But I'd have to suggest an alternative course of action. I would in an intelligent and sneaky way undermine this person's career. I'm sick of the fact that because of certain ascribed to m.o.'s of the left that we can't use underhanded sneakyness to make some much needed changes around these parts! While useless bozos like this man misuse, mistreat, and besmirch on a daily basis. Be smart, be quiet, and destroy him.

Yeah, L.W. Print Cary's screed out and announce it to the turd and some innocent passers-by.

I think it would be hysterical. And he just might get it.

While this guy sounds like an obnoxious idiot, I thought it was hilarious that the LW cites not attending CE seminars he claims credit for as an example of his neighbor being deceitful. Gee, I don't know many attorneys- or any other person whose profession has a CE requirement - who have not paid for and not attended or skipped out early on a CE seminar. The LW sounds a little insufferable himself.

Who appointed you "truth teller"?

So LW, when you say "significantly superior to me in terms of salary and position" do you mean "partner"?

If so then you've probably already flushed any chances for advancement at this firm. Move on.

...........that even a monkey, if given the bar exam enough times, will eventually pass.

Hmmm, LW, are you referring to Glock45?

I think that Cary's comments would be wasted on the f***wad. He's too dim to appreciate the sentiments. My suggestion would be to approach your firm's ethics committee (I know, I know an "ethics committee" at a law firm is like having Bill O'Reilly in charge of a sexual harassment prevention program) and alerting them to the hostile work environment, not only for you, but your concern that the firm might be looking at another employee (Muslim? Gay?) filing a complaint and involving the media. Depending on where your firm is located, your firm might also be subject to anti-discrimination laws.

In the meantime, what I would also suggest is that you microwave odious food - fish is a particularly good one - leave your door open and let it sit on your desk for a while.

Next time, shut the door sooner.

this will maybe be a viral hit. everyone has someone like this in their world. very funny rant, cary.

Become a writer, drink heavily then stop drinking and generally do all histrionic Wuthering Heights bullshit Salon loves.

Yeah sue 'em. That'll show 'em. (It will also likely make LW totally unemployable outside of "public interest" law, but hey there's a principle at stake.)

Dear L;

I went to law school with several people like this guy, and after I graduated found working in an office of lawyers to be literally intolerable...for political & personality reasons...from the right and the left...lawyers are incredible hypocrites.

I have since decided that I am in the wrong profession. I have quit my job & am at this very moment at my mom's house watching the world series, depressed. Just...another perspective...lawyers, yikes.

Can you? The troglodyte attorney knows what the LW thinks of him. He trumpets his stupid views so loudly specifically because he knows that namby pamby liberals will take offense. The LW giving him some sanctimonious public screed will not only lower the LW to the troglodyte's level (public airing of views that have no place in the work environment), but will just make the situation worse.

What LW should do is ask for a different office. If that's not possible, then shut the door when this boor goes on one of his rants. Fortunately, it is not illegal to hold wrongheaded views in this country. The troglodyte can think whatever he wants, and the LW probably isn't the first person to try to convince him he's wrong. It won't work. He probably gets off every time someone upbraids him. Just ignore it.

And if the LW really thinks that this guy is advancing other attorneys based on sex, then report him to HR.

God, I hope CT's advice was sarcastic. Maybe he's joining in with the LW's co-workers, come to think of it.

LW, when growing up, did you not learn that the world is full of ill-willed people? Did your mommy tell you that love conquers all and that bad people always get their just desserts? Wake up. The world is as filled with hate as it is with love. You hating hate will not change anything. All you are doing is making yourself unhappy. Wait, isn't the jerk next door the one making you unhappy? No, absolutely not. It is your continuing unwillingness to accept reality, to face up to the fact that the world is not the Barney & Friends place that you want it to be that is making you unhappy. Of course this guy is a jerk. An evil jerk. He's a lawyer! Didn't you know that practicing law guaranteed that you'd be spending most of your time with self-loving, inconsiderate, manipulative jerks? Hating a lawyer for being conservative and hate-filled makes no more sense that hating water because it's wet. You can't change this. All you can do is make yourself happy or unhappy. I'd go with happy.

Finally, on a practical note, you need to learn how good ole boys operate. Clearly, obviously, this guy is having a great time fucking with you. Your over-the-top emotional reactions are a great source of entertainment for him. Why don't you stop entertaining him? Better yet, what are his favorite sports teams? Which ones aren't doing well? Start wearing the "enemy's" gear whenever possible. Become an expert on how and why his teams suck. Talk incessantly about why they won't be getting better anytime soon. Don't get angry at absurd political comments. Respond with equally absurd, factually inaccurate comments of your own. Hasn't he read about how Condi is actually white, but had her skin permanently dyed to take advantage of the racial quota system? Does he know his most hated judge has been secretly treated for some kind of substance abuse problem?

I sincerely apologize for my derogatory comments about Ms. Rice. Clearly, she has done nothing to incur such a disrespectful slander. My only defense is that I didn't realize that race was absolutely forbidden as a topic for humor for right-thinking people. Even when being sarcastic. Must not touch the sacred icon!