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Last year, when Attorney General Thurbert Baker declined to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's health care reform on behalf of Georgia, Gov. Sonny Perdue assigned the matter to outside counsel.
In Washington, House Republicans have done something of the same sort. The Obama administration last month announced it would no longer go to bat in court for the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as only a union between a man and woman.
So at $520 an hour, with the money coming out of their own taxpayer-fueled budget, House Republicans have hired Paul Clement of King & Spalding to defend the act. Paul Clement is a former U.S. solicitor general for President George W. Bush.
For a time, Clement was the lead counsel hired by Gov. Sonny Perdue to appeal a federal court ruling challenging Georgia's access to the water in Lake Lanier for drinking purposes.
The law firm of King & Spalding has its origins in Atlanta, in the early 20th century. The firm has 15 other offices now, including one in D.C.
All of which is to explain why the Human Rights Campaign, an organization dedicated to gay rights, announced today that it would target King & Spalding in a campaign to encourage the firm to drop its newest client.
"The bottom line is that K&S was under no obligation to take this case. They consciously chose to defend a law that discriminates against LGBT Americans, including K&S's LGBT employees and clients," said HRC president Joe Solmonese. "Discrimination, no matter how profitable, is never good business."
Law school students and clients of King & Spalding in Atlanta can expect attempts to draw them into the debate – even though the HRC admits that success is unlikely.
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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April 20th, 2011
2:09 pm
It's a shame what King & Spalding has become. Back in the 50s, firm partners closely advised the Governor on a peaceful desegregation of Georgia's public schools. We're obviously a long way from that set of firm values.
I can't imagine any gay attorneys feeling comfortable there now. This is the same firm, by the way, that does not have a single Black associate in it's Washington, DC office. They are not exactly winning on the diversity front.
April 20th, 2011
2:18 pm
Marriage is a religious institution that the US government chooses to acknowledge. Whether or not a church wants to recognize same sex couples is one thing, but if the US is going to acknowledge the union of two people, there is no reason, excluding religious stances, why the right for gay couples to marry on a legal level should be restricted.
Get the government out of all of it I say. Besides, it's not a gay or straight issue, it's the legally single people who really get the short end of the stick, regardless of sexual orientation.
April 20th, 2011
2:24 pm
The Defense of Marriage Act is a United States federal law signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 21, 1996. The law passed both houses of Congress by large majorities.
We now have a liberal president who has unilaterally decided the federal government can ignore it. Let's hope that this is not a precedent as someday a conservative president might do the same concerning abortion, separation of church and state issues, or other such agendas.
April 20th, 2011
2:26 pm
Liberals advance so much of their social policy aims through the courts — and often with pro bono assistance from elite law firms like King & Spalding — that it must be frustrating to for once see the white shoe on the other foot.
Good for K&S.
April 20th, 2011
2:29 pm
Pressure from wealthy coporate clients will cause KIng & Spalding to either drop this assine attorney or he will quietly withdrew from the case, citing family matters.
All the talk about the huge deficits that were run up during George Bush's watch, seem now that Republicans have amnesia over their tax cuts. They seem to be all about spending when they are in control. The just don't like any spending when Democrats are in charge. Why are the Republicans wasting our money on attorney fees defending this unconstitutional law.
Would KIng & Spalding defend a segregationist?
April 20th, 2011
2:30 pm
K&S surely has a right to represent clients whose causes are unpopular, irrespective of the individual preferences of the chattering classes, or any very small subset of it in a snit. Fact is, most people –gasp–oppose "gay marriage."
Further fact: K&S represents causes all over the political spectrum, including representing terrorists who are detained at Gitmo, and common criminals on death row for their acts.
April 20th, 2011
2:30 pm
Once again showing Atlanta as behind the times compared to the rest of the major cities in the U.S. What a joke.
April 20th, 2011
2:38 pm
A "snit", really Lexi?
April 20th, 2011
2:41 pm
@ Lexi – Actually, your "facts" are incorrect.
According to CNN/Opinion Poll released yesterday, April 19, 2011, the majority now support legalized gay marriage 51 – 47.
It goes on:
ABC News/Washington Post on March 13, 2011: 53 (favor) – 44 (oppose)
Pew Research on March 1, 2011: 45 (favor) – 46 (oppose)
These numbers all show trendlines in support of gay marriage. You can read the poll results yourself here: http://www.pollingreport.com/civil.htm
I wish people would actually get the "facts" before they post.
April 20th, 2011
2:41 pm
@ UGA graduate
1. I doubt they'll drop the case due to pressure. Clement is possibly the best oral advocate in the country period and is certainly one of the top conservatives. It was a coup for them to get him. He has real power at the firm. And they are also, with him, building their appellate practice. While the controversy may drive away some clients, it's quite a boost to the stature of that practice.
2. Had the DOJ defended DOMA as is its current practice, the outside attorney fees would be unnecessary. And it's a drop in the bucket anyway.
3. It's not at all clear the law is unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is not a fundamental right "deeply rooted in this Nation's history and traditions," which is the constitutional test. And if criminal defendants deserve competent counsel in their cases, which they do, perhaps widely-approved bipartisan legislation should as well.
4. I doubt K&S would defend a segregationist. But I'm not sure the relevance of that.
April 20th, 2011
2:43 pm
"The Defense of Marriage Act is a United States federal law signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 21, 1996. The law passed both houses of Congress by large majorities."
Forgive my ignorance of the Constitution, but it was my understanding that the power to regulate such things as birth and death certificates, professional licensing, and marriage were reserved powers. That is, reserved for the states. Shouldn't the so-called conservatives be incensed at this obvious breach by the federal government over the power of the states?
April 20th, 2011
2:47 pm
Fact is Lexi, most people don't oppose gay marriage. Latest poll numbers suggest the majority favor gay marriage. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51551.html
And your further facts do nothing more than suggest that K&S represents the worst of the worst, including those Republican house members wasting our taxpayer dollars.
April 20th, 2011
2:49 pm
"Fact is, most people –gasp–oppose "gay marriage.""
Gasp!!!!! Not true. This issue is quickly moving in the direction of public acceptance of gay marriage.
In fact all the latest polls on gay marriage show exactly that,
CNN…51% favor….47 oppose
ABC…53% favor….44 oppose
Pew Research…45% favor….46 oppose
Average of all 2011 polls on gay marriage, 48.75% favor….44.25 oppose
April 20th, 2011
2:50 pm
Let me get this straight (no pun intended). The gays want their right to marry, but don't want King & Spalding to have the right to represent whom they please?
April 20th, 2011
2:50 pm
I don't think gay marriage should be prohibited, but neither do I think that it should receive the automatic protections of law in the same way as marriage. Government has a right to promote long-lasting relationships which (are supposed to)serve the cause of procreating the next generation of society and serving as the backbone of civilization. Obviously there are plenty of G/L couples who serve as great role models to adopted children, and plenty of married couples who serve as horrible role models, but the general principle is there.
April 20th, 2011
2:53 pm
"Government has a right to promote long-lasting relationships which (are supposed to)serve the cause of procreating the next generation of society and serving as the backbone of civilization."
I suppose women who are past childbearing age should be prohibited from marrying too, then?
April 20th, 2011
2:54 pm
What happened to the Republicans and Tea baggers who were elected who said their number one priority was "jobs, jobs, jobs"? Funny how they're spending so much time (and money) on their social agenda while not having created one job.
April 20th, 2011
2:56 pm
Typical Redneck,
Actually, "the gays" are exercising their right to speak out against K&S for exercising their right to represent those who want to deprive others of their rights. If you're going to snip and snipe, get it right, cooter.
April 20th, 2011
2:57 pm
Typical Redneck: Yep, that's basically what they are saying…typical liberal double standard.
April 20th, 2011
2:58 pm
Is it just me, or are the the conservatives spending just as much time pressing social agendas as liberals? It's appalling to me that so many people just plain don't care that their government tells them how to live – and this isn't limited only to marriage, it's in almost every aspect of our lives. The only thing the House Republicans have done with this is to undermine every bit of their bitching and moaning over the last two weeks about the budget deficit – CLEARLY ya can't blame it all on the Democrats, especially not when you're willing to just "assign" $500,000 of taxpayer money (and let's not forget that, contrary to what some believe, gay people are actually people who pay real taxes) in defending a modern-day Jim Crowe law of blatant discrimination. Social policies – particularly those that are based on one religion in a nation that is comprised of basically every religion on Earth- have absolutely no place in our government. Keep your laws off of my life.
April 20th, 2011
2:58 pm
Basic constitutional point we all learned in elementary and high school: the president, as chief executive of the executive branch of the government, is charged with executing the laws. He doesn't get to choose which ones to execute. He's bound by the constitution to execute them all. Until the law is repealed, it should be enforced, whether we (or he) like it or not. Paul Clement has been hired to make that point.
April 20th, 2011
2:58 pm
Kev: Kinda like President Obama's "laser-like focus on jobs…", huh?
April 20th, 2011
3:00 pm
""jobs, jobs, jobs"?"
Great question! Seems the Republicans have been side-tracked by their usual craziness,
Kill PBS
Kill Planned Parenthood
Kill new DADT law
Protect DOMA
Kill NPR
Kill Medicare
Kill Medicaid
More tax cuts
And of course the the very important non-issue Birthermania!
April 20th, 2011
3:02 pm
@TypicalRedneck and Down in Albany: The true double standard, and what the gays are troubled by, is the fact that K&S touts itself as a gay-friendly (recruiting?), diverse and supporting firm, yet they would take on the defense of DOMA. Isn't it interesting that the news feed on their homepage has no mention of the deal? One would think that a $500k contract would be cause for boasting…unless, of course, one feels guilty.
April 20th, 2011
3:05 pm
Ga Blue, is it really correct that someone who wants to defend DOMA (it is law, after all) is depriving 'others' of their 'rights'? The definition of 'marriage', according to the fed government, is 'between a man and a woman'. This is not a 'right', it is a definition. So while I like your rip on cooter, you are a bit wrong in your assertion that homosexuals have 'rights' as it pertains to this case.
April 20th, 2011
3:09 pm
GaBlue, based on your response, I did have it right. Cooter is pretty fun though libtard.
April 20th, 2011
3:10 pm
and gay marriage is not a right!
April 20th, 2011
3:15 pm
Unscientific push polls foisted on the chattering classes prove only the gullibility of the dolts who want to believe the supposed results.
The "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. constitution makes it possible for the whims of one gay friendly legislature to trump the will of the people of the other 49 states–some federalism.
April 20th, 2011
3:16 pm
"He doesn't get to choose which ones to execute."
According to Chief Justice John Roberts he does!
April 20th, 2011
3:22 pm
"Unscientific push polls foisted on the chattering classes prove only the gullibility of the dolts who want to believe the supposed results."
Lol. You have nothing.
April 20th, 2011
3:30 pm
Hey, "UGA graduate". First of all, you don't seem to understand that every plaintiff or defendant is entitled to legal representation, no matter the issue, and second, you spell the word "asinine", not "assine".
April 20th, 2011
3:36 pm
Hey Spalding, better run out and hire some minorities so everyone will be happy with us. What? No, it doesn't matter that we have already hired the best and brightest – it's diversity that counts.
April 20th, 2011
3:38 pm
Gays people have on place in this world! LMAO! Rights! You have the right to be disrespected!
April 20th, 2011
3:39 pm
Fact is, most people DO oppose sham marriages which is what gay unions are. The very definition of the word marriage is that the two complement each other, as in man and woman or the phrase a "marriage" of flavors. Gays by very definition don't complement, they are the exact same thing, hence, no marriage! Two of one kind together isn't a marriage, it is an abomination of nature. The end of the species, and the end of humankind as reproduction comes to a standstill. You can't argue with facts! Do all the perverted things you want, just don't impose them upon society. You can skew all those polls, anyone who is a statistician knows that all too well. Let's not let John Q Public believe that he is in the minority because "all" the polls show favor for such atrocities, the fact is it is weird and most are not in favor. Try explaining that weird situation to your child, uh – husband and husband? wife and wife? Too strange to even try it. Not normal is a better explanation, and pretending to be normal is what they are trying to do. Sorry, just telling it like it is. Love the sinner, hate the sin. Not bashing an individual, just their demeaning lifestyle.
April 20th, 2011
3:40 pm
So sick of perverts! Back in the closet. There's not a dimes difference in most homo-sexuals and child molestors.
April 20th, 2011
3:41 pm
Lawyers are hired to advance their clients cases. Conservatives were wrong to blast law firms who defended guantanamo detainees. Same here. Clement teaches seperation of powers at Georgetown law. Seems a perfect hire to argue a profoundly consequential seperation of powers issue….which is what this case is about. The holding in this case will effect executive-congressional relations for generations.
The budget arguments are bologne. City of Atlanta would spend $500,000 litigating the color of a stop sign. Let alone the federal government. $500,000 is a fraction of a fraction of a drop in the bucket. And for a holding that can bolster the power of Congress for the next 50 years….hmm, seems a pretty good investment.
April 20th, 2011
3:47 pm
Y'all are right. Gay marriage is not yet a "right." However, "equal protection under the law" is something we should all expect to be our "right" as Americans. So, when the law recognizes Steve & Betty's 9-yr-2-kid marriage that ends with the lining of lawyer pockets and split custody, the law should also recognize Liz & Deb's decision to do the same. It's Liz & Deb's (and Matt & Brendan's) right to expect the same from their gubmit as Steve & Betty. And until the gubmit does that, it's everybody's right to beetch, moan, & boycott until it does! Wooo-HOOO!
April 20th, 2011
3:48 pm
The biggest concern I have with this is the fact the Repubs are wasting 520$ an hour for this and I'm a conservative.
April 20th, 2011
3:49 pm
So the country is broke, $12B in debt actually, but Republicans think it's good to hire a lawyer at $520 an hour to defend a law about marriage – even though the Federal Gov't has nothing to do with marriage. Marriage is a State issue — and don't Republicans think the State's should decide for themesleves. I guess the GOP is for big / expensive (at least $520/hour expensive) government.
April 20th, 2011
3:53 pm
Why did you have to use UGA Graduate to post. Please use spell check or a UF Grad nom de plume.
April 20th, 2011
3:54 pm
JesusFreak – gays have always been around and the population keeps growing. The planet is actually becoming overpopulated. I don't think the gays will cause the end of the species. Idiots with nuclear bombs will probably be the end of the species. Or we will destroy ourselves because we keep destroying our environment.
April 20th, 2011
3:55 pm
Biff – you are a moron. Most child molesters aren't gay.
April 20th, 2011
4:00 pm
I have always wonder why the ceremony of marriage is the only institution that can be perform in a church or at city hall. I personally don't believe in marriage. We keep talking about the sacredness of marriage and all the grace that goes along with it, but why are there so many broken or publicity seeking marriages, not to mention reality show that exploit marriage for profit. A person getting married 3 or 4 times (sounds to me like its trial and error) if this is what marriage has been reduce to, I say if two human beings want to get marrying let them, because heterosexual aren't doing a good job of it. If history serves me correctly marriage was more of a contract or arrangement(sic) to produce MALE heirs or gain allies , there wasn't a lot of loving but there sure was alot of dealmaking with the woman being the pawn. In closing I really don't see how two people of the same gender compromises anything a man and a woman might do, unless the two same-sex people actually love each other and truly want to spend eternity together.
April 20th, 2011
4:03 pm
songbird, how do you know? The thing that homos and child molestors have in common is that their wires are crossed. They are unnaturally sexually attracted to others who are not capable of natural reproduction. Say like a dude getting jiggy wid it with a prime breedable chick. Same could be said of freaks who commit bestiality. A dude has a serious problem if he wants another dude probing his nether regions.
April 20th, 2011
4:04 pm
DannyX-I have a degree in statistics from an upper tier school. I'm quite comfortable that the polls cited prove the biases of those offering them to advocate, openly or not, for gay marriage and are not scientifically sound.
Curious that the loudest, shrillest advocates of "tolerance" tolerate only those who sing with the same voices as the advocates.
April 20th, 2011
4:04 pm
This is another Obama flip-flop. Candidate Obama supported marriage between one man and one woman. But President Obama failed to keep his word….again.
Like he did on closing Gitmo, "those illegal wars", creating jobs, reducing the deficit, transparency in government, halting Iran's nuclear program–somebody stop me.
I suppose Eric Holder would have defended the law, but heterosexuals must not be "his people".
April 20th, 2011
4:08 pm
Unbelievable. We have too little money for medical care for the indigent and children, too little money for unemployment in an economy with 10% unemployment, too little money for indigent defense, mental health care, jails, education, roads, public safety – too little, but the Republicans will spend our money in a religious battle.
Denying government benefits to gay couples will not make more straight people marry or stay married. Gay rights will not reduce the number of people who cheat on their spouses. Gay marriage will not reduce spousal abuse or child abuse. It is a feel good for people who have no tolerance for those who are different.
April 20th, 2011
4:09 pm
I can't believe Irony said Clement is the "best oral advocate in the country." He ought to get an ad on Craig's List, then.
April 20th, 2011
4:10 pm
Biff, the data doesn't support your assertion. Pedophiles don't only prey on boys.
April 20th, 2011
4:10 pm
Okay folks, nobody said Obama wouldn't be enforcing it anymore, just not defending it. SO… enforcement: v.tr. "To compel observance of or obedience to." & defend: v.tr. "To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm." Got it?
April 20th, 2011
4:12 pm
"So the country is broke, $12B in debt actually,…."
Gosh, now I FINALLY realize our problem. Libs don't know whether we're $12B in debt or $12T in debt. What's a "T" between friends?
Actually, the U.S. has a national debt of more than $14 TRILLION–roughly $6 TRILLION more than when Nancy Pelosi was sworn into office as Speaker through the beginning of Boehner's tenure (75% growth rate).
By the way, can I borrow a trillion dollars? I'll pay you back $1.5B a year hence which is 50% interest. ; )
April 20th, 2011
4:15 pm
For all you HOMOPHOBES (most of you will have to look that up in the Dictionary) who don't believe in gay rights, read this from today's news in Austin TX: Jose Alfonso Aviles who is 45 has been charged with capital murder after killing his daughter's girlfriend and her mother in Southeast Austin.
April 20th, 2011
4:15 pm
I believe there are more homos and child molestors around now because natural selection is no longer at work. Since the advent of agriculture humans no longer advance in fact we regress. The extremely weak and perverted are now protected and allowed to breed. Many homos reproduce as do child molestors and look at the result, a sick society. You politically correct idiots rock on and continue to destroy the world right in front of your eyes.
April 20th, 2011
4:17 pm
There is nothing unnatural about homosexuality, its part of our human nature..as old as mankind and part of the natural balance of nature..everybody was not meant to and should not breed..that should be painfully obvious..LOL
April 20th, 2011
4:17 pm
Why be married anyway. Most str8's are divorced soon enough if you look up statistics thus breaking a family home. The father does not pay child support which puts stress on the mother trying to make ends meet thus burdening other family members or friends for financial support and so forth. Yep, Glad i don't live in Georgia no more. Too full of coonass bible beating rednecks who preach one thing then get caught with their hands down in all forms of perversion themselves later on down the road so S.T.F.U with your hateful comments jive turkey. Some of you could do well to live in other parts of the U.S. to learn about society and not staying where you are now screwing your sister so you can be the baby's uncle as well as father !
April 20th, 2011
4:22 pm
From http://www.thegavoice.com
"The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force is among a group of national activist groups urging Georgia legislators and Gov. Nathan Deal to not allow immigration bills HB 87 and SB 40 become into law. If the bills do become law, the groups say a national boycott of Georgia will be planned."
April 20th, 2011
4:22 pm
This news must make all the gay lawyers at King & Spalding a bit nervous.
April 20th, 2011
5:06 pm
Lexi – with your "degree in statistics from an upper tier school" where is your "scientifically sound" proof that most people oppose gay marriage? I suppose you have scientifically sound polls that prove it?
April 20th, 2011
5:08 pm
K& S is disgraceful, They probably already know they will lose this case..its clearly unconstititional..even 2 republican judges have already ruled that way..9 Supreme court justices in Iowa (again Republicans) also rule that way..there is not getting around the US Constitition..even though Religious groups keep trying..K and S will lose..and make a heft profit at the same time!!!
Defending discrimintion is always a losing battle..even if it takes awhile for Americans to realize it.
April 20th, 2011
5:12 pm
Biff..your an imbecile. Want to go there? Open a newspaper..its the straight people who are killing, gang raping, molesting, and discriminating….not to mention if 97% of people are straight..its THEIR fault the world is falling apart..not the 3 % of gays. Using your disgusting slurs only goes to show your lack of intelligence.
April 20th, 2011
5:27 pm
No particular problem with the firm/individuals in the firm representing a client/cause I or others might find abhorent. But, if true, K & S agreeing to a "gag order" to secure this work is outrageous ( in my opinion- Cite, The Good Wife; Season 2; Ep.18 )
April 20th, 2011
5:50 pm
"Anti" there's no need to have scientifically validated polls to know that the vast majority of normal people are against "gay marriage." If that weren't so gay advocates wouldn't need to shop for sympathetic forums and judges in an effort to thrust the status on the great majority of people who oppose those unions, and Obama would not have needed to pretend (until recently) that the Dept of Justice was litigating to uphold the DMA.
April 20th, 2011
6:02 pm
So the answer is that you have no real proof, just speculation. Yet you lash out at those who have at least provided some proof of the opposite. If the polls that they mentioned showed the opposite, I bet you would be refering to them as proof.
April 20th, 2011
6:06 pm
Even better. At first you asked for "scientifically sound" proof, and now you say "no need to have scientifically validated polls". So when you disagree with someone, they should have the proof, but you don't need to have any. Classic!!!!
April 20th, 2011
6:27 pm
Polls measuring American attitudes on gay marriage started in 1988, 12% of the public favored gay marriage back then. Less than 25 years later a majority now in favor gay marriage.
Lexi, do you think the Purple Teletubbies were actually able to subliminally program our children into accepting homosexuality as many leading Republicans believed back in the late 80's.
Can the rapid acceptance of gay marriage be pinned on those now adult children? Programed to like gays and DADT and gay marriage?
Is this your proof of a conspiracy? This could be as big as the Birther issue.
Falwell was right! I guess this is proof too that we must get rid of gays and PBS. A twofer.
April 20th, 2011
6:36 pm
1) This is not a flip flop for Obama. Even in 2008, Obama ran on a platform that DOMA was unconstitutional and should be repealed.
2) Obama's decision is not to defend DOMA. The administration does continue to ENFORCE DOMA though. there's a difference.
3) Obama's decision is neither unprecedented nor unconstitutional. In fact, in 1990, George HW Bush decided not to defend a law requiring minority ownership of broadcasters, a move that was supported by then Solicitor General John Roberts. If the name sounds familiar, it's because he's now the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. If the Chief Justice says it's constitutional, it's probably constitutional. George W. Bush, Clinton, Reagan, Eisenhower, Kennedy, they've all taken the decision not to defend laws at one time or another.
April 20th, 2011
6:39 pm
Homosexual behavior is seen in over 450 species. Homophobia is only seen in one. Which one is "natural"?
April 20th, 2011
6:43 pm
"Anti"/Auntie? One doesn't need a poll to prove that the earth revolves around the sun, does one?
More empirical food for thought: Former federal judge Vaughn Walker, who struck down a California referendum (no less) banning "gay marriage" was just outed himself as a gay judge who violated ("allegedly") several rules of ethics by failing to recuse himself from that show trial he conducted before striking down the law. Yep, even the voters of California oppose gay marirage and the judge had to hide his leanings in an effort to force his world view on that backwater state.
April 20th, 2011
8:45 pm
Like one of the earlier posters said, "How can Obama choose which laws he will and won't defend?" He swore an oath to faithfully defend the Office of the President of the United States. How is not defending the laws upholding his oath. One more lie out of the man's mouth.
To those who say gays have the "right" to marriage, I say absolutely not. Their "rights" are being impeded by not being allowed to marry someone of the same sex. They are wanting additional rights because they don't like the right they already have and is equally shared by everyone else – to marry anyone of the opposite sex that agrees to marry them. It is like saying I have a need for speed and my right to drive at 120 mph is being taken away from me. No, I have the right to drive at or under the speed limit as anyone else. Just because I might not like what society has deemed proper doesn't mean my rights are being violated. Duh.
In my opinion, gays already have too many "rights". I believe they are tearing apart the moral fabric of our society with their abherrent and abdominable behavior. I believe that they should not be allowed to have children and should not be allowed to work or volunteer with any organization (especially teaching, coaching, etc.) that involves children. The Bible is very clear that what they do is an abdomination before God. Anything that condones, permits, or promotes homosexual behavior should and must be outlawed. I believe that homosexuals should be institutionalized. We put others with mental problems in institutions why not homosexuals?
April 20th, 2011
8:57 pm
I'm appalled that one of Atlanta's premier and highly respected law firms would actively engage in defending discrimination. A short term profit for them will leave them tarnished forever. I'm happy to see some of the gay groups utilizing their freedom of expression in opposition to King & Spalding — and will happily support them with whatever boycotting scheme they concoct. Shame on King & Spalding.
April 20th, 2011
9:11 pm
Man you people are so naive. Do you not know that lawyers have no soul. They do not see any issue on a moral ground nor do they see color of an issue. The only thing they see is green. They will take any case anytime for the Green.
April 20th, 2011
11:11 pm
Here is an outstanding video of a child of lesbian parents. Seems he turned out pretty darn good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSQQK2Vuf9Q
April 21st, 2011
12:17 am
Given the current failure rate for marriage, taxpayer money defending the institution is a waste of bucks. The solution is to give equal rights by using "marriaj" –or some similar spelling– for a consentual uniion between any two people who are not one man and one woman–like "he" to "she", like "male" to "female" –equal rights by a different name. Problem solved–move on.
April 21st, 2011
12:25 am
Sacrificing the rights of minorities to make a buck. Ugh. They will get their comeuppance.
April 21st, 2011
7:51 am
Lexi – "One doesn't need a poll to prove that the earth revolves around the sun, does one?"
I love debating with people who get caught in their own traps. There is scientific proof that the earth revolves around the sun. You have yet to provide scientific proof that most Americans oppose gay marriage. Yet you insisted that others provide "scientifically sound" proof of the opposite. You then avoid the question by discussing the judge in California. Nothing you have said is scientific proof. You try to make arguments for your point that don't have logical conclusions. Would you like to try again to provide the scientifically sound proof?
April 21st, 2011
8:22 am
Government shouldn't be in the "marriage biz' to start with.
April 21st, 2011
8:39 am
Pretty Cool,
Your video proves my point. This man has been taught that immoral behavior of his "mothers" is acceptable and is trying to convince others. That is exactly the kind of demoralization of our society that occurs when children are exposed to such depravity.
April 21st, 2011
8:59 am
So exactly what are the negative results on this young man as a result of this "depravity"?
April 21st, 2011
9:16 am
Obama is Wrong – First, your faulty comparison to speeding is laughable. Driving at 120 mph is obviously a danger to you and others on the road, therefore illegal. Allowing gay marriage will not affect your ability to marry, or affect your current marriage one iota. As for your bible references, the bible also says you can sell your daughter into slavery (Exodus), that adulterers need to be put to death (Leviticus), you shouldn't eat shellfish (Leviticus), or even trim your beard (Leviticus). As for a demoralizaiton of society, your "morals" need not be impuned on society. (Remember what the bible says about judging?) The young man from the video, raised by lesbians, has obviously become a productive, thoughtful, well-spoken contributing member of society.
April 21st, 2011
9:25 am
with all the items politicans could be doing the AJC throws out fodder like this;
NO ONE really cares about who you want to marry
How about Energy policy? or lack of one?
Fixing Obamacare?
These policitans are just throwing up misdirections; i still remember the congressmen in DC last year that went out in front of the Tea Party at the capital building waving a flag; it excited the crowd and knowing that the congressmen were thinking; "Ha, its so easy to trick these people".
they talk a good game but it all about them in the end
April 21st, 2011
10:51 am
Wow, I'm not sure if that's a good idea for our legal system to start protesting various law firms based on what clients they have on their roster. Can you imagine the implications at some of the criminal defense firms?
April 21st, 2011
12:14 pm
Lou Anne,
You're right, driving 120 mph is unsafe and illegal. The DOMA is in place to stop other illegal activity and K&S is helping to ensure the law is defended to keep us all safe. I'd much rather have a 120 mph car bearing down on me which I could possibly avoid than to have liberals trying to undermine the foundation of our society to achieve secular interests. You see the car will just impact me, whereas gay marriage affects society and my children, grandchildren, for years to come. The DOMA doesn't just impose my morals on society, but the morals of Judeo/Christians for over 2000 years. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I'm not in judgement of anyone, I feel sorry for the young man in the video that he was raised in a home that sought selfish sinful pursuits over understanding the need to separate yourself from sin. I believe what my parents taught me – Hate the sin but love the sinner. I attend a downtown church with a number of homosexuals. I try my best to love each of them, but I also hate the sin that they engage in, just as I've hated the adulterous sins of former family friends. I believe that each one of them should be in therapy to help understand and correct why they engage in such abberent behavior. That is what I mean by institutionalizing gays – get them the help/therapy they need to overcome their problem. That is not judgement, that is love, tough love.
I will continue to encourage my government to enact laws to take us as a society away from sin, whether it be gay marriage, abortion, or any other depraved secular pursuits.
April 21st, 2011
1:33 pm
Obama is Wrong – so what exactly is DOMA and K&S keeping you safe from….???? You seem to think that gay marriage will affect your children, grandchildren, for years to come, but how exactly? What is the effect? And you are absolutely right in accepting YOUR Judeo/Christian morals, but you have not right to impose them on others. Nor is it your right to turn this country, which exists on the principles of separation of church and state, in a theocracy. You practice what you want, your personal views is not the basis for discrimination against others.
April 21st, 2011
1:51 pm
Hey conservatives…don't say a dang word about budget cutting! If you want your tax payer dollars used to keep two people from loving each other, then your arguments to cut other govt spending are meritless! Wake up!
April 21st, 2011
2:23 pm
"Obama is wrong" – I'm curious to know how you determine what Judeo/Christian morals a sin and which are not. The Bible has thousands of things it says are a sin, but I bet you don't believe every one of them is. So how to do you separate them (like eating shellfish is a sin)? Not long ago interracial marriage was considered a sin, but we moved passed that, or do you still consider that a sin?
Also, if someone is born deaf, do we say that they need therapy? No, they just live their life as a deaf person. There is nothing wrong with that. Why can't you believe that some people are just born gay? A guess what, those gay people are made in God's image just like the deaf or blind person.
April 21st, 2011
2:39 pm
I think that every straight soldier should be allowed to honorably exit the armed forces once don't ask don't tell is finally ratified IF they feel uncomfortable showering or bunking with homosexuals. The reason being is that they were recruited with certain expectations and now have to defend their own personal or religious rights against a pro homosexual agenda to allow a behavior in the ranks that was formerly suppressed.
This legislation will hurt our military in the long run.
April 21st, 2011
4:41 pm
Lou Anne,
DOMA is trying to keep us safe from society falling deeper down the tubes of immorality and chaos, just like we suffered as a society when school prayer was abolished and after Roe v. Wade. I grew up in the sixties and watched as morals crumbled under the laws and court decisions. There no longer is corporate punishment in the schools, no prayer, we have no-fault divorces and marriage has become an inconvenience to some. So, yes society as a whole is going in the crapper (excuse my language). Just look at today's news of a teen being beaten, shot and burned in FL. We have become a mean society, a selfish one. I want my children and grandchildren to live in a better Christian society – not a secular one. Not a society more concerned with following the politically correct path instead of the Godly one.
I'm not imposing my Judeo/Christian morals on anyone, the Judeo/Christian morals were the foundation for laws and social behavior for over 2000 years. I simply want them to continue and hopefully be strengthened. I believe DOMA helps to do that.
You are wrong when you say that this country exists on the principle of separation of church and state. That concept, I believe, was not brought forth until a Supreme Court decision (penned by Hugo Black?). Like any Supreme Court decision, it can be subsequently overruled, just like I hope someday Roe v Wade will be and the decision not to conduct school prayer.
What you call discrimination, I call standing up for moral and principled behavior. Look, I'm not calling for gays to be put to death or stoned (see Islam), just that they get help and not try to cram their immoral views on the rest of society. They need to learn to live like the rest of us, not to satisfy their own selfish interests.
Judeo/Christian morals are not a sin, the absence of those morals, or the failure to follow them is a sin. I don't know about thousands, but yes, the Bible does have lots of issues that are called out as a sin. And yes, I am a sinner, just like you and others as I/we don't follow what the Bible, Gods Word and his laws, expect from us. However, I do try to separate myself from sin and do follow His laws as best I can, but yes I do fall short. That is why I am happy to be a Christian as Jesus told us that we can receive God's grace and be forgiven of our sins by believing in Him.
Yes, I do believe that inter-racial marriage is a sin. I don't believe God wants the races to mix.
And no, you wouldn't get a deaf person therapy, but you would get them help such as a hearing aid. And for a gay person you get them therapy. I believe that God gave us the ability to distinguish right from wrong, to make choices. We can choose to follow him and believe in him, or not. However, just as with any other decision, our choices have consequences which we may not be happy with.
April 21st, 2011
7:17 pm
All the DOJ said it was not going to do is defend it on the grounds that it's constitutional. It didn't say that it wasn't going to defend it at all. But another little twist is that the firm is prohibiting all its employees, whether they're on the case or not, and apparently firm-wide, to comment or work or have anything to do with DOMA defense or repeal. Since that restriction comes out of the contract with the government, it's pretty clear illegal prior restraint in violation of the First Amendment becasue the firm's now acting with the imprimature of the state.
April 21st, 2011
7:20 pm
For those of you that are opposed to gay marriage — I'll post a link to a YOUTUBE video where someone ASKS participants a a TEA PARTY rally THIS WEEK in New Hampshire. HOW has gay marriages affected them?
Feel free to continue posting your bigotry.
It only make YOU (as well as King and Spalding) look small.
WE — as the MAJORITY of a nation — REJECT discrimination on ALL FRONTS — even misinterpretations of religious documents.
April 21st, 2011
7:25 pm
I have compassion for your situation but Jeezus people. Don't you think it's time to drink a cup of stfu? You're acting like whining, screaming children.
You want tolerance and yet you have none!
April 21st, 2011
11:16 pm
When discrimination needed a champion, history will note that King and Spalding was there to lead the charge. The outcome of the case doesn't matter, the firm is forever tainted. When they slapped a gag order on all associates, they went beyond the norm of providing neutral representation and crossed over to promoting the cause advocated by their client.
April 22nd, 2011
4:29 pm
I agree "Discrimination, no matter how profitable, is never good business." So let's start by getting rid of Affirmative action.
April 23rd, 2011
8:40 am
As an openly gay man living in Georgia, I've exercised my 2nd Amendment right to own a gun. I've also exercised my right to have a license to carry that gun as a means of protection against some of you imbeciles that are so prevalent around here. I will also make use of the law that allows me to use my weapon any time I feel physically threatened. As Dirty Harry said, "Go ahead, make my day."
April 23rd, 2011
1:42 pm
Obama is Wrong – You attend a downtown church with a group of people whom you consider sinners set on destroying civilization? And your only statement is "love the sinner, hate the sin"?
To OiW and the rest of the people on here arguing for the sanctity of "traditional" marriage.
1. I would like to remind you that the LGBT rights and marriage equality movements had nothing to do with the disintegration of marriage in this country. That process started long before either movement began and was purely the work of heterosexuals and a lot of Christian heterosexuals who decided that they wanted to change the meaning of marriage. That horse long left the stable. I do not see any real movement to legally strengthen heterosexual marriage. Divorce laws are still being liberalized, the marriage rate is still climbing, and the rate of cohabitation is rising. These trends have occurred regardless of the status of gay rights.
2. Marriage has been declared a "fundamental" right by the Supreme Court. That means that the opponents have to prove why gays should not be permitted to marry.
3. Arguments have beeen made that this is part of a secularist strategy. My response is, "so if it is?" The last time I checked, this country does not have an established religion or denomination and discussions about whether this fits into some sort of Judeo-Christian worldview are moot since there are pleanty of sincere Christians and Jews who do not believe that the biblical prohibitions to same-sex relationships apply any longer.
4. Some comments were made on here about how heterosexual relationships "bring the two great parts of humanity together", ala NOM and Maggie Gallagher. This statement is posed as some kind of philosophical statement without bearing in religious teachings. That argument is in fact an innovative notion of the traditional understanding of marriage. Marriage was understood in most cultures during most historic periods (Judeo-Christian cultures included) as being the transfer of a piece of property from one man (her father) to another man (her husband). The children that resulted from this economic activity were often a contractual obligation or an afterthought. Ms. Gallagher's notion which is quoted above, seems to assume that women have full equality in marriage. This idea is obviously not a traditional Judeo-Christian understanding of marriage but it is very modern. So, as is usually the case, if the religious right make up new rights or understandings of the Bible, it is unarguable. If others attempt to do the same thing, society is sliding down the slippery slope to oblivion.
It has become obvious to everyone involved in the politics of LGBT rights (including somewhat belatedly the Obama Administration), that the opinions of the public are changing fast. The right wing is making a strong effort to codify the status quo of marriage law into Federal Court opinion. All of the effort over the past ten years for a marriage amendment and the current situation of the House Republicans hiring an expensive insider law firm to handle the defence of DOMA.
April 23rd, 2011
8:50 pm
Actually, recent polling (past couple years) shows a plurality or majority of Americans favoring same sex marriage:
That said, I'm not sure HRC's strategy is all that smart. Unpopular positions, like unpopular criminal defendants, are still entitled to a fair hearing. Only a few decades ago, a law firm could have been picketed and generally reviled for having an attorney take a pro-gay-rights position. I'd rather see HRC find some more direct way to make their point.
April 25th, 2011
11:59 am
KIng & Spalding is currently spending client money to defend Gitmo terrorist for free. Yet, the refuse to defend a law. King & Spalding does not believe in those who respect traditional marriage to have their day in court, but support those who fly planes into building, targets Jew and Christians?
King & Spalding forgot what lawyers do. They gave into far-left extremists, and all of their current clients will receive millions of letters from those who respect marriage. Boycott King & Spalding – the law firm that defends terrorists but not families.
April 25th, 2011
1:49 pm
If King & Spaulding are scared of a bunch of misfits, they should close thrie doors.
April 25th, 2011
2:53 pm
@ Obama Is Wrong- I'm not sure what you mean by "corporate" punishment. I think the term is "corporal" punishment. Also, could you address the issues brought up by Lou Anne? You addressed only the homosexual part. How can we Christians cherry-pick what we want to accentuate in society? I am a Christian, yet I don't place the same emphasis on condemning homosexuality as you and a lot of others do. It is not listed as a Commandment, which is what I was taught were the most important tenets of Christianity. How do you explain people choosing to harp on homosexuality and ignoring other condemnations in the bible (the eating of shellfish, trimming of the beard, support of slavery) ? Please address these issues and why they aren't at the forefront of a national debate? Is slavery right to you? Thank you!
April 25th, 2011
7:21 pm
[...] practice group of a major national Law Firm, I've found myself uncomfortable with the demonization of Clement and K&S and with the insistence by some gay-rights supporters that defending DOMA's constitutionality [...]
April 26th, 2011
12:15 am
[...] practice group of a major national law firm, I've found myself uncomfortable with the demonization of Clement and K&S and with the insistence by some gay-rights supporters that defending DOMA's constitutionality [...]
April 26th, 2011
7:09 am
And our taxpaper money has helped this firm become what it is today. To bad they bowed to special interest groups from OUTSIDE THE STATE, rather than representing the people of Georgia and what the majority of the people want. Would they change their mind again if WE demonstrated in front of their offices? I doubt it. We the people of Georgia can provide them no "political, liberal clout"!
April 26th, 2011
4:12 pm
[...] practice group of a major national law firm, I've found myself uncomfortable with the demonization of Clement and K&S and with the insistence by some gay-rights supporters that defending DOMA's constitutionality [...]
April 27th, 2011
5:20 am
[...] appellate practice group of a major national law firm, I've found myself uncomfortable with the demonization of Clement and K&S and with the insistence by some gay-rights supporters that defending DOMA's constitutionality is [...]


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The central bank says a report that it plans to cap government bond yields is "misleading." Bundesbank warns of risks from a bond buying program. Lowe's quarterly results disappoint.
By Andrea Tse
Stock futures were largely pulling back Monday as the steadily building enthusiasm over the potential for European Central Bank intervention in the sovereign debt markets took a bit of a hit.
The ECB has called a Der Spiegel report about a plan by the central bank to cap government bond yields in troubled eurozone countries such as Spain and Italy as "misleading."
Also, the Bundesbank threw cold water on anticipation about an ECB bond buying program, saying that it "holds to the opinion that government bond purchases by the Eurosystem are to be seen critically and entail significant stability risks."
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) were down by 20 points at 13,227. S&P 500 ($INX) futures were down by 1.2 points at 1,414. Futures for the Nasdaq ($COMPX) 100 were up by 2.5 points to 2,778 and paring gains.
Meanwhile, the euro was sliding against the dollar by 0.26% on the quashed excitement.
"The suggestion here is that no major program will be announced any time soon, despite what European Central Bank President Mario Draghi suggested at the European Central Bank policy meeting on August 2," said Christopher Vecchio, currency analyst at DailyFX, about the Bundesbank commentary.
The major U.S. equity averages approached highs for the year Friday and extended gains on signs the U.S. economy is performing better than expected. Last week's rally was also supported by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's backing of European Central Bank President Mario Draghi's plan to do "whatever it takes" to support the euro.
There were no major U.S. economic releases scheduled for Monday.
Events this week include Wednesday's release of the minutes from the July 31 to August 1 Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Thursday's jobless claims data connected to the August employment survey period.
On Wednesday and Thursday existing and new home sales reports will be released and on Friday there will be durable goods orders data.
China's economic calendar will include the HSBC flash manufacturing purchasing managers data, expected on Wednesday. In Europe, German economic growth figures and a meeting in Berlin of Merkel and French President François Hollande to discuss the euro crisis on Thursday is expected, as is Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' meeting with these European leaders later this week.
On the corporate front Monday, home improvement retailer Lowe's (LOW) posted second-quarter earnings of 64 cents a share on revenue of $14.25 billion. Analysts surveyed by Reuters expected a profit of 70 cents a share on revenue of $14.46 billion.
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (BBY) has named Hubert Joly, former chief executive of hospitality and restaurant giant Carlson, the new CEO of the struggling company, according the Wall Street Journal.
Aetna (AET) has reached a deal to purchase Coventry Health Care (CVH) in a transaction valued at $7.3 billion, including the assumption of Coventry debt.
October crude oil futures were falling 5 cents at $96.27 a barrel and December gold futures were down $2.70 at $1,616.70 an ounce.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury was falling 10/32, pushing the yield up to 1.855%. The greenback was flat, according to the dollar index.
The FTSE in London was down 0.05% and the DAX in Germany was up 0.12%.
The Hong Kong Hang Seng index settled up 0.71% and the Nikkei in Japan closed up 0.86%.
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We take a day like today anytime, flat, a bit down; after the last 6 weeks and a horrible economy, we cant complain....You should have seen these scumbags after the close though, not a bunch of happy campers, a big bunch too. We are sure they will come out with swords drawn in the morning....Oh well, we will deal with them tomorrow. One thing is for sure, cheating crooks will never go away.
So if LOW gains were your entire income, you would find the effective tax rate for 2K and apply that to the whole 10K. If you started with 50K of AGI, you would find the effective tax rate for 52K (50+average gain of 2) and apply it to 60 (50+total gain of 10)
It's clunky, and really needs some polishing before anything else.. but it's a starting point that treats all income basically the same
I think capital gains are too low to be honest. Dividends should be taxes at earned income levels, and I personally thing there should be a kick in for SS and Medicare as well for all "unearned" income. Capital gains, I used to think should be normal income as well but I've softened a little on that as a result of some of the discussions here. Being taxed in one shot on 10 years of asset growth seems like it would push many people into marginal tax rates that are too high. I kind of like the idea of averaging out the gain and using the average yearly gain as a basis for determining the tax rate. (10K of growth over 5 years, 2K added to your earned income for the purposes of determining the tax rate to be applied to your entire AGI, followed by credits) I don't have the details worked out to make it into a full proposal, just an idea at this point.
If you're asking for my read of how Europe will impact us, I think it'll be somewhat muted. i don't think we're going to see the kind of contagion that many are fearing because banks with exposure are much better capitalized and can sustain losses without impacting their ability to lend. I see more slow growth unless there's a serious leap in technology.
Okay I'm following your example now...
I happened to invest in 401s, IRAs then rolled out 401s to rollover IRAs and have a large Roth, I have been contributing to...Or doing IRA-ROTH conversions.
Thus I can pull out of the IRA or rollover; Using Tax amounts that are manageable; Very similar to your example...Of course the ROTH is a totally different animal as far as taxes...
Any out right sales from our brokerage accounts that made decent money should be taxed differently, it also "has the ability" to be written off as a lost..
These different tax advantages or disadvantages are available to all, we probably just consider that the rich have a bigger advantage then others....They DO....And better accountants.
So to reap some of those benefits....Try and follow closely to what the rich do...
Until early this AM or late last night...I expected a pull back.....I'm trying to fill a limit oder on an Oil company, STO....If it looks like I could gain 25-50 cents on the buy, I will change the pricing..
As always I own HD and Lowes, instead of Coventry Health...One of these days I may get lucky too.
I get a kick out of the combining of Healthcare companies,and others with price increases that are not warranted...They are expecting to make a bigger killing, then what they do now...
Non-profit my azz.....I hoping they are all rolled back..?
LOW...down 6.5%
CVH....up 20%
In a recent post you projected a year end DJ close of 14,000 which I agree with and hope it bears fruition. What troubles me a bit is the 6 months scenario following 2013. I rarely care or make portfolio decisions based on short term emotional or capricious market trends.
It looks pretty certain that regardless of who wins the election, we are due for some hefty tax increases and if they are not applied judiciously we are headed for some deep doodoo. Small investors should not be penalized by increased capital gains tax. Most use it for retirement or seed money for new ventures. And, remember, most of all, that this money has already been taxed once before it was invested.
I see a potentially uncomfortable trend developing for 2013 aside from the European impact. The seedlings of improvement from 2011 & 2012 could be trampled instead of nourished.. Would you care to render an opinion.??
An odd way yes, but exactly what it is and can work in a positive manner for future generations..
Kind of a balance when the younger generation is stymied for spending large sums or are trying to save, for their futures...
We have the last or second back, spending to keep the machines rolling.
And pass on possible leftovers? It helped us...
A somewhat non-vicious circle..?
And there are many,or too many; That cannot take advantage of it...Sometimes by poor planning.
Most all of these tax incentive plans were put in to place to encourage Americans to become a saving Nation....We are or were very poor at putting away for a rainy day..It has gotten better the last few to ten years maybe? Americans have been saving a lot the last 4-5 years.percentage wise.
Of course the original 401s and IRAs were the cats meow, for people that took advantage of them..?
Surprisingly, There were way less then 50% takers,way back; Even with "matching contributions", many shied away.
But as usual....And this is not an issue that I am trying make; It is a major money maker for the Rich, that are in a better position to take advantage of the situation.
First we have to realize who encouraged the Laws or Regulations to be written or passed.??
Maybe there needs to be a limit on Capital Gains of claiming lower tax rates..Then again we go back to limitations or punishing of the rich, as some would surely say..And then I really can't take sides one or the other...
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A: I feel good about it. It was good to write a positive record -- it's not as dark as in the past. A lot of good things were going on.
Q: Like what?
A: Traveling, meeting nice people, life started looking up. I got married to a great woman.
Q: Century Spring seemed very natural and honest, was that your intention?
A: Well, I feel that it's pretty representational of where I'm at. I made it to be myself so people I meet through my music know me.
Q: What was the meaning behind the album?
A: Not really sure, it just kind of flowed out.
Q: What is your favorite song off of the album?
A: It's hard, like choosing between kids. My favorite song is whatever I'm writing at the moment, it's always changing.
Q: Are you working on any new material?
A: Yeah, we're going into the studio in the middle of October, the new album should be out the beginning of February.
Q: Tell me about Simple Life, why did you only release it on tour?
A: Century Spring was pretty polished, I wanted to balance that out. I also didn't want to forget about the old songs I wrote the first year I came to Minneapolis. I didn't want to tour on it, it's not current on how I am feeling.
Q: How's the tour going?
A: Really good, it's essential as a musician to get people to hear you. I meet people. It's fun.
Q: What has been your favorite place to play?
A: Minneapolis -- First Avenue, the 400 Bar, and the State Theatre.
Q: Why have you come back to St. Olaf?
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A: Yeah, definitely.
Q: What is your favorite aspect of touring?
A: The shows, to get up there every night and play music.
Q: What do you plan play for a show?
A: Stuff from every record. Some solo songs and some with the band. Variety to keep it interesting -- and some new stuff.
Q: Are there any special songs that you always play?
A: Butterfly, we haven't missed that one for a while.
Q: How do you feel about your recent growth in popularity?
A: It's really nice. It allows me to do this for a living and that's about all I can ask for in this life.
Q: How do you feel about the comparisons between you and Bob Dylan?
A: It's good; it's really flattering because he's the king. I'm trying, but maybe one day I'll get there.
Q: What are your biggest influences?
A: Authors. Tim O'Brien and Ernest Hemingway. The way they set up sentences and expressions. Being able to convey emotional weight with the least amount of words.
Q: Lastly, what's the purpose behind your music?
A: To make people feel like they're not alone. To hit a nerve so people know that someone else is feeling, and has felt, the same thing.


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Public transport in Kyoto
City Bus
The Kyoto City bus is useful for getting around various places within Kyoto.
Most of the city buses look like the diagram below:
About the City Bus
Please enter the bus from the back door, and exit at the front. The bus fare is paid as you get off the bus.
To use the bus within the city centre, the fare is ¥230 for adults, and ¥120 for children (aged 6 to 12 years). The fare for traveling outside of the city center is dependent upon the distance traveled.
Information about the route the bus will take is indicated by the bus number and main destination displayed on the front, back, and side of the bus near the door.
The bus stops at these signs.
How to ride the bus
Looking at the Route Map, search for the bus number which goes from the place you are now, to the place you want to go. Determine the name of the bus stop from where you will ride, and your destination. (The route map can be found at information sites at train and subway stations)
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Uzumasa Tenjingawa Subway Station (SANSA Ukyo)
From 7:30 to 19:30
Kyoto Station
JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance Bus Information Center
From 7:30 to 19:30
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From 7:30 to 19:30
Kita Ooji
In the Kitaoji Bus Terminal
From 7:30 to 19:30
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From 7:30 to 19:30
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On arrival of the bus you want to ride, enter the bus (for ticket buses, please take a ticket). The fare will depend on the number printed on the ticket. When using a card to ride the bus, please insert it into the card reading machine.
When the name of your destination is announced, please press the button to stop the bus.
As the bus arrives at your stop, please drop your fare and ticket into the opening at the top of the payment box (1) by the side of the driver. If you used a card, please enter it into the card reader (4). The fare is displayed on the chart near the exit.
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Line. The two lines intersect at
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sign. Please purchase a ticket from the station automatic ticket machines.
The fare for adults is from ¥210 to ¥350, and for children ¥110 to ¥180 (depending on the destination).
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Two-day Pass Adult ¥2,000 / Child ¥1,000
Can be used for the City bus, Subway line and within one section of Kyoto Bus Route.
Unlimited use for the same or two-days.
City Bus All-day Pass
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Surutto Kansai Miyako Card
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Route Map - City Bus Sightseeing Map "Busnavi"
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SIMPLY AMAZING JOB.. ab IS STill very inefficient despite lookin much better than ever.. the mid ranger is deadly, he's the best in the league at it and takes a ton. unfortunately its a very inefficient shot. plus he hits only 23% from 3, down from 31% last year. he also never gets to the foul line, very odd stat.. his last healthy spurt with rr 2 years ago, he was dominating from within the paint..he's regressed big time from that area, he never gets there. with rr back, much more open looks esp down low, look for his percentages to rise UP CLOSE. ballhandling's has been as great as elton john's but his passing has been lacking.
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Where the wind meets sea1 Reviews
Just a poem, short story type thing about Haruka & Michiru. ^-^ please R&R
Authors notes: A small poem like story, written and dedicated to Haruka and Michiru and their unique love.
The ocean's surf splashes excitedly upon my bare feet and ankles. The coldness is shocking against my skin yet invigorating, all the same. I've never felt so intrigued. The churning waves, they mocking me, coax me, to join in their rhythmic dance. It is the internal dance of the waves, of the sea, as they lap alongside the soft sun glistened shores. Another wave, bigger then the rest, soaks my clothes through and covers me in salty sea foam. My essence, shimmers from the tiny droplets of water, mixing with the lazy afternoon sunlight to make rainbows which roll down my skin.
It was then I felt the wind, telling me the way. It tossed my hair playfully, encouraging me to continue on my journey.
Moments later I climb the last rock, part of a cliff dwelling above the element I was born too and I stand there watching the water move beneath me. I kneel then, watching as the aqua marine waves change before my eyes. They aren't as uneasy as before, they are calmed by the presence which lead me here. I get a sense of tranquilly, as I dip my hand into the water, listening to the tiny shells being pushed along the oceans floor. The water seeps into the rocks crevasses, part of the lone cove I found when I followed the melody of the sea. The melody I found, when I followed the gentle touch of the wind. It blew across my skin like a lover's caress, before joining its elemental companion, joining its voice to theirs. Both melodies intertwine as one. I stand knowing what they feel. The untamed winds blow softly against the waves. The wave intern calms the uneasiness of the winds spirit and now they dance. Their dance is one. I feel it, I know it by heart. They were the two over looked entities, elements known as the wind and sea.
I close my eyes and let their melody wash over me, through me. I can hear the song they sing as one, unheard by all except me. I know their true identity, as the physical forms of the sprits which are the wind and the sea. I know their joy, I know their pain. I will always know. It lives within me, in my heart internally.
Now I feel my other half and the wind becomes touch, as its song is reincarnated into voice. The soft murmur of wind swept words, as strong arms encircle me. I can't help but let a tear slip down my cheek as I glaze into the eyes of my kindred spirit, my soul mate for life, for forever and beyond death.
"Why are you crying Michi?" I heard their voice against my ear.
"These are not tears of sadness Haruka.. They are tears of joy." I say softly in response as I nestle into the embrace. 'I cry nothing but tears of joy when I am with you, nothing can possibly go wrong when you are by my side. You feel it too; I can see it in your eyes..'
Haruka nodded understanding as she ran her hand through Michiru's damp curls, and let her eyes wander to watch the horizon in the distance. Where the wind meets the sea..
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Al-Zarqawi led a reign of terror in Iraq. US leaders say he and his followers were responsible for numerous bombings, kidnappings, and beheadings against American forces and civilians. Troops who recently returned safely from Iraq hope Al-Zarqawi's death sends a message to other insurgents.
He was a top terror leader against the US forces in Iraq for about three years, and he was wanted for 25-million dollars.
"I was extremely happy, I kept saying good he deserved what he got," said Sgt. Linfred Davis.
Sgt. Linfred Davis is home from a recent tour of duty in Iraq and calls Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi's death a milestone in the war.
"I know there are a lot of my brothers over there wearing uniforms that are extremely happy that they finally caught him and hopefully that sends a message to the other insurgents that says you can run you can hide, but we will catch you," said Davis.
Intelligence reports pinpointed Zarqawi's location and special forces acted with a bombing raid on a house just north of Baghdad. President Bush says it's just one step toward Iraqi security, but no time to let down any guards.
"Zarqawi is dead, but the difficult and neccessary mission in Iraq continues. We can expect the terrorists and insurgents to carry on without him," said President Bush.
Which is something Sgt. Davis believes will happen as well. But he has an important message to send to all those insurgents and terrorist who continue to commit crimes in Iraq.
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Bjorn April 3, 2012 7:53:30 AM CEST
yeah I used to work out there by trona doing deliveries, I aways had a feeling something else was up I always thought there was a underground city. Then, I started getting into this stuff and Im convinced, I now work out towards cal city & John Lear said the base run through cal city to china lake. When I used to drive along china lake to trona there is a interesting spherical building that sits in a crevice on the base there on the mountain that always caught my attention. Let me know if you get any info out there
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When investigators found the six victims murdered in a home on Lester Street, the crime scene was so gruesome it was difficult to comprehend that one person could be responsible for so much violence.
Wednesday, criminal experts said that theory is starting to make more sense. Homicide investigators are fairly certain that Jessie Dotson is the only suspect in the Lester Street Massacre.
Criminologist Dr. Richard Janikowski said investigators had to explore every scenario.
"And there may have been attempts to cover up what really happened and I think that's why at one point investigators were thinking it was gang related as one possibility," Janikowski said.
Janikowski points out that domestic violence is the root cause of 30 percent of all homicides in Memphis.
"The majority of our homicides involve arguments that people are arguing. Usually there's also drug and alcohol involvement and then a gun," he said said.
The gruesome crime scene on Lester Street immediately made people ask if one person could be responsible for all six brutal murders.
"One person could do it, particularly with children present, and even other adults. You know, if someone points a gun at you everybody freezes," Janikowski said.
Janikowski said if the killer had a semi automatic handgun, he could have shot the victims quickly.
"He is basically in control of the situation and it's a controlled environment," he said.
Janikowski admitted the massacre on Lester Street is more unusual than most domestic violence cases.
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The error resulted in Playboy programming showing up on Channel 553 Kids on Demand and Channel 553 Kids Preschool on Demand.
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Parents and viewers reportedly inundated the company with calls about the error. It took workers about two hours to fix the problem, WRAL said.
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"We're very, very sorry it happened," WRAL quoted Poston as saying. "We know parents are concerned. I have a 9-year-old. I'm a dad. I'd be concerned too. It was a technical malfunction that caused the wrong previews to be shown on our kids on-demand channels."
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Appauling!! Yes, it was a mistake, but is yet another reason not to have cable TV in our homes. Why give money to companies that air that kind of content even to adults? Serves no positive purpose.
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Firstly, this is technical failure. Not a lot anyone can do about that. This is quite different from a mistake and comes with technology.
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