I recently read an interesting article in The Economist titled “Diplomacy on Ice.” It seems that nowhere on this precious planet is safe from the …
Diplomacy on Ice
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Diplomacy on Ice
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REMAINING ON STAGE
Crickets on the hearth,
Spiders in the bed,
push early-morning risers
to live out their dread
of hurricanes and floods
and myriad disasters;
reminding us we are mere humans
and the joke of the universe’s laughter.
Perhaps, that is why some few stay
and refuse to be subdued,
pretending they control the stage
lifting a finger in Mother Nature’s face.
And we imagine they are me and you.
As the curtain comes down
the audience leaves,
except for the very few.
And laughter dies, as seas and rivers
overcome their bounds and flow anew.
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AMUSED
Men say there are nine muses
all female,
all source,
all inspiration
behind man’s creation.
I alone amuse myself,
a female
well enough,
tough enough
wise enough
behind my own creation.
We females are funny that way.
We have no time
to while away,
nor our egos sway,
where power games lay.
We do not play.
We females amuse ourselves
as we go on life’s way
to build lives better,
to make peace surer,
to allay furor
which gets in the way.
We find joy in every day.
We bring joy
to every girl and boy,
to every woman and man,
to all we can,
smiling all the way.
Men may need nine muses.
Women are happy to be
all nine at every time,
in every way,
on every day.
We women do not play.
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LTE
Letter to the Editor: Bar associations must insist on removal of Justices Thomas and Alito
Newark Advocate
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have engaged in insurrectionist activities, or at the least appear in support of it, by supporting calls to state legislators to create false electors ( Thomas); flying the American flag in support of insurrection at home (Alito) ; and by refusing to rule in a timely fashion so as to impede resolution of the president’s “absolute immunity” issue, contrary to procedural and substantive precedent. Both fail judicial impartiality by ruling on cases of “friends” giving expensive “gifts.”
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Chief Justice John Roberts seems unable to stop such breach of legal ethics. Congressional impeachment of these justices is necessary, but seems unlikely given Republican obstruction.
It is time for bar associations nationwide to insist Alito and Thomas be removed from the court and disbarred from practicing law. Every lawyer in this country has sworn an oath to behave ethically and uphold the constitutions and laws of state and nation. This includes Alito and Thomas.
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Why are the lawyers of this country remaining silent while the rule of law weakens at every level of adjudication (Judge Cannon)?
Speak now or we may forever have to hold our peace. The law may not be able to retain its union with justice and freedom, unless we speak now.
Columbus resident Louise Annarino is a former Ohio assistant attorney general, former associate director of legal affairs at Ohio University, and a former attorney at Legal Aid Society of Columbus who is now retired from the practice of law.
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https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/06/01/letter-to-the-editor-supco-justices-alito-and-thomas-should-be-removed-and-disbarred-for-actions/73884703007/
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Where Are the Bar Associations ?
by Louise Annarino, J.D., former attorney at Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Ohio ; Former Associate Director of Legal Affairs at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; former Assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio; now retired from the practice of law.
Both Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have engaged in insurrectionist activities, or at very least the appearance of their support of it ; not simply by ignoring and thus supporting calls to state legislators to create false electors ( Thomas’ wife Ginny) and by flying insurrectionist flag on his front lawn (Alito), but by refusing to rule in a timely fashion on issues surrounding attempts to overturn the 2020 election, impeding the resolution and manipulating the outcome contrary to procedural and substantive precedent. Both have also undermined the required judicial impartiality by ruling on cases of “friends” supplying them with expensive gifts and trips.
Chief John Roberts has failed to stop such breach of legal ethics. It is time for Congress to impeach Alito and Thomas. The Republican members who support the insurrectionists and its leader, including Rep. Johnson will, of course block any such effort to save the Court and its integrity. They have time only to go to NY and attack the legal process in the criminal trial of the ex-president, lending their public support to the defendant. Republicans are relying on Alito to block any effort to hold Mr. Trump accountable.
It is time for the National Bar Association, and every local and state bar association to step up and abide by the oaths their members took to uphold the constitution and laws of every state and the United States of America. And, to uphold the legal ethics these members agreed to follow before they be allowed to appear before the bench and plead a case. Surely, every lawyer recognizes the need to do so. Why are the lawyers of this country remaining silent in the face of efforts to destroy the rule of law at every level of adjudication?
It is time for lawyers to join together and save the legal Justice system in this country.
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STAY TUNED:OBSTRUCTIONISM IS STILL ON THE TABLE,By Louise Annarino,November 9,2012
STAY TUNED: OBSTRUCTIONISM IS STILL ON THE TABLE,By Louise Annarino, November 9,2012 Team, This victory is a testament to you. Take pride in your…
STAY TUNED:OBSTRUCTIONISM IS STILL ON THE TABLE,By Louise Annarino,November 9,2012
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TWO DIFFERENT TEA PARTIES
We sit together in the tea room,
four friends sharing stories of our lives
as we have done since first grade.
Now, older ladies at age seventy-five
the stories remain the same in the telling
if not in the content, with little to no surprise.
Our stories are those told by women over time
while their aged hands hold cups of calming tea
Heart-hands are held within the circle of our lives.
We studiously avoid this day
what brings us to our knees to pray.
We know our country and our world’s democracy
is sadly attacked, torn, bleeding and frayed
by hypocrites who lie and find distorted ways
to describe the problems we all face.
We agree the Republican Party is a disgrace.
Its leaders praise and offer support
to Putin, Orban and the sort of autocrat
who rules with iron hands and deadly fists,
claiming they are too MAGA strong to resist.
Laughingly, as if they are proud
supporters rally round Trump, shouting loud
with triumphant cheers, they form a crowd
of sycophants and fools who hide their fear
within the lies of those they cheer.
They no longer need to wear white sheets.
They are legally and openly armed to the teeth
to create a white supremacist militia.
They act with impunity in every community,
even in D.C. on the 6th. of January.
Hate crimes increase, threats roam the streets,
and gather openly in social media accounts
where they can hide their hate with open pride.
We old ladies have no fear. We have seen this before.
We have lived long enough to recall all
those who “drank the tea” and raised the cup
to the “Tea Party” who plotted it all,
willing to watch America fall
so long as Republican supporters with great stealth
could retain their hold on power, and keep their wealth.
This is nothing new. We watched it happen as too few
paid any attention to how it happened and came to be
that we face the loss of our very treasured democracy.
They attack our very humanity, and make love a sin.
Their victimhood becomes a sign of religious grace.
Too many “find Jesus” as His words are replaced
with a false idol determined to win the race
to the White House and the presidency.
So, we sit together and drink our tea.
We may find it hard to stand on our feet.
But we shall not allow our democracy’s defeat.
We will vote for the only political party
we would be willing to invite to join us at tea.
Democrats all, we still can stand tall.
We may be a bit slower, but we go where we need to be,
to the polls to vote for those who still uphold the law.
We still speak what needs to be said
as facts remain alive, and truth is not yet dead.
We are still alive, as you can see. No one is too old
to uphold democracy and jail those whose crimes
are so many and so bold. We ladies recognize
that lies are still lies, no matter who enjoys their telling.
The con is not new, though the conmen may be.
Heat the kettle. Bring the water to a boil.
Brew the tea. Fill your cup.
Drink the real tea and wake up.
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GRIEF
Everyone grieves in their own way, so they say.
But, steadfast Grief remains the same.
Lips once tilted in joy, Grief holds tight with the strain
of holding back anger and keeping screams at bay.
Grief tightens the brow and hardens the eye
to hold back the tears which threaten to slide
tearing apart all that we hold deep inside.
Cheeks held too tight crease
and create runnels where tears may glide.
Grief clutches jaws held fearfully tight.
Once tears escape, will our held-back sobs fight
with a pulse so strong they can never be stopped?
Like a street thug, Grief pounds us into submission
and never takes time to ask our permission.
It pushes us down with pummels fierce and powerful.
Grief uses its bruising punches to keep us sorrowful.
We lie on hard pavements praying for the end to our suffering.
We feel we are losing our grip on reality.
We clutch at old truths, begging help to appear and lessen our sorrow.
Even Grief grows tired over time and lessens its blows.
Help comes when we unclench jaws and scream,
and shout, and let our tears and fears outwardly flow.
Soften the eyes. Relax the brow. Let the tears flow.
Tears wash away sorrow that new faith can be planted
in every tomorrow, with new ways to love
and new paths to follow.
Signs of grief always remain in new lines
that furrow about our lips, across the edge of our eyes,
and on necks which will, henceforth, our heads tip
slightly down, with greater humility, a bit.
Over time bruises heal, muscles grow stronger.
We learn we can handle the tough thugs who sit
on the sidelines, hidden in shadow.
We learn love again, embracing those who came to help.
We learn faith again, embracing those who prayed by our side.
We learn hope again, embracing those who helped us to our feet.
We stand again on loving, faith-filled, hopeful feet;
and, find a new path where joy and laughter can leads us.
We see our new selves in the eyes of those we pass.
We are stronger and last longer than Grief ever could.
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