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It all begins with fear

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:30:00 CDT

Michael Morris In focus

Lets face it. Without fear none of we as the body of man understand can operate. In fact a person with no fear is a rather dangerous individual killer or not. Politics is no exception. No matter what political system the basis of power in the world is fear. Whether your party fears an IED through the window or the destruction of species the fear is just product, a commodity bought to enhance market share (offices won). In our system selling that fear to a people distracted by bills, ball games and beer is the way power is obtained. Since the media is focused on the national barkers, rather than compete, I thought it would be fun to trace the fearful roots of some of the taxpayer funded boondoggles we all remember. Just one for today though. Too much fun is like too much liquor.

What will I do without Scot Key?

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:46:51 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

Today has been truly astounding. Some of you may know that Deputy DA Dave Ceballes announced yesterday at the monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Otero County that he is indeed running for DA. What this means, unless we are in the middle of some childish mis-direction, is that Ceballes mentor Scot Key is not seeking another term. This realization is not mine, but rather the axiomatic belief of every one of my readers, contributors and critics alike who have taken the time to call or write me today asking, quite mockingly, what I will do without Key to beat on. Since I have apparently allowed myself to be type cast in the eyes of some newer readers it is incumbent upon me to clear up the work ahead.

Griggs Campaign expecting boost as City declares $2 million shortfall

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

The candidate who so boldly proclaimed himself the best possible candidate for City Commission in District 7 is either a pathological liar or is handing down an astounding indictment of the golf course area in which Ron Griggs finds his base of support. Ron Griggs has a big mouth. Ron Griggs has a small mind. Incumbent Ron Griggs has some splaining to do regarding City Manager Pat McCourts comments last evening declaring a near emergency requiring draconian spending cuts called necessary in the wake of a projected $1.5 million to $2 million shortfall in the FY 2009 budget. This austerity plan is not quite the kind of economic reform most had envisioned.

Is Scot Key running for DA?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:50:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

Editors Note By popular demand I will do my best to do as so many of you have requested ignore the ADN like you.

One has to wonder why it is 12th Judicial District Attorney Scot D. Key has been so noticeably absent from Republican events during the first challenge for the DAs Office in 12 years. As amazing as it may seem it is possible that Key is simply assuming the job is his for life. Alternatively it is more likely that Key is weighing the value of the job in light of the magnitude of the challenge of running on his record. Either way Republicans are noticing Scot Key is not even acting like a party member much less an elected official from the party up for re-election.

Child Abuse Conviction a rallying cry

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

Today the Alamogordo Daily News reported child abuse convictions (ADN Story) resulting from a 2-10-06 incident that became the subject of heated accusations by Sheriffs deputies against CYFD in the form of an article, reprinted in large part from the original Michael Shinabery bobber, in the ADN today. The problem all along was that the child was returned to the now convicted parents because the deputies hurling the allegations were never taught how to do their job. The comments they made show how they saw the situation. When I covered this alarming spectacle originally (Original 2006 Story) I simply overlayed the law on top of their statements. That story was mainly an education piece on the law more expansively and why the ADN is a rag. Today, just a quick version and some revisions now that we are lawfully sure the child went back to bone breakingly abusive parents.

Henry Morgan Smith The rest of the story

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

Today Alamogordo Dilly News staff imbecile Lord Karl Anderson treated us to another adventure from Henry Morgan Smiths fantasy island. You may remember Smith as the ridiculous fellow who incited a veritable siege inside the Alamorosa truck stop when Otero County deputies arrived to cite him for violations of the smoking prohibition law. As much as I hate laws like this one I hate more a deranged inaccurate press foisting upon us the ravings of a documented madman with no clue whatsoever of any principle of law except for getting you to pay for his theft of court time and money by way of FREE process and anything else he can get for FREE. Your FREE taxes at work. Below I will link to the incident reports obtained from OCSD regarding the case.

Sandra Grisham features prominently as Video Game Monster Maker suit is tossed

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

If what is found @ Game Politics is true the citizens of the 12th Judicial District have once again been reminded of the kind of unethical illegal racket that passes for a District Attorneys office. According to the article written, it says, by an eye witness to part of the proceedings, furiosus at law Jack Thompson, during what seems to be evidence of dementia (motions hearing), once again indicted Sandra Grisham for her role in procuring Thompsons specious services for one of her witnesses. I explained the law on this (HERE).

DA Key declines charging "Kidnapper"

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

In our breaking news section DA Scott Key has declined to file any abduction charges against Fred Jacob Hoberman who was made the subject of an interstate manhunt over the weekend after Otero County Undersheriff Norbert Sanchez misrepresented the situation to State Police in order to get them to issue an Amber Alert. Otero Sheriff John Blansett informed the Alamogordo Times by phone earlier today of the decision by the DA not to file charges on the supposed kidnapping.

"Fake" Amber Alert stirs community

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:40:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

The recent false Amber Alert in Alamogordo adorning the front page of the Alamogordo Daily News is a rather fine example of mis-understanding the Amber Alert system by law enforcement and an even greater lack of attention by the brain dead press. So, what is the problem? First off what was reported is not in any way the kind of abduction contemplated by the system. Misusing the Amber Alert system in this way dilutes the usefulness of the system by not only clogging the system, but also by desensitizing the public by polluting the stranger abductee system with what amounts to nothing more than a case of custodial interference.

Marietta Biscuit takes center stage in Commission fate

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:50:00 CST

Michael Morris In Focus

Mark your calendars for today folks. On a single vote on Item 17 Tuesday the Alamogordo City Commission will cast its lot in full equality with the latest Economic Development bakery, Marietta Biscuit Company. The agenda item is adding another $200,000 to the bakery handout. Marietta, apparently a bit less solvent that this Commission had led us to believe after their series of unwholesome secret meetings where this latest beggar got this plant, and your $2,000,000 for a song, well, and a dance too.