Kentucky Judge Steven D. Combs in Pike County has been temporarily suspended after an array of charges of bizarre comments and actions, including calling officials such names as “Fishface,” “cokehead,” and “Dumbo.” Worst yet, he threatened to put a “bullet in the head” of the next police officer who pulled him over. A temporary suspension until resolution of the 10 charges seems quite modest punishment but his counsel, Stephen Ryan, still conveyed Combs’ “disappointment” with the action taken by the Judicial Conduct Commission.
The complaint detailed Combs use of various, less-than-flattering ways of referring to other people like “Fishface,” “cokehead,” “dumbo,” “retarded,” “coward” and “prick. ” — use of those words has led to the temporary suspension of a Pike County circuit judge.
Combs is accused of conflicts of interest in cases, inappropriate communications, inappropriate political activity, soliciting contributions from attorneys in cases before him, and other violations. One of the most interesting is that he allegedly made inappropriate statements on the gossip website Topix under usernames including “LOL,” “Better Call Wusty,” “Imma Tellinyou,” and “City Hall Patrol.”
That last allegation is problematic and goes again to the right of public employees to engage in social media, particularly when using an alias.
One of the worst charges concerns the alleged statement of Combs that the next officer who pulled him over would get a “bullet in the head.” When confronted by police over the statement, he allegedly replied “I’m elected by the people and not pieces of trash like you-all.”
Combs, who has been a judge since 2003, is paid $124,620 annually.
@Isaac
It was only my little 5 shot 38, sooo I would have been careful not to waste ammo. I have a bigger gun now, a 357 magnum with six bullets, but that darn thing is sooo heavy that it is too big for my purse. So I just keep it for home defense along with the AK47 my dad gave me. Although if I run over to Dallas or Tyler for anything, I put the 357 and a box of bullets under the front seat in case I need it. They make these cute little 25 round boxes now that will fit anywhere.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl reporter
@PaulCS
https://i2.wp.com/i112.photobucket.com/albums/n196/scienowriter/CodyRayGun_zps6ckvwlpu.jpg
Molon Labe???
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Squeeky
Well, I suppose it’s a good thing you didn’t shoot anybody.
@NickS
Amen! I suspect that any women who try the “verified data” defense, and live to see the error of their ways, will probably be joining our crowd, too!
🙂
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Squeek, The growing demographic for gun purchases and concealed carry are women 25-55. I love the fact that women are taking personal safety into their own hands.
@isaac
I have never received fire, sooo I have never had to return it. I have walked around a few times with my hand in my purse when I thought somebody didn’t look right. I made sure they saw my hand in my purse. Once was in a Wal Mart parking lot at Christmas time when I had to park way out away from the store. The other time was on what they call “The Walk”—and it was me and my BFF Fabia Sheen, Esq,, an attorney, and we had left a club and there were two dudes who looked kind of weird who seemed to be following us.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Simple question, when’s the last time that you returned fire?
@Isaac
Hmmm. You said, “I love rational, logical, intelligence and hate nonsense.” Yeah, like maybe on the planet Bizarro! Hey, that makes me think of a short poem for you and all the other rational, logical and intelligent gun grabbers!
The Mark of Bizarro!
A Short Poem by Squeeky Fromm
See the crooks and maniacs,
And all the guns they got!
Sooo, let’s be smart and take away—
The guns from thems that not!
🙄
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Nick
I don’t love nor do I hate the constitution. I love rational, logical, intelligence and hate nonsense. Like it says in the first amendment, I have the freedom of speech. I like that. I don’t love that. I like that. It gives me the right to call a spade a spade and state that the second amendment as it is being interpreted is wrong. Join a militia. The surest way to get to this fantasy of a country where one is likely to be murdered in the street if one is not packing, is to continue with this insanity. It can be done and I believe that Americans can do it. If you don’t have the faith in your fellow Americans then that is sad.
I feel VERY safe. As Vince Vaughn bravely said recently, “NOTHING stops a burglar in his tracks quicker then the cock of a gun from inside a house. When you hear Hollywood types speaking out in favor of the 2nd Amendment, that is courage.
Nick – when I was process serving there was nothing that cleared my sinuses faster than hearing the click of a gun being cocked on the other side of the door when I was knocking.
Isaac hates our Constitution. Particularly the first 2 amendments. Many immigrants love our Constitution, some hate it and want to gut it.
Watch the Jim Jeffries video. He is spot on when he says the only valid, rational, truthful, and believable reason anybody wants guns is cuz they like em. This excludes gun ownership for hunting and obvious cases where there is a need for protection in extreme situations, not urban America. Statistics prove this, logic proves this, examples from around the world prove this. One is safer in a country with extremely regulated, controlled, and limited gun ownership. All the rest is unfounded and simply BS.
@Ninnian
I am not sure that you have verified anything. I think that you have simply confirmed your own emotional biases. And if the appearance of “winning an argument” is sooo very important to you, remember that a robber on the streets, a carjacker, a rapist, or a home invader cares not for your arguments.Take heed when arguing with those types, lest you end up like this poor chap, who unfortunately lived in the real world:
An UR-Rational Number
by Squeeky Fromm, Girl Reporter
“Your actions are not rational!”
The Libertarian said.
“You’re demanding all my money.
With a gun held to my head.”
“But your epistemology
Is filled with contradiction.
And Tort-wise, have you heard the phrase,
“Intentional infliction???”
“Let’s look at this objectively,
For I’m certain you’ll agree.
Initiating the use of force
Makes no sense rationally.”
The Robber thought for just a bit,
Then, made a brief reply,
“My pistol-mology says this,
“You can cough it up or die!”
“I hope that you are rational.
I did not come to kill.
The Bible says that that’s a sin.
I don’t want to, but I will!”
The Libertarian just sighed,
And smirked in tone, ironic,
“Dude, there is no Higher Power,”
To think so is moronic!”
“Really, your belief in a God,
And Commandments carved in stone,
Just proves you are illogical,
And can’t think on your own!”
The Robber thought for just a skosh,
Then. . . BANG BANG his pistol went.
There lay the Libertarian.
But . . . he won the argument!
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
@Ninnianpickett
You said:
First, you are correct that wanting something to be true doesn’t make it true. But, doesn’t that also apply to your statement above to the effect that “it can’t happen here.” The great weight of evidence would show that tyrannical despots come to power relatively often, and that they are not loathe to slaughter whoever gets in their way. I showed you this over just the last 100 or so years. Remember, Germany had newspapers before Hitler. Germany had smart and informed citizens.
Second, I am sure that your statistics are correct as far as they can be relied upon to measure reality. Particularly when you add in the suicides. But what do those statistics really prove beyond that. Let’s take American Presidents! Hmmm. The Secret Service carries guns. I don’t think they have ever shot anybody trying to assassinate a president. Sooo, statistically there is no value to them carrying guns–by your reasoning??? But we have enough sense to realize that if they weren’t armed, more presidents and candidates would get shot. Even that stupid twit de Blasio has armed guards. I presume that you will not disagree on this point.
Because it is difficult to measure what doesn’t happen. We don’t live in a static universe. You don’t just change one factor, and then nothing else happens as a result of that. Nor do we live in a special universe where we recognize the deterrent effect of armed guards protecting a politician as perfectly good and sensible, whereas we recognize NOT the deterrent effect of armed homeowners and citizens protecting themselves as good and sensible, and in fact jeer at them as a bunch of paranoid jerks.
Like I said above. Put your body where your mouth is. Move to South Chicago, aka Chiraq, and priss about unarmed, and proud of it! Wear a T-Shirt which says, “Guns Really Suck And I Don’t Have One!” Think of it as a scientific experiment.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
I reckon I’ve done OK !
I’ve illustrated the principles required for debate based on verification of facts and demonstrated that counter anecdotal arguments are not verified by published data despite the reassurances on the part of my critics. By the way I had no idea they were right wing. I thought this was about Americans getting shot and not being outraged. And I still don’t understand why anyone accepts this. Maybe that’s why I’m British?
So I have really won the argument and remember I am an amateur in this subject.
Is this really the best they can do?
I am not impressed….
but I am disappointed. I was hoping that I would have to struggle a little more in making verifiable points. That is the thrill of debate. The cut and thrust, trying to make a difference; Encouraging people to think about what they really mean. Calling those to account when their argument cannot be substantiated. Learning from the valid points that they DO make. And hopefully making a difference no matter how insignificant that might be.
There is increasing evidence that political engagement is being stimulated through blogs like these and hopefully that is a good thing.
Despite all of this, I just can’t understand why the Will of the People cannot prevail in the United States.
Maybe I should come and live in Detroit and fly the flag although they may not take kindly to the Union Jack.
Whatever the outcome it has to be a triumph for democratic freedom – no matter who wins.
And as far as Texas is concerned the notion of wide open spaces surrounded by teeth is maybe a little harsh, but can always be addressed by political orthodontics.
ninianpeckitt – you do NOT understand the American governmental system. If you did you would not make the basic mistakes about referendums that you do.
Texas being the absolute worst of the loony right.
Dr.Peckitt, you’ve just run headlong into typical representatives of the loony right wing in this country. You see what we are up against? There is no talking reason to these people. No wonder the country is a mess.
I think this blog is about guns and the comments made by your judge that resulted in his temporary suspension.
Making comments about me does not strengthen you case.
Presenting anecdotal statements not backed up by statistics doesn’t prove your case.
Wanting something to be true doesn’t make it true.
The statistics show that self harm is more likely than killing a felon with a gun. It isn’t abut Detroit or anywhere else. It isn’t about what I think or what you think but about the consensus of opinion in your United States.
You can change the subject if you want but I won’t.
@NinianPickett
Dear Sir,
Perhaps you should move to America? There is a lot of inexpensive housing in Detroit. And in this place called “South Chicago.” In fact, there is a whole lot of inexpensive housing in our poor, black neighborhoods. And we are talking about some nice houses, too! I think the experience would really help you hone and fine-tune your opinions!
As an extra benefit, you could get some first hand knowledge about real life in America. If this is not acceptable to you, or if you think I am trying to trick you or something, perhaps you could move to rural Alaska, with its huge number of grizzly and polar bears, or some place else where there are a lot vicious animals, and explain to the natives and indigenous peoples there why they don’t need guns.
🙂
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Referendums in the USA
Referendums are possible in the USA so
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abuse
I think I lack the eloquence for a presidential representative as kindly noted by Paul but I feel I should be honoured to have annoyed him so much for him to post this comment.
You need to understand that foreigners and a great many Americans find it very difficult to understand the American passion to own a weapon. I think the debate would benefit from an explanation and why these people feel so threatened in relation to laws to ensure that a custodian of such a weapon must behave responsibly.
A friend told me that a gun is often given as a 21st birthday present in the U.S. and I must confess I didn’t believe him.
After reading the blogs in this site I am beginning to think he was right.
ninianpeckitt – I got my first gun on the 12th birthday. 21 is too old for most to get a weapon. 18 would be the latest for most.