not bad for a Vlog on the National Defense Authorization Act

"All these immigrants did not swim all these miles across the ocean to go to a country that is just like theirs! If this shit goes down, I am going to swim back to Asia."- David, on the abrogation of civil liberties

I read about this bill in Constitutional Daily and even slowly-turning-Republican Anh was like, "This is no good." I doubt Obama will sign it into law, and even then, I doubt the Supreme Court will uphold the statute, because they already made it clear in Hamdi v. Rumsfeld that you can't deny due process to an American citizen even if he is captured overseas as an enemy combatant. This law purports to deny due process to American citizens who are labeled "enemy combatants" on US soil. It's probably not going to fly with anyone has ever read the Bill of Rights. However, it is alarming that it passed in the first place!

 What David doesn't say in the video, and what he should have said, is that we should probably figure out who voted for this bill and get ourselves some new representatives. These people clearly don't understand the 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendment. 

Union Station- LA's hidden treasure

I can't believe I've lived in LA for 8 years and have never been to Union Station. It's gorgeous.

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Hello Kitty microwave

Product designers can put Hello Kitty on anything and I wouldn't even question it. Adorbs.

stay focused.

This was taken over the summer. I'm straining, because I'm flexing. Just a little motivation to not damage my body toooo much over the holidays. Abs, we will meet again. I hope to see you without straining next time.



Side note, I wish everyone on my FB feed would stop going on and on about the VS fashion show. Those women look great coming down the runway, but as soon as they turn to the side, I feel really sad for them. You can have a sandwich AND abs. Read Stacy's story: Inspiration, not thinspiration

Kouraku

Leisurely lunch with a visiting friend. I decided to order the ABC combo instead of their specialty, ramen. Good, but not great. 

Tripe. 

Teriyaki chicken. Bleh at best, but there was a delicious scoop of potato salad right next to it. 

This post is making me hungry. Dang it. 

Do I need to take all the bar classes?

If it's not a requirement for your school, bar classes are not necessary in order to pass the CA Bar. Your test prep company will cover all the basics.

I didn't take community property or First Amendment. My friend didn't take crim pro. We both passed on the first try. 

The only bar class we all agree that you should take is evidence. The rules are complicated, and you have to learn the California distinctions on top of the FRE. I saved a lot of time studying, because I knew most of the evidence rules prior to starting test prep.

Ever wonder what a lawyer sweatshop looks like?

These are all attorneys. They are sitting in front of computers in a row, reviewing documents. This is called contract work.

 I signed up for this.

 You have to bend if you're not going to break.