It’s about a lot more than just locking up all the bad guys…

As Cheif Legal Officer, the Attorney General:

(1) Represents and advises the State, its agencies, political subdivision, and its officials in legal matters when the State is a party to a legal action, either as plaintiff or defendant;

(2) Is responsible for employing and supervising those attorneys who represent the State, as well as, overseeing the State’s litigation and effectuating South Carolina’s legal policy;

(3) Issues official legal opinions upon request by constitutional officers, members of the General Assembly, and certain state and local officials;

As Securities Commissioner, the Attorney General:

(1) Oversees the registration of all persons engaged in the sale of securities in the State of South Carolina; investigates allegations of fraud or other violations of securities laws and takes appropriate enforcement action; and provides information on securities laws and practices.

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U.S. state pension funds have $1 trillion shortfall: Pew

(Reuters) - U.S. states face a total shortfall of at least $1 trillion in their funds for employees' pensions and retirement benefits, and their financial problems are quickly mounting, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States on Thursday.

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South Carolinas Attorney General has to oversee this stuff to make sure those Goldman Sachs dudes from Wall Street are not taking advantage of us hard working Sandlappers.

Unlike all the competition in the race – Leighton Lord has been dealing with these guys for years. He understands how law, business and government are interconnected.

South Carolina needs a great lawyer, not another politician looking to score points with frivolous prosecution and policy based on opinion polls.

…that’s what I said.

My favorite Meat Loaf Song

I'm so tired of the argument that the Attorney General is the state's top cop, so the AG needs prosecution experience. The Attorney General's office has three roles: Securities Commissioner, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Criminal Prosecutor.

My favorite Meatloaf song is "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad."

After reading articles like this one straight out of the Bolchoz camp (The Greenville News - "AG's race deserves attention now") and similar rants from Wilson supporters, I wonder how they are going to sell "One Out of Three Ain't Bad."

...that's what I said.

Wii Workout - Day 2

30 minutes this morning - still can't break the 21 point mark on the 3-point shootout.

Happy Valentines Day

Wii Workout - Day 1

Wii is the coolest video game system I've played in long time. At least since the ColecoVision I discovered on a sleepover at Tommy Tenyson's in 1982. That baseball was sweet.

Anyhow, this Wii Resorts game I got for Christmas is very nice. So, I've decided to see if I can use it to get back in shape. Games like the 3 point shootout, ping pong, and cycling can really get the heart rate up.

I started out tonight with 15 minutes of basketball. My heart rate spiked at about 170, so not bad. It's pretty sad how winded I got. Hopefully, the thought of playing a game will help me get up and get moving in the morning and jump start my workouts.

I've gotten so lazy in the past two years. After nearly getting back down to my college weight of 185 (hit 186.2), I've packed on a pound a month for the past 21 months.

Let's see how long it takes me to work it off.

...that's what I said.

Palin Never had Mr. Dale

When I was in the 9th grade, Mr. Clark Dale taught freshmen science. He wasn't much of a teacher. Calling the role took about 15 minutes each day.

He wrote the same notes on the overhead projector, assigned the same homework, and gave the same tests to his 2nd and 4th period classes. Lunch was after 3rd period. Over tater tots one day, some friends shared the answers to a pop quiz. I wrote them down on my hand.

Mr. Dale had a eye for young girls, so when Kim Seagers got busted and ratted on me. I got a zero. He said he was gonna call my parents, but never did.

I thought about that today when I read about Sarah Palin getting caught with "several words scribbled seventh-grade-style on her left palm" while rallying the other ignorant rednecks who now call themselves the Tea Party.

...that's what I said.

About Modern Family

This show might be the next great American sitcom. If they can keep delivering this kind of dialogue.

Daughter: Dad, what's Jagermeister?

Dad: Um, well - you know how in a fairy tale, there's always a potion that makes the princess fall asleep and all the guys start kissing her. It's like that except you don't wake up in a castle, you wake up in a frat house with a bad reputation.

Modern Family - "Moon Landing"

But, perhaps my favorite scene is from episode one.

...that's what I said.