Today was pretty dry for a LONG time. There was a minor interesting discussion about whether “Terrorism” is a stand alone offense, or part of other offenses. Also some discussion of conspiracy, and a brief foray into constitutional law with respect to the “Appointments Clause.” Unless you are a TSO level dork, you won’t care about any of that.<\/p>\n
But flash forward to a few minutes ago when we went down the rabbit hole of IT issues. Apparently the DoD’s IT is brought to us by the geniuses who brought us the Clareece (whatevs) Manning Security Clearance, $4000 toilet seats, and luminescent tape PT belts. And at one point a shit load of Defense emails were sent to the Prosecution and a shit load of prosecution emails went to the defense. So, that’s obviously a problem.<\/p>\n
So flash forward as an Army JAG named Major Jason Wright (for the defense) got up to talk about how these problems have really hampered his ability to communicate with co-counsel. (OK, you have me hooked Major, reel me in!) “I’m forced to use 19th century technology to communicate with Mr. Nevin,” referring to a defense attorney from Idaho. (Yes Major! Speak it! Truth to power!)<\/p>\n
So, what 19th century technology does he use? Proficiency in morse code? Banging sticks on railroads? Does he ride a string of horses across the country? Smoke signals? Bawdy song and dance routines communicated around the campfire while enjoying legumes that make you flatulent?<\/p>\n
“Sometimes I have to download things to my external harddrive, and then go find a coffee shop like Starbucks that has wifi!” ……… um. What?<\/p>\n
Holy paleolithic jurisprudential hurdles! It’s downright 19th Century of them! (Gold Standard! Go Williams Jennings Bryant!) <\/p>\n
BTW- He was the class ahead of me in law school. If this doesn’t make GMU fall from 42nd in the country to 43rd, nothing will.<\/p>\n
UPDATE: I talked to the guy afterward, and he’s super nice. All the media ladies here swoon over him too, because he does have fabulous hair. However, when you say 19th century, I want 19th century. It was like some big tease. But, in case he sees this, I now somewhat feel bad, because he is genuinely a good chap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"