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Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: May 01 2012,12:32    http://www.latimes.com/news....6.story Quote ... In 2010, he filed suit, alleging religious discrimination and harassment. Less than a year later, he was laid off, and added a wrongful termination claim. In the flurry of legal filings since, Coppedge included cartoons posted at JPL that he said mocked intelligent design. His attorney also wrote up a key conversation as a screenplay, complete with stage directions. Defense attorneys scoffed at the accusation that Coppedge was targeted because of his beliefs. Due to budget cuts, including to the Cassini project, more than 200 employees also lost their jobs. Coppedge had also waved off suggestions to update his computer skills and was saddled with a reputation for being "unwilling to listen and always having to do things his way," defense attorneys said in court papers. In fact, during closing arguments, Fox asked the judge to recall Coppedge's demeanor on the witness stand. He repeatedly wandered off topic to discuss intelligent design. Emphasis mine. -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

Henry J Posts: 5787 Joined: Mar. 2005 (Permalink) Posted: May 01 2012,13:51    Quote In the flurry of legal filings since, Coppedge included cartoons posted at JPL that he said mocked intelligent design. So he thinks they shouldn't be allowed to make fun of claims that aren't substantiated and don't actually explain, well, anything?

fnxtr Posts: 3504 Joined: June 2006 (Permalink) Posted: May 01 2012,20:57    Quote (Henry J @ May 01 2012,11:51) Quote In the flurry of legal filings since, Coppedge included cartoons posted at JPL that he said mocked intelligent design. So he thinks they shouldn't be allowed to make fun of claims that aren't substantiated and don't actually explain, well, anything? Well, that's religion for ya... oh, wait, ID isn't religious. What? It is now? Well, colour me shocked. -------------- "[A] book said there were 5 trillion witnesses. Who am I supposed to believe, 5 trillion witnesses or you? That shit's, like, ironclad. " -- stevestory "Wow, you must be retarded. I said that CO2 does not trap heat. If it did then it would not cool down at night."  Joe G

Wesley R. Elsberry Posts: 4991 Joined: May 2002 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 07 2012,21:07    The Coppedge Case Drags On Now they're saying maybe there will be a decision in a year or two. -------------- "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." - Dorothy Parker

Doc Bill Posts: 1039 Joined: April 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 09 2012,11:31    Quote “I’ve asked some really good lawyers and nobody knows the answer,” Becker said. “One lawyer told me it’s as long as he wants to take. It could take a year, two years.” Really good lawyers, eh?  What, unlike himself or the flacks he normally hangs around with?   Really, really, like, good, lawyers. I assume the judge could rule against Coppedge with no comment.  Simply, "no, go away." For anyone out there with experience in these kinds of wrongful termination cases, is Coppedge typical?

Sealawr Posts: 54 Joined: Feb. 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 12 2012,17:04    Quote (Doc Bill @ Sep. 09 2012,11:31)   Quote “I’ve asked some really good lawyers and nobody knows the answer,” Becker said. “One lawyer told me it’s as long as he wants to take. It could take a year, two years.” Really good lawyers, eh?  What, unlike himself or the flacks he normally hangs around with?   Really, really, like, good, lawyers. I assume the judge could rule against Coppedge with no comment.  Simply, "no, go away." For anyone out there with experience in these kinds of wrongful termination cases, is Coppedge typical? Yes, the judge could rule against Coppedge with a simple "judgment for defendant." If the plaintiff or defendant requests a "Statement of Decision," then the judge must prepare a written opinion goign into some detail.  Most judges know how to write these to bulletproof them on appeal. Under California law, the judge must render a decision within 90 days after the case has been submitted. Reading between the lines in the linked article, Becker has continued to submit post-trial briefs, essentially re-setting the 90 day clock. I suspect that's why JPL is not filing a response to his latest--they don't want to re-set the clock any more. The judge also has the power to prohibit further filings.  I do not know why the judge has not done so in this case.  Most judges I know would have cut Becker off by now and rendered the decision. -------------- DS: "The explantory filter is as robust as the data that is used with it." David Klinghoffer: ""I'm an IDiot"

Wesley R. Elsberry Posts: 4991 Joined: May 2002 (Permalink) Posted: Nov. 01 2012,22:38    Judge issues "tentative ruling" in favor of JPL Quote A former computer specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was not dismissed because he advocated his belief in intelligent design while at work, a Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled. Judge Ernest Hiroshige said Thursday he is leaning in favor of JPL's argument that David Coppedge instead was let go because he was combative and did not keep his skills sharp. Hiroshige, who presided over the lawsuit's trial in April, ordered a final ruling to that effect be drawn up and distributed within 30 days. -------------- "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." - Dorothy Parker

sparc Posts: 2089 Joined: April 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Nov. 02 2012,06:09    Quote (Wesley R. Elsberry @ Nov. 01 2012,22:38) Judge issues "tentative ruling" in favor of JPL     Quote A former computer specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was not dismissed because he advocated his belief in intelligent design while at work, a Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled. Judge Ernest Hiroshige said Thursday he is leaning in favor of JPL's argument that David Coppedge instead was let go because he was combative and did not keep his skills sharp. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that we will see a post at UD or EN&V stating it is fine to preach ID at work as long as you are not an asshole towards your colleagues. -------------- "[...] the type of information we find in living systems is beyond the creative means of purely material processes [...] Who or what is such an ultimate source of information? [...] from a theistic perspective, such an information source would presumably have to be God." - William Dembski -

Sealawr Posts: 54 Joined: Feb. 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,14:07    Judge has issued final decison confirming the tentative. No surprise--standard legal procedure in California. http://www.lacanadaonline.com/news....2.story -------------- DS: "The explantory filter is as robust as the data that is used with it." David Klinghoffer: ""I'm an IDiot"

Doc Bill Posts: 1039 Joined: April 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,15:33    Appeal! We shall be entertained! Shades of Kitzmiller, I'll bet the judge simply plagiarized the defense attorney's findings.  I smell conspiracy! Coming this summer:  Coppedge 2:  Expected Journey

J-Dog Posts: 4402 Joined: Dec. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,16:53    Quote (Doc Bill @ Jan. 17 2013,15:33) Appeal! We shall be entertained! Shades of Kitzmiller, I'll bet the judge simply plagiarized the defense attorney's findings.  I smell conspiracy! Coming this summer:  Coppedge 2:  Expected Journey It will dwarf the competition! -------------- Come on Tough Guy, do the little dance of ID impotence you do so well. - Louis to Joe G 2/10 Gullibility is not a virtue - Quidam on Dembski's belief in the Bible Code Faith Healers & ID 7/08 UD is an Unnatural Douchemagnet. - richardthughes 7/11

Sealawr Posts: 54 Joined: Feb. 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,17:09    Quote (Doc Bill @ Jan. 17 2013,15:33) Shades of Kitzmiller, I'll bet the judge simply plagiarized the defense attorney's findings.  I smell conspiracy! Correctamundo! "Becker — who declined to comment beyond his written statement — contended that by “rubber-stamping” JPL’s proposed judgment, and not issuing a thorough written ruling of his own, it would work in Coppedge’s favor going forward." Actually, no it doesn't.  Judges routinely "rubberstamp" the winner's proposed judgment.  That's why the winner is known as "the winner." -------------- DS: "The explantory filter is as robust as the data that is used with it." David Klinghoffer: ""I'm an IDiot"

Glen Davidson Posts: 1100 Joined: May 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,17:25    Ha ha, Becker loses that money for which he was hoping.  Yeah, you really earned it, chump.  Good attorneys actually consider whether or not they have a case... Go ahead, squeeze Coppedge.  Bet you won't get much, but he'll get to suffer for listening to a fool like you. Glen Davidson -------------- http://tinyurl.com/mxaa3p....p Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of coincidence---ID philosophy

fnxtr Posts: 3504 Joined: June 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,17:28    Quote (Sealawr @ Jan. 17 2013,12:07) Judge has issued final decison confirming the tentative. No surprise--standard legal procedure in California. [URL=http://www.lacanadaonline.com/news/tn-818-0117-judge-confirms-earlier-ruling-sides-with-jpl-in-intelligent-design-case,0,2898 922.story]http://www.lacanadaonline.com/news....2.story[/URL] 404. eta: Found if you go to their "818 now" tab. p.s. why do these clowns all look the same? -------------- "[A] book said there were 5 trillion witnesses. Who am I supposed to believe, 5 trillion witnesses or you? That shit's, like, ironclad. " -- stevestory "Wow, you must be retarded. I said that CO2 does not trap heat. If it did then it would not cool down at night."  Joe G

fnxtr Posts: 3504 Joined: June 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,17:35    Quote "a handful of “malicious co-workers hated [Coppedge’s] Christian views,” as well as his interest in intelligent design, “which they ignorantly perceived to be a religious concept.” As a friend said recently, "sometimes the schaden just freuds itself". -------------- "[A] book said there were 5 trillion witnesses. Who am I supposed to believe, 5 trillion witnesses or you? That shit's, like, ironclad. " -- stevestory "Wow, you must be retarded. I said that CO2 does not trap heat. If it did then it would not cool down at night."  Joe G

JohnW Posts: 3217 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 17 2013,18:21    Quote (fnxtr @ Jan. 17 2013,15:35) Quote "a handful of “malicious co-workers hated [Coppedge’s] Christian views,” as well as his interest in intelligent design, “which they ignorantly perceived to be a religious concept.” As a friend said recently, "sometimes the schaden just freuds itself". Are any Christian colleges looking for a new Martyr In Residence? -------------- Math is just a language of reality. Its a waste of time to know it. - Robert Byers There isn't any probability that the letter d is in the word "mathematics"...  The correct answer would be "not even 0" - JoeG

OgreMkV Posts: 3668 Joined: Oct. 2009 (Permalink) Posted: Jan. 18 2013,08:08    Quote (JohnW @ Jan. 17 2013,18:21) Quote (fnxtr @ Jan. 17 2013,15:35) Quote "a handful of “malicious co-workers hated [Coppedge’s] Christian views,” as well as his interest in intelligent design, “which they ignorantly perceived to be a religious concept.” As a friend said recently, "sometimes the schaden just freuds itself". Are any Christian colleges looking for a new Martyr In Residence? Teaching Load: 1) Historical Computer Science - learn about obsolete programming languages and networking protocols.   2) Advanced Topics in Human Resources - Conflict resolution and disciplinary actions 3) Introduction to Witnessing - How to fake migraine headaches while in front of a judge. 4) Advanced Witnessing -Harassing coworkers for Jesus. -------------- Ignored by those who can't provide evidence for their claims. http://skepticink.com/smilodo....retreat

Arctodus23 Posts: 322 Joined: Mar. 2013 (Permalink) Posted: Mar. 05 2013,17:24    All the "reports" I've seen, were in "Expelled". -------------- "At our church’s funerals, we sing gospel songs (out loud) to God." -- FL "So the center of the earth being hotter than the surface is a "gross violation of the second law of thermodynamics??" -- Ted Holden

The whole truth Posts: 1554 Joined: Jan. 2012 (Permalink) Posted: Oct. 12 2015,00:27    http://americanloons.blogspot.com/2015....ge.html -------------- Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. - Jesus in Matthew 10:34 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. -Jesus in Luke 19:27

KevinB Posts: 525 Joined: April 2013 (Permalink) Posted: Oct. 12 2015,08:17    Quote (The whole truth @ Oct. 12 2015,00:27) http://americanloons.blogspot.com/2015.......ge.html Is he going to claim that the blog site persecuted him by taking so long to getting round to him?

Henry J Posts: 5787 Joined: Mar. 2005 (Permalink) Posted: Oct. 12 2015,09:33    Quote (KevinB @ Oct. 12 2015,07:17) Quote (The whole truth @ Oct. 12 2015,00:27) http://americanloons.blogspot.com/2015.......ge.html Is he going to claim that the blog site persecuted him by taking so long to getting round to him? Sensory deprivation?

KevinB Posts: 525 Joined: April 2013 (Permalink) Posted: Oct. 12 2015,10:23    Quote (Henry J @ Oct. 12 2015,09:33) Quote (KevinB @ Oct. 12 2015,07:17) Quote (The whole truth @ Oct. 12 2015,00:27) http://americanloons.blogspot.com/2015.......ge.html Is he going to claim that the blog site persecuted him by taking so long to getting round to him? Sensory deprivation? Certainly not common sensory deprivation....

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