Court Case Friday Another reason I have retired from the bench is that "politically correct wokeness" has polluted law schools, the practice of law, and the courts. The fallacy of presentism, ripping events out of their historical context, and then misjudging them by present day standards, has become rampant. "Overseeing" California judges are the "politically … Continue reading “Why Retire?”(4/4) – Politically Correct Wokeness
"Sunday Sermon" In mortality, we enter a foreign physical environment from our spiritual home. The great challenge is for our spirits to rule our physical bodies. All too often, “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Out-of-control physical appetites lead to a plethora of sins, including: sexual immorality alcoholism domestic violence gluttony … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “It’s my body.”
"Fun Facts Saturday" My Viking ancestors were not known for their etiquette or subtlety. Ferocious Warriors "Norsemen" were large and ferocious warriors. Their upper body strength came from a lifetime of rowing longboats and chopping trees. Naming Iceland and Greenland Iceland was originally covered with 40% forests. When the Vikings were done, there were no … Continue reading Viking Diplomacy is an Oxymoron: Rollo “the Traveler” becomes Robert, 1st Duke of Normandy
"Court Case Friday" "Sovereign Citizen" Obstructionists Another reason for retiring is that I am fed up with “sovereign citizen” deadbeats. These are obstructionists, tax protesters, financial scammers, and conspiracy theorists. "The 'sovereign citizen' movement is a loosely organized collection of people who have adopted an anarchist ideology that claims all existing government in the United … Continue reading “Why Retire?” (3/4) – “Sovereign Citizen” Obstructionists
"Sunday Sermon" Christ’s “motto” was manifest in the premortal Council in Heaven, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane. “Thy will, not mine, be done.” “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.” (John 6:38) Instead, Satan wants us to “do our … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “Do your own thing.”
(Fun Facts Saturday) The human heart is a miracle. No man-made material can be flexed as frequently, and for so long, without breaking. No man-made pump can pump billions of times without failing. 1. Your heart beats 100,000 times a day, 36 million times a year, 2.6 billion times during your lifetime. 2. The heart … Continue reading “When you sneeze, does your heart stop?” (10 Fun Facts About Hearts)
"Court Case Friday" Summary Rampant Bold Shoplifting Another reason I have retired after 35 years is that “my” criminals are repeatedly released from the jail instead of being brought to court. Their cases are never resolved. They commit new crimes faster than I can settle their previous crimes. While I am in court, calling their … Continue reading “Why Retire?” (2/4) – The Criminals Are Now Running Amok
"Sunday Sermon" "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy,” Satan will prevent it or pervert it. (Art. of Faith 1:13) There is/are a plethora of examples of Satan's mutations. Here are a few: Rampant Pornography Addiction The devil perverts music, art, and literature. Satan promotes decadent entertainment and distracting sports addiction. … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “What he cannot prevent, he will pervert.”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Unlike American troops, British troops salute by “slapping” the back of their hand against their forehead with the palm facing forward. Several former colonies of the British Empire follow this tradition, including: Australia, New Zealand, India, and Pakistan. The predominant theory for the origin of this salute is that Medieval knights used … Continue reading The “Unusual” British Military Salute
"Court Case Friday" A plethora of people have asked, "Why retire after 35 years on the bench? You get treated with respect, and people laugh at your jokes -- unlike at home." Now that my free speech rights have been "restored," and I can be candid about the reasons for my retirement. Summary One of the … Continue reading “Why retire?” (1/4) – Dealing with Hardened Criminals – Again
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