Anderson

Date: Apr 30, 2004

Anderson

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Yeah, I was aware of it. but I really think that if you look at Anderson's history, you see someone who has always behaved pretty ethically.

If you look at the list of people on the MEC, there are all kinds of folks from all over the state.

Unless someone knows something I don't know, then I don't think it is an issue.

Let's look at Wednesday. Anderson stopped the hearing after Shelby's testimony and mediated a settlement between the two parties. I still believe he told Shelby that he had no evidence. Anyway, Anderson did not have to make a pronouncement. Both parties signed off on the agreement. I just don't see where anyone can find fault with him in his mediation.

Look, we were almost stuck with Jim Keith to "monitor fairness."

Now, as to how Hanbury achieved AG status, that's another matter and one about which I am eager to learn. I would like to know if Anderson's hand was in that.

Everyone I know, conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat, has agreed that we were fortunate to have Anderson involved in the hearing. I agree, unless proof otherwise emerges, and I don't forsee that.

FS

Date: Apr 30, 2004

Word is he tried to broker a settlement in the morning, before the hearing, which is why the hearing was late to start.

Word is he had a mandate from IHL to get a deal cut.

Word is he effectively coerced G/S by pointing out that he was the recommending party and if they did not partake of the deal then he might recommend against them.

This does not sound to me like a man of high integrity or impeccable ethics.

Date: Apr 30, 2004

Thanks for the info. I'm just rooting around and seeing what I find. The connections between the state agencies, the university, and corporations seems suspect to me. We all know that there is big money in research and in marketing the products like American Pride paint....

And if we let them start running our schools like businesses, before long we'll have some more Enrons and World.coms on our hands.

Date: Apr 30, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Flawless
"Word is he tried to broker a settlement in the morning, before the hearing, which is why the hearing was late to start. Word is he had a mandate from IHL to get a deal cut. Word is he effectively coerced G/S by pointing out that he was the recommending party and if they did not partake of the deal then he might recommend against them. This does not sound to me like a man of high integrity or impeccable ethics."

Flawless this is a heavy testimony. I think that your "word is" needs a bit more verification. Of course it is clear that Reuban was supposed to try to arbitrate the settlement.

"Word is he effectively coerced G/S by pointing out that he was the recommending party and if they did not partake of the deal then he might recommend against them. "

This does not cohere.We heard the testimony of SFT -- it was a joke. I can't believe that in the face of that very weak presentation, the accused will receieve sentnce and the incompetent proscedutor will be rewarded.

This case is small potatoes to Anderson -- is he going to risk his integrity to threaten G& S? I don't think so.

We won -- just b e patient for the truth to emerge.

Date: Apr 30, 2004

Source is 99%. Ask the principals.

Date: May 1, 2004

present professor -- "wait for the truth to emerge."

This is the only encouraging bit I've read/heard since the settlement was announced. Everyone I know feels dispondent. Do you have hope that there is good news on the horizon?

Date: May 1, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: present professor
" Of course it is clear that Reuban was supposed to try to arbitrate the settlement. "

To start with the simple stuff, this was not what Anderson was supposed to do at all. He was supposed to oversee the proceeding and keep it fair.

That he tried to get a deal even before the hearing started suggests that the IHL was manipulating the game from the start, and had zero interest in justice for Glamser & Stringer, but rather had 100% interest in shutting down the bad publicity, protecting its agent (Thames), and sweeping the trouble under the rug.

This is, I believe, a tradition here in the Old South.

Date: May 1, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Flawless
"
To start with the simple stuff, this was not what Anderson was supposed to do at all. He was supposed to oversee the proceeding and keep it fair.
That he tried to get a deal even before the hearing started suggests that the IHL was manipulating the game from the start, and had zero interest in justice for Glamser & Stringer, but rather had 100% interest in shutting down the bad publicity, protecting its agent (Thames), and sweeping the trouble under the rug.
This is, I believe, a tradition here in the Old South."

That was my initial take as well. And I was ****ed. Upon reflection, however, I’ve come to regard my expectations as unrealistic. Despite the legal trappings, this was not a legal proceeding, with a presumption of innocence and burden of proof, etc. It was a political dog and pony show performed by Shelby & Co. for the IHL board. Anderson knew that. He also knew that Mississippi was recently named the most politically-corrupt state in the US. Could it be that he was using the only resource at his disposal to practically force the board to accept an agreement?

I certainly regret the fact that Shelby wasn’t cross examined. It would have been glorious. I also regret that this compromise has given Shelby & Co. room to spin the PR. But consider this: F&G will be around for 2 years if they choose– does anyone think Shelby will last 2 more years?

No quarter.

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quote:
Originally posted by: Tinctoris
" F&G will be around for 2 years if they choose– does anyone think Shelby will last 2 more years?"

In my not so humble opinion, he will be lucky if he lasts two more months. I look for his dismissal/retirement in the early summer.

Date: May 1, 2004

You are talking to the right sleepless person.

No quarter.

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quote:
Originally posted by: mew
"You are talking to the right sleepless person. No quarter."

LOL! God bless us insomniacs!