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| 2005-08-11 |
| I think this post could be subtitled "Too Stupid to Live...." From Michelle Malkin's blog - EFL for the relevant parts: Speaking of slow-wittedness, the Cindy Sheehan juggernaut has resulted in an uptick in profanity-laced moonbat hate mail from Bush Derangement Syndrome sufferers incapable of rational debate. Here's just a sample. Excuse the language. *snip* And Patrick Mitchell, who works at the Los Angeles office of Ogletree and Deakins, writes from work: X-Originating-IP: [216.105.154.202] From: "Mitchell, Patrick" Patrick.Mitchell@ogletreedeakins.com To: "'malkin@comcast.net'" Subject: Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:41:22 -0400 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) YOU STINK you nasty CUNT! Eat Shit and DIE bitch!! You tell me who the hate-mongers are. *snip* Later: Update, 1:50 pm eastern time: I have just received an e-mail and phone call from Gray L. Geddie of the L.A. office of Ogletree Deakins. Here's the e-mail... "Dear Ms. Malkin, I am the Managing Shareholder of the law firm of Ogletree Deakins with offices located across the country. I was very disturbed to learn today that a legal secretary in our Los Angeles office sent you the vile e-mail referenced on your home page. Such remarks are clearly inappropriate in any context and an e-mail such as this certainly should not have been sent during working time using our firm's equipment. The comments of this employee are not reflective of the views or opinions of the firm and are directly in violation of our e-mail policy. As Managing Shareholder, I wanted to extend to you our apologies and let you know that this serious violation of our firm's work rules has resulted in the discharge of this employee. Once again, let me offer you our deepest apologies for any discomfort that the referenced e-mail has caused. It will not happen again. (at least, not from our computer) Sincerely, Gray Geddie" (emphasis added) What was that guy thinking? Good luck in your next job interview, Patrick. |
| Posted by:Barbara Skolaut |
| #12 I'd like to make a subtle, yet satirically witty remark. But I'm tired, so I'll have to settle for: Hey Patrick! Neener neener neener! |
| Posted by: DMFD 2005-08-11 23:46 |
| #11 LOL, OS. You da' man. ;-p |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-08-11 20:33 |
| #10 I'd take the bet - mainly becuase asshats liek that don't vote - they just whine and lash out when they think they can get away with it. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2005-08-11 20:28 |
| #9 I don't think you'll find any takers here, Kelly. We're not nearly as stupid as we look. ;-p |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-08-11 18:57 |
| #8 So ya suppose this guy voted for kerry? I willing to bet this mont's mortgage money if someone wants to take me on |
| Posted by: Kelly 2005-08-11 17:56 |
| #7 Patrick: Can you give me an example of your strengths? I will make valuable employee because I improve as I go from job to job. good...and now example of your weakness? I tend to get angry fast and I am improving as I go from job to job. Since this is my 20th job in 2yrs, my value is priceless. |
| Posted by: Poison Reverse 2005-08-11 17:37 |
| #6 That's cold, Frank. :-D |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-08-11 17:05 |
| #5 Every time anyone signs on to a computer where I work, a popup appears that you have to agree in order to access your computer. It's basically acknowledging that you're aware of and agree to the firm's computer policies. Everybody has to do this, every time they sign on - including the biggest wigs of all. And everybody hits "enter" without reading it (again) and keeps on going, but if someone were to be as stupid as the idiot in question, there'd be no way of saying he/she didn't know about the policy. When the tech people have to work on my computer - particularly if it's something they have to do while I'm gone - they always ask very politely if they can have my password, and if they root around in my computer. I remind them every time it's not my computer, it's the firm's, and as the firm techies they can do whatever they want (within the firm's guidelines) without my permission whatsoever. Same with people coming into my office to get communal books stored there. Everybody is very polite about not "invading your space" and protecting your "privacy," but it's not my computer and not my office space either. I don't keep anything there (or write anything from there) that I'd be ashamed of. (I don't do that from my home computer either, but at least it's paid for by ME.) I can guarantee you this clown's firm has stringent e-mail/net use policies, too. Guess he should have read - and believed - them. "Do you want fries with that?" Good one, MAC. ;-p |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-08-11 17:05 |
| #4 "which Port-A-Potti needs cleaning?" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-08-11 16:55 |
| #3 Nice goin Patrick - now go back to playin Half Life in your mother's basement. And no it isn't cool to be a 20/30 something living there. Just practice --- "will that be for here or to go" "can I get you an order of large fries with that?" |
| Posted by: MACOFROMOC 2005-08-11 16:49 |
| #2 Crushed like a bug! The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy marches on! |
| Posted by: tu3031 2005-08-11 16:19 |
| #1 *snicker* |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2005-08-11 16:16 |