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December 11, 2000

Gore lawyers appeal U.S. Supreme Court ruling to Judge Judy

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Dissatisfied with US Supreme Court's reversal of the Florida Supreme Court---a ruling considered by many as unfavorable to Gore's election----Gore attorneys filed an immediate appeal to the court of Judge Judy.  "Everyone knows a final ruling from Judge Judith Sheindlin would do much to establish the eventual winner with credible legitimacy," said David Boies, attorney for Gore.  Bush lead man, former Secretary of State James Baker, while not completely comfortable with the court venue said about the case, "At least with Judge Judy, the ruling will be FINAL….and we can litigate the entire case in thirty minutes."

"This is a travesty, this is a farce," said Judge Joe Brown, who insisted the appeal should have been filed in his court. 

Trial was underway at press-time.  Exchanges in the court of Judge Judy were heated and heavy.  Gore attorney David Boies insisted on making his point only to be shouted down by Judge Judy. 

"Shhh, I'm speaking!" Judge Judy shouted to the sheepish Boies.  "You wouldn't lie to the judge would you?" Judge Judy asked the senior Gore lawyer.  "No, m'am," was his response as he eyed the papers on the table before him.

"OK, I've heard enough of this smart-alleck.  Mr. Olsen, let me see your briefs," Judge Judy said.

"Your honor, I wear boxers," Bush lawyer Theodore Olsen replied.

Detailed coverage and analysis will be published following the conclusion of the case and Judge Judy's "final" ruling.

October 2, 2000


September 29, 2000

Ellis: City will only buy 'safe' guns and safe cars

In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's appeal to municipalities, Mayor C. Jack Ellis has decided the city will buy its police officers only guns made by Daisy and only cars made by Yugo.

Ellis said the Macon Police Department can keep its current supply of dangerous guns, but when future purchases are made, he wants to back companies approved by HUD. So far, Daisy is the only gun manufacturer to pass HUD tests.

"Even if its trigger lock, anti-accidental-fire and owner-recognition technology safety features fail, the Daisy weapon is statistically less likely to kill or seriously injure anyone," said HUD spokesman Beyu Rokratt. "The Daisy handgun is basically an air pistol, so even though its safety features occasionally failed, the BBs didn't do much damage. Also, they offer a vastly larger ammunition capacity---some Daisy guns carry several hundred BBs."

Rokratt also touted the Yugo as a safer and more environmentally friendly police patrol car. "Its weight, acceleration and top-end speed are low, so we like this car. Prisoner transport can be a problem due to small size, but a rooftop luggage rack and some bungie tie-down cords can handle that issue," Rokratt said.

Ellis acknowledged that thefts of police weapons and cars was relatively rare and denied the decision was based on political motives. "I pledged to make this city safer and to fight crime during my campaign. These Daisy guns and Yugo cars will make everyone safer. Scoring points with the Democratic party was not a consideration," Ellis said.


September 26, 2000

 Parents 'freak out' about bibles, cite mythical separation clause, threaten legal action

Two Bibb County parents filed a federal lawsuit against the Bibb County school system for allegedly failing to deny a higher power in the universe.

After their son came home from Morgan Magnet School with a New Testament Bible last week, Roy and Flo Bradbury decided to sue the school board. Their attorney, John Mako, of Atlanta, said that he was filing court documents in U.S. District Court if his clients' check clears the bank.

The couple has complained at least twice before when another of their children had come home from Weaver Middle School with homework suggesting the existence of God and when another teacher suggested to their son that the "real story of Christmas" involved Christ.

The parents believe the courts should address the district's failure to enforce a First Amendment separation of church and state. "Since the courts can't spank the school board, a big cash award to us would be nice," Bradbury said. Bradbury is no relation to science fiction writer, Ray Bradbury.

"I think this is going on throughout Bibb County. Can you imagine impressionable children actually being told about God?" Bradbury said. "It's against our constitutional rights."

Asked to point out the "separation clause" in a copy of the Constitution, Bradbury could not locate it. "This must be a bogus copy. I know there's a separation of church and state clause because I heard it on TV," Bradbury said


July 10, 2000

 Clinton uses smartcard to sign E-Signatures Law, quill pen to tickle ladies

President Clinton "e-signed" a bill that makes electronic signatures as valid as their ink counterparts in the city where America's founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.

On the grounds in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed with a quill pen, Clinton used a smart card to sign the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

"This is cool, I'm going to get me a red smart-card for e-vetoing Republican bills I don't like and a green card for e-signing the good stuff," Clinton said.

Clinton then demonstrated his prowess with a quill pen by using it to tickle the ears, noses and anatomy of various women on the stage.

The E-signature act eliminates legal barriers to using electronic technology to form and sign contracts, collect and store documents, and send and receive notices and disclosures.

"The only thing that bothers me is the idea of e-commerce not being taxed. I challenge the Congress to get me a bill taxing the heck out of everything on the Internet. I'll e-sign it immediately," Clinton said.


Disclaimer: The accounts, quotes and stories on this page are wholly fictitious and intended as satire and humor. Although real names may be used and all good humor has an element of truth, this stuff ain't real. If you didn't already know these stories were bogus, then you're not too bright. --Steve Scroggins

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