Podcast appearances and mentions of James P Gray

James P. Gray was a trial judge in Orange County, California, starting in 1983, and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for Vice President. In the first half, he shared his views as a Libertarian, and weighed in on such issues as public education, homelessness, healthcare, taxes, and drug laws. Libertarians, he noted, believe that "you should be able to live your own life as you choose, as long as you don't wrongly impair other people to do the same thing." Now working as a private mediator in resolving disputes, he lamented that many in society have lost the ability or even interest in talking and working with each other to address and resolve issues, particularly of a political nature. One of the most critical issues facing America is that many public schools are failing our children, especially in lower economic areas, he commented. Parents should be able to choose where their government money will be spent for the education of their children, and that will bring competition back into the school systems, Gray suggested.He spoke in favor of an idea popularized by economist Milton Friedman-- negative income tax, where people who make very little or no money would receive a stipend yet would be incentivized to work rather than collect welfare. Regarding healthcare, Gray does not believe the government should be involved in implementing programs, as this has caused the medical system to be mired in costly bureaucracy. He thinks there should be vouchers for people who can't afford it, but they should choose how to use them rather than through a government vendor. Gray also discussed the problem of homelessness in cities like Los Angeles, and highlighted the need for more mental health facilities and the challenges faced by veterans in particular.-----------------With a master's degree in religion from the University of Chicago, Michael Lichens focuses his work on overlooked aspects of spiritual life. In the latter half, he discussed the Catholic Church's most celebrated exorcist, the late Father Gabriel Amorth, how he became an exorcist, and some of the intense cases he was involved with. Amorth, who was based in Rome, conducted some 70,000 exorcisms over the years, Lichens estimated, though some of these were on the same person (the documentary, The Devil and Father Amorth, depicts him performing his ninth attempt to exorcise a woman named Cristina). One of the reasons Amorth became so well-known was his willingness to work with the media, he noted. One person Amorth worked with was said to be possessed by a staggering 1,000 demons, and in some cases, he worked with individuals for years trying to free them from demons.Lichens recounted how Father Amorth was initially reluctant to be an exorcist, but after six years of training, he began to take on solo cases in the 1980s. The Church would always try to rule out natural or medical explanations before conducting an exorcism on someone. Speaking of supernatural occurrences during an exorcism, Lichens detailed how the Father witnessed levitations on occasion, as well as had a direct encounter with Lucifer and was spit upon, with the spit turning into nails as it hit him. He also experienced freezing rooms, actually seeing ice form on the windows. A spiritual protege of Amorth was Padre Pio, who bled the stigmata in his hands, battled with demons, and was said to communicate with angels. Amorth said he sometimes felt the spirit of Padre Pio (who died in 1968) assisting him in exorcisms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

Author, jurist and 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, Judge James P. Gray reveals the truth about the drug war and explains why cannabis prohibition the Golden Goose of terrorism. The post Nothing But Truth: Prohibition Is The Golden Goose of Terrorism appeared first on The Cannabis Reporter.

PatiCakes, Queen of Cannabis; Mr B, Tech God; Judge James P Gray, former Orange County Superior Court Judge; Kelly Coulter, NORML Women's Alliance Canada talk the the mega expensive, futile War on Drugs that we hope ends soon! And our Canadian sisters....Look out Canada: The Women are Coming! James P. Gray has been a trial judge in Orange County, California since 1983. Before becoming a judge, he served as a Volunteer in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica, a staff judge advocate and criminal defense attorney in the Navy JAG Corps, a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, and a civil litigation attorney in a private law firm, in addition to being a Republican candidate for US Congress in 1998, and a Libertarian candidate for US Senate in 2004. Judge Gray has discussed issues of drug policy on more than two hundred television and radio shows and public forums all across the country. Using his experience on the bench and elsewhere, he has also authored a book on the failed War on Drugs, another Wearing The Robe, about practical and ethical issues in being a judge, and has composed a musical that encourages young people to expand their horizons and live a fuller life. Judge Gray co-authored the Initiative"Regulate Marijuana Like Wine 2012 and was the Vice Presidential Libertarian Party Candidate along side Presidential candidate, Gary Johnson. It's Hemp History Week..GET HIP, GO HEMP! The History of Hemp Hemp is a seed. It is not Marijuana and it is not psychoactive! Hemp is one of the earliest domesticated plants known. Hemp use archaeologically dates back to the Neolithic Age in China, with hemp fiber imprints found on Yangshao culture pottery dating from the 5th century BC. The Chinese later used hemp to make clothing, shoes, ropes, and an early form of paper. The world leading producer of hemp is China with smaller production in Europe, Chile and North Korea. While more hemp is exported to the United States than to any other country, the United States Government does not consistently distinguish between marijuana and the non-psychoactive Cannabis used for industrial and commercial purposes. The War On Marijuana: Billions Wasted On A Racist, Futile War! Get Active Get Smart Grow Hemp! Kelly Coulter of the NORML Women"s Alliance of Canada talks about the differences between the US and Canada Cannabis laws and politicians, as well as the lottery winner who donated 1 Million dollars to Marijuana Legalization! WOW!! http://normlwomensalliance.org/ http://www.hempradio.com/ http://www.judgejimgray.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/normlwomencanada We love hearing from you contact us at paticakes@hempradio.com

PatiCakes, Graceman and Sparky mind their manners as Retired California Superior Court Judge, James P Gray, talks in studio about Libertarian Party Presidental Canadidate Gary Johnsonon and his running mate, Judge James P. Gray!! “I am proud. I am invigorated. I am excited. With Gov. Gary Johnson. I am determined to bring back prosperity and liberty to the United States of America.” Judge Gray said. This is what we need to bring jobs, integrity and hope to the people! Please listen learn and VOTE!!! http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/ http://www.judgejimgray.com/

PatiCakes, Queen of Cannabis; Kandice, Executive Director Orange County NORML; Graceman and Sparky discuss Costa Mesa CA Signature Gatherer Incident(What Not to do)/The NORML News/ Other Hot Pot Topics Next Thursday HempRadio talks in studio with Vice Presidential Candidate James P. Gray, Libertarian Party Fresh from winning the Vice Presidential nomination at the Libertarian Party annual convention recently, Newport Beach Judge Jim Gray returns home to begin his campaign for office with Presidential nominee Gov. Gary Johnson. OMG We are so excited!! www.nwaoc.org www.judgejimgray.com/ http://orangecountynorml.org/ http://www.nbwine.com/ http://www.ustream.tv/channel/a-fabulous-friendraiser

JUDGE JAMES P. GRAY (Ret.) RECEIVED HIS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AT UCLA IN 1966, AND HIS LAW DEGREE FROM USC IN 1971. JUDGE GRAY ALSO SERVED WITH THE PEACE CORPS IN PALMAR NORTE, COSTA RICA, WHERE HE TAUGHT PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND HEALTH FROM 1966 TO 1968. FROM 1972 UNTIL 1975, JUDGE GRAY WAS A STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THE U.S. NAVY JAG CORPS AT THE NAVAL AIR STATIONS IN GUAM AND LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA. WHILE IN THE SERVICE, HE WAS AWARDED NATIONAL DEFENSE, VIETNAM SERVICE AND COMBAT ACTION RIBBONS. JUDGE GRAY WAS A FEDERAL PROSECUTOR WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES, WHERE HE EVENTUALLY HEADED A UNIT THAT PROSECUTED VARIOUS FRAUDS AGAINST THE VA, FHA AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. AFTER WORKING IN PRIVATE PRACTICE IN NEWPORT BEACH IN CIVIL LITIGATION WITH THE LAW FIRM OF WYMAN, BAUTZER, ROTHMAN & KUCHEL, JUDGE GRAY WAS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR DEUKMEJIAN TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL COURT IN DECEMBER OF 1983, WHERE HE WAS ACTIVE IN TRYING TO COMBAT THE MAJOR PROBLEM OF ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES. HE WAS AWARDED A COMMENDATION FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THESE EFFORTS IN 1990. JUDGE JIM GRAY WAS ELEVATED BY GOVERNOR DEUKMEJIAN TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN JULY OF 1989, WHERE HE RECEIVED AWARDS AS THE 1992 "JUDGE OF THE YEAR" BY THE BUSINESS LITIGATION SECTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, THE 1995 "JUDGE OF THE YEAR" BY THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION. HE RETIRED AFTER 25 YEARS ON THE BENCH IN JANUARY OF 2009, AND NOW WORKS IN PRIVATE MEDIATION FOR ADR SERVICES, INC. IN IRVINE. JUDGE JAMES P. GRAY HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF THE CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL COUNCIL, THE ALCOHOL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAMS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY AS WELL AS THE ORANGE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY, AND HAS SERVED AS AN ELECTED MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT. HE ALSO WAS THE FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF THE WILLIAM P. GRAY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INNS OF COURT; A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF COUNCILORS OF THE USC LAW SCHOOL; A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THE CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL COUNCIL; AND A FOUNDER OF PEER COURT, WHICH ADJUDICATES REAL JUVENILE CASES IN NUMBERS OF ORANGE COUNTY'S HIGH SCHOOLS USING STUDENTS AS JURORS. HE IS THE AUTHOR OF WHY OUR DRUG LAWS HAVE FAILED AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT - A JUDICIAL INDICTMENT OF THE WAR ON DRUGS (TEMPLE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2001), AND WEARING THE ROBE: THE ART AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF JUDGING IN TODAY'S COURTS (SQUARE ONE PRESS, 2009) He's also THE COMPOSER OF THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL "AMERICANS ALL" (HEUER PUBLISHING), AND HE ALSO WRITES A WEEKLY COLUMN ABOUT ISSUES OF OUR DAY FOR THE DAILY PILOT NEWSPAPER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JUDGE JAMES P. GRAY, PLEASE VISIT HIS WEBSITE AT WWW.JUDGEJIMGRAY.COM.

NORML Conference Special: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Busts, Mitch Earleywine, Judge James P. Gray, Rick Steves, Doug McVay, Rob Kampia, Rebecca Saltzman, Ethan Nadelmann, James Anthony, Cliff Schaffer, and Phil Smith, plus Poppygate.

NORML Conference Special: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Busts, Mitch Earleywine, Judge James P. Gray, Rick Steves, Doug McVay, Rob Kampia, Rebecca Saltzman, Ethan Nadelmann, James Anthony, Cliff Schaffer, and Phil Smith, plus Poppygate.