The More or Less of Whatnot Thread 2023

[kcmets]

I did not know (until just NOW!!) that in addition to whatnot being, ya
know, whatnot -- it also means: a light open set of shelves for bric-a-brac.

#lgm #ygb #ymdyf

[A Boy Named Seo]

now what does bric-a-brac mean

[Frayed Knot]

now what does bric-a-brac mean

It means stuff you put on your whatnot. DUH!!

[A Boy Named Seo]

now what does bric-a-brac mean

It means stuff you put on your whatnot. DUH!!

"Stuff you put on your whatnot"

[Frayed Knot]

Don't know about you, but I'm starting to get the feeling that Prince Harry is upset over some stuff.

[Edgy MD]

Every opinion columnist in America, when discussing what is or isn't Constitutional, cites "Constitution expert Lawrence Tribe." (The only exception to this is, of course, George Will, who only cites The Federalist Papers, and maybe Roger Angell.)

I've got nothing against Tribey, but there's got to be somebody else out there.

[Frayed Knot]

Maybe some of them see his name and guess that he's Native American and figure they'll look more inclusive by citing him.

[MFS62]

I tuned in the Golden Globes show last night.
Unfortunately, it wasn't about Kate Upton.

Later

[metirish]

I'm on Jury Duty and the CPF is blocked on the wifi there , anyway back tomorrow as the judge attempts to pick a jury for a trial. What a long day.

[MFS62]

I'm on Jury Duty and the CPF is blocked on the wifi there , anyway back tomorrow as the judge attempts to pick a jury for a trial. What a long day.

Bronx County Courthouse?
I was a juror on a murder trial there many years ago.
Don't want to do that again.
Try not to get picked. (or arrested)
Later

[kcmets]

Hopefully, you were upwind from The Stadium stench nearby.

[metirish]

Hopefully, you were upwind from The Stadium stench nearby.

It's a jarring sight when you walk down the train steps

[metirish]

Anyway , I'll know tomorrow if I'm picked to serve in a trial , it's a big case , the judge brought the last 22 in today to question us , routine questions, me I'm a Mets fan, the judge in the Bronx?? much laughter in the court room.

[MFS62]

Anyway , I'll know tomorrow if I'm picked to serve in a trial , it's a big case , the judge brought the last 22 in today to question us , routine questions, me I'm a Mets fan, the judge in the Bronx?? much laughter in the court room.

If somebody is suing the MFYs, you gott'a get on that case.
Later

[kcmets]

I've been empaneled a couple of times for guys doing things not to
brag about and hopefully they got a lot of hard time for.

I look at the defense attorney square in the eyes and I think I have
this face that says he's guilty and you know it and he knows it and they
reject me.

60 and never sat in jury on a trial.

[batmagadanleadoff]

That's because successfully defending a person accused of a crime isn't necessarily about guilt or innocence. But I suppose that a jury never wrongfully convicted anybody of a crime. And nobody probably ever went to the electric chair for a murder they didn't commit. And cops never lied in court.

[Frayed Knot]

60 and never sat in jury on a trial.

I never have either. Never even got close.
No idea why.

[kcmets]

That's because successfully defending a person accused of a crime isn't necessarily about guilt or innocence. But I suppose that a jury never wrongfully convicted anybody of a crime. And nobody probably ever went to the electric chair for a murder they didn't commit. And cops never lied in court.

Deeper waters, but sure.

[batmagadanleadoff]

If I was a criminal court judge, I think I'd be harsh on those convicted, especially those convicted of the very worst, or heinous crimes. So harsh, you'd think I was (shudder) a Republican. But I'd do the best I could to ensure that defendants got a fair trial and all of the due process they're entitled to. I'd be even harsher on anybody on the law enforcement side who knowingly abused the enormous powers that society has given them.

[kcmets]

I never have either. Never even got close.
No idea why.

They probably saw your CPF avatar and was like this guy
ain't gonna buy no lawyer bullshit, right or wrong.

Sorry, whatnot on...

[metirish]

I was one of four chosen today to sit in the jury , they need to pick eight more and two alternate. Going back in next Wednesday but expectation is they night not even fill the rest by next week. Trial expected to last into February. Obviously I won't be saying anymore on this.

[Edgy MD]

Sorry, Irish.

Sometimes you can rotated in and out before the final jury is empaneled.

Or maybe that's just a Baltimore thing.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Good for you for serving. Juries NEED people like you. I've covered a number of trials and jury selections. One thing I've always thought is that it's not a jury of peers, but a jury of people who couldn't get out of it. And there is a huge difference.

[metsmarathon]

i'm on a grand jury right now. kinda fun. i get to see a broad swath of cases in broad strokes, and just get to decide if there's enough evidence to be able to indict. i'm happy to do it, and hope i get called again to serve.

mind you, i'd feel different if i was on a federal- or state- level jury where i'd be driving to newark or trenton, respectively. i'd still want to serve, but it would be a hell of a pain in the ass. this? easy, and i get the days off work paid, too. so there's really no downside.

i was on one jury once, and was de-selected from another once. as an engineer, i very much feel like i'm not always the kind of person they'd want on there - be it one side or the other, depending on the quality of the evidence.

[Lefty Specialist]

I'm tellin ya, I positively plotzed when I saw this. History of the World, Part II. A 4-night event. Hope the material doesn't get stretched too thin, but if anybody can pull this off, it's Mel Brooks.