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1. #220996
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:05 am, tre said:

   I hope and pray that not only will he be convicted, but dis-barred as well.

   One does not have to support the war, but one should always support the troops.

2. #220998
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:09 am, bloghooligan said:

   LOL. i hope that scratch felt REALLY good, because now he’s gonna pay. i love it. please keep us up to date!

3. #220999
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:10 am, On-my-soap-box said:

   How can you make the punishment fit the crime? Gouge his eyes out with a key. Scum.

4. #221003
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:13 am, bloghooligan said:

   by the way…why isn’t this a hate crime?

5. #221004
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:17 am, Tantor said:

   I believe this is part of a larger trend of lefties vandalizing the cars of conservatives. I’ve had a conservative bumper sticker razor bladed in super-liberal Austin, TX and I can’t seem to keep a Bush bumper sticker on my car in Washington, DC. My “Support The Troops” magnets seem to disappear, too, while my flag magnet does not.

   It all fits into a pattern of petty vindictiveness exhibited by the Left.

6. #221008
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:28 am, Boomer said:

   I doubt the Crooked County DA will do anything about this vile man being a hot bed of liberal anti-American sentiment, but would love to see him get what he deserves.

7. #221009
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:28 am, BerryG said:

   It’s not a hate crime because the victim isn’t a liberal minority member

8. #221010
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:28 am, Ron Rockstar said:

   Tantor, you should have scratched the “petty” from your last sentence.

9. #221011
   On January 18th, 2008 at 9:29 am, BerryG said:

   Liberals only support the troops when it serves their purpose.

10. #221012
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:30 am, Peejz said:

    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:05 am, tre said:

    You may get your wish..this guy has had prior run-ins with the ethics board. If convicted of a felony, his license may be revoked.

11. #221015
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:31 am, gregorystephens said:

    The sad thing is that this guy and others like him, see him as a martyr.

12. #221016
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:36 am, RedRepub said:

    Hmmm…

    He hates the military and participated in voter fraud??

    What a good liberal!

13. #221017
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:36 am, ajmontana said:

    They should go after his parents as well for conceiving this dipstick in the first place.

14. #221019
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:38 am, hatelibs said:

    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:29 am, BerryG said: Liberals only support the troops when it serves their purpose.

    Yep….like a photo-opp. This scumbag will be a hero to the Code Pinkos. I hope he does get his license revoked.

15. #221020
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:39 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    He a pathetic ccum pervert lawyer dirt bag.

16. #221021
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:39 am, JohnHolliday said:

    This is in keeping with the story MM posted yesterday about the study showing that liberals really are much less tolerant than conservatives.

    It’s a perfect case study. The court will be packed with military people supporting Sgt. McNulty. That’s how intelligent people support the troops.

    I just wonder how many of the cars of Sgt. McNulty’s supporters will have scratches on them when the proceedings are over. Care to take bets?

17. #221022
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:41 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    I agree with what everyone hear has posted thus far. This creatin is the lowest of the low.

18. #221023
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:41 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    here

19. #221027
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am, hatelibs said:

    A lawyer and a liberal. Dangerous combination.

20. #221032
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:49 am, BlameAmericaLast said:

    I just wonder how many of the cars of Sgt. McNulty’s supporters will have scratches on them when the proceedings are over. Care to take bets?

    Maybe they should take a taxi.

    And yes, this is right in line with what we were discussing yesterday about left wing nuts being much worse than the right.

21. #221033
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am, gunslingerpatriot said:

    Just think the worst thing a left leaning gay supporter did to my truck is scrape off my Christian bumper sticker “When does a moral wrong become a civil right” and replaced it with a rainbow sticker on a military base.

    If anyone is going to Chicago, park your car at a ride lot and take the metro train in to avoid any possible damage to your cars from these liberal clowns.

    GSP

22. #221034
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:52 am, katieanne said:

    They need to throw the book at this jerk. This story is disturbing on so many different levels. Grodner is scum. These wacko lefties need to know we won’t put up with abusing our brave fighting men and women anymore.

23. #221041
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am, Latino said:

    Tase that bro!

24. #221055
    On January 18th, 2008 at 10:10 am, winemkr said:

    “IF THE ARMY AND THE NAVY EVER LOOK ON HEAVENS SCENES, THEY WILL FIND THE STREETS ARE GUARDED BY UNITED STATES MARINES”

    Grodner’s problems have only just begun. He’s got a huge wakeup call coming in the after life as well.

    Heh!

25. #221061
    On January 18th, 2008 at 10:20 am, theroc5156 said:

    I commend the way Sgt. McNulty and his friend handled the situation from the get go. If I saw this scumbag lawyer do it to my car, I would have just kicked his ass. Of course, I don’t have the discipline and strength that a Marine does. These traits are just more reasons why the left hates the military.

26. #221083
    On January 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am, Barry F. said:

    Hmmmm? Could this be more proof of liberal intolerance?

27. #221100
    On January 18th, 2008 at 11:06 am, Bicyea said:

    Personally, I would have waited and drug his worthless arse on Judge Judy’s show. Let the whole world (or at least 6 million people) see what unhinged trash looks like with a piece of his backside in Judy’s jowl!

28. #221149
    On January 18th, 2008 at 12:04 pm, GaijinBob said:

    gunslingerpatriot said:
    

    If anyone is going to Chicago, park your car at a ride lot and take the metro train in to avoid any possible damage to your cars from these liberal clowns.

    I was thinking the same thing. A lot of people who want to show support for the Sarge may be coming from places where there is no reliable public transportation. It would be a good idea to review how to take the “L” to get into town and out again.

29. #221150
    On January 18th, 2008 at 12:05 pm, James Felix said:

    One does not have to support the war, but one should always support the troops.

    And even if one doesn’t support the troops surely it’s not too much to ask they refrain from attacking them.

30. #221156
    On January 18th, 2008 at 12:10 pm, Roman Con said:

    This guy is playing Russian Roulette with his law license. If there is any justice, he will be permanently disbarred. I currently practice in Virginia (after escaping from the PRM – People’s Republic of Maryland), and criminal destruction of property would easily get you suspended – if not disbarred – in Virginia. Let’s see if the Illinois bar has the guts to police their ambulance chasers.

    Roman Con
    U.S. Army, 1990-94

31. #221190
    On January 18th, 2008 at 12:36 pm, Chief RZ said:

    A lawyer? He needs to be disbarred as well as thrown in jail, and pay damages. Shameful.

32. #221193
    On January 18th, 2008 at 12:38 pm, Sly2017 said:

    Heh, karma is a bitch:

    Though he might not be in the courtroom, [Sgt] McNulty might derive some comfort from the fact that the presiding judge is a former Marine. Circuit Court Judge William O’Malley was a lance corporal in the early 1960s and is known around the Chicago Courthouse for wearing a Marine Corps pin on his lapel and celebrating the Corps’ birthday each November.

    via From the Halls to the Shores.

33. #221295
    On January 18th, 2008 at 2:07 pm, Dimsdale said:

    I suppose the ACLU has made it impossible to tar and feather anyone anymore.

    Probably did it out of a sense of self preservation….

34. #221388
    On January 18th, 2008 at 3:19 pm, mattymatt10 said:

    One does not have to support the war, but one should always support the troops.

    How can one claim to support the troops if you don’t support their mission? If you don’t support the mission, then you can’t support people who are engaged in fulfilling said mission. It makes no logical sense. If one doesn’t support the mission, I don’t know how they can claim to support the troops any farther than hoping the troops don’t die in furtherance of the mission’s goal.

    To my mind, it’s similar to saying, “I support the fact you’re a conservative, just don’t try to implement any sort of conservative policies.”

    I’m sick of the tired, old cliche of “I don’t support the war, but I support the troops.” It is nonsensical, and frankly, seems to fit the definition of cognitive dissonanace, as I understand it.

35. #221413
    On January 18th, 2008 at 3:47 pm, FbL said:

    According to Marine Corps Times, the presiding judge is a former Marine know for wearing a Marine pin around the courthouse and celebrating the USMC Birthday each year.

36. #221421
    On January 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm, cpodug said:

    FbL said: According to Marine Corps Times, the presiding judge is a former Marine know for wearing a Marine pin around the courthouse and celebrating the USMC Birthday each year.

    Can you say “mistrial”?
    /sarc

37. #221435
    On January 18th, 2008 at 4:18 pm, theroc5156 said:

    Any updates?

    And I agree with mattymatt10: This whole “I support the troops, not the war” is somewhat bull. I wish we didn’t send our servicemen and servicewomen over to Iraq, but they are there and I support them and their activities and pray they return safely and as soon as THEY feel the job is done.

    I love how a politician can say that they support the troops, yet they vote against funding the troops. How is that support??

38. #221454
    On January 18th, 2008 at 4:38 pm, ezupirate75 said:

    Karma strikes again, the Presiding Judge is a ex-Marine. Could be a long day for the dirtbag.

    http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/01/marine_vandalize_080108w/

39. #221509
    On January 18th, 2008 at 6:18 pm, BrianNY said:

    An update via Blackfive’s comment section:

    The case was called at 13:33, and the Defendant (Jay R. Grodner)did not show up. There were 2 heavy hitter State’s Attorneys here to handle it. The Judge increased his bond to $20,000.00 or 10 percent cash, and put out a warrant for his arrest.

    The Defendant called at 13:40 to say that he would be a half an hour late and was waiting for the media to leave. The Judge said in open court that if he showed up he would be taken into custody, and if he didn’t, he would be fair game for any law enforcement agency that wanted to pick him up.

    At 1400 hours the defendant showed up, and was told that he was half an hour late. The Judge stated on the record that the defendant had done the same thing during the previous court date, and he said that the defendant called and said that wanted to wait for the media to leave. The Judge said “That is not the way I run my courtroom.” He increased the bail and took him into custody and told him to try and work out a deal with the State. About 25-35 marines and assorted military were there.

    The case was recalled at 14:22, and the State said that the defendant had asked for permission to put his belt and such back on. The Judge said, “Treat him like all the other prisoners.” The defendant was brought out and the plea deal that they had worked out was entered into the record.

    The Judge asked him if he had committed the specific acts he was accused of. The defendant hemmed and hawed, and the Judge raised his voice to make him say yes or no. The defendant agreed, and the Judge read the facts into the record. Several times, the Judge said if there were no deal, he would be given a court date just like any other defendant, and he could try and make bail soon.

    The deal: 1 year Social Service Supervision, restitution of 600 dollars to be paid to Social Services and which would go to the Injured Marine Semper Fi fund, to be paid by February 25th, 2008, and $50/month in supervision fees.

    The Judge then, in as angry a voice as I have ever heard him use, scolded the defendant, saying that the Marine license plates the complaining witness had were not vanity plates or about ego, but the proceeds go toward the Marine and Navy scholarship fund for the children of fallen soldiers, sailors and marines. These Marines protect his very existence “so people like you can enjoy their freedom.” He further said that the reason there were so many in the courtroom and so much public interest is that the Marines have a tradition since 1775 that “No Marine gets left behind.” Several ‘Hoorahs’ in the courtroom.

    And then the deal was done, and he was taken away by the sheriffs to be released later.

40. #221513
    On January 18th, 2008 at 6:24 pm, swj719AWG said:

    You may get your wish..this guy has had prior run-ins with the ethics board. If convicted of a felony, his license may be revoked.

    Nope. No conviction needed.

    The Illinois Bar is rough like that.

    He’s under investigation, and he’s really, really screwed.

41. #221517
    On January 18th, 2008 at 6:36 pm, gunslingerpatriot said:

    First my hats off to judge that put this dhimitwerp in his place!

    Second-SGT McNulty would can only be so fortunate if this dhimitwerp is treated like nifong (OT he’s filed for bankrupsy)

    Third-Wouldn’t be great to be a fly on the wall in grodner’s office to hear his comments.

    Overall; this guy’s toast

    GSP

42. #221518
    On January 18th, 2008 at 6:43 pm, keylime said:

    Reading this has warmed the heart, and more important, caused smiles and joy to erupt here. I hope he gets disbarred – don’t let up on this jerk!

43. #221533
    On January 18th, 2008 at 7:31 pm, old trooper said:

    He got off very easy.

    Restitution for the damage to the vehicle did not happen, I reckon.

    He should have made to pay in full for the damage and get some time in the carcel at a minimum.

44. #221543
    On January 18th, 2008 at 7:39 pm, Dimsdale said:

    That was sweet! It was unbelievable that this puke thought he could play the court by coming in late. Again. He exemplifies the general liberal mindset of superiority and feeling that they are above the law. Can you say smackdown?

    If we manage to get a Republican into the White House this year, I nominate this judge for one of those soon to be vacated Supreme Court seats!

45. #221582
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:00 pm, Blind_Mule said:

    FbL said:
    According to Marine Corps Times, the presiding judge is a former Marine know for wearing a Marine pin around the courthouse and celebrating the USMC Birthday each year.

    Uh,Oh this guy is in some seriously deep Sh@t if this is true, he had better wear a plastic suit to court and possibly body armour.

46. #221590
    On January 18th, 2008 at 9:11 pm, Blind_Mule said:

    Ooop’s did’nt go down far enough.

    If we manage to get a Republican into the White House this year, I nominate this judge for one of those soon to be vacated Supreme Court seats!

    Uhra! don’t want to pick on a Marine cause your judge might just be one. LOL