Conyers:Catherine Crier: Democracy in Shambles (must see video)

[cal04]

An Excellent Summation: Catherine Crier of Court TV on Democracy in Shambles

Regular readers of this blog are no doubt well versed in the ins and outs of our current broken electoral system. That said, every once in a while, something comes along that states matters so clearly that the truth is unmistakeable and irrefutable. First, there was Robert Kennedy, Jr.'s excellent article (I won't even bother to link it, I am sure you all have read it).

Now, Catherine Crier -- who must have been an excellent attorney before she joined court tv -- delivers a devastating five minute summation of the case. Watch it here. (Windows media. Thanks to Crooks and Liars for pointing this out). http://www.conyersblog.us/

(If that link does not work on your operating system -- go to Crier's website and click on the still shot labeled "Crier Wire" on the right hand side of the screen -- Admin)

[leftchick]

1. I believe she was actually a judge before her TV career

thank you for the link.

[cal04]

4. thanks leftchick. I just posted that on the Congressman's blog

Crier presided over the 162nd District Court in Dallas County, TX as a State District Judge.

:hi:

[Epiphany4z]

5. excellent video

she has a book called "Contempt: How The Right Is Wronging American Justice."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/09/14/earlyshow/leisure/books/main846042.shtml

she was a judge befor court tv
http://www.courttv.com/onair/shows/crierlive/bio.html

An Emmy, duPont-Columbia, and Gracie Allen Award-winning journalist and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier joined Court TV's distinguished team of anchors in November 1999. She serves as Executive Editor, Legal News Specials, in addition to hosting Catherine Crier Live, a fast-paced, live daily series that premiered in February 2001 and addresses the legal perspective of the day's "front-page" story. Crier, a Texas-bred independent with a spirited passion for justice, released her first book, the New York Times Bestseller -- The Case Against Lawyers -- on October 8, 2002. In this eye-opening and plain-spoken treatise on the law, Crier shares her outrage at the state of the justice system and calls American citizens to demand reform.

Crier previously anchored Crier Today, which debuted on the network January 10, 2000. In addition, she has hosted Court TV's signature prime time series The System and numerous other specials such as Court TV Investigates: The Laci Peterson Murder, Serial Sniper: The Investigation, The Skakel Jury Speaks with Dominick Dunne and Catherine Crier, Osama bin Laden on Trial and Safe Passage: Voices from the Middle School, part of the network's public affairs initiative Choices and Consequences. Crier's work on The System documentary The Interrogation of Michael Crowe was recognized with a duPont-Columbia Award, and Crier has received two Gracie Allen awards (presented by the Foundation for American Women in Radio and Television) for Outstanding Program Host and for the Catherine Crier Live special, Grandmothers: Voices from Oklahoma City.

Prior to joining Court TV, Crier anchored The Crier Report for Fox News Channel, a live, one-hour interview program airing nightly, during which she interviewed the leading newsmakers of the day and celebrities. Crier joined Fox News after spending three and a half years at ABC News. There, she served as a correspondent and as a regular substitute anchor for Peter Jennings on ABC's World News Tonight, as well as a substitute host for Ted Koppel's Nightline. She also worked as a correspondent on 20/20, the primetime news magazine program. Crier was awarded a 1996 Emmy for outstanding investigative journalism for her work on the segment "The Predators" which examined nursing home abuses throughout the United States.

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[ray of light]

2. k and R

[ljm2002]

3. That was terrific!

I hope lots of voters saw that segment.

[burythehatchet]

6. Excellent summary, easily digestable by regular folks.

[madrchsod]

7. i had to listen to

nancy "i`m fucking crazy" grace last night and she was commenting on the fact that judges appointed for life and that -she implied- is wrong and -implied-that that judges should be removed for unpopular decisions. yes there is an attack on the judiciary by the right wing christians and other crazies. if i were i judge i would be very afraid of these people.

[Nabia2004]

8. Anyone find a down-loadable link?

That was excellent and well worth sharing.

[Jett_Rink]

9. Democracy in Peril

Thank you for the link. There is no bigger story.

[newyawker99]

11. Hi Jett_Rink!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Booster]

10. Catherine Crier is the kind of Republican that I can admire. I've

always liked her, and now I feel she is on the side of democracy and has a voice that can be heard. Go, Catherine.