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Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
And the recall's failure will save the city even more money.— August 20, 2013 11:43 a.m.
Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
Vile. Talk like this shows how normal and harmless Filner's alleged words are, compared to the hate speech that is so common.— August 20, 2013 10:14 a.m.
Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
The hysteria isn't going away, but I think Allred and her lawsuits will, for some cash. The fact that they're meeting with a mediator suggests that at least two of these parties want to settle. Filner's apology and rehab were obviously meant to smooth the way to quick settlement. They were political disaster, and not helpful for his defence if he intended to deny the allegations completely, but getting them out of the way immediately, since they likely would be demanded, makes sense if the intent is to settle as quickly as possible. Note that that Filner's team is not attacking. Watching Allred interviewed by the drag queen, and some clips of other forays into television, made me doubt that Allred and Goldsmith were in the open collusion I originally thought. They both practice courtroom theater, but are political opposites. If Allred really intended to force Filner's resignation in collusion with Goldsmith, that would likely be corrupt, since Filner's resignation does nothing for her clients. But if Allred intends to drop the resignation demand. or at least shut up, in return for cash for her clients, that would be normal, for a lawyer. Goldsmith right now is likely trying to prolong this case by refusing to agree to the outlines of a settlement that Allred, Filner, and the mediator have worked out.— August 20, 2013 10:09 a.m.
Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
Now everyone seems certain that this mediation involves Filner's resignation, I'm not so sure. Remember the mediator is a judge, and I don't really think that Filner' has real legal problems. He faces a lot of trumped up nonsense, a nasty publicity campaign, and law enforcement gone berserk. I have thought from the start his apology and therapy were meant to satisfy what might be possibly ordered by a judge as part of a settlement. If he's going to resign and pay there would be no purpose in getting the therapy or apologizing, he wouldn't be returning to work. Filner knows these laws, his modus operandi by all accounts has been very lawyerly. Plus there is the fact that most of the alleged behavior occurred in front of security cameras, if photos or other documents prove Filner's guilt, local law enforcement might possibly not have leaked them. Pigs could fly possibly. But since we've heard no one confirm a single allegation with circumstantial evidence of any kind, I suspect evidence and lack of evidence, that supports Filner might be suppressed to keep the frenzy alive. Unethical to comment on an ongoing investigation you see. I suspect that Bob Filner would pay lots to settle these weak cases, but won't resign. Allred might sell out for what he offers. Remember Filner's resignation doesn't really do Allred's clients any good, and she knows what these cases would normally be worth. She might be an honest lawyer playing the resignation demand to get some undeserved bucks for her clients. Dropping the resignation demand is something of real value to Filner, he will eat more crow, and pay money out of pocket for that. He might fight if the demand is not dropped, and these cases aren't worth expenses. If there are criminal cases filed, Allred's resignation demand loses all cash value, and the cases might eventually be settled for what they would normally be worth, which is not much. They're settling the civil matter, Filner won't resign over that. Gloria Allred is not a crook but a very slick lawyer, collecting money from a city with a very stupid lawyer.— August 20, 2013 1:34 a.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
Ignorance is bliss.— August 19, 2013 9 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
Well she did say that her clients will accept no settlement that doesn't include Filner's resignation. You obviously haven't seen the linked video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnQx21bjzQI— August 19, 2013 8:16 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
There seems to be no one on the streets of PB with petitions, not yesterday or today. I've been looking and not finding, and they should be looking for me. I didn't see anyone downtown either. I'm thinking Pallamary is not up to the task. BTW i'm certain no one has seen the Gloria Allred and the drag queen link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnQx21bjzQI Because if they had, they would know what a terrible fit she is for her case here.— August 19, 2013 8:05 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith met today: reports
Speaking of freaky, in a fun way, check out Gloria Allred: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnQx21bjzQI I wonder if Jan Goldsmith knows who he is in bed with?— August 19, 2013 6:39 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
Her client should make her case with her aid, she can recommend, she can demand, but she can't order the City or Filner to do anything, How did you like the video? Perhaps Sassy can give orders to the City also.— August 19, 2013 5:57 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
I sang the loudest. I thought to share this Gloria Allred interview; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnQx21bjzQI I like her in this version, but still don't think she has the right to tell San Diego what to do.— August 19, 2013 5:06 p.m.