The moment has come. For the last twelve months, we have basked in the glory as the Top Law Professor and Legal Theory Blog. Now, the ABA has started the Third Annual Competition. The good news is that we once again made the top 100 blogs. However, the ABA has mixed things up a bit with new categories. We have been moved to the Opinion category (IMHO- in my humble opinion slot). The ABA editors, however, have put us up against one of the oldest and most popular legal sites, Althouse. To vote, click here.
Here is the description of the site:
Jonathan Turley is a law professor at George Washington University known for his work as counsel in cases involving military and national security issues. But Turley uses his blog as a way to lighten and liven things up. Under the banner of res ipsa loquitur, his posts focus on the oddities of the legal system within the criminal justice and tort arena.
Another site on the list is The Legal Satyricon, which is also a large and respected blog. The Legal Satyricon is notably threatening to off some kittens unless it wins the top spot.
Althouse was one of the first legal blogs and is consistently ranked by AVVO in the top three most visited legal sites. (We are ranked 9th).
The editors appear to have intentionally pitted top AVVO sites against each other this year with two a category. However, we are up against one of the top three and best recognized sites. It is, therefore, the ultimate Dave and Goliath moment. The Cinderella Man moment. The Crossing of the Delaware moment. The Hail Mary moment. Yes, it is your moment. Think of the children, the unborn, the undead. Think of your pets, your country. Think of me for God’s sake.
Here is an inspiring scene to send you off:
Satyricon is threatening to kill kitties!
Uh-Oh. Word’s spreading that the “Satyriconistas” have gotten hold of an old Diebold voting machine that was used in Ohio during the 2004 presidential election. Could be they’re trying to rig the blawg competition. I’ve even heard that they’ve got Katherine Harris on call–just in case the Turleyers surpass them in the voting.
I went, I registered, I voted. What, you can only vote once?
While traipsing around the ABA site though I did find this:
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/deputy_who_took_lawyers_paperwork_ordered_to_jail/
I voted using my work e-mail. Later I’ll vote using my home e-mail.
I didn’t see Balkinization on any of the lists.
We’re in hot pursuit. Now at 28. Just 6 points behind.
Gyges:
can you go to the burka barbie post I have a question.
But still 10 points back, rc.
Come on all you lurkers and semi-regulars! I know you are out there.
Come out and vote! Give us 12 votes and put us in the lead! Give us 24 and bring out the whooping stick!
It’s easier than real voting because if you’re reading this, you have a voting machine at your fingertips. You can vote in your underwear. Something I found out the hard way they discourage at the local polling station. Registration on the ABA site is quick and easy. If you’ve found the Prof.’s blog of any value, please show your support.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Rcampbell,
Still down by 10. Come on folks, don’t make me quote from movies with Ronald Reagan in them.
24 now, gyres.
I fear that they put your blawg in the wrong category with a gory cataclysmic voting outcome.
However, like them brave black soldiers, I am a’ fixin’ to charge ahead with my 1 futile vote of confidence. I’d foller ‘Fesser T through the gates of, well, cybernet hell, anyways…
Even in defeat, this blawg is always boots n’ saddles above all the others.
Ahem “Talent for word play”
Only 13 votes to the 27 of a blog that involves “Satyriconistas?” Will we stand by and let this insult to the English Language and JT’s well known talent word play stand?
And I believe you have earned that,Proffesor.
“Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned.
Ayn Rand (1905 – 1982), Atlas Shrugged”
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Yea verily the vote is the thing.
And with all due respect to the Fightin’ 54th Mass., I find the struggle a tad more epic and surreal. Althouse, pisshaw — I say, “Fear no darkness!” To the polls!:
BIL and Mespo:
I will be reserving your selections for later get out the vote blogs! I must confess that I hesitated with the Fightin’ 54th given the fact it turned into a massacre and they never took the fork. However, there is the flag scene and they did get their own Hollywood movie.
Well, if you don’t like the way that Daily Counts votes in IL and Archie Phar, the Duke of Duval County Texas is not for you. Or if you like the sunny coast of Florida but can’t find Katherine Harris. Then call Bob Taft former governor of OH. That is the last Official election stolen.
The defense begins anew. To the polling places armed with “walking around” money, I say. Like my friend Gyges, I say: Vote early; Vote earnestly; and Vote every chance you have!
My conscience only allows me to vote once. So I voted for this blog.
Ask not what your legal blog can do for you, ask what you can do for your legal blog!
These are the tries that time men’s souls.
Vote Early and Vote often!
Well when you are getting up and rising, the sun does move and the rule have changed. Nothing ever remains the same even after a rain.
Rules change so nothing ever that matter gains.