Jian Ghomeshi Fired from Q

msj · February 12, 2016

I guess he wasn't for everyone. Barbara Walters agreed with me though...maybe they...nevermind.

I'm not following since I don't pay much attention to celebrities of whatever caliber.

Maybe they... connected?

Smallc · February 12, 2016

I'm not following since I don't pay much attention to celebrities of whatever caliber.

Maybe they... connected?

I was making a joke about their respective rumoured pasts.

Hal 9000 · February 12, 2016

No he wasn't.

He had a smarmy pandering style.

He must have saved the hard hitting for later.

...If the accusations are true.

msj · February 12, 2016

...If the accusations are true.

Oh, I believe them in general even though I agree he should walk due to many reasons already stated here by others.

No doubt he's a softy most of the time....

cybercoma · February 12, 2016

So you're pretty sure he did it, but you think he should go free due to procedural issues. Is it any wonder victims rarely come forward?

jacee · February 12, 2016

It's too bad - he was an amazing interviewer.

I never cared for him. Tried to like the show, liked the guests, but could not like him. Something just not right.

He made fun of Jane Fonda, giggling like a nervous nitwit. He couldn't deal with a mature woman he couldn't intimidate, that was very clear.

Creepy.

Always good to trust your instincts about creepy.

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Edited February 12, 2016 by jacee

jacee · February 12, 2016

The sad thing is that he will walk to go ahead and do the same thing to young women.

I would hope his reputation will now be a big warning sign to them.

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jacee · February 12, 2016

So you're pretty sure he did it, but you think he should go free due to procedural issues. Is it any wonder victims rarely come forward?

Yes I think exposing perps via social media will now be the method of choice.

Obviously the Crown just isn't up to the task of bringing justice to creeps like him.

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Smallc · February 12, 2016

So you're pretty sure he did it, but you think he should go free due to procedural issues. Is it any wonder victims rarely come forward?

So, what's the alternative? Nothing has been proven.

Hal 9000 · February 12, 2016

So, what's the alternative? Nothing has been proven.

I think what cyber is suggesting is that jail people based on suspicion.

msj · February 12, 2016

I think what cyber is suggesting is that jail people based on suspicion.

I think it's more specific than that: jail people based on my biased opinions of them.

Big Guy · February 12, 2016

I would hope his reputation will now be a big warning sign to them.

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But will also draw females who share his approach to sexual encounters to him. Perhaps we shall see him in the future with bruises and broken limbs.

Hal 9000 · February 12, 2016

But will also draw females who share his approach to sexual encounters to him. Perhaps we shall see him in the future with bruises and broken limbs.

Something tells me that if he were to call any of accusers, there's a pretty good chance they'd come a runnin'.

cybercoma · February 12, 2016

I think what cyber is suggesting is that jail people based on suspicion.

I think you have a really tough time understanding things so you like to put words in people's mouths.

TimG · February 12, 2016

I think you have a really tough time understanding things so you like to put words in people's mouths.

I think the problem is you don't make it clear what you are saying and instead of explaining yourself you get into huff and throw insults.

overthere · February 12, 2016

So you're pretty sure he did it, but you think he should go free due to procedural issues. Is it any wonder victims rarely come forward?

"procedural issues"??

A procedural issue is when they fail to file on time, or paperwork gets lost.

No, what happened here is that the Crown failed to prove his guilt of the crimes they charged him with. That is more than a procedural issue.

On Guard for Thee · February 12, 2016

"procedural issues"??

A procedural issue is when they fail to file on time, or paperwork gets lost.

No, what happened here is that the Crown failed to prove his guilt of the crimes they charged him with. That is more than a procedural issue.

You won't know that until the 24th March, just to enlighten you on a procedural issue.

overthere · February 12, 2016

And neither will you.

Both of us guilty of a rush to judgement. You of the process,, myself of the verdict.

On Guard for Thee · February 12, 2016

And neither will you.

Both of us guilty of a rush to judgement. You of the process,, myself of the verdict.

Except I didn't judge the process, I did criticize the crown for what seems like incompetence in witness preparation for trial.

Hal 9000 · February 12, 2016

I think you have a really tough time understanding things so you like to put words in people's mouths.

Well then, I'll ask you the same question that I asked WCR; With all the evidence in, would you return a guilty verdict for Ghomeshi?

Big Guy · February 12, 2016

In a jury trial, the jury is sequestered and expected to regurgitate and evaluate the evidence, analyze the materials and continue to meet until they have a decision - or there is a hung jury. Why does a judge get 6 weeks to make up his mind?

I say lock him into a room with all of the evidence, videos et al and deliver meals until he has made up his mind. What makes him so special?

How many times do you have to flip a coin?

Hal 9000 · February 12, 2016

In a jury trial, the jury is sequestered and expected to regurgitate and evaluate the evidence, analyze the materials and continue to meet until they have a decision - or there is a hung jury. Why does a judge get 6 weeks to make up his mind?

I say lock him into a room with all of the evidence, videos et al and deliver meals until he has made up his mind. What makes him so special?

How many times do you have to flip a coin?

^^^^^^^

good point!

WestCoastRunner · February 13, 2016

Well then, I'll ask you the same question that I asked WCR; With all the evidence in, would you return a guilty verdict for Ghomeshi?

Why is so important to you that I cast a vote? I have said that I don't believe they were lying.

WestCoastRunner · February 13, 2016

In a jury trial, the jury is sequestered and expected to regurgitate and evaluate the evidence, analyze the materials and continue to meet until they have a decision - or there is a hung jury. Why does a judge get 6 weeks to make up his mind?

I say lock him into a room with all of the evidence, videos et al and deliver meals until he has made up his mind. What makes him so special?

How many times do you have to flip a coin?

A judge has many more cases to focus on besides this one. Ghomeshi knew this when he elected for a judge only trial. Ghomeshi deserves no favours.

On Guard for Thee · February 13, 2016

In a jury trial, the jury is sequestered and expected to regurgitate and evaluate the evidence, analyze the materials and continue to meet until they have a decision - or there is a hung jury. Why does a judge get 6 weeks to make up his mind?

I say lock him into a room with all of the evidence, videos et al and deliver meals until he has made up his mind. What makes him so special?

How many times do you have to flip a coin?

Are you under the impression that jury trials are normally/always sequestered? The judge likely has a few other things on his agenda to deal with day to day, but hopefully he is doing what you suggest, only without the silly idea of locking him away.