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Please, forgive me for posting a vanity. I have never posted a vanity before (nor have I posted a new topic thread before) even though I have been here for years. I honestly don't know how to do this correctly. If I've made any mistakes, I ask that a moderator please fix them, and I apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

I just thought this information was important enough to deserve its own thread.

Thank you everyone for bearing with me.

1 posted on 03/25/2005 4:15:34 PM PST by schmelvin
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2 posted on 03/25/2005 4:17:27 PM PST by Valin (DARE to be average!)
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Thanks for all your efforts. You did just fine with your vanity.


3 posted on 03/25/2005 4:18:03 PM PST by Lion in Winter (Grrrrrrrrrr... The courts are outta control......)
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These vanities are ridiculous! I'm filled with outrage! Something has to be done about it.

Denote sarcasm. :)


4 posted on 03/25/2005 4:18:35 PM PST by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, being released in March)
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Qui Tam Action Could Be Brought
Securing Terri As Material Witness
http://www.theempirejournal.com/0313055_schiavogate_the_big_cove.htm


5 posted on 03/25/2005 4:19:00 PM PST by Valin (DARE to be average!)
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to allegedly engage in Medicare and Medicaid fraud

I have said all along this is Medicare/Medicaid fraud and no one listened. Michael had millions and he filed for both, how many more people who have money are filing for medicare medicaid and destroying it?

6 posted on 03/25/2005 4:19:43 PM PST by stopem (Support the troops yellow ribbon purse-key-holders.)
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Felos was one of the attorneys that contributed to Greer, I think. Makes sense.


7 posted on 03/25/2005 4:21:02 PM PST by Jrabbit
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...Please, forgive me for posting a vanity. I have never posted a vanity before (nor have I posted a new topic thread before) even though I have been here for years. I honestly don't know how to do this correctly. If I've made any mistakes, I ask that a moderator please fix them, and I apologize in advance for the inconvenience. ...

Don't worry about it. You done good.

9 posted on 03/25/2005 4:21:36 PM PST by FReepaholic (Vanity of vanities: all is vanity.)
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ping


10 posted on 03/25/2005 4:21:38 PM PST by Mrs Zip
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To: schmelvin
I told him that it could be embarrassing for Jeb Bush if Terri died and nothing had been done to save her in light of this emerging evidence that is rapidly becoming common knowledge, and the man agreed.

It will be embarrassing to him. That's the least he should be. He has been a huge disappointment.

*********

Someone wrote this to me earlier today: I am very disapointed in Jeb ............ As usual, republicans talk a good game but NEVER EVER have the courage of thier convictions.

Then I wrote back the following:

May I comment on your words .....

The 'old media' regrettably is still greatly influential, still effective in molding and creating the opinions of the majority of Americans. For instance, look at the distorted and neatly fashioned polls on the Schiavo issue (ABC's for instance.) The questions were slanted, they were outright fraudulent polls and results. Terri's real condition was consciously misrepresented in the questions of these polls. Then there was the media not presenting Terri's condition from 1990 on, ill-treatment in the hospice, and the rest of the truth of the entire matter.

I've been studying media bias for close to 40 years and am quite aware of the evil power of that bias and the way, in the end, it can destroy a free nation. But media bias and the effectiveness of that bias has never been so clear and obvious than in the (non)coverage of the Terri Schiavo case. Never have I seen a citizenry more ignorant of the facts of a story -- never so incorrectly informed, and never has that bias been so maddening! Not even the citizens' recent ignorance of the real John Kerry or the realities of Rathergate could match this. No news story has made the power of bias more clear than this one.

What I'm trying to say (but saying poorly) is that the American people are so ignorant of the facts of this case, so disinformed that if it were true that Jeb were actually afraid of political ramifications from his actions, it would be easy to see why he were.

But "courage of convictions", as you mention, is another thing. In politics these days "courage of convictions" is nearly an impossibility, especially with a media constituted in the way that it still is today. With a continuing extremely influential left/liberal/socialist/anti-American old media still in place and keeping most of the people ignorant, any courageous act by a conservative to try to rescue Terri is tough to do. Because the media has so very effectively continually distorted Republicans' and others' motives to come to this girl's rescue, every courageous act will be colored in a political way. But that courageous act should be performed anyway, imo.

I think Jeb and the Republicans would win politically in the end if they did the moral thing.

But, is 'winning in the end' the most important thing today? Well, sadly I guess it is. 'Doing the right thing' may not be.

****

Have a meaningful Good Friday.

13 posted on 03/25/2005 4:24:28 PM PST by beyond the sea (Colonial Script........... or nationalize The Federal Bank..)
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I must say after learning more and more about the history involved between her and her 'husband' I must say if she's allowed to die it would be an outrage! I was of the opposite opinion at this time last week, then as I read more, my opinion changed completely. I have nothing against a spouse making such a decision on behalf of a fallen loved one, but there isn't any proof that she said such a thing. If you combine that with how he seemed to want her to die after he cashed in, it's obvious what he was in it for now he wants her to simply go away......but why?

After seeing a time line of events from her initial brain damage to the present time I hope her parents sue that bastard husband of hers for everything penny that he made from the lawsuits over her.
14 posted on 03/25/2005 4:25:46 PM PST by KoRn (~Halliburton Told Me......)
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Jeb Bush and Jaywalking !!!

If a little baby crawled out into a busy highway and sat in
the middle of the road, I'm quite sure that Governor Bush
would risk a jaywalking ticket to rush into the street and
save the child, even if the Don't Walk sign is flashing !!!

Terri is an innocent and helpless child right now. Therefore, she
desperately needs someone to bravely risk arrest for jaywalking
to save her life from that evil mob of monsters who are blatantly
attempting to murder her ... in plain view of the entire world !!!

Jaywalk NOW Jeb !!!

Dammit... Jaywalk NOW !!!


16 posted on 03/25/2005 4:27:30 PM PST by GeekDejure ( LOL = Liberals Obey Lucifer !!!)
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How the Courts Failed Terri Schiavo

The court, in 1997 when Michael announced he was 'engaged' should have immediately conducted a guardianship hearing and transfered Terri to State guardianship. Because of this failure, we are in the present situation.

Questions that need to be immediately considered:

(1) Why did Michael choose to 'ignore' her wishes for nearly 7 years until 1997 when he announced he was'engaged' to Jodi Centonze and 'suddenly' remembered the conversation about life support with Terri from years before?

Respondent answer would most likely rationalize that it took that long before Michael Schiavo realized there was 'no hope for recovery...'

(2) However, the 1992 malpractice suit for $20 million was based on the premise/conclusion that Terri would NOT recover and she would require constant medical care for the remainder of her life estimated by Michael Shiavo and his laywers to be 51 years(which is the normal life expectancey)...Where were her WISHES at that time?

(3) The court, in 1997 when Michael announced he was 'engaged' should have immediately conducted a guardianship hearing and transfered Terri to State guardianship, at a minimum because of the obvious conflict of interest on the part of Michael Shiavo.

The court system failed to act at that point, and that is a major factor on why we are at the point we are today.

(4) Guardianship, by law and practice, is determined to be given to that person who is most heavily 'biased' in favor of the disabled person. Under most conditions this would be the spouse. However, most prudent courts, if during the guardianship period, the appointed guardian by circumstances or accident tilts the 'bias' away from the interest of the person so guarded, would conduct an immediate review, and at a minimum, transfer guardianship to the appropriate State agency.

An additional thought, as I presented it to my class at the university yesterday and I posed the question to the students:

If Terri Schiavo's medical condition, feeding tube et al, was exactly the same as it is, age 25, etc. with the single exception that she was not 'mentally' disabled but had all other functions; and she expressed a desire to have the feeding tube removed and wanted to die, what would we do?

Of course the answer is clear, she would not be allowed to make that 'choice' and would be sent for counselling, etc.

Van & Katherine Jenerette - www.jenerette.com

20 posted on 03/25/2005 4:28:59 PM PST by kjenerette (Jenerette for Senate - www.jenerette.com - U.S. Army Desert Storm)
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If this turns out to be true, you are a hero! I only hope someone checks it out and that the guy turns out to be still alive.


21 posted on 03/25/2005 4:32:10 PM PST by McGavin999
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You both need to see this. There is no way of knowing if this will prove out to be true, but it would sure explain a lot!


25 posted on 03/25/2005 4:43:17 PM PST by McGavin999
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I just finished reading my local paper and i'm so disgusted! Someone wrote that he was ashamed of being a Republican. Asks how can we talk about gay marriages etc and states rights and them trample on this poor womans rights! He goes on to say that it's just lip service. That we should respect Terri's husband for he has the responsiblity to make this decision. People are ignorant of the facts.


27 posted on 03/25/2005 4:46:37 PM PST by queenkathy (I'm praying for that God will perform a miracle.)
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144,000

Is no one trembling?


28 posted on 03/25/2005 4:54:37 PM PST by combat_boots (Dug in and not budging an inch.)
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Is is also true that MS works for the Sheriff? I read somewhere that the woman who was killed because of Judge Greer's ineptness - was a former nurse for this Sheriff (at the jail) and that MS now had this job....

This could explain how the law enforcement tipped off the Judge about protective custody people on the way to rescue Terri......

This almost reads like a novel .... the corruption - the twisted connections.....

29 posted on 03/25/2005 4:55:27 PM PST by Momto2 (Attention Greer - God will be the final judge!!)
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Thanks everyone for being so generous (and so patient with me).

IMHO, the Sciavo case has reeked to high heaven from the beginning. I could understand what Michael might have to gain from Terri's death, but I could not for the life of me understand Greer's stubborn insistence on killing her. If these allegations are true, it all makes much more sense.

According to the Sciavogate webpage, there is much alleged evidence that points in the direction of the fraudulent misappropriation of funds that have been earmarked for the care and rehabilitation of wards in Pinellas county.

Now, not only is evidence of this (Terri Sciavo) being destroyed, but a precedent of legally killing wards (in order to be able to steal even more of their assets rather than spending the money on years of care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc.?) is being established.

We cannot allow this to happen.

I know there are people here who regularly foreward information to Hannity, Drudge, etc. Can someone please do this with this new information or at least post the email addresses here so I can do it? I would really appreciate it.

Thank you everyone for fighting the good fight on behalf of poor, helpless Terri.

God bless you all.


31 posted on 03/25/2005 5:17:13 PM PST by schmelvin
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This is great! I'm glad you made that call and gave that info! I hope someone listens and does something tonigt for Terri before it is to late!


32 posted on 03/25/2005 5:23:05 PM PST by Halls
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There must be a full and complete investigation of Greer. Laws must be changed so that the lowlife judges can NEVER again be put in this position to do this to someone else This little power hunger trash judges must have their power stripped..


36 posted on 03/25/2005 5:55:07 PM PST by MSCASEY (Our God is an Awesome God!)
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