My dad used to quote an old maxim when stuff like this (I.e. businesses or individuals do something that is so obviously contrary to their established public image) “follow the money“. I’m asking myself what kind of money are we talking about in these cases? What amount of money or types of clients are in their stables that would make them fold?
Honestly, in some ways, I’m happy that they have revealed themselves to be cowards, because this revelation of their true colors, protects all of us that would assume they are on the side of justice. We can see clearly that these “partners” are not in fact, on our side. But then back to the money trail. One also has to wonder what sort of clients do these firms have right now, that they believe will tolerate or, in fact will support / appreciate this move? Perhaps their client bases largely supporters of the current administration? If so, then it makes sense that they would capitulate. And if that hypothesis is correct than they have done us all a favor by taking off their mask of moral turpitude, so that when we are choosing an advocate in the times ahead, we take them out of our rolodecks. If not, this was Business suicide for personal gain. Either way, the “snakes” in our midst are coming out from underneath their rocks.
I worked for Skadden as a proofreader/legal assistant many years ago, so your letter felt good. I did proofread Laura Ingraham’s legal work back in the early 90s, and I remember she had small, cramped handwriting
I am reminded of the last paragraph of Churchill's thundering denunciation of the Munich Agreement on 5 Oct 1938:
"And do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time."
Wish you hadn't relied on Andrew Sullivan's smear of Israel's legitimate self-defense against Hamas to bolster your point that Trump is breaking the law.
My language has deteriorated over the last several months. I used to be a person for whom words like "damn" and "shit" were the worst that came out of my mouth. Now??? Fuck has become my favorite word! Thank you Charlie for showing that big words plus swear words work well together!
“Paul, Weiss folded like a cheap suit!” 🤣 Today Rise and Resist, which itself has been called out by Elon AND Margery Taylor Green, is going out for its second (nonviolent) action against Paul, Weiss. I know what my sign will read!
Charlie - this is promising but I think it would be even more effective if you were to come out of your shell and really express yourself! :-) I wonder what BS these folks tell themselves when, or maybe "if", they feel the faint stirrings of what used to be their soul?
Vichy
My dad used to quote an old maxim when stuff like this (I.e. businesses or individuals do something that is so obviously contrary to their established public image) “follow the money“. I’m asking myself what kind of money are we talking about in these cases? What amount of money or types of clients are in their stables that would make them fold?
Honestly, in some ways, I’m happy that they have revealed themselves to be cowards, because this revelation of their true colors, protects all of us that would assume they are on the side of justice. We can see clearly that these “partners” are not in fact, on our side. But then back to the money trail. One also has to wonder what sort of clients do these firms have right now, that they believe will tolerate or, in fact will support / appreciate this move? Perhaps their client bases largely supporters of the current administration? If so, then it makes sense that they would capitulate. And if that hypothesis is correct than they have done us all a favor by taking off their mask of moral turpitude, so that when we are choosing an advocate in the times ahead, we take them out of our rolodecks. If not, this was Business suicide for personal gain. Either way, the “snakes” in our midst are coming out from underneath their rocks.
I worked for Skadden as a proofreader/legal assistant many years ago, so your letter felt good. I did proofread Laura Ingraham’s legal work back in the early 90s, and I remember she had small, cramped handwriting
I am reminded of the last paragraph of Churchill's thundering denunciation of the Munich Agreement on 5 Oct 1938:
"And do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time."
Wish you hadn't relied on Andrew Sullivan's smear of Israel's legitimate self-defense against Hamas to bolster your point that Trump is breaking the law.
I hope that other firms would welcome associate attorneys who want to vote with their feet and leave Skadden.
A man who adores his dogs and a man who has disdain for capitulating cowards. Thank you Charlie. ( my dog keeps me sane in this insane universe)
More dog pictures wouldn't make everything all better, but they would sure help.
My language has deteriorated over the last several months. I used to be a person for whom words like "damn" and "shit" were the worst that came out of my mouth. Now??? Fuck has become my favorite word! Thank you Charlie for showing that big words plus swear words work well together!
Nobody tells it like it is like you, Charlie! You and the dogs make my day. thank you!
This is a work of art.
“Paul, Weiss folded like a cheap suit!” 🤣 Today Rise and Resist, which itself has been called out by Elon AND Margery Taylor Green, is going out for its second (nonviolent) action against Paul, Weiss. I know what my sign will read!
Charlie - this is promising but I think it would be even more effective if you were to come out of your shell and really express yourself! :-) I wonder what BS these folks tell themselves when, or maybe "if", they feel the faint stirrings of what used to be their soul?
They tell themselves $$$$$
Excellent!!
Pulling a Skadden! Make that go viral
And congratulations on your 70,000 subscribers. Well deserved.
Thank you for the language warning.
Thank you more for the language!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsvBomT6D2w 🙂
May things go well in WI today.