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    Mike Pence Appoints Totally Random Non-Law-Practicing Lady As Indiana Judge, Because Go F*ck Yourself Is Why

    Tom McDermott, Jr., the mayor of Hammond, Indiana, is rather upset and confused after finding out — through social media — that Vice President-elect Mike Pence (who is still governor of Indiana, even though we forgot about that) went ahead and appointed a judge in his town without consulting with him first. And not only that, but a judge who has never even practiced law before.

    Amy Jorgensen, 46, does have a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, but has previously stated that she has never actually used it. Rather, she has run a bunch of Sylvan Learning Center franchises. For real, like, that was not a weird joke or anything. OH, and by sheer coincidence, we are sure, she also happens to be the chair of the St. John Republican Party.

    http://wonkette.com/608791/pence…

    • Yes I believe in most every city there are jobs like that where you don't need experience. Even being a mayor.robotron3k
    • Even being president, apparently.
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    • robo, a mayor and a judge are completely different positions, one with actual experience being necessarymonospaced
    • Big difference. A politician has a team of experts, a judge is expected to know law, know precedents, etc. I'll be the Court of Appeals is going to be swampedformed
    • "I know Amy, and I think she will make an excellent judge," Pence said, admitting he "wasn't sure" if she's ever held a law-related position.
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    • Quote from Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotr…
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    • Sorry, guys, but I just can't yet rely on the hard-hitting investigative journalism over at wonkette.com
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    • ^I hear ya, feels so good sharing some obscure link with relevant news that fits my agenda though, ahhhhhhhhwhatthefunk
    • Mono, I don't make the law about appointments, just stating facts. And yes even community leaders can be President.robotron3k
    • He was never a community leader.monospaced
    • Trump - the community leader lol - pmsl.fadein11

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