The writer recounts his relationship with Jeff going back to the 1980s when the blogger worked as a contract janitor in Amarillo and he turned to Blackburn during an hilarious dispute with an ex-employer, who was then running for Mayor. The post includes several admiring tales of Blackburn's civil rights work in Amarillo; I've known Jeff for nearly a decade and there was much in this piece I'd never heard. But then, Jeff Blackburn is a man with a lot of war stories so I'm sure for the price of a beer or two he'd be willing to elaborate. ;)
Yeah - whatever, I used to work for your boss too for several years - all I can say is good luck to you and remember there is help out there when you need it and you will eventually need it. But in the meantime, save yourself a lot of grief and try not to buy into everything he says -- he is not the "Wizard from another Dimension" that he thinks he is -- and despite the fact that he spends so much money on special custom-designed Samurai swords -- he is no great warrior...at all.
ReplyDeleteA hagiography is an eclesiastical account of a saint's life, and Jeff Blackburn ain't no saint. But that's probably what makes him a great criminal defense lawyer. That, and his intellect and drive. Still, I wouldn't want to work for him, either. His motivational techniques involve a fair share of mind trips.
ReplyDeleteUh, "nom de plume"? Ouch!
ReplyDeleteHarry is a genius. And every word I said was true.
ReplyDeleteI have known Jeff for more than a quarter century. He is most definitely a unique individual, one might even describe him as colourful and possibly a bit eccentric. However, that is simply what makes him who he is. No, Jeff is not a saint. None of us are. No, I do not always agree with him in regard to personal philosophies or ideologies. Still, I know him to be genuine about his beliefs and I respect the fact that he has the fortitude to march to his own drum. In fact, that is something I greatly admire about him as a person.
ReplyDeleteAnytime I have asked his opinion, he has given it with sincerity, flattering or not, and that is a trait often difficult to find in others. I have never known him to be malicious toward anyone and if I found myself in a fight with my back up against the wall, Jeff is someone I would definitely want on my side to help even out the odds.
After reading a couple of the comments, I am certain he would be someone difficult to work for. He is a very proud and driven individual. Still, as I stated, I have never known him to be a malicious person. I do not know if he considers me to be a friend, he might not. However, if he ever needs one at least he can count on me. As for war stories, Jeff has some of the best and most interesting I have ever heard and they never cost me the price of a beer. Further, anything I have known him to share during storytime have all turned out to be substantiated by record and third parties. Just saying.