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February 19, 2014

Paul Alan Levy, First Amendment Specialist at PublicCitizen.org, Submits Motion on Behalf of Ace of Spades in Brett Kimberlin's Lawsuit
— Ace

Paul Alan Levy is one of the nation's top First Amendment lawyers and the nation's top expert, period, in a particular specialized field-- in the defense of John Does, anonymous writers, from subpoenas seeking to "out" them as part of a lawsuit. And defending online speech as a general matter -- see this case, for example, which is pretty egregious.

He is the country's most authoritative jurist on this subject, and his track record consists almost entirely of wins.

He has kindly agreed to represent me in fighting Brett Kimberlin's motion to compel a third party to give him my name and address, so he can then sue me in a suit which, in my opinion, is entirely baseless, and once again an attempt to chill Free Speech rights.

Which is what this has been about since the beginning.

What makes me particularly happy that Mr. Levy is representing me is that he is, by his confession, a "lefty." It has bothered me from the outset of this entire affair that people who I thought might take an interest -- people in the left-leaning media who ought to care about attempts to chill and punish Free Expression, left-leaning bloggers whose very jobs put them in danger of having the same tactics used against them -- failed to do so.

Instead, what seems to have happened is everyone just "picked teams," based on the typical tribal impulses. If anyone on the left wrote about this -- not because they agreed, politically, with any of Brett Kimberlin's targets, but because they supported the principle that people ought to be free to comment on news and newsworthy stories without the threat of a lawsuit hanging over them. (One person did cover it, briefly, in an "Interesting Thing Going on on the Internet" sort of way, but without actually examining the issues raised.)

And as far as the media, I'm afraid, the idea seemed to be "a pox on both their houses." One guy is using the courts to pound critics and stifle free speech; but on the other hand, these guys are conservatives, so, of course, they are Unpeople, and They Were Probably Doing Something Bad Anyway.

I am very grateful that people like Mr. Levy exist, who do not simply pick tribes, but who undertake to support and defend important principles, whether any particular support of this principle might help someone on the right, or someone on the left, or someone not particularly political at all, like someone who anonymously criticizes a company's performance on a message board, and whose identity is then sought by a company willing to use a little bit of lawfare to shut down criticism.

I am heartened by this. I am not just heartened to have impeccable representation in this matter (and by this matter, I mean only the subpoena to out me), but I am heartened to know that even in this state of utter polarization, in which people routinely declare an allegiance to The Tribe Ãœber Alles, there are still people who will fight for principle, not tribe, and for what's right, not what's politically agreeable to one's "side."

I should also note that the Maryland ACLU has agreed to serve as Mr. Levy's co-counsel in the matter. (Levy will be applying to the court to appear pro hac vice, just for this matter, and he needs Maryland co-counsel to do so, I think.)

I did not expect the Maryland ACLU, either, to come to my aid, but come to my aid they have.

Mr. Levy has written a blog post about the matter here.

If you like reading motions, you can read his response in opposition to Kimberlin's motion here. It was just submitted yesterday.

Mr. Levy is taking this case pro bono -- donating his time and expertise. However, Public Citizen does, of course, take donations, and if the mood strikes you to support someone, on principle, who is himself taking on a fight not his own, on principle, you can donate to Public Citizen's efforts to protect online speech, to protect the First Amendment, here.

I should note that Public Citizen is one of Ralph Nader's organizations. The donation button I've linked is specifically the donor button for the organization's First Amendment practice, not its other efforts.

If you were thinking of hitting the the donation button for me recently, hit it instead for Mr. Levy. He's already spent a lot of time on this case, and will undoubtedly spend a lot more.

One last point: I know that this is obviously a newsworthy subject, and that people naturally like commenting on newsworthy subjects, particularly when the subject is one you personally know (sort of -- in a fake internet friend sort of way).

I would however just caution you all, as usual, to exercise judgment and discretion in commenting. The problem isn't the law, per se: The problem is, as ever, an extremely litigious person.

Posted by: Ace at 01:20 PM | Comments (260)
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1 Ace is firing on all cylinders today

Posted by: .87c at February 19, 2014 01:22 PM (a52Gl)

2 i'm sure you can put 2 and 2 together but when I disappeared a week or two ago, it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this.

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 01:23 PM (/FnUH)

3 ...but I will defend to the death your right to say it....unless you're a conservative, then you're on your own.

Posted by: stuff Voltaire didn't say at February 19, 2014 01:24 PM (d3clc)

4 I was wondering just the other day what ever became of this guy. Best of luck to you Ace. On a side note..... and this in NOT a criticism.....in a sense, BK has already stifled free speech if speakers feel the need to conclude their posting with... "I would however just caution you all, as usual, to exercise judgment and discretion in commenting."

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 01:26 PM (nELVU)

5 Ah, I thought you might've been sick when you needed time off. Glad to hear you are well and have someone like Mr. Levy going to bat for you (and for the first amendment).

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 19, 2014 01:26 PM (NtDAC)

6 Time to hit the button for both of you. Thanks for all you do, for all of us.

Posted by: Tutu at February 19, 2014 01:26 PM (Ech5T)

7 This is great to hear, Ace.

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 01:27 PM (GrtrJ)

8 Paul Alan Levy, First Amendment Lawyer Specializing in Protecting Online Speech, Opposes Brett Kimberlin's Attempt to Convince a Court to Provide Him With My Personal Information Â—Ace ********* Oh holy merde--that's what you have been going through.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:27 PM (RJMhd)

9 >>>On a side note..... and this in NOT a criticism.....in a sense, BK has already stifled free speech if speakers feel the need to conclude their posting with... "I would however just caution you all, as usual, to exercise judgment and discretion in commenting." well exactly. Speech has been chilled. I didn't even want to write about it myself, because I knew what was coming. I have avoided writing about it for over a year. So yes: Successfully chilled.

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 01:27 PM (/FnUH)

10 Well, if you have counsel, then address for service is resolved, isn't it?

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at February 19, 2014 01:27 PM (5xmd7)

11 I am heartened by this too. I mentioned this at the Yahoo Group. I thought we weren't supposed to mention his name though. Happy for you, Ace.

Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 01:28 PM (0xqKe)

12 2 i'm sure you can put 2 and 2 together but when I disappeared a week or two ago, it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this. Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 05:23 PM (/FnUH) ********* I swear to Gaia--I *saw* a court room.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:28 PM (RJMhd)

13 >>>I mentioned this at the Yahoo Group. I thought we weren't supposed to mention his name though. yeah you're generally not, and I generally don't. However, I had to note this. I will not be saying anything more about it until some major event (like a dismissal or some other finding).

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 01:29 PM (/FnUH)

14 Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 05:23 PM (/FnUH) Yes; I thought that was why you were gone. Good luck and I will pray that justice might be served. A certain person is bad news and needs to be stopped.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 19, 2014 01:30 PM (XyM/Y)

15 I would however just caution you all, as usual, to exercise judgment and discretion in commenting. The problem isn't the law, per se: The problem is, as ever, an extremely litigious person. Maybe not the law, but there's something seriously wrong with a legal system so prone to deliberate abuse without significant consequences for the abuser and so little recourse for his victims.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 19, 2014 01:30 PM (SY2Kh)

Levy says Ace is an 'ette. Guess you have to look real close between Ewok legs to tell.

Insty had good coverage of Kimberlin SWATting a blogger last year, too.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 19, 2014 01:30 PM (A0sHn)

17 Well... how the hell are they gonna deliver writs and summonses and depositions to Endor???

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 01:31 PM (nELVU)

18 Don't fuck with us Jews

Posted by: TexasJew at February 19, 2014 01:32 PM (U+u4A)

19 I can't believe this mess is still going on. I can't really say what I want to say because I don't want to make matters worse for ace and others, but the whole situation is ridiculous.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 01:32 PM (38LLM)

20 Another liberal lawyer who places the constitution above partisan politics is Alan Dershowitz. A journalist who has placed journalistic professionalism above liberalism is Bob Woodward of Watergate fame.

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 19, 2014 01:32 PM (mHWo2)

21 Frumious, please, that is an example of what I mean when I say "use caution and discretion." Please do not offer up speculations about facts which have not been proven.

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 01:32 PM (/FnUH)

22 Steyn is being sued, too. Obama's America

Posted by: .87c at February 19, 2014 01:33 PM (a52Gl)

23 @Chris_Balsz

That is not accurate. First a distinction needs to be made between service of process and then other court papers. Unless you authorize your attorney to accept service of process (summons, notice of petition, subpoena) on your behalf, then your lawyer is not an agent for service. However, once you have been properly served, your attorney receives the papers that are served in the lawsuit (discovery, motions, etc.)

Posted by: Penfold at February 19, 2014 01:33 PM (Fbt5B)

24 2 i'm sure you can put 2 and 2 together but when I disappeared a week or two ago, it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this.

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 05:23 PM (/FnUH)

We wish you were hanging out and watching TV. God speed Mr. Ace.

Posted by: flounder at February 19, 2014 01:33 PM (Kkt/i)

25 Wow. Sorry. Didn't know had to be THAT careful.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 19, 2014 01:33 PM (A0sHn)

26 Ace is a girl? (Mind blown)

Posted by: Brennan at February 19, 2014 01:33 PM (mJhQ+)

27 The problem isn't with the law, but with the application of the law in the state of Maryland.

Posted by: Memories at February 19, 2014 01:34 PM (WstpU)

28 If ace is a girl I can understand why she's single after listening to the podcasts.

Posted by: Adam at February 19, 2014 01:34 PM (Aif/5)

29 I've followed the Kimberlin story for a long time. Years before it became a story online, even. Mr Levy's credibility and skill on free speech made a huge difference for Kimberlin regarding his claims of a prison silencing his claims of dealing drugs to Dan Quayle. That story was somewhat like the Roger Shuler one in Alabama recently. Mr Levy aiding free speech under attack by Kimberlin is indeed a massive development and is admirable because few know what Brett is capable of like one of his former lawyers. It's a reminder to all of us to champion civil rights even when we disagree with the person who is exercising them.

Posted by: Dustin at February 19, 2014 01:34 PM (0a/7L)

30 We love you Ace. Come have a drink with me, CBD and Nevergiveup. On second thought, we'll just wave to you...

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2014 01:34 PM (olDqf)

31 Meanwhile, you have a very deep voice for a girl, ace.

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 01:35 PM (GrtrJ)

32 "The problem is, as ever, an extremely litigious person." The duce you say.

Posted by: Michael "find my hockey stick" Mann at February 19, 2014 01:35 PM (L6toA)

33 He has kindly agreed to represent me in fighting Brett Kimberlin's motion

Excellent. Sounds like you've got the big guns on your side.

Don't f*** with us Jews

And especially not the Hebraic ladies. Who are hot.

Another liberal lawyer who places the constitution above partisan politics is Alan Dershowitz.
A journalist who has placed journalistic professionalism above liberalism is Bob Woodward of Watergate fame.

It really does seem that way, doesn't it?

Posted by: pep at February 19, 2014 01:35 PM (6TB1Z)

34 So we're not allowed to comment on your gender change then? Drat. In any case Ace, as for your comment re: Liberals who should be supporting this, I'd note that a very similar incident recently happened between two members of my academic field (admittedly without the involvement of a felon, but I digress.) Some writing happened, defamation suits were threatened. It was ugly. It actually happened in part over a Slate article. This was all around the time the BK saga started (right around "Everybody Blog about..." day.) I highlighted this in one of my angry letters to Sen. McCaskill, the one that actually got the phone call (which I was sadly ill prepared to follow-up on.) I noted in the letter what I will note now, these cases have caused me to be considerably fearful for my own future ability to freely speak my mind. I mean FFS, two towering figures in bioethics, TENURED PROFESSORS, are threating legal actions. What hope does an upstart academic gadfly have of avoiding such a fate? None actually. We need better SLAPP reform, because the bad guys are winning in that speech is being chilled at a phenomenal rate. I've seen it first hand, and not just in this saga in others.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (GaqMa)

35 31 Posted by: Michael "find my hockey stick" Mann at February 19, 2014 05:35 PM (L6toA) Hockey Stick = Hock-a-schtick.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (olDqf)

36 27 If ace is a girl I can understand why she's single after listening to the podcasts. Posted by: Adam at February 19, 2014 05:34 PM (Aif/5) *********** Holy crap--I almost blew orange juice through my nose. That would have hurt.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (RJMhd)

37 Now, dinner! Ciao!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (olDqf)

38 I am also pro Boner.

Posted by: John Boner at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (6bMeY)

39 Don't fuck with us Jews You tell 'em!

Posted by: Greg Gutfeld at February 19, 2014 01:36 PM (FbMva)

40 If Ace is a girl--she really defends blow jobs like a boss.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:37 PM (RJMhd)

41 Btw, Ace, I mentioned this without mentioning this with a name at the yahoo group. So, don't worry. So, this is what you were dealing with when LauraW put up her well intentioned but eventually zapped post, I guess. I'm glad you're still standing and well represented.

Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 01:37 PM (0xqKe)

42 Damn glad to read this post. We've been aware that things were out there (if you've been paying attention).

So best of luck to 'ya, ace...

Posted by: HH at February 19, 2014 01:37 PM (XXwdv)

43 Mark Steyn's site where you can help with defense as well : http://tinyurl.com/k6l98
National Review doesn't have his back.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 01:38 PM (38LLM)

44 Holy shit, Ace.

If there's anything I can do, let me know. I think you know who I am and how to contact me. I'm not really the amyl-nitrate-popping semi-homeless crazy person I sometimes pretend to be. I do this sort of thing for a living.

Mr. Levy is clearly the man to go to, and his Motion is top notch. I'm sure you are in the best of hands, but if you want someone to look over something, or offer any kind of litigation support, let me know. Nearly 10 years of being fake internet friends has to count for something.

Posted by: Phinn at February 19, 2014 01:38 PM (KOGmz)

45 Dammit! Too late for the "how's he going to serve you on the Forest Moon of Endor?" joke.

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 01:38 PM (znT2j)

46 Good luck, win one for the Gipper.

Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 19, 2014 01:39 PM (kUgpq)

47
The thing that really blows me away is that Levy had represented BK in the big Dan Quayle/drug customer 1A case while he was in prison.

And now he's teaming up with ACLU to defend teh Ewok.

Whoa.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 01:40 PM (TIIx5)

48 I too can help with your case, ace, but it would be more in the fleeing justice aspect of it.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 01:40 PM (38LLM)

49 Well written opp. Glad to see you are getting top flight legal rep in this matter Ace. Best of luck!

Posted by: Penfold at February 19, 2014 01:40 PM (Fbt5B)

50 >>>So, this is what you were dealing with when LauraW put up her well intentioned but eventually zapped post, I guess. well honestly I really do not like the racial jokes. I kind of hate them. I don't want to call them racist because that's a hot-button charge but when we talk about Sheila Jackson Lee, rather than keeping it on her non-racial characteristics, but instead expressly linking her race into insults, that crosses a line for me. I hate those. Again I don't want to call people racist but it's race-*something.* At the very least it's exhibiting a complete disregard for racial sensitivity. It's been a social breach for at least 15 or 20 years, no matter what part of the country you're in. But in my current mood and state of worry, this stops being a mere preference and becomes a demand.

Posted by: ace at February 19, 2014 01:40 PM (/FnUH)

51 Ace, good for you, girl.

Your brief is extremely well-written, so I think you're in good hands.

Posted by: Emperor of Icecream at February 19, 2014 01:41 PM (ZMzpb)

52 And when Kimberlin learned that I had not been dissuaded, he sent Ace of Spades an email threatening that, unless Ace immediately accepted KimberlinÂ’s unspecified terms, Kimberlin would unmask her and she might suffer the same fate as other bloggers whom Kimberlin had managed to identify (Kimberlin mentioned one blogger who had lost his job and suffered two years of unemployment). her? pretty brave, Ace. this is so personal, I'm amazed you posted so much info.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 19, 2014 01:41 PM (IXrOn)

53 Good luck Ace.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 01:41 PM (QDvfw)

54 The thing that really blows me away is that Levy had represented BK in the big Dan Quayle/drug customer 1A case while he was in prison.

What does Burger King have to do with this? I mean, their burgers are okay, but nothing special.

Posted by: pep at February 19, 2014 01:41 PM (6TB1Z)

55 How is this guy not a vexatious litigant and SLAPPed down every time? The USA used to be a decent country.

Posted by: Beagle at February 19, 2014 01:41 PM (sOtz/)

I just thought I'd throw this out there -

iirc, Levy isn't the first liberal lawyer that's gotten involved in defending people against Kimberlin's claims. My recollection is that one of the first people that Kimberlin went after in court as part of his batch of civil suits over the last several years also had a liberal lawyer defending him. And that lawyer was sued by Kimberlin as well.

Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the defendent or the lawyer in question off the top of my head.

Posted by: junior at February 19, 2014 01:42 PM (UWFpX)

57 Yeah, put me in the "Ace is a girl? -- mind blown" camp. Or is it just a case of "That, that dude looks like a lady?"

Posted by: elaine at February 19, 2014 01:42 PM (GNZ0/)

58 Interesting post, doesn't it kind of let the cat out of the bag. I know I ran across some speculation a while back on the inter tubes that kind of clarifies now.

Posted by: bestie21 at February 19, 2014 01:42 PM (N2nqi)

59 Ace, any chance the courts will designate you know who a vexatious litigant?

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (6Nj7A)

60 Shit, ya'll, stop it. Ace cannot be a chick. If that's true, that makes me a lesbian.

Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (0xqKe)

61 I just saw the motion referring to ace as "she". Chelsea of Spades HQ has a nice ring to it... (I kid because I love)

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (NtDAC)

62 Good on ya, SeÃ±or O'Spades. Your absence concerned me last week, so this comes as welcome news. Moreover, it sounds like you're in excellent hands, and that Mr. Levy is all outta bubblegum.

Posted by: jakeman at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (vH4YP)

63 The motion - even for a non-lawyer - was a joy to read. Ace, it's great that you are so well represented in this matter.

Posted by: Dianna at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (DV/Ik)

64 Mr. Levy is taking this case pro bono

heh heh heh

Posted by: Beavis at February 19, 2014 01:43 PM (3a584)

65 i'm sure you can put 2 and 2 together but when I disappeared a week or two ago, it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this. Glad you are back bossman. Kick some butt!

Posted by: rickb223 at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (p9JxP)

66 @ penfold Yeah, but. Since the immediate dispute is denial of release of personal information to effect process of service, they could affirm to the court that present counsel would accept service in any impending legislation issued by BK.

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (5xmd7)

67 Congrats Ace

Posted by: Valiant at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (LERVF)

68 Can you ask your attorney if he can get Eugene Levy's autograph for me.

Posted by: Milk Toast at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (WY3bD)

69 If Ace is a girl--she really defends blow jobs like a boss. Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 05:37 PM (RJMhd) At least the French thing makes sense now.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (IXrOn)

Congratulations, and full speed ahead to victory!

And, "she"?

All of my mind's eye stock pictures of the ewok fapping schtick just went right out the window

Posted by: barbarausa at February 19, 2014 01:44 PM (WWeoI)

71 Show us your boobs!

Posted by: Memories at February 19, 2014 01:45 PM (WstpU)

72 Read the Motion; nice job by your counsel. If/when the other side responds, can you post that? Curious to see if he makes any coherent argument.

Posted by: lawdvd at February 19, 2014 01:45 PM (d3clc)

73 SLAPP the MoFo.

Posted by: SFGoth at February 19, 2014 01:45 PM (Oy8yn)

74 That ace is female puts a whole new twist on that garbage-humping thing.

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 01:45 PM (GrtrJ)

75 Good on ya' Ace. Give him hell.

Posted by: dano at February 19, 2014 01:45 PM (srGEx)

70Show us your boobs!

threadwinner.

Posted by: barbarausa at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (WWeoI)

77 Steyn is being sued, too. Yes, by hockey stick AGW idgit Michael Mann. Now (remembering what Ace said) in my opinion both Jerry Sandusky and Michael Mann are the two biggest embarrassments that Penn State University has ever endured.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (CnA98)

78 I hope you've learned your lesson, Ace. Blog under a corporation. Then form a subsidiary corporation in a different state. Get different agents of service for each. And when you're served with anything, reject it on the grounds that it was improperly addressed to the wrong entity. Works for JP Morgan Chase.

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (5xmd7)

79 Dude is a lady?

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (zOTsN)

80 BTW, between Levy and the cheerleading from Popehat, you guys are one Volokh away from a trifecta of free speech icons here. Sorry to hear you're going through this ace, in part merely because you choose to provide some content for us to address. I stand by what I said, it's a sad sad state of affairs in this area of the law right now. I remember what got me interested in Free Speech issues. I was writing about Stanislaus Burzynski down in Texas for a work project. My research showed that his critics seemed to find themselves on the wrong end of various legal action. More googling lead me to Popehat's blog and eventually I actually got scared that my project (assigned to me by my boss) could put me in a bit of a bind. Luckily 90% of my team at the time was lawyers, so we opted to keep the larger project in our private files, but did put a blurb about him in one of our published papers.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (GaqMa)

81 Ironically, I'm working on a SLAPP now. BTW, I won the case that holds that tenant suits against landlords arising out of eviction notices triggers SLAPP protection. :->

Posted by: SFGoth at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (Oy8yn)

82 This Brett fellow could benefit from a judge declaring him to be a vexatious litigant, in my opinion. At which point he would need permission from a judge to sue anyone again.

He might then be able to find something less reprehensible to do with his life.

Posted by: Kristophr at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (c6N69)

83 At least the French thing makes sense now --- Yeah, but the sex-Marco-Rubio's garbage bit just went from funny to sad.

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (NtDAC)

84 These are the things that keep you awake at night with worry. If I can give advice here: Its never as bad as an imagination can make it. Good Luck. bob

Posted by: Bob from table9 at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (jsa6I)

@65 Yeah, but. Since the immediate dispute is denial of release of personal information to effect process of service, they could affirm to the court that present counsel would accept service in any impending legislation issued by BK.
-----------------

There are other things to keep in mind. People with known real world identities have found themselves harrassed in other ways.

Posted by: junior at February 19, 2014 01:46 PM (UWFpX)

86 I found a dude who had posted an article wherein he speculated that Ace was a she.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (6bMeY)

87 If ace is a girl I can understand why she's single after listening to the podcasts. Posted by: Adam at February 19, 2014 05:34 PM (Aif/5) And, a discus thrower.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (IXrOn)

88 The last thing I'd want is to get a package in the mail from Kimberlin.

Posted by: Tokin42 at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (FqBxg)

So yes: Successfully chilled.

Shit got real. I just hit the tip jar in general support of all the Eworkery that's kept me entertained for years (I've changed nics and IPs more than once) and in partial atonement for crossing the chilled line earlier.

Sucks that you have to do that, but this is real life.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (A0sHn)

90 what about Cake Girl?

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (zOTsN)

91
The thing that really blows me away is that Levy had represented BK in
the big Dan Quayle/drug customer 1A case while he was in prison.

What does Burger King have to do with this? I mean, their burgers are okay, but nothing special.

Posted by: pep at February 19, 2014 05:41 PM (6TB1Z)

As creepy-looking as the Burger King is, do you really think his main gig is burgers, or is it crack dealer?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (TIIx5)

92 How is this guy not a vexatious litigant and SLAPPed down every time? The USA used to be a decent country. Posted by: Beagle at February 19, 2014 05:41 PM (sOtz/) No federal anti-SLAPPs and many state ones (like my own) suck balls, even if they have them. Write your state legislatures and your national ones, we need MUCH better SLAPP protection. It seems to be getting worse (or maybe I'm just more aware.)

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at February 19, 2014 01:48 PM (GaqMa)

93 "Yeah, put me in the "Ace is a girl? -- mind blown" camp. " LOL. It's in vogue to use female pronouns when the sex is not known. Because otherwise the female is the 'other'. Levy is just being clear that his client is anonymous.

Posted by: Dustin at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (0a/7L)

94 75
threadwinner.
Posted by: barbarausa at February 19, 2014 05:46 PM (WWeoI)

couldn't believe no one else had asked yet.

Posted by: Memories at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (WstpU)

>>>"And when Kimberlin learned that I had not been dissuaded, he sent Ace of Spades an email threatening that, unless Ace immediately accepted KimberlinÂ’s unspecified terms, Kimberlin would unmask her and she might suffer the same fate as other bloggers whom Kimberlin had managed to identify"

>>>"unless Ace immediately accepted KimberlinÂ’s unspecified terms, Kimberlin would unmask her"

>>>"unmask her"

Mind = blown.

Posted by: Paul at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (9qDRl)

96 I'd so hit ace based on her writings alone, and no the beard's not a turn-off.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (38LLM)

97 Ace is really Cake Girl!?!

*paradigm shifted*

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (znT2j)

98 The guy has a serious criminal record. Sadly, vexatious litigation is just one tool in his bag of tricks.

Posted by: Beagle at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (sOtz/)

99 That ace is female puts a whole new twist on that garbage-humping thing. Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 05:45 PM (GrtrJ) ---- Not to mention when she nutted all over Althouse...

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 01:49 PM (nELVU)

100 So the Allah bromance is really a romance.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 19, 2014 01:50 PM (IXrOn)

101 was she really talking about the cake?

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:50 PM (zOTsN)

102 They kept trying to serve the subpoena on an Israeli tank.

Posted by: Milk Toast at February 19, 2014 01:50 PM (2o9a+)

103 Mariskova da tovarich Ace?

Who knows which mask is worn at what time when online.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 01:50 PM (QDvfw)

104 @Chris_Balsz

That would depend on the extent of the attorney-client relationship, they way i understand the current scenario is that Mr. Levy is representing Ace with respect to the subpoena to compel Ace's address in order to effectuate service. I would assume there is a retainer agreement which spells out what Mr. Levy's representation of Ace encompasses.

All that being said, it is not uncommon for attorneys to accept service of process on behalf of their clients in situations like this.

Posted by: Penfold at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (Fbt5B)

105 I always thought Ace was a gay guy-- now I'm really dizzy.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (RJMhd)

106 show us your moobs

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (zOTsN)

107 I have heard rumors that Ace is a very sexy lady with tan lines.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (6Nj7A)

108 Just skimming the comments, ace is being sued by a transgendered Burger King?

Think I'll go read the article now.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (0AKks)

109 If Ace is a girl, it puts a whole new spin on pudding dipping.

Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (102Hx)

110 Wait.

Althouse is a girl, too!?!

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (znT2j)

111 " it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this. " My guess was busty lesbian porn.

Posted by: Lauren at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (CNua6)

112 I'm really sorry you're having to go through this, but I'm happy that you found good representation. I hope everything works out for you and I'll hit the donation jar. I totally agree with what you wrote about principles and taking sides. I got into a similar argument with my college roommate 12-ish years ago. I argued that if you took away the people's right to own a gun then you are also taking away your own personal right to own a gun. It's taking away a freedom and a choice that she had. De-arming "the enemy" was also de-arming herself. But in the end she still thought she could own a gun while taking away from others *shrugs*. I know this is only tacitly related to what you wrote, but what I'm trying to say is I understand what you're saying.

Posted by: Adrienne at February 19, 2014 01:51 PM (lVcuh)

113 Show us your elbows!

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (znT2j)

114 Was she really talking about the cake? ---- Or was it pie?

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (NtDAC)

115 That ace is female puts a whole new twist on that garbage-humping thing. Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 05:45 PM (GrtrJ) ---- Not to mention when she nutted all over Althouse... Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 05:49 PM (nELVU) ************ Well..holy snikes. It took me a long time to come over here because Althouse smeared Ace of Spades as a misogynist.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (RJMhd)

116 pics or it didn't happen

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (zOTsN)

117 So is Ace's side job bearded circus lady?

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (BQ1f4)

118 'm sure you can put 2 and 2 together but when I disappeared a week

Don't go back to Rockville.

Posted by: REM[/i][/b][/s] at February 19, 2014 01:52 PM (DL2i+)

119 >>> when I disappeared a week or two ago, it wasn't just hanging out and watching TV; it was all this. Sex reassignment surgery? J/K Ace, glad you've got a big gun on your side.

Posted by: Weirddave at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (N/cFh)

120 So the cake as a lie meme was a distraction?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (QDvfw)

121 As they said in the '70's, this is heavy.

Posted by: soothsayer at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (0zKHM)

122 electrolysis is your friend

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (zOTsN)

123 So if you go to the Boston Herald FB page,they have pics of members of Pussy Riot being beaten by horsewhips in the street. Have they been Onioned or did that shit really happen?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (ZshNr)

124
Good for him for representing you!!

BTW, why does he call you "her"?

Posted by: dan-O at February 19, 2014 01:53 PM (D0bIN)

125 " It's in vogue to use female pronouns when the sex is not known. Because otherwise the female is the 'other'. Levy is just being clear that his client is anonymous." The stupidity there burns.

Posted by: Lauren at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (CNua6)

126 Is the thread going to spontaneously combust...

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (RJMhd)

127 the beard is his beard IYKWIMAITTYD

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (zOTsN)

128
That ace is female puts a whole new twist on that garbage-humping thing.

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 19, 2014 05:45 PM (GrtrJ)

----

Not to mention when she nutted all over Althouse...

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 05:49 PM (nELVU)

Also the infamous "nice jugs" comment to Pam Geller.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (TIIx5)

129 Lincolntf, from the BBC.

Cossacks horsewhip Pussy Riot
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26265230

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (QDvfw)

130
A tip of my hat to Mr. Levy.

Esquire it to the fullest my good man.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (n0DEs)

131 Dustin, Thanks for clearing up the use of the feminine pronoun. It makes perfect sense. It just also seemed funny, given my (and obviously a lot of folks here) image of Ace. If Ace was a chick, then L wouldn't be the only lesbian here... so would Ace. ;-)

Posted by: elaine at February 19, 2014 01:54 PM (GNZ0/)

132 Kudos to Levy and the Maryland ACLU; frankly that latter one shocks me.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (2RiXU)

133 Ace is a girl? I think it moved, Jerry.

Posted by: George Costanza at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (Kkt/i)

134 Brett Kimberlin is an ass hole. Now to read the rest of the movie review.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (thBHI)

135 So if you go to the Boston Herald FB page,they have pics of members of Pussy Riot being beaten by horsewhips in the street. Have they been Onioned or did that shit really happen? Posted by: Lincolntf it happened. For real. Putin is pussy whipped (sorry, had to go there)

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (zOTsN)

136 I feel like I'm watching The Sixth Sense all over again.

...And all along, the guy who nutted was a chick...

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (znT2j)

137 Glad you are well represented and I'll leave it at that.

Posted by: steevy at February 19, 2014 01:55 PM (zqvg6)

138 This article has background. The guy has committed enough violent felonies to be seriously concerned. Soros really is a Bond villain.

Posted by: Beagle at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (sOtz/)

139
I'm sorry all this crap is falling on you, ace.

Posted by: dan-O at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (D0bIN)

140 The silly gooses have been trying to find your name but the idiots are looking for a man. If they'd been looking for an ewok, it wouldn't have been any problem at all. After all, how many ewoks are on Marco Rubio's trash surveillance video? From there, it's just fur recognition software and a little hacking into the NSA computers (which has an easy access portal through Healthcare.guuuuuv.)

Posted by: Miss Scarlett at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (uDAyD)

141 Althouse is a girl, too!?! Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 05:51 PM (znT2j) Yes. And you can tell by how she bitches and moans about Obama, and then votes for him anyway.

Posted by: Pope Francis [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (yz6yg)

142 Good to hear Ace.   I am also encouraged that some people are still guided by their principles instead of ideology.

I think it is easy for those of us that are not bloggers to forget about all the bs you have to deal with.   Thanks for doing what you do.

Message noted.   Next time I have a few shekels laying around in Paypal,   I will seek out the recommended tip jar.

Posted by: Lloyd Loar at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (9u2hL)

143 Kudos to Levy and the Maryland ACLU; frankly that latter one shocks me. Posted by: Captain Hate BK lives in MD. They must be sick of him clogging up the courts and wasting time

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (zOTsN)

144 Brett Kimberlin. Noted. Logged. Spinning up the Doom Machine. this is going to be fun.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (x3YFz)

145 Oooh, pie.

Posted by: HR at February 19, 2014 01:56 PM (ZKzrr)

146 How do you tell if an Ewok is a girl?

Posted by: Jean at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (4JkHl)

147 So does this mean Ace waxes?

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (RJMhd)

148 Because of the he's-a-she thing, this thread went off the rails in lightening speed.

Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (0xqKe)

149 L.elle, there were rails?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (QDvfw)

150 We know brett has no NSA connections.

Posted by: Bob from table9 at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (jsa6I)

151 Ace, I didn't know you were one of us

Posted by: Dr. V at February 19, 2014 01:57 PM (I1s25)

152 That ace is female puts a whole new twist on that garbage-humping thing. Posted by: DangerGirl Not as mindblowing as one would think. AtC doesn't put up with any shit & doesn't act like a wilting flower. Not saying Ace is female. Just saying it wouldn't be that surprising.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 19, 2014 01:58 PM (p9JxP)

153 I thought this had never really matured into an actual legal attack. Stupid me. I'm glad Levy has stepped up here. Be not afraid Mademoiselle Ace.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 19, 2014 01:58 PM (TaaIe)

154 So does this mean Ace waxes? Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 05:57 PM (RJMhd) ---- only the palms....

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 01:58 PM (nELVU)

155 BK lives in MD. They must be sick of him clogging up the courts and wasting time

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 05:56 PM (zOTsN)

That makes sense but the things they do don't always make sense.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 19, 2014 01:58 PM (2RiXU)

156 Good for Mr. Levy. Good for Ace. Hope things work out and the good guys win.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 19, 2014 01:58 PM (ZPrif)

157 what was that line from Trading Places? "sometimes, the menstrual cramps hit me real hard" (said by giant black dude in jail)

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 01:59 PM (zOTsN)

158 Ace is an ewok. They are asexual, and anyway, smell bad. Or maybe they are asexual because they smell bad. I don't really care.

Posted by: maddogg at February 19, 2014 01:59 PM (xWW96)

159 The law seems pretty fucked up.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 19, 2014 01:59 PM (thBHI)

160
There are various people over history in the US that make themselves a nuisance and it always mind boggles me that the courts don't say don't come back ever.

On the other hand, loser pay rules could stop it.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 19, 2014 01:59 PM (n0DEs)

161 I haven't had a solid target in over a year. I'm giddy. (giddy is such a fun word) It's like that part where you order that book or buy it at a book store, and no page has yet been turned, so you just hold it in your hands for a few moments before you dive in. Brett Kimberlin. yer fucked. For life.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 01:59 PM (x3YFz)

162 Wow. I'm seeing all those cum in your mouth jokes in a whole new light now that I know ace is a chick.

Posted by: mugiwara at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (3a584)

163 More libertarian laws would be a good idea.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (thBHI)

164 "what was that line from Trading Places?

"sometimes, the menstrual cramps hit me real hard""
===============

That's "Raising Arizona," and the line is "Sometimes I get them menstrual cramps real hard."

One of my favorite movie moments of all time.

Posted by: Kensington (@NYKensington) at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (znT2j)

165 153 So does this mean Ace waxes? Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 05:57 PM (RJMhd) ---- only the palms.... Posted by: fixerupper only the flagpole - FIFY

Posted by: late to the party at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (d3clc)

166 How do you tell if an Ewok is a girl? Posted by: Jean at February 19, 2014 05:57 PM (4JkHl) Weigh the testicles.

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (yz6yg)

167 Not saying Ace is female. Just saying it wouldn't be that surprising. Listen to the podcast. Either Ace is a guy or the worst tranny of all time.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 19, 2014 02:00 PM (T0NGe)

168 and the whole Carlos Danger expose? I'm seeing that in a whole new light

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:01 PM (zOTsN)

169 [redacted] is an ass hole. Now to read the rest of the movie review. When dealing with a litigious type you can't even say in print that 'so and so is an asshole'. You are presenting it as fact and the litigious type will claim it is defamation of character. You have to adopt the tactics of the tobacco company executives and preface the statement with 'in my opinion' as in 'in my opinion smoking is safe and will not leave you with a cancer filled lung'. You're still (checks watch) allowed to have an opinion in this country.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron [/i] at February 19, 2014 02:01 PM (CnA98)

170 161 Wow. I'm seeing all those cum in your mouth jokes in a whole new light now that I know ace is a chick. Posted by: mugiwara at February 19, 2014 06:00 PM (3a584) ********** That's just the tip...of it.

Posted by: tasker at February 19, 2014 02:01 PM (RJMhd)

171 Ace is a chick? Nope. RINO enough to be a metrosexual, and too funny to be a female.

Posted by: kathysaysso at February 19, 2014 02:01 PM (6H6o8)

172 Anyway, Anna, nice to see you. ;-) Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 19, 2014 02:01 PM (thBHI)

173 Public Citizen's tip jar has been hitted, and I also sent them an email letting them know it was in appreciation for Levy's work on behalf of SeÃ±ora O'Spades.

Posted by: jakeman at February 19, 2014 02:02 PM (vH4YP)

174 Now I cannot stop thinking about Ace's "repetitive mechanical fury with which I abuse myself, whirring and sparking like a misfiring industrial robot."

Posted by: flounder at February 19, 2014 02:02 PM (Kkt/i)

175 AtC doesn't put up with any shit & doesn't act like a wilting flower. Posted by: rickb223 at February 19, 2014 05:58 PM (p9JxP)i You're just trying to stay on her god side right now, aren't ya?

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 19, 2014 02:02 PM (yz6yg)

176 Ace is Alex the Chick?

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:02 PM (zOTsN)

177 145 How do you tell if an Ewok is a girl?

You bang it's mother till she tells ya the truth.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 02:02 PM (38LLM)

178 170 Ace is a chick? Nope. RINO enough to be a metrosexual, and too funny to be a female. Posted by: kathysaysso at February 19, 2014 06:01 PM (6H6o

the pudding dipping in 2010 should have preempted that assumption, but I realize we have new posters.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (x3YFz)

179 You're just trying to stay on her god side right now, aren't ya? Posted by: Sean Bannion at February 19, 2014 06:02 PM (yz6yg) --- If that was a typo..... best Freudian slip... evah....

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (nELVU)

180 So.

Ace is an 'ette?

Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Microaggressive SoCon) at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (LSDdO)

181 is this why the cute animal pics?

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (zOTsN)

182 Ace if I hit your pay jar would you use that donation for defense? If I tip the other place what guarantee do I have that it will go towards from my favorite ewok

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (HVff2)

183 If you read the motion, you see that Ace is not only a chick, but a generic chick. According to Ace's counsel.

Kind of a low blow to call out his own client that way.

Posted by: Emperor of Icecream at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (ZMzpb)

184 You're just trying to stay on her god side right now, aren't ya?

I don't want to know what her other side is.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at February 19, 2014 02:03 PM (0AKks)

185

I'm seeing all those cum in your mouth jokes in a whole new light now that I know ace is a chick.

I never got that meme. It implies cumming in her mouth is a bad thing.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 19, 2014 02:04 PM (A0sHn)

186 If that was a typo..... best Freudian slip... evah.... Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 06:03 PM (nELVU) Damn straight. ::: whew :::

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 19, 2014 02:04 PM (yz6yg)

187 Yeah, we've seen ace on TV once and also a video of him speaking at CPAC. Ain't enough surgery and hormone therapy in the world to turn a female into an Ace. The Rogaine costs alone would bankrupt a small country.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 19, 2014 02:04 PM (SY2Kh)

188 _________ is a ___ing _____! (names and descriptors self-redacted)

If you get harassed in person, Ace, you can hang out in my bunker. Guns are legal and encouraged in Alabama.

Posted by: Beth at February 19, 2014 02:04 PM (Epq7Y)

189 179 So.

Ace is an 'ette?

Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Microaggressive SoCon) at February 19, 2014 06:03 PM (LSDdO)

Yeah, but does she make sammiches?

Posted by: flounder at February 19, 2014 02:04 PM (Kkt/i)

190
what was that line from Trading Places?

"sometimes, the menstrual cramps hit me real hard"

(said by giant black dude in jail)

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 05:59 PM (zOTsN)

Which explains the monthly banhammer threads.......

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (TIIx5)

191 (just a generic statement about generic harassment, of course) LOL

Posted by: Beth at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (Epq7Y)

192 Ace does not want to be constrained by heteronormative labels of gender identification made by a rapey PIV culture or something

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (zOTsN)

193 You're just trying to stay on her god side right now, aren't ya? Momma didn't raise no fool.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (p9JxP)

194 I know he will check to see if there are anti-SLAPP statutes in play

Posted by: artemis at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (2XMD1)

195 Picture of Ace. Unmasked. Link in nic.

Posted by: Miss Scarlett at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (uDAyD)

196 This Freud guy should get better shoes.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (6bMeY)

197 So, Ace is not only a girl but a lesbian, too????

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (6Nj7A)

198 Good question, Misanthropic Humanitarian. I was wondering the same thing.

Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (0xqKe)

199 Posted by: mugiwara at February 19, 2014 06:00 PM (3a584) I'm a military critter, as are many posters, but tone your shit down, please. It's not a command, it's a polite request.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (x3YFz)

200 Sean Bannion just dodged an emu in a box I think.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 02:05 PM (QDvfw)

201 Rikki Dangerette anyone?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 19, 2014 02:06 PM (HVff2)

202 The vexatious litigant's pet "journalist" (some call him Cabin Boy; since he calls us "lickspittles", I've decided to refer to him as "moldwarp") linked to something he wrote a while back wherein he seemed to have determined that Ace was a woman named Michelle. Complete with pictures.

Posted by: LibraryGryffon at February 19, 2014 02:06 PM (UNVNv)

203 do you people even listen to the podcasts?

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 02:06 PM (x3YFz)

204 If I was flippant about the topic I would make a silly quote from Airplane and put a silly sock on it. However, I know the stakes involved so I just want to wish you good luck. We're all depending on you.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 19, 2014 02:06 PM (usZ28)

205 Ace is no woman. I am Ace!

Posted by: AmishDude at February 19, 2014 02:06 PM (T0NGe)

206 I am not a woman!

Posted by: Ace's Beard at February 19, 2014 02:07 PM (dGF4J)

207 Ace is Spartacus? Or Kosh?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 02:08 PM (QDvfw)

208 Michelle, my belle.... so Ace is a hairy lesbian woman ok

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:08 PM (zOTsN)

209 A huge pudding to you Mr. Levy - mixed with Valu Rite vodka, of course. Thanks for looking put for the Head Ewok!

Posted by: Appreciative Nora at February 19, 2014 02:08 PM (RGgMp)

210 tango we're just having fun

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (zOTsN)

211 Well congratulations Ace for getting this guy's help and well done, Mr Levy. And a hearty get-bent for those unnamed people who abuse the legal system.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (m5+rk)

212 A while back, Ace and I had an affair and I can attest that Ace is "all woman" ifkwim. Ace is a very passionate woman in bed and not afraid to experiment. Ace is also a natural redhead. And yes, the tan lines are real!

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (6Nj7A)

213 Shrug. Kimberlin could try to sue me but you can't wring blood from a turnip. I make so little money I am beneath notice even by the IRS.
Personally were I a judge, I'd jail Kimberlin for contempt the instant he set foot in my court with one of these nuisance lawfare suits on the principle that he's abusing the system, the constitution, and showing no respect for law or the courts. Not to mention wasting money and time of everyone involved.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (zfY+H)

214 Congratulations, ace, in gaining such powerful representation. "Come Together" http://tinyurl.com/mnbdw6y

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (MhA4j)

215 178 So. Ace is an 'ette? Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Microaggressive SoCon) at February 19, 2014 06:03 PM (LSDdO) does explain alot.

Posted by: Iblis at February 19, 2014 02:09 PM (9221z)

216 Ace is like that Its Pat! character on SNL

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (zOTsN)

217
I can see it now:

Mr. Levy: I'm sorry judge but ewoks don't fall under this statute.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (n0DEs)

218 197 Posted by: mugiwara at February 19, 2014 06:00 PM (3a584)

I'm a military critter, as are many posters, but tone your shit down, please.
It's not a command, it's a polite request.
Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 06:05 PM (x3YFz)

The whole in your mouth thing was a longtime meme here. That's what mugiwara is referring to.

Posted by: Mætenloch at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (pAlYe)

219 We don't know for sure that "the voice of Ace" on the podcasts is really the voice of Ace, do we? Just saying.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (dfYL9)

220 It would explain the level of football knowledge....

Posted by: Memories at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (WstpU)

221 208 tango we're just having fun Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 06:09 PM (zOTsN) I know. But the "cum in your mouth" comment... that's a no go.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 02:10 PM (x3YFz)

222 And mood swings, excessive verbiage

Posted by: Iblis at February 19, 2014 02:11 PM (9221z)

223 I am literally furious reading this post. I've contributed to defense funds (Legal Insurrection) in the past because I just cannot believe people have to go through things like this and I will gladly do so again.

I say this as a Christian, knowing full well the sin it represents and how much it grieves God for me to take such an un-Christian attitude towards the situation: God DAMN the person responsible for this mess. God damn him to Hell.

Posted by: Head Football Coach Howard Schnellenberger at February 19, 2014 02:11 PM (T+Zre)

224 Acethechick?

Posted by: Minnfidel at February 19, 2014 02:12 PM (/o+xv)

225 The good news is we now know that Mr. Levy works for hobo skins and Valu-Rite.

Posted by: flounder at February 19, 2014 02:12 PM (Kkt/i)

226 What's that animal that change its sex to what ever is necessary at the time?

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 02:12 PM (6Nj7A)

227 the whole CIYM meme was a euphemism that Ace used when ever any political operative was about to do something they had resolutely promised they would never, ever do

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:12 PM (zOTsN)

228
So is teh Ewok going to start a weekly Shoe Thread?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (TIIx5)

229 What's that animal that change its sex to what ever is necessary at the time? Posted by: Judge Pug at February 19, 2014 06:12 PM (6Nj7A) ---- Flatworm??? Rosie Odonnell??

Posted by: fixerupper at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (nELVU)

230 I'm a military critter, as are many posters, but tone your shit down, please.
It's not a command, it's a polite request.
Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 06:05 PM (x3YFz)

Wha??? Do you read the blog? Oh right, no one actually does. Now I'm embarrassed.

Posted by: mugiwara at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (3a584)

231 Its a great commentary on the 'rons and 'ettes that in that massive blog post, all we took away was "Ace is a girl?!"

Posted by: Iblis at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (9221z)

232 Jeers to Kimberlin, Cheers for Mr. Levy.

He just made it onto my list of Favorite Liberals. It's a short list, it includes Mickey Kaus and Alan Dershowitz. Oh, and Camille Paglia. Mainly because they are all honest. And their tribe is the truth, and principal, and integrity.

Posted by: jnials at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (A3EAh)

233 What's that animal that change its sex to what ever is necessary at the time? ---- Ewok. Or a type of weasel.

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (NtDAC)

234 201 do you people even listen to the podcasts? Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) Well yeah, but with all that high tech tomfoolery they could all be in on the charade. I'm still trying to come to terms with my favorite sock.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 19, 2014 02:13 PM (w63Cp)

235 So is teh Ewok going to start a weekly Shoe Thread? Posted by: IllTemperedCur only when he is feeling a little bloated and needs a pick me up

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (zOTsN)

236 Does Ace have guest towels?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (6bMeY)

237 Now I understand why ace wants abortion on demand and no limits on birth control, also her hatred of other womenz.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (38LLM)

238 Well Ace, on serious note I will be hitting the tip jar and offering you the best of luck.

Posted by: Minnfidel at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (/o+xv)

239 Now for something a bit different
http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/selection-du-weekend-75-28.jpg

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (QDvfw)

240

Ace, please tell Mr. Levy "Thank you" from all of us here.

And take care of yourself - we all love you and want you to be free from all of this worry ASAP.

If you need anything, please let us know.

{{{hugs}}}

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, TX (@Teresa_Koch) at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (PZ6/M)

241 Personally were I a judge, I'd jail Kimberlin for contempt the instant he set foot in my court with one of these nuisance lawfare suits on the principle that he's abusing the system, the constitution, and showing no respect for law or the courts. Not to mention wasting money and time of everyone involved. Posted by: Christopher Taylor at February 19, 2014 06:09 PM (zfY+H) There is a disturbing lack of will on the part of the judiciary to dismiss nuisance suits. Is it because judges are lawyers and lawyers need money somehow? For some reason, judges HATE to dismiss cases. And Steyn is right about the American justice system. Worst in the Anglosphere.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (T0NGe)

242 I mentioned this at the Yahoo Group. I thought we weren't supposed to mention his name though. Posted by: L, elle at February 19, 2014 05:28 PM (0xqKe) WaitÂ…did I miss a post on BK since the one I did back in October?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (GEICT)

243 Ace HAS to be a guy. He hasn't used "BFF" in a post.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 19, 2014 02:14 PM (4X6QI)

244 Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 19, 2014 06:04 PM (SY2Kh)

but how do we know that really WAS Ace?

Could've been a . . . beard? Or a reverse Brazilian wax.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Microaggressive SoCon) at February 19, 2014 02:15 PM (LSDdO)

245 I suppose this means that Ace won't be giving any more CPAC speeches, since there would have to be a concern some asshole in the audience would take a photograph and run it through Google image search. Privacy takes effort. Thanks to Public Citizen and the ACLU. Peter Lewis, pot smoker and generally great man, always maintained that the ACLU was one of the best investments he ever made and instances like this one might be good evidence for his argument.

Posted by: MTF at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (F58x4)

246 Ace has hired an actor to portray her on the pod casts and in public. A furry one

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (zOTsN)

247 Hang in there sister!

Posted by: phoenixgirl@phxazgrl at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (u8GsB)

248 241 Ace HAS to be a guy. He hasn't used "BFF" in a post. Posted by: Arbalest at February 19, 2014 06:14 PM (4X6QI) But she's also had 1000 word screeds on whether or not to post a post, so QED girl.

Posted by: Iblis at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (9221z)

249

@210 A while back, Ace and I had an affair and I can attest that Ace is "all woman" ifkwim. Ace is a very passionate woman in bed and not afraid to experiment. Ace is also a natural redhead. And yes, the tan lines are real!

--------------------

I suppose "sacred honor" compels you to reveal all of this?

Posted by: junior at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (UWFpX)

250 I doubt we can build a barrel big enough to house you all, so we'll just go with a mass grave if that's ok.

Posted by: tangonine (Squirrel Combat Tracker) at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (x3YFz)

251 179
So.

Ace is an 'ette?

Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Microaggressive SoCon) at February 19, 2014 06:03 PM (LSDdO)

Yeah, but does she make sammiches?

Posted by: flounder at February 19, 2014 06:04 PM (Kkt/i)

Pancakes, I think.

Posted by: Retread at February 19, 2014 02:16 PM (cHwk5)

252 243 I suppose this means that Ace won't be giving any more CPAC speeches, since there would have to be a concern some asshole in the audience would take a photograph and run it through Google image search. Privacy takes effort. Posted by: MTF at February 19, 2014 06:16 PM (F58x4) You do know ace has appeared on Fox news before, right?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 19, 2014 02:17 PM (GEICT)

253 Ace uses doubles like Saddam Hussein, and who look like Saddam Hussein.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 19, 2014 02:17 PM (38LLM)

254 You Go Gurrlllllll!!!!!!

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:17 PM (zOTsN)

255 Ace - don't let this get you down. There's an untold mass of admirers that have your back. Now get back to the keyboard, we need you firing on all 12.

Posted by: Jeff E at February 19, 2014 02:18 PM (2DfO6)

256 Other writers have been tangled in the ugliness that the creepy felon initiates. Ken White at Popehat has a lot of articles about the 1st Amendment and the creep. Good luck, break a leg and Godspeed.

Posted by: Mustbequantum at February 19, 2014 02:18 PM (MIKMs)

257 Its like that last Batman movie where Bain hired an acot, portrayed by Ben Kingsley

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:18 PM (zOTsN)

258 that's actor

Posted by: thunderb at February 19, 2014 02:19 PM (zOTsN)

259 Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 19, 2014 06:09 PM (m5+rk This is a perfect example where tort reform would help. You sue, you lose you pay

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 19, 2014 02:19 PM (HVff2)

260
You do know ace has appeared on Fox news before, right?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 19, 2014 06:17 PM (GEICT)

He looks suspiciously like a muddy Merkava.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2014 02:19 PM (TIIx5)

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