Juror Explains Libby Verdict: They Felt He Was 'Fall Guy'

[birdgirl73]

I'll try it usually at least three times, but I'm a sucker for adventure.

What sort of work do you do, Norm? I've always wondered!

[delusionsofNORMALity]

I'll try it usually at least three times, but I'm a sucker for adventure.

What sort of work do you do, Norm? I've always wondered!

first time is practice, second time is for real, third time is only if you made a mistake on the second try.

i run a little remodeling/handyman business. it ain't much, but it pays the bills and i enjoy what i do. i spent way too much time trying to make other people rich, now it's all for me.

[birdgirl73]

Good for you. I knew you did something that involved skill of some kind. I just couldn't remember if I'd ever heard what it was. Glad to hear you like what you do. That's vital. Weren't you a corporate denizen before you found your current "parachute"?

[delusionsofNORMALity]

Good for you. I knew you did something that involved skill of some kind. I just couldn't remember if I'd ever heard what it was. Glad to hear you like what you do. That's vital. Weren't you a corporate denizen before you found your current "parachute"?

nah, i've been in construction most of my life, at least that's what it says on my resume. i've been everything from a laborer to a general superintendent, but the politics of commercial construction finally left me far too disheartened with that entire scene. i guess i'll just keep on with this gig until the body wears out. i know i'll never be rich, but the freedom is worth it.

[birdgirl73]

The freedom is indeed worth it. I have loved being out of the business world these last few months. Those years in retrospect feel a lot like indentured servitude. I don't care about ever being rich, either. I'd rather do something I love and do some good in the process.

[delusionsofNORMALity]

there's always a trade-off. everything has gotten so politicized that i was feeling complete lost. above the ice it's all a matter of grabbing what you can and following rules that make less sense every day, there's no room left for folks who want to do things the right way just because it is right. down here below the ice we follow an ethical code that has nothing to do with expediency, it's all about what is equitable. it ain't perfect, but......

[birdgirl73]

Yeah, it ain't perfect but it works for us and makes us able to be at peace with ourselves, if nothing else. That's my take on that, at least.

Sorry about hijacking the thread and taking us on a detour. Nice to touch base with someone with kindred priorities and spirit.

[delusionsofNORMALity]

detours are half the fun. TA!

[Myth1184]

Do you find it any surprise that the jurors saying this are admitted democrats?

[eg420ne]

No, but am still surprise the bush administration still holding power.. they shouldve already been brought to justice