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laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 08:51 AM Jan 2014

Romney the Racketeer Lawsuit - Update Day 75 - Press starting to pay attention

- - You may be aware already that yours truly has sued Romney & Gang for Racketeering in the Federal District Court of Los Angeles. Many a stalwart for Romney barked and trolled that the case would never see light of day. First they said the Clerk would refuse the case. Then they said the Court would immediately toss it out.

Well, here we are, in the 75th day and I'm mailing the 2nd Amended Complaint to the Defendants.

They must answer - OR - lose by default!


Meanwhile, others are picking up on the case and word is getting around out there. Currently, with Hollywood posers coming a calling; I'm compelled to engage an entertainment attorney and will make a choice on that real soon. You can see one of the stories written that has gained more than 25,000 Facebook likes/shares that is being linked to by another DU party named "Ellipsis" and his GD thread with a oddly titled "Mitt Romney is Being Sued in Fed Court for Criminal Racketeering".

The fact of the matter is, I'm suing Romney for Racketeering under "Civil" Code 1964(c).
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photo be Ann Werner

Fellow DU'r "Ellipsis" links to an "AATTP" (Americans Against The Tea Party) website that is re-telling the tale as told by Ann Werner from "Liberals Unite" 24 hour News/Website of a guy name Samuel-Warde.com (all of whom yours truly has never heard of heretofore). Ann's article is aptly titled "Mitt Romney Being Sued For Racketeering in Federal Court". The AATTP website apparently fails to give proper credit to the source story; and that's a big no no.

Ann Werner points out that the story has been overlooked by main stream.

This, sad to say, has been the way it is; because Romney owns a big piece of main stream via his Bain Capital ownership of Clear Channel Communications (which was acquired by Racketeering profits). Also, Bain Capital is partners with NBC in The Weather Channel; and Bain owns Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Sports Authority, Celtics, Dunkin Donuts, Kay Bee, HCA, Guitar Centers, Stage Stores and eToys. Thus there's a billion dollars in advertising revenue generated by Bain Capital each year; and no Editor is going to risk losing those dollars by pointing out the story 1st.

Even when parties do (like American Bridge) - Bain buys them OFF!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/american-bridge-bain-capital_n_3310094.html

As I stated before, we are mailing Romney & Gang the 2nd Amended Complaint (the first one's were rants) - that tells the story and address key Racketeering issues (such as "association in fact" / "Bankruptcy Rings&quot . If Romney & Gang accept my mailing and sign the release form - they get 60 days to answer - instead of 21. Either way, within 75 days, this case is going to clearly go where the issues have not gone heretofore.

A legitimate process


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- - ARTICLE by Addicting Info Website

Ann Werner and I are in discussions about her next story (she will possibly do a series on the entire case). In the meantime, Nathaniel Downes has written a well researched article digging into subtle issues of our cases. His story is upon the AddictingINFO.org website and is titled "Mitt Romney Slapped With Racketeering Lawsuit". I'm impressed that Mr. Downes has taken the time to look at the factual details of the case. As a result he has received 36,000 Facebook "likes" and 37,000 Facebook "shares".

Nathan denotes the following items inside his article;

eToys Liquidation Or Con Game? One Man’s Fight To Make Sure Mitt Romney Pays For His Crime.

Stephen “Laser” Haas operates Collateral Logistics Inc. (CLI) a company which was appointed to oversee the liquidation of assets in the bankruptcy of eToys in 2001. He has now filed suit against Mitt Romney along with his company Bain Capital, Goldman Sachs, and several other firms, over actions taken in the eToys bankruptcy which manipulated the sale price, costing the companies shareholders millions. A US Judge confirmed the details of the case back in 2005, but under the Bush administration enforcement of these laws was lackluster at best. Bain Capital has already found itself in hot water over similar price-fixing scandals, but this case comes with paperwork implicating the one time GOP presidential nominee of price manipulation.


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I suggest reading both Ann Werner's article and Nathaniel's;
because they are different viewpoints about the same issue

Romney IS a Racketeer!

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What I'm curious to know is - do you think Romney will get away totally 'Scot Free'?
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Romney the Racketeer Lawsuit - Update Day 75 - Press starting to pay attention (Original Post) laserhaas Jan 2014 OP
It is amazing how the press keeps spelling my name wrong and juxtaposes it. laserhaas Jan 2014 #1
I have to say... 2naSalit Jan 2014 #14
Thanks for the update and your perseverance Moliere Jan 2014 #2
Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jan 2014 #3
I, for one, thought this would get some attention eventually. Laelth Jan 2014 #4
Thanks mtasselin Jan 2014 #5
That thread title might be inaccurate edhopper Jan 2014 #6
I hope he get's the shaft heaven05 Jan 2014 #7
stay strong !!! unionthug777 Jan 2014 #8
K&R! JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #9
K and R panader0 Jan 2014 #10
k and r niyad Jan 2014 #11
Thank you ALL for your kind words and thoughts. DU has been a great support to me in dark days. laserhaas Jan 2014 #12
Kay & Arrrghh! Plucketeer Jan 2014 #13
Get nothing but Gov of IL is corrupt and PatrynXX Jan 2014 #15
Actually, if justice were to come full circle; I believe Obama would have to commute Mitt's sentence laserhaas Jan 2014 #16
A second amended complaint, eh? jberryhill Jan 2014 #17
Again - you don't detail the facts straight - as you note "Once, within 21 days after serving it" laserhaas Jan 2014 #18
"They haven't been served yet" jberryhill Jan 2014 #22
may justice prevail spanone Jan 2014 #19
Thank you for pursuing this on behalf of all of us. Please keep us posted. catbyte Jan 2014 #20
Thank you laserhaas!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Scuba Jan 2014 #21
 

laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
1. It is amazing how the press keeps spelling my name wrong and juxtaposes it.
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 08:59 AM
Jan 2014

I'm Laser "Steven" Haas.

Evidently, the researchers are taking note that I learned I might have yiddish roots and that is why - even the Wall Street Journal - spells it as "Stephen" instead of Steven. The fact that they refuse to give prominence to my chosen moniker of Laser is snide/rude behavior.

The whole reason I adopted Laser (given to me during ABA tryouts long ago - as Laser the guided missle); is because it is irritating that other people try to tell you who you are. I only respond to Laser (and in formal proceedings Mr. Haas).

Bites the whammy - this stuff does....

I'm just sayin.....

2naSalit

(86,579 posts)
14. I have to say...
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 11:57 AM
Jan 2014

that misspelling your name and, when spoken, mispronouncing it, is a mormon thing I think. Where I live the only radio available is owned by them and they can't even pronounce George and Ira Gershwin's names right (they say it like jershwin) among numerous other words they mispronounce on air, repeatedly. And I do think it's either a sleight or plain ignorance by choice or both... home schooling by less than educated individuals will render such lack of a grasp on the language.

I am glad some notice is gained and that you seem to be making headway with your endeavor.

Carry on, soldier. And good luck.

Moliere

(285 posts)
2. Thanks for the update and your perseverance
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 09:22 AM
Jan 2014

It's infuriating how no one is writing about this yet. That said, what would we expect from fascists. Good thing he lost the election or you might have been rendered for pursuing this course of action.

Keep up the good fight and let us know how we at DU can help

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
4. I, for one, thought this would get some attention eventually.
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 09:31 AM
Jan 2014

Said so here, in fact: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1127&pid=61260

Again, I wish you the best of luck as you proceed. I wouldn't count on a default judgment, however. Romney's lawyers are good enough to prevent that.

-Laelth

mtasselin

(666 posts)
5. Thanks
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 10:22 AM
Jan 2014

Thanks for posting, there are so many people that will line up with Romney because they all have so much at stake. I hope you can nail his ass, and maybe slow down these assholes from shipping the jobs over seas.

edhopper

(33,575 posts)
6. That thread title might be inaccurate
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 10:30 AM
Jan 2014

but seeing Romney and Criminal in the same sentence is a delight.

 

heaven05

(18,124 posts)
7. I hope he get's the shaft
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 11:06 AM
Jan 2014

he doesn't care about us peons or the slaves working for his ill-gotten company(s) in china and elsewhere. Keep fighting for us all, actually. Although I know some here and elsewhere don't agree I could care less. May he end up in a prison's general population.

 

laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
12. Thank you ALL for your kind words and thoughts. DU has been a great support to me in dark days.
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 11:56 AM
Jan 2014

What is needed (and all I ask for) is a legitimate court process.

There's a 90% chance that corruption will come (again) to bear upon this;
as they simply Can NOT answer the Complaint.

Fortunately, for U.S. all, the Truth nails the flip flopper often!

Please continue to tell all whom you can on the social networks?

And THANKS Again!

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
13. Kay & Arrrghh!
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 11:56 AM
Jan 2014

Kudos for your efforts! No tellin' how many lives and families have been torn asunder by this asshat's greed!

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
15. Get nothing but Gov of IL is corrupt and
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 11:59 AM
Jan 2014

thats where Blago sits. Oh but Mittens has caused much bigger crimes. What Blago did was childs play. Just hope $$$ doesn't get him out of jail.. They like to show Rich females going to jail all over the news but when celeb guys go. Don't hear about it much... ie what Martha Stewart did is still childs play and she went to jail. Will Mitt??

 

laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
16. Actually, if justice were to come full circle; I believe Obama would have to commute Mitt's sentence
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 12:32 PM
Jan 2014

It is just the prudent thing to do for the opponent of a POTUS election;
and would immortalize Obama even more greatly than he is now.

But that doesn't mean the turd gets to keep the monies he stole!

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
17. A second amended complaint, eh?
Sun Jan 5, 2014, 06:28 PM
Jan 2014

Presumably, you filed a motion for leave to amend it again, but no such motion appears on the docket....


http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_15

Rule 15. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

(a) Amendments Before Trial.

(1) Amending as a Matter of Course. A party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course within:

(A) 21 days after serving it, or

(B) if the pleading is one to which a responsive pleading is required, 21 days after service of a responsive pleading or 21 days after service of a motion under Rule 12(b), (e), or (f), whichever is earlier.

(2) Other Amendments. In all other cases, a party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party's written consent or the court's leave. The court should freely give leave when justice so requires.

 

laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
18. Again - you don't detail the facts straight - as you note "Once, within 21 days after serving it"
Mon Jan 6, 2014, 12:28 AM
Jan 2014

They haven't been served yet.

And - as you so "graciously" note

"The court should freely give leave when justice so requires"


The problem is - you believe in the {in}justice of a victim/witness being beat up by crooks;
and the court may not be so fiendishly inclined.
 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
22. "They haven't been served yet"
Mon Jan 6, 2014, 09:35 AM
Jan 2014

...and if they aren't within 120 days from when you filed the case, then it dies on its own.

The point is that pursuing a lawsuit consists of more than a repeated cycle of (a) filing something, (b) posting about it on blogs, (c) amending it, (d) posting about it on blogs... and so on. Constantly churning the same rants is what got you thrown out of the bankruptcy court in the first place. Picking up the act and complaining in another court about the one which threw you out doesn't make the case any more interesting.

The court can say at this point, "Look, are you going to move forward or keep screwing around?" Whether to admit amendments beyond the first one is discretionary with the court. The "when justice requires" language is not interpreted as "the plaintiff is really, really pissed off about something". Yes, that's why every plaintiff is in court in the first place. But in this particular instance, what the plaintiff is pissed off about are events which occurred in another court entirely. In those circumstances, no court is going to say, "Oh, he claims he got a really bad shake in another proceeding under the jurisdiction of some other court, so we'll get right on that."

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