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Author: Paul Luvera

Plaintiff trial lawyer for 50 years. Past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers, the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame & speaker at Spence Trial College
WHO WERE THOSE TWO MEN AT LAST NIGHT’S VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?

WHO WERE THOSE TWO MEN AT LAST NIGHT’S VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?

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I watched the entire debate and kept wondering what happened to the Vance of wild claims about immigrants eating pets and the Walz with sharp down to earth responses? While it is true that the debate is unlikely to change the trajectory of the presidential race, the two participants were almost totally inconsistent in demeanor and presentation then they have presented on the public campaign. Vance, the Yale educated lawyer, worked to present himself as a reasonable, genial person while…

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POPE FRANCIS & MOST AMERICANS HAVE THE WRONG PERESPECTIVE ABOUT ABORTION & THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

POPE FRANCIS & MOST AMERICANS HAVE THE WRONG PERESPECTIVE ABOUT ABORTION & THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

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Pope Francis, aboard the papal airplane, recently was critical of both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called were anti-life policies on abortion and immigration. He said: “Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants, or be it the one who kills babies,″ He advised American Catholics to choose who they thought were the “lesser evil”  in voting. The problem is the failure of religious and political leaders as well as the general public to recognize…

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THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LAST NIGHT: WHO WON?

THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LAST NIGHT: WHO WON?

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Who won the presidential debate last night? Well, that depends upon your already existing beliefs about the candidates. However, “flash polls” after the debate reported about two thirds of voters say Vice President Kamala Harris won the over all debate. Certainly it is clear Kamala Harris did not disappoint her supporters by way of demeanor and content of what she had to say. Republicans are conceding this was not Trump’s best performance as well. But, Trump and his Republican supporters…

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RAMBLING IDEAS ABOUT WISDOM

RAMBLING IDEAS ABOUT WISDOM

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i’ve been thinking about the gift of wisdom. Here are some random thoughts to share. William Barclay, Scottish professor, has observed it is a curious paradox of learning that the more one learns about any subject the more one realizes there is still much to learn. In the Academy at Athens there was a three year course. In the first year students were called “The wise men.” In the second year they were called “Those who loved wisdom” But in…

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MY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER MARIJA BABAROVICH 1863 – 1953

MY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER MARIJA BABAROVICH 1863 – 1953

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On August 8, 1953 my maternal grandmother, Marija Babarovich died in Anacortes, Washington at age 90. That was the year I graduated from high school at Anacortes.  She was born September 21, 1863 in Splitska, Brac, Croatia. She died on August 8, 1953. She was a woman of great courage, faith and personal sacrifice.  Her husband, my grandfather,  Peter, had died the year I was was born in Anacortes and I never knew him. She never remarried. I remember her…

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WE SURVIVED!

WE SURVIVED!

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Lita and I are home alive after our cruise in the Mediterranean! There were 17 of us in our family group. Eight children, spouses, and Lita and myself. We started out in Spain and ended up in Monte Carlo. Our children flew home after the trip from Monte Carlo to Montréal, Canada  and then  to Seattle. From there they went to their homes in Skagit County as well as Whidbey Island where they live. . After the cruise, Lita and…

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I’VE CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT PRESIDENT BIDEN STAYING IN THE RACE

I’VE CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT PRESIDENT BIDEN STAYING IN THE RACE

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I view this election as a critical decision about what kind of a government we will have after the election is over. My view is that this election issue is very simple: “anybody but Trump.” It is especially true since the U.S. Supreme Court made a political decision to give the president of the United States total immunity while in office for their actions. The idea of Donald Trump as president with total immunity for his actions endangers our democratic…

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MARY THELMA BABAROVICH LUVERA 1905 – 2000 & NICOLA LUVERA

MARY THELMA BABAROVICH LUVERA 1905 – 2000 & NICOLA LUVERA

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On an early Friday morning, July 7th 2000, my mother Mary Thelma Babarovich, died in her sleep at the San Juan Care Center. Her death was not unexpected. After all, she was born on December 28, 1905 and was ninety four years old when she died. She had been in failing health for some time. Her passing was, in fact, a personal blessing to her as she had been ready to meet her maker for some time. She and dad…

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WAS IT MORE OF A DISASTER THAN A DEBATE FOR BIDEN?

WAS IT MORE OF A DISASTER THAN A DEBATE FOR BIDEN?

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I have taught lawyers  at legal seminars for many years that jury trials are battles of impression and not logic. We know that science has established human beings size each other up quickly. In general first impressions occurred in just seven seconds of seeing or meeting someone. It is significant that once we have an initial impression of someone it is difficult to change that opinion. We also know that appearing calm and confident demonstrates intelligence.  Studies show that people…

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OUR MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE FROM BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO

OUR MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE FROM BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO

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This month, on May 25, Lita and I will be traveling to London where we will spend the night. The next day we will fly to Barcelona, Spain and begin a nine night cruise through the Mediterranean ending in Monte Carlo. This is a family trip. All eight children and their spouses are traveling with us on this cruise. The vessel is the Regent Seven Seas Cruise line Navigator. This vessel holds only 490 guests, with 365 crew and 248…

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