PROF PETER ARENELLA
@parenella-47.bsky.social
ucla criminal law Prof, former TV legal analyst ABC news, love dogs, young children, Redsox, father of 1 boy 3 girls, former Public Defender, Blue, BLM
Lawyer & Law FirmMexico but Boston/Cape alwaysBorn November 28, 1947Joined June 2014
Lawyer & Law FirmMexico but Boston/Cape alwaysBorn November 28, 1947Joined June 2014
Regardless of the causation issue, I am very grateful that David has such empathy because it helps him get along with others. Peter
February 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Regardless of the causation issue, I am very grateful that David has such empathy because it helps him get along with others. Peter
Ken, I agree because that is the best explanation for David having this in his emotional toolbox. However, two neurologists who have examined David by brain scans insist that the part of his brain where most emotions come from was not damaged significantly by his anoxia at birth.
February 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ken, I agree because that is the best explanation for David having this in his emotional toolbox. However, two neurologists who have examined David by brain scans insist that the part of his brain where most emotions come from was not damaged significantly by his anoxia at birth.
Heather, happy I found you here; your substack post was both insightful and alarming as is all news coming from this coup that our national media are afraid to say: they bend to power instead of speaking truth to its horrific display
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Heather, happy I found you here; your substack post was both insightful and alarming as is all news coming from this coup that our national media are afraid to say: they bend to power instead of speaking truth to its horrific display
Saoirise, excellent post
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Saoirise, excellent post
I meant the Universe, not the University LOL
February 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I meant the Universe, not the University LOL
When I talk to David about his use of this capacity, we have a conversation between 2 "normal" adults.
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When I talk to David about his use of this capacity, we have a conversation between 2 "normal" adults.
because abstractions have no meaning for him. But, David is also an empath; an ability that 99% of mildly retarded lack. His empathy allows him to connect to people, and most especially to the mentally disabled clients and staff at his adult group home.
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
because abstractions have no meaning for him. But, David is also an empath; an ability that 99% of mildly retarded lack. His empathy allows him to connect to people, and most especially to the mentally disabled clients and staff at his adult group home.
by what the empath sees, feels, interprets. From my perspective, it is one of the most important human capacities to use to understand and connect with others. As you know, my son is mildly retarded from suffering anoxia at birth. He can not read or engage in simple math skills like adding/division
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
by what the empath sees, feels, interprets. From my perspective, it is one of the most important human capacities to use to understand and connect with others. As you know, my son is mildly retarded from suffering anoxia at birth. He can not read or engage in simple math skills like adding/division
Ken, I am so very grateful that God, the University, or family genes gave me this gift. And, as always, you nail the proper definition of it: a capacity to understand another's thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In my experience, this capacity does frequently also generate strong emotions triggered
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ken, I am so very grateful that God, the University, or family genes gave me this gift. And, as always, you nail the proper definition of it: a capacity to understand another's thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In my experience, this capacity does frequently also generate strong emotions triggered
hacienda as a hotel that she will manage after I return to stardust. But, Trump is deliberately crashing the stock market for the reasons you outlined above. I thought moving to Mexico would shield us from the worst repercussions of the US losing its democracy but I was wrong. Peter
February 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
hacienda as a hotel that she will manage after I return to stardust. But, Trump is deliberately crashing the stock market for the reasons you outlined above. I thought moving to Mexico would shield us from the worst repercussions of the US losing its democracy but I was wrong. Peter
David, Trash will eventually cut federal funding for adult group homes for mentally disabled adults. I had only one source of income apart from my SS and UCLA pension which Mia uses to fund all our living expenses and her construction of a second home here. Her plan is to then use our beautiful
February 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
David, Trash will eventually cut federal funding for adult group homes for mentally disabled adults. I had only one source of income apart from my SS and UCLA pension which Mia uses to fund all our living expenses and her construction of a second home here. Her plan is to then use our beautiful
I would love to know how fame impacted your character if you care to share. To keep any conversation private, we could use DMs on X or I can figure out how to do so here. With respect Peter
February 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I would love to know how fame impacted your character if you care to share. To keep any conversation private, we could use DMs on X or I can figure out how to do so here. With respect Peter
pundits and appeared daily on local, national, and international TV. The experience taught me about how fame can enhance one's narcissism but can also give one the opportunity to meet great artists, comedians[Billy Crystral in my case at Gelsen's in Pacific Palisades] and actors.
February 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
pundits and appeared daily on local, national, and international TV. The experience taught me about how fame can enhance one's narcissism but can also give one the opportunity to meet great artists, comedians[Billy Crystral in my case at Gelsen's in Pacific Palisades] and actors.
engage average Americans is now.
February 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
engage average Americans is now.
a democracy apart from voting. By the time voting is suspended in 2028 when Trump declares martial law, it will be far too late to resist. Indeed, Trump would welcome massive civil demonstrations in 2028 to justify the imposition of martial law. The time to start a massive protest that might
February 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
a democracy apart from voting. By the time voting is suspended in 2028 when Trump declares martial law, it will be far too late to resist. Indeed, Trump would welcome massive civil demonstrations in 2028 to justify the imposition of martial law. The time to start a massive protest that might
realize they must start mass protests that older Americans might eventually join once such protests create a counter narrative that we are facing an authoritarian take over and the loss of our democracy. I am not optimistic they will do so given their general ignorance of what constitutes a
February 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
realize they must start mass protests that older Americans might eventually join once such protests create a counter narrative that we are facing an authoritarian take over and the loss of our democracy. I am not optimistic they will do so given their general ignorance of what constitutes a
are acting like they will use the inflation from Trump's kindling of a trade war to win a Presidential election in 2028 that might not even occur. As I have posted several times in the past year, we desperately need the young to wake up and
February 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
are acting like they will use the inflation from Trump's kindling of a trade war to win a Presidential election in 2028 that might not even occur. As I have posted several times in the past year, we desperately need the young to wake up and
Rick, I find it comforting that we agree that "We're in the fight of our lives" I can only hope that far more Americans appreciate the abyss we are facing and do their best to resist Trump and his criminal accomplices. So far, the Dems have done very little to fight back.
February 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Rick, I find it comforting that we agree that "We're in the fight of our lives" I can only hope that far more Americans appreciate the abyss we are facing and do their best to resist Trump and his criminal accomplices. So far, the Dems have done very little to fight back.
today. I find it hard to be optimistic when more than half of our population is functionally illiterate. I hope you and your family are doing well. Your friend for life Peter
February 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
today. I find it hard to be optimistic when more than half of our population is functionally illiterate. I hope you and your family are doing well. Your friend for life Peter
I am sure you remember that I was always somewhat more pessimistic than you about Harris beating Trump. Of course, for all we know, Musk and Putin might have corrupted the voting machines in some manner. I am curious whether you feel I am being too pessimistic about our current situation in my posts
February 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I am sure you remember that I was always somewhat more pessimistic than you about Harris beating Trump. Of course, for all we know, Musk and Putin might have corrupted the voting machines in some manner. I am curious whether you feel I am being too pessimistic about our current situation in my posts
understand the basic foundational principles of a democracy that are under attack.
February 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
understand the basic foundational principles of a democracy that are under attack.