That was funny:expression is "talk softly and carry a big stick."

My daughter went to Teddy Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, TX. She was a "Big Stick" carrier there. That also made me laugh. The high school ootball teams could probably beat Ivy League teams on a good day. He was a great leader, great person and one of our greatest Presidents. Like Bufford Pussser, he did walk tall also. Thank you for the post.

I believe these were cases that had been previously ruled on and it would require Judge Ward to overturn them but it would have to be based on compelling evidence. You are correct.