Richard D. Ballot

Attorney | General Counsel (fmr) | Founder, Vincere Legal Solutions | Author of First Principles | Law, business, AI & public policy

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

@roncoleman, it may not be the squeamishness.

My concern is the Trump Admin takes a popular policy - - executing a treasonous terrorist who cowardly murdered American soldiers - - and carries out that policy in a way that manages to lose public support.

But I can't get too down on supporters like Palmer Lucky.

The excessive step of a public execution almost seems like a necessary corrective to the insulting efforts to downplay this incident back in 2009; e.g., workplace violence, if our diversity becomes a casualty, that's worse, etc.

[Ron Coleman @RonColeman]

Hard to think this will fly, to be honest.

We're too effete. I include myself in this respect

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

You're directionally correct - - the antisemitic tsunami on X ruins the user experience - - but we should of course be loathe to bring back anything that resembles the Orwellian Trust and Safety apparatchiks.

It's not just our shared commitment to the principles of free speech (understanding the First Amendment doesn't strictly apply to a private social media platform).

It's more your sentiment that antisemitism isn't entirely a problem for the Jewish people to solve. Antisemitism is a problem for the antisemites and ultimately the country which allows it to metastasize.

I don't say that as a lazy bumper sticker. It has always been the case that when societies turn on the Jews, those societies decline and often collapse. Where is Spain today as a great empire? Where is Germany as a global colossus? Where's the Arab world; how's Iraq doing without its Jews; how's Egypt doing without its Jews?

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

One of the difficult analytical issues I wrestled with as a litigator was the categories of wrongful termination damages in a franchise case.

Especially in connection with real estate, mortgage debt, improvements and carrying costs.

https://t.co/f34rfKuWHE

Part II of my opus on franchise damages has arrived.

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

My latest article - - "The Price of Wrongful Termination - Part II" - - is available on the Vincere Legal Services website.

The measure of damages in a franchise case is a question of law, and attorneys need to be in the fray.

As noted, one of my misconceptions as an attorney was assuming all the issues relating to damages would be resolved in a clash of expert witnesses. No such luck.

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[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

@BuckSexton As soon as the proposal for a "Trust and Safety Committee" is put on the table . . . grab the nearest edition of Orwell, and run!

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

We could also say that the IRGC's cheerleader section is losing - @BrettErickson28; @Fuel13

Condolences, gents.

[Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz]

The U.S. military is winning the Battle of Hormuz.

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

@Fuel13 @MerryMaidUSA @NissenWayne @EllenburgEric @resilient333 I'd like to jointly reply to Fuel13 and his bestie in the IRGC cheerleader section (Brett Erickson), but Erickson blocks anyone when there's even a whiff of disagreement or criticism.

Ironically, just like the censorship of the IRGC for whom they're both such fervent supporters

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

@BrettErickson28 "Flat out lie" shrieks Erickson, without a scintilla of evidence.

So much rage when Erickson speaks about the US or Israel.

Has Erickson ever used the word "lie" when speaking about the IRGC?

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

Franchisees, especially restaurant operators, ask: "Why can’t I buy the same ingredients elsewhere?”

Franchise attorneys ask: "Why do approved supplier requirements survive antitrust challenge?"

Despite the business model and technology changes of the past 20 years, one issue remains stubbornly the same.
https://t.co/5nsF3NIOWV

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

A group of Domino’s franchisees challenged the restriction that they could only purchase ingredients and packaging materials from approved suppliers or Domino's itself.

They argued that Domino’s had effectively monopolized and profited richly off the market.
https://t.co/iFHUn7NT95

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

@RonColeman, what can I say? I agree with you on all matters political, legal, cultural and spiritual.

If I just keep reposting your brilliant missives with bulls-eye and other endorsement emojis, I'm going to get carpal tunnel.

[Richard D. Ballot @RichardDBallot]

Weekend Feature: Pure 24 carat Ron Colemanation Bait.

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1977)

Even though the original sitcom ended, the Brady family returned for a short-lived variety show that aired various holiday-themed episodes.

· The Gimmick: The kids wore matching red, white, and blue colonial outfits and did awkward synchronized dances.

· The Cast: Guest starring Paul Lynde, bringing his signature dry, sarcastic humor to the patriotic celebrations

https://t.co/40tpQJsAcz

@RonColeman @colemannation1