylee) would not ever be found! And in her own mind she would “get away with it”, even though she is sitting in jail right now. Somehow as twisted as it seems, it seems like something like that would make sense to Casey.
The Anthony’s are proving to be somewhat delusional! This case is going forward with a full head of steam. And the proscution will not stop until whoever (Casey) has been convicted of the crime of killing her child.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The 1981 murder of 6 year old Adam Walsh is solved! John Walsh flanked on either side by his other children and his wife Reve, were relieved because John Walsh said the not knowing for all of these years was completely tortuous.
Hollywood Fla., police chief Chadwick Wagner admitted to many missteps, and missed DNA. The police had the lone suspect the whole time Ottis Toole, had admitted to hie niece on his deathbed that he did kill Adam Walsh. Two times he had previously confessed, and then two times he had recanted. At the same time he confessed to to be the murderer of over 100 other people; which the police figured was not true.
So, that is it! Ottis Toole killed Adam Walsh and police will not say what led to their decision that it was definitive this time. And even with the police missing the mark in this case John Walsh was still giving thanks to the Hollywood police force. Toole was serving 5 lifesentences for other unrelated murders at the time of his death.
Adam Walsh’s death prompted a great deal of activism. Now the creation of a national database and the creation of a toll free number devoted only to children and of course the show “America’s Most Wanted” all thanks to John Walsh and the Walsh family.
Adam Walsh is gone, and he went way too soon. It is a bittersweet day for the Walsh family. They have long survived without the knowledge of who did this and now closure is their’s. Today is also Adam Walsh’s day. Good Bless you Walsh family. You now have knowledge that your search for Adam’s killer is finally over, and he is very, very far away from you all.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in conversationalTone.
In a little of about two months ago or so Mr. Drew Peterson had consulted with prominent area divorce lawyer Jeffry Leving. Mr. Leving has done incredible work for father’s rights where visitation rights would be violated by an ex-wife. Congratulations! When Mr. Drew Peterson consulted the lawyer it was to inquire as to a divorce from Stacey Peterson. As we all may know she is very missing! Mr. Peterson would like us all to think that she went missing by way of running off to live infree love with a new lover! But we all know the truth. The simple truth is that she may have met her demise by way of Mr. Peterson’s hand.
Currently Drew has not been charged with a crime but remains a suspect in her disappearance. His second wife Kathleen Savio has been exhumed and now her death is in question. Again Drew appears to be in the middle of the suspicion. It seems that ex-cop Drew Peterson perhaps has used his knowledge of police work and or police friends in aiding and abetting him.
Mr. Peterson has a new girlfriend, she is a twenty three year old woman! He is fifty-four years old! I have to ask my self, doesn’t she read the papers? Hasn’t she turned on the TV? Why in the world would she want to subject herself to the scrutiny that he soon will face, the potential abuse he is very known to espouse? Why oh why would you put yourself in harms way? Because just like Stacy she is young and doesn’t know better! She may be infatuated. But seriously folks, sex would be better with a twenty three year old! Oh and by the way Ms newly engaged I must say to you- watch your back and don’t piss him off or else! You just don’t know what might happen! I was wondering if she knew how to hold a firearm? I wonder if someone could give her a copy of Sleeping With The Enemy! Or just find the girls’ mother and ask her why the hell is she letting her kid go out with Drew! And then spank her mother!
Drew would like to receive a divorce from Stacy on the grounds that she has abandoned him. Really, Mr. Peterson you told a prominent person on TV one day that you and Stacy were still intimate just before she disappeared, if this was the case, why aren’t you still looking for her? Why aren’t you panicked that you can’t find her? In fact isn’t you Mr. Peterson who has done the abandoning?
Gee you and Casey Anthony would go good together! Maybe it is her that you should marry! After all, the two of them enjoy doing new conquests, they could do them together -oh wait one is in jail and other will go in soon, yeah on 2nd thought that might not work out!
P.S. Someone should tell this girl it may take a long time before he is divorced!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Step right up, get in the “I want to marry Drew Peterson line”?! It appears that Drew Peterson is engaged again! What? And of course he’s still married! He did not want this out in the public media. Why? Because we all know that this is not a good thing for this young lady!
The s*&#t finally hit the fan approximately one month ago when Mr. Ernie Raines approached Drew Peterson to let him know that he is going to everything he can to stop his daughter from dating and/or marrying Drew Peterson. His daughter, Christina Raines (23) says that she and Drew are just friends and that she has a friendship ring from someone else. I am glad her father is outraged. We all are! This young and highly gullible girl is being told she will be treated nice, given gifts, and trips and money. Drew also thinks that he is a star. He believes he is a celebrity! Drew Peterson is 54 years old, Christina Raines is 23 years old (that would put her at the same age as Stacy Peterson) and Ernie Raines is 53 years old! Her father is younger than Drew by one year!
First of all, someone should tell Ms Raines that when people in general look for a marriage partner, one that has already been married four times, is most likely not a candidate for marriage. Now you throw in the little oddities that wife number three is dead and it has recently been ruled a homicide, and now wife number four is currently missing, and he is a suspect in one and a person of interest in the other; run the other way! Run as fast as you can! And finally Ms Raines would also have an automatic family (she would have to take care of)by at least by two of the wives. This doesn’t sound good Ms Raines no matter what he has promised you.
This is just disgusting and I believe that it is either a publicity stunt or even some type of legal maneuver, to finalize this divorce from fourth wife Stacy. Drew Peterson stated that the media ruined his just recent past love, and he wasn’t going to have this one ruined by giving her name out! In four short months Drew has managed to promise the young girl the moon and she actually believes that she will get it. Unfortunately this could be something that could ruin her life forever.
Fortunately this girl has Ernie Raines, her dad, because he told Drew Peterson to his face that if he didn’t answer his cell phone he was going to drive his car threw his house! You go Mr. Raines! Do what you have to do to keep your daughter safe, I would!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The heavily wooded lot that was only approximately fifteen houses away from Cindy and George Anthony’s home, has yielded more than just weeds and marshy-land, first the skull and then the trail of bones scattered about.
Today Dr. Jan Garavaglia has confirmed that there is a genetic match to the DNA for that of missing Caylee Anthony!
Sad, and very bittersweet. All the hard work of police and FBI has paid off. Their work offered more than just clues and evidence; their hard work will offer Cindy and George Anthony some dignity to little Caylee. It will help to know in their hearts that every effort was made to gather everything that they could to bury the baby in the most complete way.
The Orange County worker that discovered the “bag” in which the little girl’s skull was found is said to have made other attempts to report suspicious bag out there. He was at the press conference today and his identity is revealed as Roy Kronk. No matter happens as the story ensues; we are all happy that he did go back into the brush to relieve himself, and therefore stumbling upon poor baby Caylee.
Jose Baez has been notified of the confirmation that the bones were that of Caylee, he would not comment on how Casey Anthony has taken the news. And for that matter do we care?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
As usual drama surrounds Drew Peterson as always. Drew Peterson insists that he is engaged to Christina Raines, (23) of Chicago. Now comes her family who say that he is a dreamer and is not engaged to her. She currently has a boyfriend with whom she is living with. Peterson says that she has long broken her relationship with the other guy, they are residing together because of their lease on their residence. Peterson claims that they are engaged and the the rest of the world is trying to break us up and keep us apart!
Drew Peterson claims he is having a nice relationship with her and that they both have kids and they play together. Ms Raines has two children. Mr. Ernie Raines, Christina’s father is furious! He feels that she had turned Drew away, and rebuked his advances and he is trying to ruin her good name, and drag any ounce of integritiy that she may have threw the mud!
The Raines family members are acquaintances of Drew Peterson. Mr. Peterson frequents a restaurant that both Christina and her boyfriend Mike work at. Ms. Raines boyfriend has been in Peterson’s company; they have been hanging out together. Mr. Ernie Raines said he has warned his daughter to stay away from the likes of Peterson. He feels his daughter is naive and considers her venerable. He thinks that Drew Peterson is telling his daughter all kinds of stories just to win her over. Cousins of Christina Raines say that they feel that their cousin may be saying one thing to them and telling Drew Peterson something else.
None the less, isn’t this what abusers do? Tell stories, and lie so they can get what they want? And then take over full control of a person? No matter what, Mr. Peterson is far too old for a young girl who would be better off with a man near her own age.
It appears to me that Drew Peterson’s history precedes him and doesn’t history repeat itself? In his case it does! If I were her and her family, I’d make sure you all run the other direction. Ms. Raines does not need to be another sad statistic!
Just my thoughts just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
The enviable has happened, the little girl lost for six months has now been added to the sad statistic list of murdered children. It is awful that anyone should pass on at the hands of any angryy individual. But even more horrific is this when they child has been lost by the hand of the one the child trusted; its own mother! Sadly, Caylee is not the only one this has happened to. Many children die each year by the hand of their parent, and some of those children may even face years of torture by that same person. Sometimes it’s all too much to handle!
At this point in time, it is time to revere the little short life of Caylee Anthony. According to Cindy and George Anthony’s lawyer, Brad Conway, the Anthony’s can now rest knowing that Caylee is safe now. And they choose to believe that Caylee is like an angel that protects missing children and their families. Perhaps in order to heal and get on with life as well as you can, Cindy and George can try to put their energies into helping others.
The Anthony’s have not made any plans as of yet for little Caylee because they are afraid that it would turn into a media circus. And they are probably right! The good intentions of others, and well-meaning individuals could create havoc and even impede the event. I think that the Anthony’s are very entitled to grieve in private and bury one of their own in utmost privacy and grace. What is more, little Caylee deserves just that. At least one quiet day filled only with the dignity that God could provide. Perhaps somewhat later the Anthony’s could plan a public-type of memorial for all those that wish to pay their respects.
Caylee has been adopted into the hearts of strangers by way of TV, news, documentary shows, and now it is time for the media to step aside and let the little one and her family have time by themselves. And then come Jan. 5, 2009 (or later as the trial is delayed even at this point) put out all the media blitz as we all will watch the trial of the century, as Casey Anthony is put in the court room!
She will be fair game, and she will learn what it means to be put to torture as the TV cameras are shoved in her face as we all will listen to the details of what an awful cold-hearted soul she is/and was! And perhaps through it all Casey will think of the beautiful little child Caylee was/is.
I guess that is all we can ask for. It would be great if she threw herself to floor and asked her parents and her maker to forgive her! Oh wait that will only be in the movie that will premiere on Lifetime, right?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
A make-shift memorial for Caylee had been set up outside the Anthony home as well as by the wooded lot that Caylee’s skeletal remains were found. Ever growing are the many well wishers as are all the gifts that are being brought to the memorials. Cindy and George Anthony thought a nice gesture to them deserved an even nicer gesture back, so the Anthony’s have taken all stuffed animals and dolls to the Orlando Union Mission, where some 90 homeless children will receive a gift for Christmas. The homeless children range in age from the youngest at about 18 months to age 10 or so. I thought that this was a nice thing to do. What would become of all the things left there anyway? They will become weathered and unusable if left on the street. Perhaps this will become the Anthony’s new mission: helping the homeless children. I know that I would feel some burden if I missed the mark so much with my own daughter that the end result was this! My grief would be overwhelming and I would have to devote my life to something just so I could live with myself!
I know that’s alot to say, because some who have left the stuffed animals have mixed feelings on the Anthony’s giving them away. I think the person would feel bad seeing their token of love become dirty and torn in shards. Just think of the stuffed animal bringing a smile to those who felt “Santa” would not come for them especially since the economy is hard this year.
It has been reported that Casey Anthony will be banned from any funeral proceedings that will take place. Unless ordered by a judge, an Orange County Corrections spokesperson commented that he could not imagine where someone accused of murder has gone out in the past to see the body of the victim.
According to Brad Conway, the lawyer for Cindy and George Anthony, When the Orange County Medical Examiner releases the body, an autopsy will then be done by the defense team. Then and only then will Cindy and George Anthony proceed with any funeral arrangements or way to memorialize Caylee. Mr. Conway stated that a trust fund will be set up for Caylee’s funeral plans. With the average funeral cost being $6000.00, (and that is the bear minimum- fancy headstone aside) the Anthony’s may not have it, to pay it. And any death benefits(if there are any)will be hard to collect because the individuals death is result of crime and murder. And no benefits can be collected until death certificates can be issued. Whatever the plans may be. Whatever the way funds will be collected. Poor Caylee deserves a day of dignity. I hope that she will be able to get it and soon! With the reported knowledge that Cindy and George Anthony have been to church services recently is a good sign!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Just today, Caylee Anthony’s remains were released to her family and the defense will now do a second autopsy. No current funeral plans are being announced as of yet. Just that the funeral with the family will be private, and the family will hold a public memorial at a later time. Casey is still banned from attendance at Caylee’s services whenever they will happen. She has not contested this at all.
Earlier today the court ordered the x-rays and photo evidence from the original autopsy to the Baez defense team within the next fourteen days. The scene was opened and a courtesy phone call was made to Baez, but they did not head out to the scene as of yet. The impending proceedings in March most likely will not happen; it may be too soon. It is likely that this case will take a long time to start and the trial will take forever.
Investigators went back again to the Anthony home and striped the bedroom that Caylee once lived in, and also took things from Casey’s closet. Such as clothing, shoes, bedding, and two pair of sunglasses. The investigators also took samples of the soil at the Anthony home. As soon as that happened the Baez team sent its people out to take their own soil sample. Let’s hope that evidence that has been collected will put Casey at the scene of the crime, or on Caylees person. That connection I feel must be made. It will be harder to cast any doubt in the eyes of that jury, if the physical evidence can prove she was there. At this time Baez has not filed for a change of venue yet. I am sure he will do that at any time now.
On a different note, it was quite sad that Jesse Grund came to tears on the Nancy Grace Show. He said he feels deeply the loss of Caylee and the sadness he feels. He also said that the Casey that he used to know is not the one who is sitting in jail. He said he thought he knew about the lies that she would tell, but did not think that she was capable of such an horrendous crime as this. He told of the time that Casey did not make it to the mall to take Caylee for pictures with Santa, so he went and got the Santa suit and played Santa for Caylee. He explained that he misses her.
Let’s hope that the second autopsy will be over quickly so that Caylee can be given her day of dignity and grace.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
In Covina California,right out of a scary movie, comes Santa arriving at a home full of children and packing presents. A little girl surprised with glee opens the door to let the much beloved Santa through the door. When the gifts he was bearing nearly killed her and killed her entire family and friends! Unfortunately Santa was packing guns and not dolls and candy! Santa, a.k.a. Bruce Pardo appeared to have been motivated by a purely domestic violence situation; bitter divorce. He apparently arrived at the home of his ex-in laws and carried two guns and a canister full of flammable liquid that amounted to a homemade flame-thrower!
After Pardo shot everyone he could see in the house (some were jumping out of the windows) he then set fire to the house! He has killed nine people! The little girl who answered the door to Santa did survive; Santa shot her immediately in the face! She is in life-threatening situation and faces a lifetime of pain ! Santa Pardo then went over to his brothers home where he committed suicide like a coward!
A pipe bomb is then to have said to have blown up in the rental vehicle that he arrived in. The people who have perished in this awful massacre will be positively identified by their dental records. It is believed that among the dead will be his ex-wife and her parents.
I am enjoying; being full of love for my family and enjoying the sheer bliss of being surrounded by people who I love and care about, and who love me and care about me. And then turning on the TV only to hear the sad story of another domestic violence situation on Christmas Day. I am feeling so sorry for the loss of that family and the simple innocence of the child so very excited to see Santa when her world came to a screeching halt! And only moments before enjoying her bliss with her cousins, friends, and neighbors in celebration of the holiday, most likely she and others are about to receive a present that she tried to be a good little girl all year to receive. And on a day that a lot of people feel is utmost religious and in celebration of the birth of Christ, the very devil himself arrived! Satan in a Santa suit! God that sucks!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Until the next proceedings or until the next news leak of some kind; it is a low time in regard to the Caylee Anthony case. The Christmas holiday has just past, and if you will remember Cindy Anthony was heading out to purchase gifts for the beloved Caylee. Holidays are a time for happiness and family gatherings and most of all (in my mind anyway)hope. Hope for the future to be brighter, and full of prosperity. As all of the United States citizens will accept Barack Obama into his presidental bid; we beg for hope. We gasp for change. And we stand in awe of anyone who can provide us with these things.
The Anthony family has faced and will continue to face adversity. Other families have done this; but perhaps not in such a public way. Signs of hope were Cindy and George attending services together. The release of Caylee’s remains to be memorialized privately by a family in grief. Their loss is heavy. The loss of their granddaughter, and simply the loss of a daughter. The Anthony’s need to take a great deal of time with the process of this grief in order to be strong enough to face the trial of their daughter. I will hope that they will be able to deal with the load they will bear.
In other news, or perhaps fodder for rumor other bloggers have posts stating that nine out of ten people in a conducted TV survey knew Casey Anthony’s name than did that of Joe Biden vice president elect! Also from news web-sites approximately nine out of ten people also thought that Casey Anthony was guilty! Go figure!
This is all before this girl goes on trial! I believe she has certain rights under our constitution, but even I think that her story is unbelievable and most likely she is guilty of the crime of killing her child. I think that the news has done a fine job reporting the case, and as we get closer to the trial date, the news shows will start again. Why this case? I think because it tugs at all of our heartstrings. It provides us with the helpless feelings where we want to hug our own children closer and we all realize how precious life really is! I know the Casey/ Caylee Anthony case has made me reflect and be thankful that I am who I am. I am also thankful that I had parents and a support family around me all the years that I raised my little ones. For the brief moments when parents lose their tempers, when really a great big hug will do. After all our children are just us as little people!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
The Casey Anthony case is getting more and more unusual as the date looms for trial to begin.(Which we all know is delayed) First and foremost we all are aware that the defense in this case is going to do everything in its power to create doubt in the minds of potential jurors in the Florida area. This case has basically been tried in the public by way of media and the opinions of those representing the media.
Right or wrong the general public should hear any of the potential news that is generated. In this case: because of the high-profile nature of it and because it involves a little child; the public, the neighbors in the area, and many of us far away in other states have “adopted” little Caylee. She has been part of the lives of the general news watcher for just under seven months. Some people don’t make commitment to a job or relationship for that long! (which of course would make you a loser with a capital “L”!) This story became one that perhaps in a book somewhere, the main character would make it in the end. Which in the case of Caylee, she would’ve been fine and come home in the end. But we all know that this story did not have that happy fairy tale ending. In fact this story has had more twists and turns than any mystery novel available. And now this case grows even more confusing each day.
The Private eye who was once working with the defense team as an investigator (who is not now employed by the defense) he is in fact employed by Cindy and George Anthony, allegedly took approximately one minute or so of video tape, he claims at the scene of where the body was found. Where he says no body was there. Huh? Before anyone knew it was a crime scene? Baez is trying to get an order of attorney client privilege, or to say that this is lawyers “work”, which means this is like lawyers notes, these never come before the court. Why would he do that? Is he afraid of what he will say? Or did Baez know something before we all knew it? Why did the video not get turned over to the police?
As for Casey’s brother Lee, he has retained a lawyer now. For what purpose? Did he do something or know something? Did he help Casey at anytime? This cannot be over the fact that he did not want to have a polygraph test!
Only time will tell all. We can only hope and pray that the evidence that the Orange County Sheriff, the Police, and finally the FBI have obtained will put Casey Anthony smack-dab in the middle of everything as all of the circumstantial evidence points now.
For any of the potential jurors out there, proceed with an open mind, try to listen to the evidence, and try to make up your own mind. The day will come when the deliberations will take place; that is one jury I would not like to sit on!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Jett Travolta, 16 years old passed away today on a vacation with John and Kelly in the Bahamas! The young son, who is autistic fell in the bathroom. An autopsy will be preformed to find out what exactly what happened to Jett. Jett is also a survivor of Kawasaki disease, and is known to continue to have had a seizure disorder.
Passing along condolences for the Travolta family.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
In a recent move, accused Governor Rod Blgojevich filled the open Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Blogojevich appointed Roland Burris. Roland Burris has a long and great record of public service in Illinois. He has held three full terms as the state’s comptroller. He has served on many boards and committees and his record is beyond reproach.
Burris is 71 years old and has filed a motion to ask law makers in Illinois for a swift result to filling the seat. He has asked law makers to pass him through and he said that he is headed to Washington, and he feels that he currently is the Senate appointee. Secretary of State Jessie White is quoted as saying he will not certify the appointment even if he was his uncle or a bag of cement, he will not pass Burris through! Rod Blagojevich is acting within the rights and responsibilities of the Governor of Illinois.
What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Patrick Fitzgerald’s office released transcripts, but it is all talk. After all no deals had been made, no transactions took place. The Governor could say he was just joking around! All those on the taped cannot be included in the wrong doing, why? If you are approaching the Governor with the idea of corruption aren’t you as guilty as he? Was it just the deal with the hospital, or the roads? Or are they just embarrassed because of the scandalous hospital board? Edward Hospital and officials turned the state upside down when arrest of Levgine, and ties to Rezcko. Who by the way, is laying very low. Wow could not implicate the governor in that one, just keep plugging on! Set some stuff up?? Possible.
All I know is that the greed, the money, and the power are ever showing its head here in Illinois as well as other states.
In the meantime, the senate seat in Illinois is kind of sort of filled! Impeachment proceedings can start as soon as next week! I think if Burris fights the opposition to the seat, court proceedings could drag on for one year!
Illinois Supreme Court who is holding the Senate seat hostage? Who is playing games now?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
There is small noise coming out of the Anthony case of late. Currently the funeral home that is holding the remains of Caylee still has possession of her, and no second autopsy has been performed as of yet. It appeared that Baez and his team urgently wanted to do a second autopsy on the remains of Caylee. They immediately filed for the release in which to do the autopsy when the prosecution did theirs. And they were granted that right. But still no second autopsy has been performed. And George and Cindy Anthony will not have a funeral until it is done. So Caylee still lays in wait for proper and decent interment. You would think that Cindy and George would ask their lawyer Brad Conway to find out what is going on so that they may lay to rest their only granddaughter. It seems a shame that this poor little girl cannot get any respect. To expedite the autopsy would only be the right thing to do, it would be the most respectful and decent thing to do! So what’s the wait?
Changing directions a bit, and on to the video tape of wooded area where Caylee had been located; apparently taped over! What? Yup. That’s what has been said. Dominic Casey, private investigator and his cronee, Hoover were out gum-shoeing by themselves so they say! Dom. Casey has been involved with the Anthony family in some way since about July 2008-October 2008(on payroll for the defense). So what gives? Did they actually know before everyone else? The investigators state that they did not know anything before anyone else!
Leonard Padilla, along with any others believe that there must be some connection between Casey, the jail, and perhaps the investigators. Perhaps Baez? It has been said that possible connection between the meter reader and defense team/and or Anthony’s? Perhaps a simple tip, or even if just a speculation why not tell the police? Could this bring us to Lee Anthony, who has secured himself a criminal defense attorney, and possible obstruction of justice charges? Lee has stated that he was doing his own P.I. work. and maybe he stumbled on the truth via Casey.
And finally, about two weeks ago I had heard a tidbit of information regarding the One Tree Hill show. It was mentioned by other bloggers, but I chose not to blog about it. It was mentioned on the Nancy Grace show just this evening. When the FBI was checking Casey’s computer, just coincidentally, google search revealed the 100th episode of One Tree Hill, the premise of the show was that the nanny kidnapped the baby. Along with all of the other information that has showed up, ie. the neck breaking, household weapons, and chloroform searches. Someone in that household was preparing to kill. I believe it was Casey Anthony. How about you?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Again, condolences to the Travolta family. To begin, just to update last post. It appears that 16 year old Jett did not have autism. He did have a seizure disorder and on that day he did have a seizure. The medical examiners/ pathologists did not find a head injury. Jett did pass away from the seizure. It is a rare occurrence that this happen, however, there is no wrongdoing alleged.
The Travolta family will subsequently arrange a cremation for Jett, and a ceremony/burial of ashes on American soil. At this point I feel that this family should be left alone, and no further information should be released to the public.
Rest with angels Jett. Blessings to the Travolta family and our prayers are with you.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Today, with his lawyers at his side, Roland Burris went to Washington D.C. to attend his swearing in. As was predicted, Roland Burris was turned away. In a scene right out of a movie, paparazzi surrounded Burris, nearly tripping him as the smallish 71 year old pushed through the towering crowd around him. The photographers and reporters tried to get some snippets of information and pictures. Amid the cold and rain, Roland Burris was then ushered to a podium containing TV/radio microphones.
Mr. Burris then stated that he would not make a scene, but contended to fight the fact that he was turned away and still remains unseated. Burris lawyer spoke briefly and said that he would keep the media “in the loop”, and let them know exactly what will happen in the case as soon as he could.
Mr. Burris says that he believes that he has been handled incorrectly, and that the rights of the Illinois public deserves better, and now goes without benefit of two Senators. A subsequent trial could take the next six months or more. It seems that the Democratic Party in Illinois is fractured. Illinois the Land of honest Abe; has meant a lot to those who become aquainted with a public office and now it means that public office has been shrowded in a cloud of black, and the memory of some will live forever on the hearts and minds of those who count; the citizens of ILLinois.
We will watch as this case unfolds. And will blog with updated material when I read it.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Blagojevich called the Democratic parties bluff! Yes, he appointed Roland Burris. And he told everyone on the onset that he would not appoint the seat.
For his efforts the beleaguered Governor Blagojevich appears to be able to put another tally in his win column! He is smarter than the average bear, and has out-foxed them all!
Roland Burris; it looks like will be seated. Too bad for him, he missed all that fan-fair! Burris has an outstanding record and is beyond reproach. And in fairness to Burris alone, the Democrats are coming to the side of the 71 year old’s appointment. Well being fair to Burris, is this fair to the citizens of Illinois?
We hope so; tough and hard-hitting Lisa Madigan came out and stated that the Secretary of State does not need to sign off on the seat that this is nothing more than a rule; not law! We will see what will happen in the nearest of futures as the new session is starting and newly sworn in senators will be present. So a trial can only begin after the fan-fair of the presidential inauguration! That will be in late January at its soonest!
Impeachment for the governor should be done, before the inauguration! What’s your thoughts??
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and only in conversationalTone.
Breaking News! Breaking News! Prosecutors today argue for the appearance of Casey Anthony in court! Defense attorney Jose Baez stated that when he asked her to appear today, she refused! Prosecutors are in the right making the claim for her to appear. The court needs to have it down for record that the person need to say it in the courts presence and in front of the judge that she refuses to appear. What happens in this case can set precedence in all other cases in the future!
The judge is cocurrring that her presence be in the court room today!!
The motion being brought today, that photos, x-rays, and other evidenury items cannot be brought out of state.
But first Casey Anthony is being ordered to court within the half hour!!!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
Well, the ice princess just exited the courtroom! Today Casey Anthony was ordered into the courtroom to face the judge to swear that she had waived her right to appear before the court.
While Baez asked for a long list of motions,all in relation to the discovery of evidence held in the Casey Anthony case. There is a mountain of evidence in this case and Florida has a liberal discovery law. The 3.220 law sets forth that anything that is considered related to discovery can be obtained. The judge gave Baez what he asked for with stipulations on all things. With the subject relating to Photos, x-rays, and other in relation to Caylee Anthony’s remains and the prosecution’s fear of the copying, reproduction,and profit off of these items, and the chain of custody relating to them. They all agreed to have a web server to allow for the forensics to be viewed for out of town defense experts. I think that this is genre for hackers to invade and it may not be as secure as possible.
Now to Casey, as she sat in her chair she appeared to be nervous, as she sat motionless. Her eyes were darting around, and she was blinking constantly. At times she took deep inhalations, and gulped and licked her lips occasionally. She smiled when prosecutor made small joke. She did go on record in front of Judge Strickland to say she had waived her rights. She did not stand as she held up her right hand to swear that she waived her rights to appear. Finally at the end of the set of motions that Baez brought, she stood and was smiling to Jose Baez as she was lead away and out of the courtroom. Overall, she looked well,as well in fact as when she went into prison. I think that she looked extremely surprised when she was summoned today. I really think that she and her counsel have thought that they can get away with some things, due to the fact that this is such a high profile case.
I hope in the future whenever there is the trial, that Casey will again be surprised as the final verdict is read! I will hope that when that happens that she will show some true emotion!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
This morning at about 9 a.m. the debates began to bring forth the possible impeachment of their governor. It did not take long, only three speakers spoke on the floor. The House figured that it was better to have less to say and get down to business.
The House then proceeded to vote. The vote came up not unanimous, however, it was 114-1. One vote went to No, and the other vote went to just “present”. Just present means that Representative did not vote either way. The end result was impeachment.
The governor’s spokesperson said the governor still has no intention of stepping down. It has been apparent that Blagojevich is not throwing in the towel. He hired esteemed lawyer Gensen and he intends to fight stating that he will fight to the end, that he did nothing wrong.
The House members agreed with the exception of the two, that Blagojevich had betrayed the public trust, and he has betrayed his office, and that of his official oath. The vote today will now prompt the Senate to begin a trial as early as next week. Illinois House Members were hoping that Blagojevich would be encouraged to resign his position, and avoid the lengthy and very public trial.
In my opinion Governor Blagojevich may have gotten temped by sheer greed that may have been tethered on a cord right in front of him! And then my thoughts wander over to many a public official, not just in the state of Illinois, but anywhere USA, where I’d love to be a fly on the wall! I’m sure he isn’t the only and unfortunately, he won’t be the last!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone
Well it’s almost written in stone now! The forensics report coming from the Orange County Police force and courtesy of the Nancy Grace Show last night, the prosecutors office hired botanists and entomologists to aid in the solving of the crime scene evidence. They painstakingly reviewed the insect life as well as the vegetation life that was growing in and around and up through parts of the skeletal remains of Caylee.
Armed with that knowledge, the officers are able to then pinpoint exactly to the tee what day the little tot was “put” there. Also in the same effort, the hair that was discovered in the trunk of Casey’s car had decomposition on it. And they know now that through DNA, the connection to Caylee and then to Casey has been made. There now is proof positive along with the time-line of Casey’s whereabouts as well as the recounts of others that were with her or had talked to her on her or cell, as well as cell phone pings, place Casey at the scene of the crime.
The world knows now that Caylee drew her very last breath on 6/16/08, and then was placed in the wooded area very near the Anthony residence on 6/18/08. This means that Casey drove around for two complete days with the baby in the trunk!
I’m sure that when Casey looks back and reflects on all that she has done, I think she , even in her off-kilter way, will realize that she did not have to resort to this, she could have taken another road. Her thoughts were apparently so off-center that she chose this route just to be with a guy. What a terrible travesty! There is hurt everywhere.
In closing today, I just want to leave this with the thought that Caylee is resting softly with the angels, and hopefully like Cindy Anthony said once, perhaps Caylee will come back as an angel/protector for the next little child that may face this. And somehow rescue the little one from its fate.
The fate that is not even easy to say…dead at the hand of the one you trusted and loved…your mother.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
The ongoing saga of Drew with the new girl continues. Christina Raines, 23 yrs. old is said to be not only engaged to the slug, but apparently close to moving in with him! The boyfriend, (or ex-boyfriend) named Mike along with her father Ernie Raines is said to be furious! This past week Drew Peterson, 54 yrs. old, and former Bolingbrook Police Officer, filed an official complaint with the BolingbrookPolice Department saying that Mike,ex-boyfriend of Christina Raines, (last name unprinted) was stalking him and coming to his house! And also said in so many words that “he is going loony over this!”
I’d have to say we are all going loony over this! I wish that there was some way that Ms Raines could be stopped, but there isn’t. She is 23 yrs. old and is considered an adult. Not only that she will be bringing her children into the situation as well. I do not know why this girl has no fear of a man that currently is married and his wife is missing; and he is a person of interest in that case, and then of course with the case of the other ex-wife being exhumed from her grave and re autopsied and declared homicide and he is a suspect in that case! What must this man be doing to entrap these young women?
Abusers are known for their charm! It’s like a switch that they can turn on and off! But imagine now for a minute how Peterson feels being stalked by this guy! It must be only one tenth the amount of fear that the former women in his life felt! I hope that he does get some of his own medicine back in the end. It would be great for him to feel what type of abuse he cast on others.
And certainly not that I promote vigilantism, but eventually someone may come up to Ms Raines with a great big giant fish story. It may go something like this: Ms Raines, we just don’t know what to say but it looks like Mr. Peterson took off with someone else. He ran away with another! So sorry.
I really hope that this girl does not get hurt in the end. Drew Peterson and his low-life lawyers may be whipping up a scheme to make him look like the guy next door. And who wouldn’t like the guy next door? Right? So I don’t think any of this is for love (or lust for Drew), I’m pretty sure this a legal move to help him obtain a divorce from Stacy Peterson in the long run.
Tonight the local TV NBC will be running an interview called “A day in the life of Drew Peterson”, showing him doing the mundane tasks that we all do. Why in the world are they running that? Did “his” people arrange this? In yet another attempt to say look how nice I am? We all have it figured out. Ms Raines please watch your back, and have an escape plan ready, because that guy next door is a psychopath!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Mr Ernie Raines has much to worry about! His daughter had done the unthinkable, she moved in with her two children, with Drew Peterson! The family and friends of Christina Raines can simply not believe it ! They are all beside themselves. But they are powerless to anything about it because Ms Raines is an adult. Peterson who is now 55 years old is the one and only suspect in the case of his now missing wife Stacy. And secondly, his then third wife Katheen Savio has been exhumed and been relabeled as a homicide. His involvement in that case has also been called into question. The Will County District Attorney James Glasgow has said that definitively there will be a result in at least one of those cases this year. We shall wait to see what will come come out of this. And to what extent will be Peterson’s responsibility.
Drew Peterson, who by the way believes he is a celebrity, appeared on local tv NBC on an interview with the news last night. It tried to show us that his house is immaculate, and he enjoys being “daddy and mommy” to his kids. And that he is just the boy next door not some crazed individual that is a killer. Shame on channel 5! Next time when Peterson’s people come calling- just say NO! We all know what he is all about! He is a liar, abuser, and a man who has an appetite for the very young. Who else would be as gullible?
Drew Peterson has been quoted by some saying of Christina Raines jokingly,…..that she has won the lottery,…..a Drew lottery!!
This completely has her family and friends worried for her safety, as do I. I would hope as I have said before Ms Raines may just be a pawn in the scheme of legal maneuvers to assist in getting him a divorce. But checking up on her is tantamount! Her father has already begun the process of doing just that. He filed a report with the Bolingbrook Police Department by having them sent out to Peterson’s house for a well-being check on his daughter. This let them know that she is there with him and it will most likely not be his last call to them. Mr. Raines has every right to continue to look after his child even if she is an adult. He is still her father and he doesn’t want Peterson in her life! Good for him! I hope he continues to be a thorn in Peterson’s side!
We will continue to blog about him and the cases and his involvement with them. I would hope that for Ms Raines that the relationship will come to an end soon when she sees that perhaps it was a mistake or that they may not have much in common after all! And hopefully somewhere in the back of her mind, or if she gets a chill up the back of her neck, that she and her children will hop in the car and not return! And then maybe she will be the proud winner of the real lottery!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Governor Blagojevgich’s lawyers have called the impeachment trial that looms before the Governor, a simple lynching! His legal team announced on Friday that they will boycott the proceedings, lead by lawyer Edward Genson, and his team Sam Adam Jr. and his father Sam Adam, that will take place on January 26, 2009. The Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) said that the Governor can get another lawyer, if has not got one at the start of trial. He also stated that Blagojevich could even represent himself since he is also a lawyer.
Genson who recently argued that the Senate House rules render them ineffective as lawyers. They have no ability to call witnesses, they cannot know the identities of some of the “pay-to-play” parties involved. this making the lawyers unable to defend him at all! Adam Jr. and his father Sam Adam said that they could not represent without due process of the law and will not take part in a lynching!
Cullerton states that the rules mirror those rules that were used in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, and therefore he defends them. Cullerton stated that impeachments are rare and a conviction even rarer. The Senate House Impeachment Panel was stunned when they heard of the lawyers dropping out of the proceedings. The panel has a jury then of 59 Senators who will then judge Blagojevich’s fate; lawyer or no!
When, however, the criminal proceedings take place. Genson and the Adams duo will be back on track for the Governor’s solid defense.
From now on, all states in the union of these United States should be taking notes, they may never know when or where the next ”political lynching” will happen. But it will be as it is here lead by one ”surreal Senate”!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a comnversationalTone
Those just recently released tapes that have never been seen before just showed a little more of the real Casey Anthony. Pulling a little puss face and pouting like a brat with her parents in August!
Poor, poor Casey she spent the whole day under her covers. Casey says she needs to be looked at as, as much of a victim as the rest of you! (Caylee isn’t ever mentioned at all as usual, except when she claims she just wants her home blah, blah, blah, blah…..same stuff; different day!) These tapes once again show George and Cindy Anthony’s relationship together with Casey. It seems again that they are handling her with kid gloves afraid to get her mad- because after all she did threaten her mom that “I’m going to hang up and just leave!” As she gets mad at Cindy she also clenches her fist, because she did not like her mother’s line of questioning!
Casey continues on stating that no one is letting her speak. And that she is so frustrated with all of this- she can’t even swallow! She complains that police wouldn’t listen- she only had 24 hrs. before they put her in jail! She cannot do anything from where’s she’s at! And everyone wants answers!
Meanwhile Jose Baez continues to amaze us all! It appears that an unknown person/or persons went to the prosecution with a complaint against Jose Baez. The rumor is that this complaintant is making known that Baez is possibly making some type of entertainment deal! This deal will also be contingent on what takes place in the trial! This would be a complete conflict of interest- clearly! He will have violated ethical cannon! Good work Baez- I knew you’d manage to mess this up!
In other news, it also appears that Baez will be asking for the change of venue! He has filed no papers as of yet. It has also been reported that Jose Baez will be picking a town that does not have respect for law enforcement or where its citizens do not trust law enforcement!
Good luck to you Mr. Baez and your team, you may find a town to change the venue to but, I cannot believe that that a jury will not see your client as nothing more than a cold-hearted, psychopathic liar who isn’t worthy of anything less than the death penalty!
Just my thoughts, just my opinions and always in a conversationalTone.
Well, there it is,it’s in the books; another inaugurated. This inauguration was somehow different though, January 20, 2009 was an historic day! Not that other inaugurations weren’t historical, but this one was that of the first African-American man. Barack Obama raised the bar to an even higher level. Is it because he now holds the highest office in the land? It is also one that perhaps could be the highest in the world. It is the most watched and the most critized in all the world.
The pomp and circumstance was exactly right to take place. The symbolism and the tradition that is all American, are filled with drama and emotion yesturday. Now President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the sweet children Malia and Sasha that flank them as they walk. The picture of the perfect family, an all American family. President Obama has much work ahead of him. And I for one would not want the jobs that he would have to do, nor would I want to make some of the decisions that he will ultimately make. But his ideas are pure and simple. He wants to get right down to the business of making this country run. He has ideas that most of us are thinking like more rules on people who work in the government jobs or could someone please fix our economy?
All in all that’s inspirational! A president that wants to put rules on the people he has appointed! Wow! What a great idea, how come no one else thought of that? I hope that President Obama is able to see the majority of his promises to us come true while he is still in office. The American people have very short memories and will throw daggers the very minute that they think they may not get what they want. I hope that the people will have patience and wait it out. Wait while the new president rights the ship that has gone wayward and has sailed on choppy waves. We all know that phrase -be part of the solution not part of the problem! Be inspired and get to work yourself.
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
It appears that there may be some new evidence in the Caylee Anthony case. As was reported yesterday on Nancy Graceand on local news, the latest reveal in the long line of evidentury things against Casey Anthony is probably one of the most horrible yet! Remember the duct tape that was placed around the skull of little Caylee Anthony? Well, now it appears whomever wrapped that tape around Caylee is also responsible for placing a heart sticker where her mouth is located on top of the tape! This is an obvious notion that this person has some sort of relationship with the child. Forensic crime technicians found the “gum” residue in the heart shape on the duct tape. There was a sticker found along with the skeletal remains of Caylee Anthony.
Other reports of the evidence nature was also reported: Caylee was placed in a” laundry hamper” type bag, and then placed into a large garbage bag. Inside the “hamper” with the body was left a pair of shorts, a striped shirt, and Whinnie the Pooh brand blanket, and a toy horse. Fortunately these things will most likely trace back into the Anthony home where Caylee and Casey lived with her parents George and Cindy Anthony.
I have hoped as I said many times that all of this evidence presented will tie Casey to the actual crime. I have hoped there would be a fingerprint or some type of DNA so that there is no way Casey Anthony or her attorney Jose Baez could possibly refute the findings. Or create at least a small window of doubt where a juror could say…well maybe….
In other news, Jose Baez had a small press conference where he stated that a charge has been leveraged against him regarding another case or at least not this one. He went on to say that he is refuting these charges that have been brought against him. No other information is available about the rumored entertainment deal he may have in the offing of the Casey Anthony trial. I am sure that this will be addressed shortly, and before any trial was to start. Interesting to say the least…..
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Well here’s one Cub fan that is breathing a sigh of relief! I bleed blue through and through, and can take somewhat of a breather as Mr. Tom Ricketts took the bid as the favored bidder from the Tribune Company. Mr. Ricketts bid the small sum of $900 million for the team!
Wow! He and his family built their empire in, of all places, Omaha Neb.! They amassed a fortune by having a discount brokerage firm. At this point Mr. Ricketts and his firm must still get the a-okay from the baseball owners and of course, they need to secure the financing in the absolute worse money market of all time. With my fan fingers crossed; I’m hoping that the deal goes through. Why? Ultimately because he is a fan first! He’s actually a Cub fan and lived for some time across the street from the famous ballpark; Wrigley Field! And cites his many ventures out in the bleechers; where the utmost hard-core fan (and the drunkest)prefers to sit! It was rumored that he may have proposed to his wife there too! Fabulous! What more could a true Cub fan want?
Was Michael Murdered?
July 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
All the fervor has passed, what with the elaborate memorial service, which turned slightly to the way of circus atmosphere, rumors about Michael Jackson’s life has come out.
No one knows what exactly to believe. It would not be hard to believe that people who surrounded Michael Jackson were shady at best! All celebrities, movie stars, and singers have had some sort of brush with those people/fans who are just simply star-struck, and those with deeper problems; stalking is one that comes to mind. Among the many stars that have had these “brushes” with those types of people have had for the most part, good results. With many celebs. being able to get the stalkers time in prisons and orders of protection.
But what about those fans who inject their lives with the celebrity? Is it unbelievable that LaToya Jackson has come out to say the she thinks her brother was not only a victim of murder, he is the victim of thievery as well. She is quoted as saying that her brother is a victim of a conspiracy of several people. Michael is described by many as being meek, gentle, and kind. Some believing that he was even a bit naive. La Toya goes on to say that she believed Michael was surrounded by people who did not have his best interests at heart.
We most likely will see the results of the toxicology reports will show that Michael’s body had drugs and chemicals in it and that will have lead to his death. La Toya, as well as many others do have a belief in the theory that shady people surrounded him.
La Toya went on to say that she feels all of the things will come out in the end. For Michael and for his three children, and his extended family, I sure hope that those who were getting him the drugs will be charged with murder, attempted murder or even manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. I feel this way because I would not want someone close to me to be given things/drugs that were not customary or “normal” in nature, not to mention the aiding that of an already addicted person; this is already a crime!
So sorry that the “nurse friend” of Michael who told him that this is dangerous (diprovan), did not report the doctor who was illegally giving this to him! Gosh, with friends like that who needs enemies?
Just my thoughts, just my opinions, and always in a conversationalTone.
Mary Caliendo
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