Illegal Geometric Formula

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July 18, 2022 4:15 pm

>Gilbert, through the lawsuit, alleges the election results “erroneously” determined Lombardo as the winner because of a “mathematical issue,” which, when corrected, would show Gilbert won the primary contest by “more than 50,000 votes.”

>“Mr. Gilbert accepts the votes as counted. However, he will prove that the results as announced is a mathematical impossibility,” the lawsuit said.

>The lawsuit goes on to allege an “illegal geometric formula” was used to alter the way votes were counted.

I'll reserve judgment until reading the complaint, but this sure sounds like it's on the edge of a Rule 11 letter. They already did a statewide recount and determined Gilbert got 7 votes *less* than originally reported.

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July 18, 2022 5:22 pm
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So what’s the supposed “geometric formula” or whatever? You multiply Nye by the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle and subtract half of Pershing? I mean seriously, someone explain this to me.

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July 18, 2022 5:31 pm
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If you create an isometric triange between Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Reno, the vertex is Gilbert.

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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 6:58 pm
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I cannot be the only one picturing the It's Always Sunny Charlie Day meme, right?

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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 7:29 pm
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What 10:22 said.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 8:37 pm
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did Gilbert win any county?

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July 18, 2022 8:54 pm
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According to higher-level geometry (or maybe he's just high) he won *all* the counties.

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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 11:29 pm
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Gilbert won quite a few counties; however they happen to be the counties that have no people in them.

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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 11:50 pm
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Well, Gilbert has a high-powered lawyer at the helm–Craig Mueller. What could go wrong?

Anonymous
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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 5:03 pm

The Nevada Supreme Court seems to be rejecting multiple extension requests. Interesting.

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Anonymous
July 18, 2022 5:16 pm
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With covid,lovely people.

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July 18, 2022 6:56 pm
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You get a 30 day extension automatically, then a 7 day. That is 67 days to file an answering brief. If you are filing an opening brief you get that same time period, but you also get the months of lead time until that time period starts because of how appeals work. How much time do you need?

Obviously answering a Writ is different, but you have already briefed it at the lower court and you still get the 67 days minimum.

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July 18, 2022 7:23 pm
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I agree with your sentiment 11:56 but the automatic extension is only 14 days in the NVSC. Ninth Circuit is the auto 30-day. Often the better thing to do is to stipulate with opposing counsel if you need more than 14 days – I've never seen the NVSC reject a 30-day stipulated extension *if it's your first request.*

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July 18, 2022 7:40 pm
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You can just file a motion for 30 days and they give it to you. You also get the 7 day telephonic extension. Obviously a motion saying there is no objection or stip is best. I have never refused an extension for appeal briefs.

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July 18, 2022 8:38 pm
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You cannot get a telephonic 7 day extension if you've already been granted a prior extension. Use that sparingly, in my experience, because getting a second extension requires a heightened showing.

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July 18, 2022 8:46 pm
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I had opposing counsel stipulate to an extension (for motion work, not briefing) in front of NVSC and the NVSC Clerk rejected it. Fortunately, it was just motion work, like I said, but it was surprising. I would not rely on anything except the one time telephonic extension going forward.

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July 19, 2022 12:39 am
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Supreme Court is ordering people to settlement conferences and THEN dismissing for lack of jurisdiction. Shouldn't you ascertain jurisdiction before you enter orders lest your orders are void for want of jurisdiction? Oh Hardesty & the Hellions you slay me.

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July 19, 2022 5:22 am
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You get one stipulated 30-day extension, if you have a good reason you can also get more extensions (and they almost always grant them or give you at least a little extra time while they wait to deny it, etc., but even upon denial give more time). If you haven't had any other extensions, you can do the telephonic but I believe that it is 14-days not 7. I think they are fairly liberal with it and don't question much. There may have just been some strange factual matters.

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July 19, 2022 7:18 am
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I love me some NVSC. As awful as it is, I would take them over the NVSC underlings,COA. Coa should be defunded

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July 18, 2022 5:44 pm

THWACKITY THWACK THWACK TTHHWWWAAACCKK!!!!!! Happy Monday Peeps!

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July 18, 2022 9:31 pm

does anyone know if Judge Jasmine Lilly-Spells is still on the bench after she was arrested on domestic violence charges? I figured she would be on paid administrative leave while things were getting sorted out but I haven't heard anything for a few months.

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July 18, 2022 9:51 pm
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yes saw her last week on the bench

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Ben Nadig
July 18, 2022 11:12 pm
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Why would she be off the bench? She's presumed innocent until proven guilty, or'd you skip that day in law school? Plus know the facts before you assume anything, the case is dogshit.

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July 18, 2022 11:24 pm
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Based on that stabby stab of the gaming console, she should be a family court judge.

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July 19, 2022 7:15 am
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Gee,what were the facts surrounding the Lilly Spells case? Husbands never misbehave. Never.

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July 19, 2022 8:00 pm
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I'm the original poster of the question @ 2:31 p.m. Sorry if I somehow touched a nerve by asking what I thought was a fair and safe question. There is a precedent for public servants (including judges) being placed on PAID administrative leave while charges are pending. And while I'm not a criminal lawyer, I thought that using the term "arrested" and not "convicted" showed that I wasn't assuming anything. I happen to like this judge. I just wanted to know if she was on the bench still. I appreciate those that answered without insulting me and assuming that I was assuming anything.

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July 18, 2022 9:49 pm

I voted for Gilbert (mostly because I think if there was another wave of lockdowns he would be the least likely to do so, and I'm not a fan of mandates).

However, this is simply an issue he can't win. Minimal upside, HUGE downside.

Sometimes it's just best to move on with your life.

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July 19, 2022 12:25 am
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As someone who firmly believes the 2020 election was stolen due to the substantial amount of irregularities that took place in the five key swing states including evidence of actual fraud that took place in Georgia (drop boxes, Ruby Freeman, as just two of many examples), Arizona (the discrepancies with military ballots and Guillermina Fuentes in Yuma), and Wisconsin (illegal drop boxes), I think Joey Gilbert is a crackpot who has absolutely ZERO basis to contest the primary election. Given the relatively low turnout with the primary and the margin between him and Lombardo, there's absolutely no way he can prevail on his claims even if they were thoroughly investigated.

As a Trump supporter, he does not impress me at all. Quite the opposite.

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July 19, 2022 1:14 am
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I'm opposed to mandates too. My neighbor was being loud and wouldn't stfu so I shot him. Told the cops I'm against mandates and they were cool about it. 'Merca!

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July 19, 2022 4:53 am
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To @8:14. Please apologize to me. I lost way too many brain cells reading your nonsensical comment.

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July 19, 2022 1:43 am
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Yeah me too. I don't agree with the comment but he was perfectly within his rights to make it.

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July 19, 2022 1:59 am
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OBC has gone dancing past the line of sanity. wtf

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July 19, 2022 3:28 am
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I like it. Fumo knows Herndon isn't a white supremacist. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

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July 19, 2022 4:54 pm
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Hooge knows what ox to gore when he filed this Complaint. File this Complaint and yet allow lawyers who are hurting people and the system of justice to continue to practice.

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July 19, 2022 5:23 am

Gilbert's experts at work: https://youtu.be/e70LeClcNPE