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"This is an Illusion"

Posted on November 01, 2008
This TPM post on comments tonight by Senator John McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis:From McCain campaign manager Rick Davis's campaign memo just out this evening, discussing why Obama's decision to run ads in Georgia, Arizona and North Dakota is a sign the McCain camp has him on the ropes ...

Palin As President?

Posted on October 28, 2008
The website, that is. Have fun.- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Ontario Bill Proposes Drivers' Cell-Phone Ban

Posted on October 28, 2008
City News provides the details on legislation introduced today:What would not be allowed while driving, unless the vehicle is pulled off the roadway or lawfully parkedHand-held wireless communications devices such as cell phones, smartphones and-held electronic entertainment devices such as iPods, or other portable MP3 players, or portable games Texting and emailing Viewing display screens on devices not required for driving such as a laptop or DVD playerWhat would be allowed while drivingHands-free wireless communications devices with an earpiece or Bluetooth device 911 calls Pressing the button of a hand-held device to activate hands-free mode for incoming or outbound calls GPS units mounted on dashboards Collision avoidance systemsUse by emergency services personnel such as police, fire and ambulance Logistical transportation tracking devices used for commercial vehiclesUnder the proposed legislation, drivers who break the new rules could face fines of up to $500...

Video: Closing Argument - Obama's Unity Message

Posted on October 27, 2008
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Are Canada's Child Support Guidelines Unfair to "Second" Families?

Posted on October 27, 2008
A raging debate has been brewing among our readers at Wise Law Blog.Should Canada's Child Support Guidelines consider the expenses of raising children of subsequent relationships in determining child support obligations for first families?See the comments at our post, Supreme Court of Canada to Child Support Payors: Income Increases Must be Disclosed...

MSNBC: "ATF says it disrupted skinhead plot in Tenn., Ark. to assassinate Obama"

Posted on October 27, 2008
Only minimal details are available on this shocking headline from MSNBC. Plans to secure firearms were apparently involved. It is not clear that any actual steps were taken in furtherance of a "plot" that was in planning stages. Criminal charges are apparently pending...

Mr. Justice Charles Dubin, 87

Posted on October 27, 2008
CTV News reports the passing today of Charles Dubin, former Chief Justice of Ontario:Dubin was well-known in the legal world for his keen intellect and a no-nonsense manner.However, he was perhaps best known to the public for a high profile commission he headed in 1989...

The Unravelling U.S. Economy - A Case Study

Posted on October 27, 2008
Pilgrim's Pride, America's largest poultry producer, is in financial trouble.Why?It carries a large debt, due to its $1.3 billion acquisition of a competitor in 2007. Prices have increased for commodities like corn and oil.Credit availability is tight...

More on Ontario's Pending Driver's Cell Phone Ban

Posted on October 27, 2008
The available information is still pretty thin on the Ontario legislation that may be introduced this week, but the Globe and Mail does offers these tidbits:The Ontario government may table a bill to ban drivers from using electronic devices as early as Tuesday, a move that would see the province follow Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, which have all banned drivers from chatting and texting on handheld devices while on the road...

ACLU's Hundred Day Plan: Stop U.S. Torture, Abuse

Posted on October 26, 2008
From the ACLU's Actions for Restoring America, here is Day 1:DAY ONE: STOP TORTURE, CLOSE GUANTANAMO, END EXTRAORDINARY RENDITIONSThe next president will have a historic opportunity -- on day one -- to take very important steps to restore the rule of law in the interrogation and detention of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, Afghanistan, and in secret prisons around the globe...

Anchorage Newspaper Endorses Obama Candidacy

Posted on October 26, 2008
AP has the update on the endorsement of Anchorage, Alaska's largest newspaper, the Anchorage Daily News:"Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency ? but it does not overwhelm all other judgment...

October Surprise - The Sarah Palin Halloween Mask

Posted on October 26, 2008
For anyone hoping to scare the 'puck' out of some peewee hockey players this Halloween, Amazon.com may have just the thing you're looking for...How about the Deluxe Sarah Palin Halloween Mask? It's a steal at $25.98.Yes, it's true. The world's most polarizing "hockey mom" is indeed making a big splash in the novelties market...

Video: "A Dr. Seuss-Style Cautionary Tale"

Posted on October 25, 2008
The Vet Who Did Not Vet:(h/t: AMERICABlog)- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Obama, Japan

Posted on October 25, 2008
Welcome to Obama, Japan- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Palin v. McCain: "She is a Diva..." "Every Man for Himself..."

Posted on October 25, 2008
According to various reports, a fierce battle between the camps of the two Republican nominees is very publicly rising to the surface: Kevin Drum: LET THE DEFENESTRATIONS BEGIN....Politico reports on what's going on behind the scenes in Republican circles:With despair rising even among many of John McCain?s own advisers, influential Republicans inside and outside his campaign are engaged in an intense round of blame-casting and rear-covering ? much of it virtually conceding that an Election Day rout is likely...

Joe the...

Posted on October 25, 2008
Congressman...?- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Missouri 6th Graders Disciplined for "Hit A Jew Day"

Posted on October 24, 2008
This story from USA Today simply defies all rational commentary:Several sixth-graders from suburban St. Louis are being disciplined for creating "Hit a Jew Day" and then hitting Jewish classmates.Four or five students at Parkway West Middle School in Chesterfield could be suspended and undergo counseling for last week's incident, school officials told the Associated Press...

Ontario Cell Phone Driving Ban Ahead?

Posted on October 24, 2008
City News reports that legislation will be introduced in Ontario's Provincial Legislature next week to ban cell phone use while driving in Ontario: It's not clear yet what will be in the legislation, expected to be brought out for first reading by Transport Minister Jim Bradley, but there are reports it will prohibit all use of phones by drivers in this province, with the possible excepttion of hand's-free devices...

NY Times Endorses Obama for President

Posted on October 23, 2008
The New York Times endorsement of Barack Obama is no surprise, but as far as such editorial endorsements go, it is particularly well-argued and comprehensive. See: Barack Obama for President- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www...

Ex-Bushers Lining Up To Vote for for Obama

Posted on October 23, 2008
Last weekend, it was General Colin Powell. Today, Scott McLellan, former White House Press Secretary, announced he will be voting for Senator Barack Obama in the November 4 U.S. election.McLellan told CNN:"...I will be voting for Barack Obama and clapping...

Quote of the Day

Posted on October 21, 2008
Boris Johnson, the new Conservative mayor of London:Democracy and capitalism are the two great pillars of the American idea.To have rocked one of those pillars may be regarded as a misfortune.To have damaged the reputation of both, at home and abroad, is a pretty stunning achievement for an American president...

Mark Steyn Rallies the GOP Troops

Posted on October 21, 2008
Mark Steyn ralles MIA bloggers at The Corner:I feel a bit like Comical Ali going ahead with the morning press conference to announce categorically there are no Americans in Baghdad, unaware that everyone in the presidential palace scrammed to Tikrit an hour before dawn...

McCain Video: The Funniest Political Gaffe You Will Ever See

Posted on October 21, 2008
I am still laughing....- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

1000 Humble Opinions...

Posted on October 21, 2008
We've reached a milestone, of sorts.This, apparently, is our 1,000th post at Wise Law Blog.That's worth noting, I think. 'Nuff said. Now - back to work...- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

AP: Sarah Palin Charged Alaska for Kids' Expenses

Posted on October 21, 2008
I'm not too sure what to make of this Associated Press story:ANCHORAGE, Alaska ? Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business...

Sarah Palin and Tina Fey on SNL

Posted on October 19, 2008
Video is here.- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Video: Colin Powell On His Endorsement of Obama

Posted on October 19, 2008
AP has additional comments from General Powell:"It isn't easy for me to disappoint Sen. McCain in the way that I have this morning, and I regret that," Powell, interviewed on NBC's "Meet the Press," said of his longtime friend, the Arizona senator."But I firmly believe that at this point in America's history, we need a president that will not just continue, even with a new face and with the changes and with some maverick aspects, who will not just continue basically the policies that we have been following in recent years," Powell said...

Video: Anti Obama Racism Spills Over

Posted on October 17, 2008
More of the ugly underbelly, in this video from a Sarah Palin rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania:(h/t: TPM)- Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Firm website: www.wiselaw.net EMPLOYMENT LAW ? CIVIL LITIGATION ? WILLS AND ESTATES ? FAMILY LAW & DIVORCEORIGINALLY POSTED AT WISE LAW BLOG ? SUBSCRIBE TO WISE LAW BLOG

Phrase of the Day: "Air Quotes"

Posted on October 16, 2008
As in: McCain Mocks Women's "Health" in debate using "air quotes".Judy Muller at Huffington Post comments:When it comes to dismissive finger gestures, there is nothing quite like the two-handed "air quote." For pure sarcastic appeal, it beats the much more obvious middle finger every time...

Leave 'Joe the Plumber' Alone...

Posted on October 16, 2008
I don't really care much about, or for, 'Joe the Plumber.' John McCain's repeated references to him in last night's debate were grating, to say the very least.Nonetheless, today's media assault on this individual's privacy is offensive and dangerous. We have learned that he is unlicensed as a plumber and has owed back taxes...

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