Posted on 04/18/2006 3:26:57 AM PDT by Mad-Margaret
Now you are spoiling the fun of the ignorant jerks on this thread who seem to know all when it comes to racism in the south, which sports are only for the 'rich'. etc.
My experience is that when you are closely following a story, you always see how many TV journalists and experts have absolutely no clue. Sometimes, I get the impression -- seriously -- that they are so busy running from green room to green room and eating power lunches that they couldn't possibly have anywhere near the knowledge of PJ monkeys who are net and channel surfing 24 x 7.
My own favorite empty news suit is BO. I have seen that guy make a complete fool of himself with loudmouth posturing about ~~his~~ "Factor" investigators and such while having a very loose grip on the basics of the story.
I have heard Rita twice this morning repeat that the DNA reports that came back were "inconclusive." Earth to Rita: Going for additional/repeat/independent tests does not make the extant test "inconclusive." Of course, they were negative so one could take the silly position that you can't prove anything with a negative. But calling the tests "inconclusive" is a wild distortion, suggesting that maybe the sample was inadequate or something. What an airhead.
I should say that I think that tabloid news screamers like Rita and Geraldo are at least frantically working on the story, even if their stuff is suspect. That is a step closer to journalism than BO who is nothing but showbiz bluff and bluster.
Most of them go on scholarships if they are good players.
Getting my information from informed freepers. Best sources of all!
Stating the obvious. But complaining about freepers gossiping. But not skipping the thread which is odd since it annoys you so much.
I think there will be one, just not at 10 a.m...........LOL.
That's a good point. Now if they can come up with a boyfriend/john to explain the report finding penetration, they are in good shape.
I didn't take French either, thank you.
Show me the report you been reading chief.
Ah, you've been had; even Nifong said her only injuries were "swelling" and "pain."
Ever had sex?
Rita said the DNA tests were inconclusive? OMG. She's as bad as she was the night of the SCOTUS ruling in Bush v. Gore.
Even the DA has admitted the DNA tests showed not a shred of evidence that lacrosse players were involved in attacking this accuser in any way.
Definitions of rape on the Web:
forced or manipulated nonconsensual sexual contact, including vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex, or penetration with an object.
FROM HERE: DEFINE RAPE
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I believe that if the DA had stronger evidence, he would put it out to the media,"
It's possible, but I've seen cases where the DA kept evidence close to his chest for as long as possible so as not to show his cards to the defense.
"Race matters in the South, but I dare say there are large parts of the Northeast and Midwest that are racially polarized as severely as is the South. After all, some of the ugliest anti-school busing demonstrations occurred in Boston, which is to liberals what Rome is to Catholics."
I have not scrutinized racial relations in all parts of the country or all parts of the world.
Just making the point that a northerner may not fully understand the atmosphere surrounding a situation like this in the south.
OK-so the kid's not an angel. Neither is the accuser. So if the prosecution tries to introduce this to assail Finnerty's character then this woman's theft of a taxi, disobeying an order from law enforcement, attempting to run over the officer (with a stolen vehicle), plus the other scrapes with the law, should also be included.
Possibly, but do they give lacrosse scholarships to private school students like they do for top basketball players? All of this, or course, is merely speculation on my part, I will be the first to admit it. And as someone else posted to me, $100,000 isn't a whole lot of money in NY or NJ, while one would be very well off with $100,000 in NC.
I can't wait to hear more about how one of the arrested kids wasn't even at the party. LOL
That is not charged in this case; try to stick to the facts.
"Oh, I get it, so now there's something wrong with being upper class and an athlete."
No, just when you act like a character out of Animal House.
"I get it."
I doubt it.
"Getting paid to get pounded by men every night would probably lead to injuries consistent with rape (or "swelling" as it's been reported)."
So now the "stripper" is a "prostitute" and that accounts for the injuries.
Just a few posts ago you or somebody else asserted the lack of any DNA evidence ruled out any intercourse.
Amazing logic. I hope the Defense Attorneys are as astute.
I'm glad you found that, Spunky. I didn't think it seemed right, but I didn't look to be sure.
Foreign objects in recesses of the body are not a good thing. I won't even talk about gerbils.
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