Landlord McDickhead

My landlord sucks...

He is your typical New England trash, trying to wrap himself in nice clothing, and appear to be classy...He fails at this attempt. I say this because as soon as he left last night Aaron said "Is that guy trash trying to dress well?" and I explained to him he hit the nail on the head.

He lived in the condo before I did, so, I got to see what HE had done to the place before I moved in. He had two of the fluffiest white couches I've ever seen. I'm talking big white cushions, with big white pillows, and it all had a floral under tones. Gay huh? ON TOP OF THAT, he put this really "Metro" paint and wall paper in the kitchen/dining room. Gay huh? Well, the son-of-a-bitch had the nerve to tell Aaron "Man, this place was so pimp when I lived here!"

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Apparently, because I have a woman in my life, and two cats that are my children, the place is no longer "pimp" but rather "pansy". Well Landlord McDickhead has no idea what he is talking about. The place has more MAN in it now than it ever did before. Sports Illustrated, football paintings, big ass TV's, and of course, ME. I alone make the place more "pimp" than it could ever be with his 4-foot-nothing, Jersey turnpike-living, cheap Italian shirt-wearing ass.

Kiss My Ass Landlord McDickhead...

Not only that, but he is STUPID as well...

First, he tried to tell me that 1.7 million people in the Knoxville area have been affected negatively by the switch to the new Medicaid because they can't get their xanax. First of all, he couldn't say xanax, secondly, only 600,000 people live here, and you'd have to assume a minimal percentage are actually taking xanax.

Then, he tried to tell me that he has a PhD in astrophysics, but is hanging around the office at TDS because, he likes the company. Just kidding, but he is an idiot.

What can I say, that's my landlord!

Stay Tuned...

The Acid Spitting Cougar strikes again...

There are days in law school where, you can hardly believe that the conversation you are having is real. When you stop and listen to those around you and wonder "Are these people really talking about an acid-spitting cougar melting a small child"? The answer is yes, they are. They can justify the conversation. Strict Liability for inherently dangerous activities. Perfectly reasonable now huh? Hardly...

We sit around a table, or a desk for hours every day, and we talk about the practical implications of what we are doing. We talk about the sex lives of our classmates. We talk about the tendancies of our professors. We gossip. We bullshit. We argue. Its priceless...

People ask me, "What kind of law do you want to practice?" It is a tough question to answer. I am at such an infancy in my legal experience, that its nearly impossible for me to say, "I'd like to represent doctors in Medical Malpractice cases." However, for the record, that is my standard answer right now. Sometimes I say, "In law school, you learn what kind of law you DON'T want to practice." For the record, that would be criminal law.

More appropriate a question at this stage might me "Why do you want to practice law." This would be a question that I could answer. Exams. Not the tests, but the 3 weeks of 14-18 hours around a table with people I have come to trust and respect. If you watch "A Few Good Men" it is not the trial, or the client interview, or the "interogation" of Jessep. It is the late night that the group spent in Kaffee's apartment. Eating chinesse food, pacing the floor with a baseball bat, artfully piecing together a coherent opening statement, and uncovering the tangle of facts that will provide your client with a victory. This is what makes being a lawyer so attractive.

So, if anyone wants to get together at the library and research whether I am liable for damages caused by my acid-spitting cougar. I'm game.

Stay Tuned...

Griz Fizzle

Tony Parker...

Tony FUCKING Parker...

12-for-13 from the field! His 1 miss resulted in an offensive rebound and put back...

That's weak...

This was our chance. The apparently to set ourselves up as a contender, not just an "also ran" in this years NBA Title hunt. But rather than make a statement, we lost a heart-breaker in San Antonio on Saturday (80-79 on a lay-up by Tim "I'm a sad Panda" Duncan with 7.7 seconds left) and then came back to Memphis to watch the wheels come off half-way thru the 3rd quarter. The result, an 0-2 weekend against the Champs, a broken home win-streak, and serious questions about the depth of our team.

Now rumors are swirling about Marc Blount being traded to the Grizzlies. Not a bad idea, takes some pressure of Pau, ads 13.3 ppg, and a legitimate center. The problem with this is that he still only grabs 4.5 rebounds per game, and hardly solves our lack of defensive rebounding...However, if the Celtics want to take Brian Cardinal's OBNOXIOUS contract from us for MBlount, I'm stoked.

We go back to work Wednesday against New Orleans, and need to get back to winning games.

If you're not going to beat the best, you sure better beat the rest!

Stay Tuned...

Keep Your Eye on Evan Bayh!

Ladies and Gentleman, the next President of the United States of America...EVAN BAYH!



that's right, the Democratic Senator from Indiana...

Bayh was born in Shirkieville, Indiana. He graduated with honors in business economics from Indiana University in 1978, and received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1981. After clerking for a federal court judge and entering private law practice in Indianapolis, he was elected Indiana's Secretary of State in 1986.

Before his election to the Senate, Bayh served two terms as Governor of Indiana, where he established the state as one of the strongest, most financially secure economies in the nation. "Mr. Bayh's record," reported the Wall Street Journal in 1992, "is one of a genuinely fiscally conservative Democrat." Stressing fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, job creation and lean government, Bayh's list of achievements are remarkable: eight years without raising taxes; the greatest single tax cut and largest budget surplus in state history; national leadership in moving people from welfare to work; more dollars for schools every year; high academic standards and new college opportunities; over 350,000 new jobs; tougher laws on crime; and improved environmental quality.

Bayh is the father of twin boys, and is currently serving his second term in the U.S. Senate which will run until 2010.

All Courtesy of:
http://bayh.senate.gov/index1.html

Wow...Revolutionary...a mid-western, fiscal conservative democrat with a state school education...Sounds like someone the middle class, and moderate republicans might be able to support.

Its early yet, and we don't even know if Bayh will run, but if he does, I'll take him against the field. He's got John Edwards youth, but with significant experience. He's got John Kerry's experience, but with Lieberman's fiscal policy. A moderates dream come true. He can carry the 'typical' democrat states, as well as Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa. Sounds like a winner to me!


Stay Tuned...

Anyone want to go on a cruise?

I can't think of a better way to spend next weekend...oh, wait, no, I'll be in New Orleans with Robyn! That is by far better...

BUT, running a close second is the DAVE MATTHEWS AND FRIENDS CRUISE! HOLY SHIT! Check this out...

http://cruise.davematthewsband.com/

Dave will be playing with Trey and Tim Reynolds, and along for the ride is 10 other bands.

G. Love, Mike Doughtry, Ratdog, etc.

Anyone with $1200 to blow on a 3 day/night musical getaway to the Caribbean, let me know!

Looking forward to the box set ;-)

Stay Tuned...

Summary Dispossession Proceedings...

Its an accelerated proceeding to provide the new tenant with POSSESION of the property, and removing the holdover.

Then they can file a suit for damages afterwards...

Stay Tuned...

Oh property, how you rock my world...

Property sucks...I guess...


Its not really true, that is not what I really mean. In the scheme of things, its good. Its not liek I've ever been on trial for Murder, or been involved in a civil action. I've never had a contract dispute, but I've sure signed a lease! On that front, its nice to deal with something I have personal expierience with.

But its dry...

real dry...

painfully dry...

I had to read 17 pages last night on the Fair Housing Act. That is exciting. You can discriminate against people for anything you want, if they want to move into your house. If you put an ad in paper that specifies a particular preference in sex, religion, familial status, race, etc., you can't do that. Thats right 42 U.S.C. § 3603(b)(2) exempts individuals renting rooms in their house from the standard Fair Housing Act. However, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(c) is not exemptable, which is what the advertisement is.

Thrilling huh?

Want more?

See:
- 42 U.S.C. §3602
- 42 U.S.C. §3603
- 42 U.S.C. §3604

Stay Tuned...