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Started by Josephus, March 22, 2011, 09:27:34 PM

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Barrister

#9991
March 24, 2017, 03:17:34 PM
Anyone out there remember Willie de Wit?  He was a Canadian boxer, won a silver in the 84 Olympics. 

After his boxing career he went to law school, and practices criminal law down in Calgary.  SOmehow he became the "go to" lawyer for Calgary cops who are being investigated for criminal activity.  Those files are inevitably sent to Edmonton to prosecute so I know a bit about him that way.

He was appointed to the Court of Queen's Bench today.

He's certainly had an interesting life and career so far...
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crazy canuck

#9992
March 24, 2017, 08:00:53 PM
That is a good story.  I remember cheering for him.  Irrc he also spent some time as a boxing commentator in later Olympic games.

HVC

#9993
March 24, 2017, 08:04:05 PM
Interesting story. Protecting crooked cops seems less than noble though.
Being lazy is bad; unless you still get what you want, then it's called "patience".
Hubris must be punished. Severely.

Valmy

#9994
March 24, 2017, 08:08:00 PM
Quote from: HVC on March 24, 2017, 08:04:05 PM
Interesting story. Protecting crooked cops seems less than noble though.

Everybody has a right to representation HVC.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

HVC

#9995
March 24, 2017, 08:14:29 PM
Quote from: Valmy on March 24, 2017, 08:08:00 PM
Quote from: HVC on March 24, 2017, 08:04:05 PM
Interesting story. Protecting crooked cops seems less than noble though.

Everybody has a right to representation HVC.

When you make a career out of it it rubs me the wrong way, a la mob lawyers.  protecting people who abuse the public trust (once again as a focused career choice) makes me think less of you.

Being lazy is bad; unless you still get what you want, then it's called "patience".
Hubris must be punished. Severely.

Valmy

#9996
March 24, 2017, 08:18:12 PM
Every godfather has a right to a consigliere HVC.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

HVC

#9997
March 24, 2017, 08:21:34 PM
Quote from: Valmy on March 24, 2017, 08:18:12 PM
Every godfather has a right to a consigliere HVC.

:D
Being lazy is bad; unless you still get what you want, then it's called "patience".
Hubris must be punished. Severely.

Ed Anger

#9998
March 25, 2017, 08:50:43 PM
Eggplants.  :rolleyes:
Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive

HVC

#9999
March 25, 2017, 09:02:25 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 25, 2017, 08:50:43 PM
Eggplants.  :rolleyes:

Pretty soon that's all you'll be able to eat, so laugh it up chuckles ;)
Being lazy is bad; unless you still get what you want, then it's called "patience".
Hubris must be punished. Severely.

Barrister

#10000
March 28, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
Realized today was the deadline for buying a Conservative Party membership in time for the vote.  I am again a member.  :cool:

Barring something unforeseen, I'll be voting for Bernier.  Endorsements don't usually sway me, but I was leaning that way, and when Steven Fletcher (former MP and cabinet minister alongside Bernier, as well as an old friend from university days) endorsed Bernier I decided he was my guy.
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Grey Fox

#10001
March 28, 2017, 01:27:15 PM
Go Crazy! Atleast you are assured that the leader gets elected to Parliement again next election. Bernier has crushing majorities in his county.
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

Barrister

#10002
March 28, 2017, 01:28:43 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 28, 2017, 01:27:15 PM
Go Crazy! Atleast you are assured that the leader gets elected to Parliement again next election. Bernier has crushing majorities in his county.

Crazy would be to elect O'Leary.
Posts here are my own private opinions.  I do not speak for my employer.

Grey Fox

#10003
March 28, 2017, 01:35:14 PM
It would amount the destroying the party, yes.
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

Josephus

#10004
March 28, 2017, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 28, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
Realized today was the deadline for buying a Conservative Party membership in time for the vote.  I am again a member.  :cool:

Barring something unforeseen, I'll be voting for Bernier.  Endorsements don't usually sway me, but I was leaning that way, and when Steven Fletcher (former MP and cabinet minister alongside Bernier, as well as an old friend from university days) endorsed Bernier I decided he was my guy.

Birthday present to yourself?

:cheers:
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