JANUARY 2025

 Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Lively complaint against Baldoni et al) Uploaded 01/01/2025

"Who would do those things...why would they do those things?" questions posed by Uncivil Law is an excellent summary of the list of the 30 allegations by Blake Lively concerning issues on that movie set. The least controversial point on that list was regarding Justin Baldoni's "self-stated" back injury issues. I have not seen the film, but "heard on internet" (more dubious a source than ever with Crisis PR seeding various stories) that at least in the final cut of this film there was no scene of Justin Baldoni carrying Blake Lively.  IMO we are still in "she said, he said" (legal)  territory. My personal (not legal) guesses on assignment of fault/blame: 5% to BL (fault: somewhat self-centered, a bit "my way or the highway" in tone), 45% to the PR and Crisis PR reps (fault: for spreading misinformation leading to disinformation and possibly de-evolving into libel) and 50% to Justin Baldoni and other Wayfarer execs (fault: for utter tone-deafness, misogyny and for thinking with their d***s). I hope Kurt continues to follow this case as  Baldoni et al have filed a lawsuit jumping over Blake Lively's complaint before it enters the law suit stage. BTW speaking as a very old person, birthdays in theory are fine. What is an annoyance is the resulting chaos coming from family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers on social media who seem to feel that on that day all ordinary rules of public behavior have been rescinded.😉 Needless to say my b-day opinions are not popular in my friend group.😲

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Baldoni filed lawsuit against NY Times in connection w/ Lively)01/01/2025

Thank you for repeating that there were NO instructions to avoid any pregnancy mentions directed to the journalists on the 2016 film, Café Society press tour. I heard that rumor (on a YT channel) implied as a fact. I do wonder why PR (they are like attorneys during police interrogation, usually highly motivated to make their sure that their client(s) say NOTHING incriminating), did not try to "rein in" Blake Lively and Parker Posey?  BTW I just noticed Parker's last name. Wait until twitter notices it. They LOVE improbable conspiracy theories.  Admittedly. I was affected by many of Lively's assertions, but especially that Baldoni had a video of his unclothed wife giving birth to his child ON HIS PHONE. I believe that either he or a Wayfarer producer then proceeded to mansplain child birth to a woman who had recently given birth to her 4th child. Between that and Justin Baldoni insisting that he was in contact with Blake's deceased father, has admittedly affected my opinions. Legally, I believe us to still be at the he said/she said level. Personally, I believe that sanity and common sense have left the building (aka Hollywood).

Posted to Jenna Miscaviage (RE: Relationships) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/01/2025

With the smiling thumbnail of Jenna and Aaron, I had assumed that this was Aaron cheating on a diet or smoking, (obviously I live a very quiet life). As a never-in, I can only assume the amount of psychological damage that is done to people, who were born into this cult or joined as children with their parents. That being said, this is the life of Jenna Miscavige the person, the woman, the mother and the entrepreneur. No one should have dominion over another's journey, whether it is by a former cult member, partner or the cult itself. Please be well, treasure your children and friendships. As others have posted,  it will get better. 

Posted to Collier Landry (Re: New Orleans mass murder) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/01/2025

Thank you to Collier Landry for discussing this so clearly. These repetitive opportunistic acts of violence perpetrated at schools, parades, shopping centers or any place where people congregate, indicate more an avoidance of the U.S. to invest in mental health care than concentrated attacks by a foreign power. Oh I am sure, that these assassins have involvement with online presences designed to draw membership from the angry, the confused and the damaged (due to wartime or psychosis). I do not want to minimize anyone's humanity, but these assassins are basically armed drones, without anyone at the controls. We need to address this or watch our freedoms disappear not from conquest or elections, but from neglect.

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Baldoni suit against New York Times) Uploaded on 01/02/2025

I appreciate LYK's impartiality on this legal case with its excessive drama. I also am seeing considerable he said/she said without verification from witnesses (not counting submitted texts or emails as full unedited context matters). Thus far there are no clear heroes or villains, just people with oversized egos who seem to not be able to read the room.  Were I the judge, I would reduce all this "Sturm und Drang" to a consideration of workplace behavior. The judge should analyze as to how set safety, business productivity and personal reputations were adversely affected and if any laws were broken. Beyond all the accusations being thrown around, what bothers me the most is how easily Crisis PR firms may be affecting public opinion whether it be simply nudging twits or aggressively shoving us all towards the objective of the PR firm and their client(s).

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Baldoni suit against the New York Times) Uploaded on 01/03/2025

This is becoming a rather unpleasant game of tennis minus the officials, but with all of us in the far-away stadium seating trying to figure who deserves to win. This is still a he said/she said/they*said (*they being ALL the PR reps) until a judge can parse the drama from the truth. I hope for a trial that is solely directed at the workplace safety issues not a social and MSM media spectacle of Team 1 vs.Team 2. Thank you to Spill Sesh for showing the clip of Flaa. The YT videos of Kjersti Flaa's YT give relevant context (as does this channel) to all these highly ego-centric people who are essentially children with easy access to attorneys and PR firms.     

@Flaawsometalk      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmGep-ac5vU

Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Follow-up to Aaron Smith-Levin) Uploaded on 01/03/2025

Once the initial raw pain (I always felt that the lying/gaslighting is worse than the actual cheating) has lessened, please allow yourself to experience the happy moments of life (which I would define as allowing yourself to laugh and gives one a short vacation from pain and regret) is the advice I would give. BTW it was once asked if Jenna would ever change her last name. IMO using the name Miscavige in videos, books or any social media that express and feature individuality is a massive  f***-u to a certain insecure despot. Obviously this is your life, your name and your choice. Please be well...and please be happy.

Posted to Mia Maples (RE: Stylist Video #3 -- picks from Mia's own closet) Uploaded 01/03/2025

Love these stylist videos. I think my fav was the pink blanket jacket look. My closet is probably 70% black with 20% neutrals with the remainder being a hodgepodge (I love that word) of a few prints in neutrals/black of course with rare sightings of a few jewel tone colors (burgundy, forest green, some blue/teals). POSSIBILITIES: (1) It would be interesting to limit a stylist to a client who does not have or wish to buy any new (aka no fast fashion) clothing in bright colors, prints or stripes. Maybe you can get a collab with ThredUp, as in the stylist has to choose from that site? (2) I do like to see gowns and dresses on this channel so what about a maxi dress (or any length dress or skirt) that can be styled to wear in one 24-hour period or maybe a 2-day weekend involving trips to a grocery store, to work (outside the home) and wear to a formal party with only the accessories changing? Unfortunately this means that Mia will have to "break into" her own jewelry cabinet OR for more fun and less risk to life & limb go to the local thrift store for a jewelry haul (if so PLEASE video).

Posted to Down the Rabbit Hole News (RE: Aaron Smith-Levin and Jenna Miscaviage) 01/03/2025

The current Hollywood scandal (Lively and Baldoni) is a good example of side leaping as each new detail emerges. It is head spinning to see comments bounce from side to side in the space of days, even hours. I speak only from MY viewpoint: (1)This news from Jenna is disturbing and heartbreaking. (2) ASL should book himself into intensive counseling. (3) My guess which comes from a "never-in" is that very few people emerge from any cult undamaged physically, mentally or emotionally. However, the ones born into a cult and young children forced to be in the cult by adults, have the longest road to travel back to the individual that they were meant to be. Please keep trying Rabbit, being unbiased is a rare commodity these days. You are needed.

Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: Diary of a CEO interview of Dr. Martha Beck) 01/04/2025

Thank you to Spidey and the FB user who suggested that this interview should be watched. I have not seen this episode of DOAC, but I have watched many of Mr. Bartlett's other past interviews. Even before Spidey showed his bemused friend this technique, I noted that Dr. Beck used the basic magician technique of misdirection and suggestion. Also a factor in this particular demonstration was the physical set up of a rather wide rounded table with both individuals leaning forward awkwardly. Dr. Beck may be "dumbing it down" regarding the demonstration, not necessarily for the interviewer but to make her point clearly and quickly. (Only an assumption, but guessing that she has been on twitter😉.)  It is too bad that the interviewer did not follow up Dr. Beck's statement concerning lie detectors. Perhaps had she expanded upon that statement she might have clarified that lie detectors may show some anxiety, doubt, conflicted thoughts about any identification, but that does not equate to an outright absolute 100% accurate detection of lies all the time. When I hear an attorney boast that their client passed a lie detector test or the police triumphantly announce that the person of interest failed the lie detector test, I just sigh sadly.

Posted to Nurse_Kim (RE: Discussion w/Mark Bederow regarding recent Read case dev) 01/05/2024

I am glad that Mr. Bederow is pointing out that based SOLELY on reasonable doubt a jury should have found Karen Read innocent of all charges found in the Commonwealth's indictment. IMO the jury and all those twits with twitter law degrees cannot differentiate between the concept of innocent per a jury's verdict and an innocent in dictionary terms of purity and gentility. The blame for the jury's confusion rests with the judge, the prosecutor, the DA of Norfolk County for not properly explaining the concept of reasonable doubt to the jury.

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MY REPLY (below) TO THIS COMMENT BY:

@martinsmallwood1073

DOG BITE OR TAILLIGHT?

1. The Commonwealth’s theory is that John’s arm was hit by Karen’s polycarbonate plastic taillight at 24 mph causing it to virtually explode resulting in the cuts to Johns right arm, also spreading across the Alberts lawn leaving a wide debris field of more than 47 pieces and shards of many shapes and sizes.

2. There are nine holes on the right arm of John’s sweatshirt, but there are 20 plus wounds on Johns right arm more than twice the number of wounds compared to the holes in the sweatshirt, that doesn’t happen with shards of exploding glass or plastic, you get one hole, one wound, matching like a bullet hole.

3. The nine holes on the right arm of John’s sweatshirt are all round/ oval, and about the thickness of a pencil 6 to 8mm in diameter. What are the chances that all these pieces of taillight of various shapes and sizes made these 9 almost identical size holes in the right sleeve of Johns sweatshirt?

4. If the wounds were from a broken taillight shard, there would be a square/rectangular hole in the sweatshirt and a square/rectangular wound on John’s arm matching the hole in the sweatshirt and the shard would most likely be still lodged in his arm just like any sharp projectile hitting your body, say shattering glass or a bullet.

5. The polycarbonate plastic in this case is about one eight of an inch in thickness about 3mm, shards from this taillight will not produce round holes, no matter if they are large or small, they will always produce rectangular shaped holes. Judging by the scale next to the largest hole in the sleeve of the sweatshirt it is no more than 10 mm in diameter. Logic will tell you that a shard no bigger than 10mm x 3mm would have passed through the sweatshirt. Most all the wounds are substantially larger than the holes in the sweatshirt.

6. All the holes show pulled fibres around the edges which tells us whatever made the holes was also removed from the holes, like a stab wound, or a dog bite. If Johns wounds had been caused by shards of taillight, we would expect to find at least some splinters or fragments of plastic in the wounds.

7. A dogs canine tooth is cone shaped and it will produce round or slightly oval holes depending how deep it penetrates; this is what we see in John’s sweatshirt, and it’s also what we see on his arm, small and large puncture wounds some distorted and some elongated due to the dog attack and John pulling away defending himself.

8. On his arm we see round puncture holes, and at least four of the bites we see parallel tear-drop shaped lacerations, caused by the two front canines pulling through the skin in the same direction.

9. When you compare the damage to the sweatshirt, to John's arm it proves that it was from canine teeth not shards of taillight. Small holes on the sweatshirt opposed to the long linear wounds on the arm. The reason that the damage to the sweatshirt does not match the amount of wounds on John’s arm, is because the dogs canines were already lodged in John’s loose sleeve as it tried to bite again and again.

 10. If the wounds on John’s right arm were caused from broken taillight, then the sleeve of John’s sweatshirt would match perfectly with those wounds which they do not. You can’t fit a square peg into a round hole, everyone knows that.

MY 01/05/2025 REPLY:

Those 10 points cohesively fit with available evidence thus making death by car and its driver impossible. Unfortunately the Commonwealth is going for something more creative with the rarely used, "Transformers' Theory" with Karen Read's car turning into Ravage attacking thus causing the tragedy that befell Officer O'Keefe. I think that Michael Bay and I would agree that the Commonwealth's theory makes a far better movie and maybe even video game, but does nothing to honor Officer O'Keefe or elicit the truth.

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE:Interview w/another journalist dragged to Baldoni/Lively mess) 01/06//2025

Thank you to Kjersti for posting that interview. The collateral damage of the "Clash of The Egos" (aka Lively vs. Baldoni et al and Baldoni vs. NYTimes) continues I guess. My opinion of most actors and Hollywood elite, is that they have narcissistic tendencies. It sort of makes sense as an actor, director, writer you probably hear "NO" much more than you hear "YES" so having a strong sense of self worth is a requirement. However to continue a successful career without drama and collateral damage you will also need some logic and deductive reasoning. I  see no winners in any of these celebrity combatants beyond the fees for the attorneys and maybe clicks for MSM. Time for all of them to grow up, settle everything out of court and generously hand out NDA's. 😉

BTW saw ads regarding 82nd Golden Globes. I did not watch the January 5 show. I guess that they are too big (aka well-financed) to fail and many of us have very short memories.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE:  Brennan examining Dr. Marie Russell) Uploaded on 01/07/2025

Perhaps I am thinking in terms of ethics not legalities in my feeling that this prosecutor is cheating in trying to make a defense witness make a slip of the tongue due to being upset. I am guessing that Mr. Brennan has noted that Dr. Russell gets irritated when being misquoted or having her expertise questioned. I agree that eliminating defense experts will assist the Commonwealth's case, but I would prefer to see the prosecution present expert testimony proving their case. Family, friends and co-workers lost Officer O'Keefe on January 29 2022. It is January 7 2025, so many reputations ruined, so many lives forever changed and yet still no closure for anyone.

Posted to Scientology - Life After A Cult (RE: Death of Mike Rinder) Uploaded on 01/06/2025

I am so glad that Natalie made this video. I will not dwell on the recent drama of blame and behavior that has surfaced. Once beyond the cult's direct influence, Mike Rinder sounded the alarm about this cult and the harm it inflicted (and continues to inflict) on so many people. That is how he should be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. May his loved ones still confined in this cult find their way out to experience the truth and love that Mike Rinder would have wanted them to regain. 

Posted to Diary of A CEO (RE: Interview with Chase Hughes) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/26/2024

MY COMMENT posted on 01/08/2025:  I watch The Behavior Panel on You Tube all the time, so I am familiar, but still always impressed with Chase Hughes' knowledge. Mr. Hughes did mention the Kitty Genovese story, as an example of group behavior. The story seems to be a little more complicated in that not everyone in that neighborhood heard everything yet did nothing. However, as some recent news has illustrated, people are reluctant to interact with strangers especially in areas without easy exits due to fear of violence or verbal aggression. Ideally we should all be taught skills on behavior and verbal interaction during our school attendance. BTW When I am really bored I will play a game with commercials. Can I guess the product that they are selling before the final reveal. My unofficial survey has found that prescription medications (why are these even allowed on public streams?) and car commercials seem to dwell much more on ambiance, soundtrack and even cinematography than what the product is, what it does and why should I purchase it.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (TMZ interviews Baldoni's attorney) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/08/2025

I do like long form LYK for a full day of trial or reading a complaint, plea or indictment. However I also very much enjoyed this condensed data version for interview analysis. Now we appear to have, the he said (Baldoni), the she said (Lively), the they said (numerous PR's) with the latest addition, the lawyer (Baldoni's) said. This verbal tennis match of so many egos is confusing. I am going to add yet another name one who may help parse this mess, William of Ockham as in Occam's razor. Yes he is deceased but his principle still applies. Everyone involved in this mess is behaving badly with no one truly innocent. The questions TMZ asked were surprisingly intelligent and direct. Now I am REALLY confused. Noms for TMZ gossip replacement: The Daily Mail or The NY Times (partially joking re the Times),

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Canadian politics and HONEY class action law suit) 01/07/2025

I was present for approximately the last 90 minutes of this video's live stream. However here with the replay crew to acquire a soupçon of knowledge regarding the governing system of Canada. This is a random QUESTION: I was intrigued to learn that there is a Canadian law specifically designed to punish self-titled psychics (I am assuming that there is no Canadian registry for paranormal professionals) from lying to and stealing from their customers. It has been over 2 years since this TikTok influencer declared that she KNEW who un-alived those 4 Idaho students. Would the Canadian legal system have allowed this case to go on so long were she a Canadian not a U.S. citizen? (The defendant arrested in December 2022, was not the individual "foretold" by Tik Tok influencer.) As of this comment, the TikTok influencer, who would be psychic, is still going full speed pro se regarding non-payment of damages owed to the plaintiff. 

Posted to Legal Eagle (RE: Blake Lively's complaint and Baldoni's lawsuit vs. NYTimes)01/09/2025

Pinned by LegalEagle:  Does this mean "It Ends With Us" is the new Citizen Kane of Bad Movies?

MY REPLY---> Objection. The film "It Ends With Us" is not a treasure or a masterpiece or a classic of a film that is so bad that it is good. It is just an average turgid drama which would have been seen on the afternoon movie of the week television (ask your parents or grandparents regarding "television") in the late 1970's of course minus any nudity or simulated personal contact. As a self-proclaimed judge (no CV no degrees no problem), I would add an extra charge for intolerable use of irony in adopting the book's title then entering into multiple law suits with enough "players" to make their own movie.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Taylor-Johnson, Aaron's wife) 01/10/2025

This reading reminded me of the plot of the 2023 movie, May December with all the creepy overtones. I checked Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wiki and learned about his marriage at a young age and his children.  When I am uncertain about seeing a movie that I feel will upset me, I seek out spoilers and watch a short trailer. The film, May December struck me as just as uncomfortable as it was listening to ant's reading. The really weird thing is that the actors portraying the young husband and his much older wife rather resemble  Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife. Probably means nothing. While this was a very interesting reading, it did make me feel somewhat icky.

Posted to Kjersti Flaa Phonetic spelling of kjersti. K-jer-sti. Kjer-sti (Drama Update) 01/10/2025

First THANK YOU. I always enjoy Kjersti's calm, logical manner and even seeing a bit of humor in this mess. She spoke such a simple fact, before you speak out/post online, first consult with those you trust who are not necessarily those to whom you pay thousands. Above all take a breath...think. That ridiculous photoshopped image Lively (or maybe a rep?) made a while back regarding Kate (UK princess), was a classic example of posting first, thinking and apologizing later. Hopefully, soon before craft services files a complaint (joke), a judge will read through the enormous amounts of texts, posts and emails, interview the cast and crew of this film then arrive at an appropriate verdict regarding an issue that should have been a workplace complaint not a middle school contest of who is the most popular (and now I have THAT song stuck in my head along with learning to say Kjersti😉). Wishes to everyone near the fires, stay safe and stay alert.

Posted to Spill Sesh (Latest Baldoni vs Lively news from Baldoni's atttorney) Uploaded 01/11/2025

Thank you to Spill Sesh for trying to make order out of this chaos. Blake Lively is not brightest bulb in the room, nor will she win any Miss Congeniality award. However I rather doubt that she would willingly and knowingly file a false workplace complaint concerning misconduct/harassment. I would imagine there are rather unpleasant consequences for those who "embellish" any complaint. To say there was a lack of communication on this movie set, is an understatement. The PR part in this scares me most of all. Who are their clients, any politicians, any CEOs? PR firms seem to be using MSM as a tennis ball being lobbed from one side to another. MSM is like a sentient dinosaur knowing extinction is imminent, but not having a clue regarding how to avoid it as such they will print almost anything without identifying fact from opinion. I really hope this goes to arbitration or trial soon, I think all the he said, she said, they said is adversely affecting the ozone layer.😉

Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: What Really Happened) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/11/202

I think Spidey got it correctly. I had heard Justin Baldoni was a method actor. Trying to communicate with an actor using that process during filming can result in problems. Now make that method actor also the director and adding yet another level of power with that actor also being a co-founder of the primary studio (Wayfarer).  Then came the PR groups, who seem to behave in a similar manner to the middle school mob who do not want to be publicly involved in an incident so instead they do chanting or whispering to others. TOTAL RANDOM THEORY: Wayfarer (aka Justin Baldoni) purchased the rights to "It Starts With Us" from Colleen Hoover in 2019. If this were a chess match I might compare the ownership of this sequel/prequel to the chess piece, Queen (no not the immortal rock group). With the Queen being "sacrificed" to reach checkmate  (aka a lawsuit with a certain complaint being withdrawn?). Maybe Spidey should write a spec script on how to avoid this chaos, "Communication...It Begins With Us"😉

Posted to Observe (RE: New format -- Ideas requested) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/09/2025

Observe already has a platform, so I think that keeping the "regular" content still available while also adding more of a variety seems like a very sound business plan. From avoiding burnout to expanding our knowledge seems like a win-win.  Possible topics: (1) How body language can vary in different cultures, different countries and what might be seen globally. (2) What about reading body language of someone who is blind and/or deaf? (3) What about babies, toddlers can their body language be read not just when they cry (obviously pixelate their faces for YT). (4) Compare an actor's body language from a film role (not in a film where face makeup or costumes obscure view) to a one-on-one interview or in a conversational format such as a round table situation (a convention maybe) where the actor in question is one of several speaking. (5) Has our (U.S.) body language changed even subtly from 1940 to 2025? (6) What body language do babies acquire from their parents'/caretakers' vocalizations and facial expressions or even imitating older children? (6) What if that baby were blind at birth? (7) People on the fringes of our society often do badly in complex situations such as crowds as recent events have shown...can we read their body language to enable us to help them or give us a heads up to escape their presence? (8) Often social occasions are difficult when you are "on the spectrum". How can that person be taught both to read body language and behave in a way that others can read their body language? (9) Job interviews are often stressful. Besides being well prepared on your CV, what body language is appreciated by interviewers and how can interviewers put their candidate at ease in order to get the best result? (10) This one is basically a public service. Instruct (influencers) on how to effectively apologize, not just with words but with their body language. The cycle of do something really bad, apologize badly, then apologize for your previous apology is getting SO old.

Posted to Molly Burke (RE: Recent deaths of disabled who were not able to flee the fires) 01/11/2025

In California quakes, fires, mudslides are not rare events. Evacuations in California are also not rare events. Unfortunately disabilities are not rare and as Molly has said joining this demo can happen to anyone at any time, hence not rare. With all of these "this is not rare" details, why was there never either an expanded 911 system or more localized assistance organized regarding mandatory evacuation? A reminder to the California local, state and federal representatives, disabled people also pay taxes and vote. If elected individuals cannot put into place that ethical and supportive assistance needed by some of their constituents who are essentially their "employers" then these representatives should resign to open these positions to those who have the will and power to help others.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Analysis of recent cases with Emily D. Baker) 01/12/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing two intelligent attorneys analyze some recent cases with attorneys who were presenting flamboyant flourishes along with legal filings. Perhaps Alexander Spiro and Tony Buzbee are presenting two cases per client with one presented to the judge and one presented to media? I have found that if intelligent and impartial commentary is what you are looking for, You Tube has it in far more supply than MSM.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Daubert Hearing of Dr. Russell's testimony) Uploaded 01/13/2025

Great synopsis by LYK. The amount of hate and vitriol directed towards Karen Read and anyone, whether expert or not, who believes reasonable doubt alone deemed this case to not be prosecuted, seems almost pathological IMO in nature even though the afflicted "individual" is instead the power of The Commonwealth. Yet no anger from the Commonwealth towards; incompetent LE, corrupt individuals from MST, inadequate prosecution in Trial 1 with mostly unbelievable prosecution witnesses and most "experts". As for Judge Cannone's ruling, no surprises. It allowed Dr. Russell in but included more cheat codes for the prosecution in her ruling than I have seen on reddit for winning a video game in record time. However, it works both ways as now the defense knows how to prepare their questions, prepare for numerous objections and prepare their cross. This trial (these trials?) concerning the death of Officer O'Keefe is more of a textbook case in: "How to Waste Tax Money and Court Time then Lose An Election" (DA Norfolk County position is scheduled to go to the ballot in 2026).

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Update on "It Ends With Us" and the Pacific Palasades Fire) 01/15/2025

I really wish the Lively, Baldoni situation would go to court asap. I am so tired of this tennis game of he's guilty, she's guilty, they're (PR) guilty and now the lawyers are talking up their client's side (as they should), but still demonizing the opposing side. While I am far away from the fires, I am astonished at the utter destruction of so much of an area. For those who have lost family, friends, animals, physical objects evoking memories, no matter who you are, I am so sorry. No one deserves a tragedy like this one, but everyone deserves at least consolation. 

Posted to Liz Gale (RE: Leah Remini and Mike Rinder) Uploaded 01/15/2025

Like other comments, I wish to thank Liz Gale for that summary. IMO (as a never-in) it seemed fair to all involved. I would be interested in a Part 2.This cult has done so much damage and ruined so many lives. The best way to combat a cult literally built on the lies of a con man is to tell recount experiences and move ahead. Escape from a cult does not turn the clock back, it is understandable that not everyone is in "the same place" even years after departing. Whatever one feels about Mike Rinder, the fact that he never got to see his family still in this cult is beyond sad.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Justin Bieber) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/15/2025

As we hear more and more about the entertainment industry, it all seems so unhealthy, predatory and immoral. Yet I support it by buying music, seeing movies and of course my pitfall, buying IP merch. SUGGESTION: what about a reading on The Entertainment Industry? Was it, is it, will it always be so cruel and unfeeling to its participants (actors, singers, tech crews, everyone who earns money from entertainment ind.)? IMO the "rot" goes way back to the silent film days. This is a for profit industry that has forgotten that its biggest resource, creatives should treasured not trashed.

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Ryan Reynolds and Baldoni) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/15/2025

I too am trying to remain impartial. Lively's complaint of workplace misconduct should not be difficult to either prove or disprove with receipts and witnesses.  While Reynolds and Lively are powerful, bossy and probably very, "my way of the highway", Baldoni still bothers me, and I can't specify how. Baldoni has been in the entertainment world for almost 2 decades, that can change people negatively if they do not have self-awareness and real friends who tell you when you need to step back, take a breath and think. Do they all are share (albeit in different amounts) blame for what probably began as a personality conflict and now is revealing the darker side of the entertainment industry? While California has bigger things to address, I do hope this case gets settled soon and there is a little less vitriol in the world. Thank you to Kjersti (I always try to pronounce that name if my head, hopefully accurately) for this coverage.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: More Ryan Reynolds involvement) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/16/2025

As was pointed out, this all begin with (no pun on sequel/prequel book intended😉) a workplace complaint. Now if Lively's complaint is false and/or irresponsibly filed then Blake Lively has way more problems than bad PR. The name Hollywood makes it sound like a fun, gentle and happy place. It is instead a jungle where bullies abound, the strong can ruin careers and everyone sleeps with one eye open (aka has a publicist tracking social media). While somewhat childish, making fun of someone in a movie is probably fair use. Had everyone involved been intelligent adults, contracts would be been adjusted to allow for "friendly departure(s)" with NDAs galore. 

Posted to Smoky Glow (RE: Tinder and Moving) Uploaded to You Tube on 01/16/2025

I have never been bored watching and listening to videos on this channel. Real enthusiasm can jump off the screen and hold attention of viewers no matter how mundane the topic. Go with the creative passion, in other words what is uppermost at this moment in the life, mind, tinder tragedies, whatever. Also, I am always in for an apartment reno, decor haul and reveal. I find the idea of a group that tracks serial daters fascinating and wish to know MORE.

Posted to Rosanna Pansino (RE: 3 more lawsuits filed = 4 in Baldoni/Lively Saga)

I did laugh when I saw the "visual aids", but they actually helped me follow this twisted saga. I had not paid as much attention to the PR lawsuit, so this commentary was quite helpful. Wouldn't it be fascinating to learn who are on the client lists from all these PR firms. Meanwhile all that originally needed to be resolved is the workplace complaint filed by Blake Lively. Is it actionable, if so trial. The rest of these lawsuits are only going to benefit the attorneys. I agree with Rosanna, the real scary thing in all of this are what the puppeteers (PR firms) doing with the puppets (us). 

My vote is for channel name: RO & MO in the KNOW

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Interview with someone who had a 20 year ago experience) 01/17/2025

The lawsuit involving the PR firms: Jonesworks LLC (Stephanie Jones) vs. Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan, Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer.... seems to be the most telling regarding this mess.  IMO these particular PR reps made what may have started as a professional disagreement worse, so much worse. SONY needed to take more direct action or allow everyone to break their contracts and begin again. I continue to wonder, is Blake Lively that scary that no one, not her agent, publicists, attorney, trainer (last one is a joke) told her that it was not advisable to file a workplace complaint without the proper receipts and the witness testimonies in place.  Filing a false complaint with the court, puts the filer into a "please sue me and get lots of money for yourself" position.  

Sorry if behind a paywall:  https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jones-v-abel-baldoni-complaint-new-york-county-supreme-court.pdf