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Rumsfeld Allies Launch Smear Campaign Against NATO General»

Gen. James Jones, the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, was quoted in Bob Woodward’s State of Denial as believing the Iraq war is a “debacle” and that “the Joint Chiefs have been systematically emasculated by Rumsfeld.” Jones is also quoted as cautioning Joint Chiefs Chairman Peter Pace: “You should not be the parrot on the secretary’s shoulder.”

To the dismay of Rumsfeld and his supporters, Jones has stood by the criticisms reported in the book. He recently said, “I don’t challenge Bob’s characterization of it, except that had I seen [the book], I probably would have suggested that the tone was more critical than I intended it to be. … I did talk about Iraq with a concern that Iraq deserves.”

Jones now finds himself the target of a smear campaign at the hands of Rumsfeld’s allies:

“Military and civilian officials close to the secretary are taken aback by Gen. Jones’ comments,” said the former aide, who asked not to be named. “Rumsfeld certainly takes a very different view of how he has empowered the Joint Chiefs by involving them in every decision. James Jones is highly political — a real Washington operator. He of all generals to claim that the chiefs have become political is highly ironic if not laughable.

The anonymous aide said Rumsfeld is particularly upset because he believes Jones owes him gratitude for recommending Jones to become the first Marine general to head the NATO Command in Jan. 2003. “Rumsfeld bent over backwards to accommodate this guy,” said the former official.

Before the war, Jones criticized Rumsfeld’s plan to topple Saddam Hussein by using special forces in a repetition of the tactics that succeeded in Afghanistan. “It would be foolish, if you were ever committed to going into Iraq, to think that the principles that were successful in Afghanistan would necessarily be successful in Iraq. In my opinion, they would not.” Now, Rumsfeld and his allies are determined to ruin the reputation of a general whose assessments have been proven correct.

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218 Responses to “Rumsfeld Allies Launch Smear Campaign Against NATO General”

  1. Doctor+Texas Says:

    They just f*&ked with the wrong Marine. It will be interesting to see how the duck and cover…er I mean stay the course crowd deals with…yet another seasoned PROFESSIONAL who is just giving an honest assessment of the situation (aka: doing his job). Semper Fi.


  2. asdf Says:

    Why is the media still printing quotes from anonymous lying assholes? Oh it’s the washington times, never mind.


  3. RealScientist Says:

    Rumsfeld is a psychopath. Period.

    When will the military start standing up to this freak? Most of the generals must hate him with a burning passion by now.


  4. A+Real+American Says:

    General Jones obviously has no loyalty what-so-ever. It is shameful that he would criticize the very man who allowed him the privilege of commanding in such a high billet. Hind-sight is always 20-20. Too bad Rummy can’t go back into the past and re-think making this disloyal clown the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe.


  5. DallasNE Says:

    So the wheels continue to come off.

    The Joint Chiefs have been the parrot on Rumsfeld’s shoulder for quite some time. A common complaint of mine has been the lack of independence of the current crop of Generals. They have been putting their own career ahead of America’s best interests for quite some time. Why other conclusion ist there? Only retired Generals are speaking up.


  6. RealScientist Says:

    General Jones obviously has no loyalty what-so-ever. It is shameful that he would criticize the very man who allowed him the privilege of commanding in such a high billet. Hind-sight is always 20-20. Too bad Rummy can’t go back into the past and re-think making this disloyal clown the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe.

    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 5:07 pm

    To anyone reading this thread: visit the global warming thread (two threads below) to see ARA’s tour de force explaining how global warming is not only a myth, but actually impossible.

    Did I say pathetic?


  7. Bradley Says:

    To A Real American,
    A true patriot puts whats good for the country above all. What you are describing is called a ‘loyalist’….and if you are an american, it is sad to see people as ignorent as you exist.


  8. A+Real+American Says:

    #6-

    Actually, I said that human-caused global warming is impossible. Get your facts straight. Oh, I forgot. Misrepresenting the facts and misleading people is what liberals do best.


  9. Badmoodman Says:

    Rumsfeld certainly takes a very different view of how he has empowered the Joint Chiefs by involving them in every decision. - - In Fiasco, Thomas Ricks lays out how Rummy ran roughshod over the Joint Chiefs and appointed ’smiling yes men’ like Gen. Myers and Gen. Pace.


  10. Doctor Texas Says:

    Someone please remind me when doing your job, ie. protecting American interests, was something bad. General Jones’ loyalty is not to the failed policy and lost war cabal that has never served in a position even remotely similar to his. He obviously loves this country enough to stand up and say something to those who seem to care less about anything this country stands for. The curtain is up and the lights are on. No one is a fraid of the GOP or their plan for continued failure. God Bless General Jones and the other CAREER MILITARY PROFESSIONALS who love this country and can not stand by and let it be destroyed by this gang of criminals and draft dodgers.


  11. A+Real+American Says:

    All these so-called patriot generals are just a bunch of cowards. They didn’t say shit until they retired. Where was the dissent when it could have done some good - while they were on active duty? They have put nothing on the line. All they want is some cheap publicity. Unfortunately, the news media is more than willing to give these disloyal men all the coverage they can get. It is shameful.


  12. A+Real+American Says:

    #10-

    Career military professionals? These men are nothing more than CAREERIST cowards who didn’t have the spine or candor to speak up when they were actually doing their job. They are weak, and they were too scared to voice their opinion at the critical time and place.


  13. Joe Sixpack Says:

    Misrepresenting the facts and misleading people is what liberals do best.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    You are full of shit, Real. At least as to who is doing the misleading. I think junior said it best:

    ‘Fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again’ — George W. Bush

    Come November 7, you and the other rigthwingers are going to get a serious lesson in civics, pal.


  14. James Says:

    The communists and fascists used to purge their military leaders with frequency as well. I don’t remember any real democracies ever doing that.


  15. Doctor+Texas Says:

    #11 and #12 Y’all watch a lot of war movies and read Tom Clancy books I bet. Go enlist and request MOS 0311. It will be fun watching you attempt to stand in those boots you so flippantly mock. No wait, someone else can go fight while you sit at home and watch Star Trek reruns. Real American my ass.


  16. Republicans are the fear and smear party Says:

    Why does the truth hate our freedom?


  17. RealScientist Says:

    You are full of shit, Real.

    Comment by Joe Sixpack — October 13, 2006 @ 5:33 pm

    Geez, Joe, for a second there I thought you were talking about me! ;-)

    ARA, I am following you around from one thread to another, just cuz you are so much fun!


  18. A+Real+American Says:

    #14-

    Dude. Get real. Come November 7th, when we pick up even MORE seats in the House and Senate then we have now, I’m going to be on this blog ALL DAY, and I’m going to shove it down your throat. You think because a bunch of polls say the Dems are going to win, that is the way it will go down? I think the ‘04 election proved how biased and inaccurate voter polls are. See you on the 7th.


  19. Clif Says:

    General Jones, please meet General Shensiki


  20. barfly Says:

    The anonymous aide said Rumsfeld is particularly upset because he believes Jones owes him gratitude for recommending Jones to become the first Marine general to head the NATO Command in Jan. 2003. “Rumsfeld bent over backwards to accommodate this guy,” said the former official.

    Its a bitch when they don’t STAY bought, isn’t it?


  21. A+Real+American Says:

    #15-

    I AM in the military, dufus. And what the hell is MOS 0311? Never heard of it. You sound like ash-and-trash to me.


  22. Joe Sixpack Says:

    These men are nothing more than CAREERIST cowards who didn’t have the spine or candor to speak up when they were actually doing their job.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    I don’t know. Just looking at the honerable General Jones, USMC, a real life hero with a chest full of fruit salad, I bet you wouldn’t have the guts to say that to his face.

    I mean, even as old as he is, and to put it in real jarhead language even you might understand, I bet the General could still rip your head off and shit down your neck any day of the week.


  23. eternal springs Says:

    A Real American; I love the heroic handles wingnuts give themselves. Only the biggest A-Holes like to proclaim they’re more American than everyone else. Break please.


  24. Pity The Fool Says:

    These men are nothing more than CAREERIST cowards who didn’t have the spine or candor to speak up when they were actually doing their job.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    For once I’ve got to agree with you. Had the JCS or any of the combattant commanders been doing their job, we would have had a coup against Bush-Cheney Co. long ago.


  25. Jebus+loves+me Says:

    Rove’s favorite song:

    smearing is my business and business is good


  26. oxillini Says:

    Judd, I have an idea. On November 8th, please post a “top ten” of comments like this:

    “Dude. Get real. Come November 7th, when we pick up even MORE seats in the House and Senate then we have now”

    That way we’ll all remember who to expect to show up. Should be a real list of who’s who. And they will all be eating crow.


  27. tom+baker Says:

    Smear campaign? - Now there’s something Republicans can (almost) succeed at. They sure as hell don’t know how to handle wars or ethical matters.


  28. Joe Sixpack Says:

    I AM in the military, dufus. And what the hell is MOS 0311? Never heard of it. You sound like ash-and-trash to me.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    Hey shit-for-brains. MOS 0311 is a Marine Corps grunt. I know for I am also a former grunt. I am also a former Army “careerist”: MOS 11B5X. For a REAL AMERICAN and a REAL military man, you sure don’t know much shit, do you?


  29. tom+baker Says:

    ARA - don’t you have a “raghead” to “dust” or a wife to beat somewhere? chickenshit.


  30. hellinabucket Says:

    A real American has quite a few powerful things to say about some Generals who have spent their entire military careers defending this country. To become a General you have to show intelligence, ability to command and years of dedicated service.

    I have worked for senior ranking generals before and the one thing they had in common was a genuine belief in the soldiers they commanded. There are politics to deal with at the 3 and 4 star levels but the core focus has always been on the soldiers.

    For you to say they are cowards is a cowardly, vile act that shows your utter lack of respect for this country. You know nothing of what true americans fight for and believe. A real American you are not. You are a weasel.

    Your earlier arguments shows YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!! You attacked the messenger for not being loyal but ignored the message.

    The military execution of Operation Iraqi Freedom was a politically driving, ill thought through mess that our brave soldiers are now having to be policemen (something I bet your sorry ass was screaming about during the Clinton Administration. “We shouldn’t be the world’s police force” I believe was the montra).

    You have a right to say what you want. I have a right and a duty to show you and all who read this what a complete failure as a human being you are.


  31. tom+baker Says:

    #28 Thanks, Joe, for reminding ARA that there are plenty of Vet’s around who aren’t too awful impressed with Donny or his boss.


  32. A+Real+American Says:

    MOS 0311 is a Marine Corps grunt. I know for I am also a former grunt. I am also a former Army “careerist”: MOS 11B5X. - Joe Sixpack-

    Looks to me like you washed out of the Corps, then tried to make it in the Army and couldn’t handle that either. Like I thought, ash-and-trash all the way.


  33. RUCerious Says:

    Joe 6Pack, I salute you 11bravo. Infantry, Rifleman.
    Surreal American is? a military man? Must be a flyboy (or girl) or a swabby not to know 0311. Even an Army enlisted man knew that…


  34. A+Real+American Says:

    #30-

    Actually, I think I’m pretty successful as a human being. I’ve got a beautiful wife, a nice house, a truck, a car, a boat, and a Harley. I’m living the American dream, all thanks to W.


  35. Grey+Eagle Says:

    All of a sudden , out the wood works come all all those paid narrow minded
    repug neocons and start attacking any one who does not agree with them.
    As we approach the election they are getting desperate , just like Shay , Allen and all those of loosing teir seats and cushie priveledges . What no more hanky panky with the pages , no more corruption etc . etc …..they sure feel insecure .


  36. aguafiero Says:

    Hey “ARA”, is that you Daryll, from the Rovian f***ing Faith based thread yesterday?
    Appears your meds have worn off, you were much more peaceable yesterday.
    Though still as far out in la la land with regards to making any believable statements….
    Here’s a real simple place for you to start with, if you are really interested in research:
    Global Warming
    will cause
    Climate Change


  37. RUCerious Says:

    Here’s the officers oath of allegiance
    I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.”
    I don’t see anywhere in here that it says to listen to your idiot SecDef and keep your mouth shut after you retire, willfully keeping silence when you know his policies are doing grievous damage to the troops you have spent your whole F**king career supporting!


  38. Joe Sixpack Says:

    Looks to me like you washed out of the Corps, then tried to make it in the Army and couldn’t handle that either. Like I thought, all the way.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    Think so, huh? I like tough guys like you with their “ash-and-trash” talk. I find that is usually all there was to them. BTY, what’s your MOS, pantywaist?


  39. RUCerious Says:

    Typical asstroll, measures the quality of his life with his possessions, starting with wife he ownes.


  40. aguafiero Says:

    #34……
    ……now we know you are completely and irrevocably false, if your idea of being a successful human being is be determined by your posessions.
    Curious, no mention as to who signs your paychecks………….


  41. RUCerious Says:

    Wildfire -
    Daryll was a hoot, wasn’t he? I could almost see him licking his bible.


  42. A+Real+American Says:

    #36-
    Look, dipshit. My point is not that global warming is harmless. My point is that HUMAN BEINGS CANNOT CAUSE GLOBAL WARMING. Go back to the other thread, idiot.


  43. Joe+Sixpack Says:

    Which one of your statements are true, pal:

    I AM in the military, dufus.

    OR

    Actually, I think I’m pretty successful as a human being. I’ve got a beautiful wife, a nice house, a truck, a car, a boat, and a Harley. I’m living the American dream, all thanks to W.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    I want everyone here to know, that ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, you are a lying ass.


  44. tom+baker Says:

    ARA is “original bootlick” all the way, and by golly, that’s the way he likes it!


  45. Will Says:

    Looks to me like you washed out of the Corps, then tried to make it in the Army and couldn’t handle that either. Like I thought, ash-and-trash all the way.

    Way to go, mister Real. Exactly how does it look to you when the only thing you know about someone is the words you’re reading on a page and you automatically come up with stuff to say as if you got hold of his FBI record? I’d love to live in your world for a while. It must be cool not to have to worry about things like logic and knowledge.


  46. A+Real+American Says:

    #38-

    Actually, I can’t tell you what my MOS is. It is classified.


  47. ForTruth Says:

    Rumsfeld bent over backwards, thats a good one.

    What are the odds this General takes an early retirement?


  48. A+Real+American Says:

    #43-

    They are both true, man. You don’t think that someone in the military can’t have a wife, two vehicles, a boat, and a motorcycle?


  49. RUCerious Says:

    #46! BWWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
    Ooops, that secret laugh is classified.
    now I’m gonna haveta kill y’all.


  50. Bradley Says:

    A Real Patriot,
    Why do you hate ‘liberals’ so much…and what makes you think ppl who disagree with your viewpoint are ‘liberals’ anyway?


  51. ForTruth Says:

    Jones is also quoted as cautioning Joint Chiefs Chairman Peter Pace: “You should not be the parrot on the secretary’s shoulder.”

    Pace is a sockpuppet.


  52. RUCerious Says:

    OK, ARA - Let me guess, you work at Langley.
    But can’t tell us, cause it’s classified.


  53. A+Real+American Says:

    #50-

    Sorry. I guess I’ve been listening to El Rushbo a little too much.


  54. A+Real+American Says:

    #52-

    Actually, I know a lot about YOU RUcerious. I just found out who you are.


  55. RUCerious Says:

    Cool - why don’t you tell us all.


  56. unbelievable Says:

    Actually, I think I’m pretty successful as a human being. I’ve got a beautiful wife, a nice house, a truck, a car, a boat, and a Harley. I’m living the American dream, all thanks to W.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:01 pm

    So when your wife leaves you or turns fat, your house depreciates when they build a prison 5 blocks away, your truck, car and boat also depreciate as they always do, and your motorcycle is stolen out of your garage by escaping convicts - then in your estimation, you’ll be worthless?

    Smart way to judge yourself Einstein - by things you think you own, but that actually own you. (Try not maintaining them to find out what owns who).

    I define myself by how nice I am to other beings (not just human). Unlike your incredibly shallow and materialistic perception of yourself, no one can take my actions or experiences away from me. And I get to thank myself, not war-mongering criminals for my happiness (which is no doubt, more enduring than yours).

    I feel sorry for you. Everytime they produce a better or newer model, your self-esteem drops a few points…


  57. Joe Sixpack Says:

    Actually, I can’t tell you what my MOS is. It is classified.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    You are so full of shit your breath stinks, AssAmerican. You have your gall coming in here pretending to be a military man and attacking a real hero, a general who is honorable and stands for something other than being one of Rummy’s asswipes.

    Just so everyone else here knows, MOS is short for Military Occupational Speciality. There is nothing secret about that.

    Time for a beer.


  58. A+Real+American Says:

    I can’t. I’ll get booted out of here. But I know. One of the perks of my job.


  59. unbelievable Says:

    Typical asstroll, measures the quality of his life with his possessions, starting with wife he ownes.
    Comment by RUCerious — October 13, 2006 @ 6:04 pm

    Touche’!


  60. A+Real+American Says:

    Get a better firewall, RUCerious.


  61. RUCerious Says:

    Yes sir, Mr. Real American, right away sir.


  62. RealScientist Says:

    Actually, I can’t tell you what my MOS is. It is classified.

    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:10 pm

    Can there be any doubt that when it comes to the military that ARA is a poser?


  63. unbelievable Says:

    Actually, I know a lot about YOU RUcerious. I just found out who you are.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:18 pm

    Cool - why don’t you tell us all.
    Comment by RUCerious — October 13, 2006 @ 6:21 pmGet a better firewall, RUCerious.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:24 pm

    Translation: He’s lying. Again


  64. RealScientist Says:

    Actually, I think I’m pretty successful as a human being.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:01 pm

    Hmm, I’m wondering whether you even qualify to be described as a human being.


  65. A+Real+American Says:

    #59-

    I measure my quality of life by how happy I am. I get a lot of enjoyment from my wife, house, two vehicles, boat, and Harley. Therefore, I consider my quality of life to be good. Therefore, I consider myself to be successful. How do you measure your success, unbelievable? By how many bowls you smoked today? How many bottles of liquor you were able to purchase by stretching your welfare check?


  66. unbelievable Says:

    Hmm, I’m wondering whether you even qualify to be described as a human being.
    Comment by RealScientist — October 13, 2006 @ 6:27 pm

    Considering the judge, I’m going with ‘no’.


  67. RUCerious Says:

    ARA - At least publish my IP address, you can do that, can’t you?


  68. A+Real+American Says:

    #63-

    Really? I know who you are too, unbelievable. Unfortunately, being a welfare-case probably won’t get buy you a whole lot of credibility in here, so you obviously don’t want anyone to find out. Oops! Your secret is out! Sorry. Go buy another 40 oz and half-o, you parasite.


  69. SpudgeBoy Says:

    if ARA was working for some in some top secret field for the military, his dumbass wouldn’t be on this web site. 1. because he would be locked down and 2. because the people that get those jobs work their asses off to get there and once again wouldn’t be wasting their time at this web site.

    Only paid Rove trolls come here to support pedophiles and attack career military officers.


  70. A+Real+American Says:

    #67-

    Again, any disclosure of confidential information by myself would undoubtably get me kicked out of here. I like this blog too much to let that happen.


  71. Wayne Says:

    A Real American = A real liar

    You been caught dufus.
    You are pathetic


  72. RUCerious Says:

    ARA - would you then describe yourself as a hedonist?


  73. A+Real+American Says:

    #69-

    It is amazing how naive you are, Pud-boy. Locked down? I don’t think so. It won’t take me long to find out who you are either.


  74. Humanist Says:

    A+R+A,
    As you are a serial liar and so caught up in your own insecurities that you try to project them on everyone else, I have usually just dismissed you and haven’t given your posts much, if any, credence.

    But now you are disrespecting career and highly regarded servicemen (you do not advance to the rank of General by being an ass-kissing “yes” man/woman) because they aren’t being ass-kissing “yes” men/women. And you are threatening another poster and attempting to bully them with this statement of yours:

    Actually, I know a lot about YOU RUcerious. I just found out who you are.

    You, A+R+A, are a pathetic coward. You do not hold a “classified” position because the FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT rule of having a “classified” position is that you NEVER acknowledge that you hold a “classified” position. You don’t even lie well.

    And if you absolutely feel the need to bully someone so as to placate the hole in your soul caused by your cowardice and insecurities, you will discover that when you are confronted, the only action that you will be able to take is to soil yourself and then you will not only be a coward and a liar, but you will be a publicly humiliated fool as well.

    Just trying to help you out before you make a mistake that you will not be able to run and hide from.

    May peace find you in spite of your ignorance.


  75. SpudgeBoy Says:

    nfortunately, being a welfare-case probably won’t get buy you a whole lot of credibility in here

    Why, do you think we are as shallow as right wingers?


  76. RUCerious Says:

    Let me get this straight - you can’t prove you know who I am because any attempt to publish it would get you banned.
    OK, send me an email. You must have my email address.
    If I don’t get an email from you in two minutes, you’re a fraud.


  77. Gregor Samsa Says:

    Unfortunately, being a welfare-case probably won’t get buy you a whole lot of credibility in here,
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:31 pm

    Actually, Unbelievable has accumulated a whole lot more credibility on this blog than you.

    You claim to be in the military and you don’t know what an MOS is, and then you claim your MOS is classified. Please.

    Oh, and an IP address is in no way “confidential information”.


  78. unbelievable Says:

    I measure my quality of life by how happy I am.

    Yes, all about yyou. You’ve established that.

    I get a lot of enjoyment from my wife, house, two vehicles, boat, and Harley.

    Interesting you consider your wife a possession to enjoy. I would bet she sees you as a checking account to enjoy buying her things. It’s usually how these very shallow possessive neocon relationships go.

    Therefore, I consider my quality of life to be good. Therefore, I consider myself to be successful.

    You’re fooling yourself very well.

    And you didn’t answer my question. What happens when you things are no longer yours or enjoyable? Then you’ll consider yourself a failure?

    How do you measure your success, unbelievable?

    I already told you… Alzheimer’s setting in so soon?

    By how many bowls you smoked today? How many bottles of liquor you were able to purchase by stretching your welfare check?
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:28 pm

    Is that supposed to be a serious question - or do you think you’re funny? Well, either way, you’re just ignorant. It’s you neocons who need drugs to get you through life. I get high from watching the high school students in my classes learn about reality and become liberals as a result… And I live in a red state :D


  79. SpudgeBoy Says:

    It is amazing how naive you are, Pud-boy. Locked down? I don’t think so. It won’t take me long to find out who you are either.

    As soon as you do, feel free to send me an e-mail at spudgeboy@gmail.com. You can start looking there.


  80. SpudgeBoy Says:

    Oh and my name links to my blog. You can go there to. Go luck and happy hunting. Dumby.


  81. RUCerious Says:

    Hey I did get an email - here it is
    From:Mr.Solomon ToureEcobank(Abidjan)Republic of cote d,ivoirePhone number:+225-0869-3919 Dear Sir/Madam My name is Mr.SOLOMON TOURE, I work with Accounts Department of(Ecobank)here in Abidjan,Republic of cote d,ivoire. I decided to contact you purely on personal conviction of trust and cofidence that we can co-operate and do a lucrative business for our mutual benefit. The Business is in respect of the sum of $15,410,000 (fifteen million, four hundred and ten thousand USD)Only deposited in my bank which belonged to Mr.Aaron Park a Korean business man who unfortunately lost his life in an auto accident which happened in Abidjan on January 19, 2004 including his wife and only daughter. My bank has made several efforts at contacting the family of Mr.Aaron Park or his relatives, but all have proved abortive. This sum of $15,410,000 has remained unclaimed ever since then and nobody has come forward as his next of kin. The management under the influence of our chairman and members of the board of directors has made an arrangement for the fund to be declared \’UNCLAIMABLE\’ and subsequently turned to the reserve account of the bank. It is against this background of the foregoing, that I decided to contact you for assistance and partnership for you to stand as the next of kin to Mr.Aaron Park.With your permission this fund will be transferred to your private account abroad as the beneficiary and next of kin to the deceased. If you find this proposal acceptable and wish to assist, I expect your urgent response and upon receipt of that,we shall deliberate on the sharing ratio. Let me therefore expect your urgent response through my email address. Please endeavour to include your full name,contact address and private phone number. Please keep this confidential for security reasons.I will give you further details on how to actualise this on receipt of your positive response.You can call me on this number(+225-0869-3919). Thank you and best regards, Yours Faithfully, Mr.SOLOMON TOURE.


  82. unbelievable Says:

    Really? I know who you are too, unbelievable. Unfortunately, being a welfare-case probably won’t get buy you a whole lot of credibility in here
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:31 pm

    Obviously you don’t know anything. As usual. You’re even too stupid to see that we see through your lies…

    You’re just randomly throwing things out there - and you’re way off base. Not surprised.


  83. A+Real+American Says:

    Jeez. You all just don’t have any sense of humor! Of course my MOS isn’t classified! The very notion is ridiculous. There are no classified MOS’s. Of course I have no idea who any of you are. I’m no hacker. However, your paranoid responses to my posts just show how stupid and uninformed you really are. It also shows that you people take yourselves WAY too seriously. Get a grip, really.


  84. RUCerious Says:

    Ok Mr Toure, we know how to have fun. Thanks for playing!


  85. A+Real+American Says:

    #84-

    Dude, is that serious? Can I really get that money? If you don’t want to call Mr. Toure, do you mind if I do? That sounds like a really sweet deal.


  86. RUCerious Says:

    Oh, by the way Mr. Toure, apologize to the nice general.


  87. unbelievable Says:

    Yours Faithfully, Mr.SOLOMON TOURE.
    0Comment by RUCerious — October 13, 2006 @ 6:39 pm

    Funniest thing I’ve read in days!


  88. Humanist Says:

    A+R+A,
    Now that you have been confronted I see that you immediately go and soil yourself just like I predicted. So, now you prove yourself to be the lying coward who has now been exposed publicly as a fool as well.

    I tried to help but your ignorance overwhelmed you. You need to get to work on that immediately.

    But, now that the farce that you are has been exposed, I will address you no further.

    May peace be with us all.


  89. unbelievable Says:

    Actually, Unbelievable has accumulated a whole lot more credibility on this blog than you.
    Comment by Gregor Samsa — October 13, 2006 @ 6:36 pm

    Thanks!

    Haven’t seen you lately - have the spam filters here finally released their choke hold? :)


  90. A+Real+American Says:

    #88-

    You are one very pompous ass, you know that? You most love the smell of your own shit.


  91. unbelievable Says:

    The “I was just kidding” defense? How third grade!


  92. Gregor Samsa Says:

    your paranoid responses to my posts just show how stupid and uninformed you really are.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:42 pm

    “Paranoid and uninformed”?

    People in this blog called your bluff -they were the ones to point out there is no way you can find out who any of us is, and that there are no classified MOS. That’s not what uninformed people do.

    You tried to intimidate, noone backed down, you got smacked and now you pretend it was all a joke -that is paranoid behavior.

    Sad, really sad….


  93. RUCerious Says:

    Night all! Time to go pick up daughter from school!


  94. Gregor Samsa Says:

    Unbelievable,

    Yes, the spam filters have finally stopped attacking me ;-)

    I tried to forget about ThinkProgress and tried posting in other blogs, but this place is addictive. My wife is becoming suspicious I might be carrying an online virtual affair… lol


  95. SpudgeBoy Says:

    Jeez. You all just don’t have any sense of humor! Of course my MOS isn’t classified! The very notion is ridiculous. There are no classified MOS’s. Of course I have no idea who any of you are. I’m no hacker. However, your paranoid responses to my posts just show how stupid and uninformed you really are. It also shows that you people take yourselves WAY too seriously. Get a grip, really.

    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:42 pm

    Yes, because paranoid people always give out info about themselves. I gave you two avenues to try and track who I am not because I am paranoid, because I knew you weren’t who you said you were.

    You lie just like all other republicans.

    BTW: Pud Boy? Pud as in penis? So, Penis Boy?

    What is the republican hang up with homosexuality. At least Spudge_Girl would show you have an interest in females.


  96. unbelievable Says:

    I tried to forget about ThinkProgress and tried posting in other blogs, but this place is addictive.

    Agreed. I tried several others earlier this year and just didn’t like them a fraction as much - even with all the odd stuff going on here lately.

    Plus, the regulars here are really well-informed and hilarious people who post great commentary.

    Glad you’re back. You’re one of my favorites :)

    My wife is becoming suspicious I might be carrying an online virtual affair… lol
    Comment by Gregor Samsa — October 13, 2006 @ 6:52 pm

    Just let her read anything written by Mighty Aphrodite and you’ll be completely off the hook for that one : )


  97. A+Real+American Says:

    #92-

    Again, you people take this blogging stuff WAY to seriously. Do you really think you are changing the world by coming in here and spouting off? Your opinion matters very little. The Blogosphere is nothing. You people aren’t influencing JACK SQUAT. ThinkProgress? I think not.


  98. unbelievable Says:

    At least Spudge_Girl would show you have an interest in females.
    Comment by SpudgeBoy — October 13, 2006 @ 6:56 pm

    Ouch!


  99. Bluedog49 Says:

    A-Real-American-A-hole: “I measure my quality of life by how happy I am. I get a lot of enjoyment from my wife, house, two vehicles, boat, and Harley. Therefore, I consider my quality of life to be good. Therefore, I consider myself to be successful.”

    No kids, huh? What’s the matter, shooting blanks?


  100. NewProg Says:

    A REAL JACKASS

    Ha you think libs are the ones with the welfare? I thought we were those “elitist” types who live in Starbucks drinking lattes. Oh by the way explain to me why more people who live in RED states have welfare, food stamps, etc than in BLUE STATES? Come to think of it…. maybe you are an unemployed redneck whose only entertainment is watching your 80 year old cousin strip for you….


  101. tom+baker Says:

    ARA - whether or not he’s a shit-sniffer, ol’humanist just handed your wwe-watching ass to ya. You’ve been shown a fool by just about everyone you tried to take on, you look like a dummy for doing it, and I can only hope you won’t take it out on your poor, naive wife later on….racist, thug, dumbass.


  102. unbelievable Says:

    You people aren’t influencing JACK SQUAT. ThinkProgress? I think not.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 6:59 pm

    Then why are you here trying to tell us we’re not influencting anything? If we weren’t, you wouldn’t need to counter our ‘insignificant’ comments, would you?

    No, you are here because your party is on the way out.

    10,000 emails to Chrissy-boy off this site is pretty irrefutable proof that we ARE making an impact and that that upsets your so-called happy life (hint: happy people don’t need to insult others to feel better about themselves.)


  103. A+Real+American Says:

    #99-

    My wife only likes to have anal sex, so we can’t have any children. Pity.


  104. unbelievable Says:

    What’s the matter, shooting blanks?
    Comment by Bluedog49 — October 13, 2006 @ 7:01 pm

    Now that was funny :)


  105. NewProg Says:

    Unbelievable nice to see you back

    AND KICKIN SOME TROLL ARSE TOO!!!!!!!


  106. Bradley Says:

    ARA,
    You are right again. ‘This dern innernets not gonna change notin’…lol


  107. Bluedog49 Says:

    Real American A-hole: Every red state except two take more money from our federal government than they give back in taxes. Therefore most red states are, technically, welfare states. Big blue states like New York and California give far more to the federal government than they get back.

    In addition, red states feature higher infant mortality rates, lower student test scores, more un-wed mothers and more cases of child abuse per capita.

    Wouldn’t want any facts to get in the way of a good argument, but maybe these are things you should consider before you accuse liberals of being habitually on welfare.


  108. unbelievable Says:

    watching your 80 year old cousin strip for you….
    Comment by NewProg — October 13, 2006 @ 7:02 pm

    Damn, where is Zookeeper with those brillopads when you need them? I could use two… boxes.

    :)


  109. Bluedog49 Says:

    103: So your “wife” only likes to have anal sex…. did you know that this practice is illegal in some states. Maybe you better make sure you’re not a lawbreaker. You know, the last time I heard someone say that, his “wife” turned out to be a guy… I’m just sayin’…


  110. unbelievable Says:

    My wife only likes to have anal sex, so we can’t have any children. Pity.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 7:05 pm

    Translation: He’s gay.


  111. unbelievable Says:

    Unbelievable nice to see you back
    AND KICKIN SOME TROLL ARSE TOO!!!!!!!
    Comment by NewProg — October 13, 2006 @ 7:06 pm

    Howdy!

    And this troll has a lot o’ arse to kick. Probably why it isn’t aware that it’s being kicked…


  112. NewProg Says:

    Bluedog you handed ARA his ass in a hat!!!!!!!!!

    Good for you. Standing up to these dumb ass trolls is fun!!!!

    ARA you ass rape your wife at night?

    I thought you guys were all against the whole sodomy thing….


  113. A+Real+American Says:

    #110-

    No, man. She just prefers it up the ole’ poop shoot, liberal Blue-stater style.


  114. NewProg Says:

    UNBELIEVABLE

    ROTFLMAO

    damn that post was frickin hillarious!!!!!!!!!


  115. A+Real+American Says:

    #112-

    Sodomy is just fine, as long as it is carried out as God intended: between a man and woman.


  116. Bluedog49 Says:

    Real American, you should read David Brock’s “Blinded by the Right.” He writes a lot about how many self-loathing closeted gays there are in the modern conservative movement. It’s an interesting phenomenon. Evidently, self-loathing, closeted gays are attracted to authoritarianism in a rather unhealthy way. Look into it. It may speak to you.


  117. barfly Says:

    My wife only likes to have anal sex, so we can’t have any children. Pity.

    Comment by A+Real+American Ass

    Does she use a strap-on, or vibrator?


  118. NewProg Says:

    lol unbelievable

    I bet ARA is cryin its little troll eyes out and lookin for the light. Come out of yer cave little troll I promise you will not be harmed…


  119. Gregor Samsa Says:

    You’re one of my favorites :)
    Comment by unbelievable — October 13, 2006 @ 6:59 pm

    ::blush::

    Now I really will keep wifey away from blog ;-)


  120. NewProg Says:

    Bluedog it is no use

    ARA is lost in the world of BIBLELAND where gays, liberals, and Elvis are evil and must be destroyed. I wish his wife would be some sense into him. Oh wait… she is a blow up doll!


  121. Bluedog49 Says:

    Real American, I think you’ve got your scripture wrong. If you look to Leviticus, you will find that sodomy is always evil and should be punished with death by stoning no matter who has engaged in it.

    Let me give you some advice: don’t mention this little habit of yours to the rest of the flock. It might not go too well.


  122. NewProg Says:

    BARFLY

    ROTFLMAO

    Bravo Barfly, that is a MEGA THIRD DEGREE BURN!!!!!!!


  123. ARA-Sux Says:

    I hope A+Real(Fraud)American never procreates, his children will surely have warped values, and we’ll have another Columbine, or Amish School incident when his kid doesn’t get that “____” his daddy promised him, so he’ll take it out by brorrowing one of his dads guns and taking it to school and blowing away some kids. Maybe we’ll be lucky and ARA will be lucky and his Idol Cheny will invite him hunting and show some true republican values, and gun control.


  124. unbelievable Says:

    She just prefers it up the ole’ poop shoot, liberal Blue-stater style.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 7:12 pm

    No, it’s just you closeted neocons who can’t have a normal relationship with a vagina.


  125. barfly Says:

    Thanks, New Prog. He left himself WIDE open!


  126. Bluedog49 Says:

    The Bush administration supports the troops and their commanders…. but only if the troops and their commanders support the Bush administration.

    Hate to break it to you Bush cultists, but that is arguably treason.


  127. NewProg Says:

    ARA you dont read the bible do you…?

    Once you get your head out of your ass(or your blowup dolls…) youll realize that Leviticus also says that eating pork and chicken is a sin…

    Do you like bacon MR.REALASSHOLE????


  128. Gregor Samsa Says:

    She just prefers it up the ole’ poop shoot, liberal Blue-stater style.
    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 7:12 pm

    Says the guy who didn’t want to give away too much “confidential information”.

    Whatever happened to those good old traditional family values?

    Better call Mr. Toure. Don’t forget to wire him the $15,000 (or whatever amount he asks) in “seed capital” to “jump start” the transaction.


  129. unbelievable Says:

    Now I really will keep wifey away from blog ;-)
    Comment by Gregor Samsa — October 13, 2006 @ 7:16 pm

    : )


  130. SpudgeBoy Says:

    #112-

    Sodomy is just fine, as long as it is carried out as God intended: between a man and woman.

    Comment by A+Real+American — October 13, 2006 @ 7:13 pm

    The word sodomy comes form the city God destroyed because they were having anal and oral sex.

    If you believe in those myths.

    Be careful, you might end up being assaulted.


  131. NewProg Says:

    ARA, ARA where are you?

    Hey ARA get yer 3 cm penis out of that cat!!!!!!!!


  132. RealScientist Says:

    Hey I did get an email - here it is
    From:Mr.Solomon ToureEcobank(Abidjan)Republic of cote d,ivoirePhone

    Comment by RUCerious — October 13, 2006 @ 6:39 pm

    ROTFLMAO



  133. NewProg Says:

    Unbelievable

    I remember in the 50’s when the dumb ass fundies wouldn’t allow Elvis to be shown below the waste. That is what I read at least…


  134. unbelievable Says:

    Oh yes - Elvis the Pelvis… Good one!


  135. ForTruth Says:

    Nice thread here, here’s what the general would say.

    “Put that thing down, move slowly away, and let me see your hands at all times”


  136. ForTruth Says:

    Some of my favorite highlights from tonights thread:

    The General is cool, don’t mess with him.

    Rumsfeld is a total ass.

    Pace is a sockpuppet.

    Neo-cons can’t handle regular sex which would involve a vagina

    Get your tiny wee-wee out of the cat.


  137. Juan+C Says:

    # 81 Comment by RUCerious

    LMAO!


  138. Juan+C Says:

    I think not.
    Comment by A+Real+American

    Exactly.


  139. 1865 Says:

    The right-wingers and Bush administration keep saying that they’ll “listen to the generals”. Well, ho come when the generals say that Iraq is a “debacle” or is not handled properly by the BA, they dismiss them as “closet Democrats” and “unprofessional”? Doesn’t the MSM see this?

    Meanwhile, the Abramoff scandal is in the news again http://www.polibuzz.blogspot.com with Bob Ney pleadnig guilty. I hope it’s not downhill from here…


  140. GSD Says:

    WWJS?

    Who Would Jesus Smear?

    -GSD


  141. NewProg Says:

    GSD

    Jesus would smear dumbasses like ARA


  142. Marie Says:

    So typical of the rats in the White House — smear everyone and anyone who doesn’t bow to them.
    Iraq is degenerating rapidly now - in addition to Jones, the Brits have said as much and that they will get out soon, James Baker has declared that victory is impossible and recommends dealing with the insurgents or to “redeploy and contain,” the world opinion is that Iraq a disaster, most news reporters do not leave the green zone.
    Failure is staring them in the face and they are still in denial.


  143. NewProg Says:

    Yep Marie

    You are completely right. The trolls can not make a case for themselves so they just smear everyone else. This nov will be the day justice is brought back to Congress. BUSH your reign off terror is over…


  144. Gregor+Samsa Says:

    Failure is staring them in the face and they are still in denial.
    Comment by Marie — October 13, 2006 @ 8:29 pm

    With all due respect, please allow me to correct your post:

    “They have been, are still, and will always be in denial.”

    There, much better ;-)


  145. NewProg Says:

    hey Greg

    Where did everyone go? No one is threadin anymore?

    Gosh darn it I leave for a second (to MMFA) and suddenly everyone stops posting….


  146. Marie Says:

    Thanks, Gregor - are, were and always will be so. :)
    You too, New prog.
    I have been reading more and more about the Dems taking BOTH houses in Nov. I almost hate to say it for fear of jinxing it, but I am doing all I can to help make it happen. Have you seen the latest polls on DailyKos? So many races are so very close, but encouraging.


  147. RUCerious Says:

    I’ll be back…Dinner calls…


  148. Eargy Earp Says:

    Reading through the insults and expectations of his fellow soldiers, ARA would like them to be more like those under orders of Kim Jung Il.

    Loyalty above all; no expression of rational thought.

    I always believed that our military were proud to fight for our Constitution and country — you know, the right to speak one’s opinion.

    Well, I guess not all of them.


  149. Shag Says:

    Rumsfelds ass needs to be investigated. Between that photo with Sadaam,(when he was seeing to it that Sadaam had the “weapons” he needed to fight Iran) and the fact that a company he was director of, sold materials that help to forward the nuclear program N. Korea is now in possession of.
    His two-faced activities need to be looked into.


  150. Spudge_Boy Says:

    Ahhhhh, nobody got my little joke from #130.


  151. Jim+Source Says:

    I find it interesting that some fault Gen. Jones for his lack of “loyalty.”

    He swore to protect, defend and uphold the U.S. Constitution. I think he has his priorities right. I wish I could say the same for most of the elected officials in the GOP, who seem to place partisan politics above every other consideration.

    Bllindly following a man who has no understanding of, and no respect for, basic constitutional rights is hardly something to honor. Loyalty in the service of ignorance and greed is a farce.


  152. RUCerious Says:

    Spudger []
    Ouch. Way over my head the first pass.
    That was quite an afternoon, wasn’t it.
    I was drudging away at documenting a program and found the break refreshingly amusing.


  153. Zooey Says:

    I think the General can handle himself.

    Not in the way that paid troll would handle himself, of course. Almost these entire thread has been taken over by that trolls sickness!

    unbelievable,
    Sorry, I’m all out of brillo pads, just imagining Condi and Chris Wallace “together.” *shudder* One heavy duty wire brush is on its way.


  154. RUCerious Says:

    Evenin, Zooey ~
    Did you ever see a troll unhinge like ARA, I mean Mr. Toure?


  155. Spudge_Boy Says:

    RUCerious,

    That dude was whacked (as Jack Abramoff and friends would call him)


  156. RUCerious Says:

    Classified MOS >>ROFLMAO!!!!~~


  157. Zooey Says:

    Hello RUCerious,

    Sadly, yes I have seen a troll unhinge like that one. If we’re lucky, it’s the same one in disguise, and there aren’t two of them.

    At least when I hijack a thread — it’s fun.


  158. Zooey Says:

    Ah RU, don’t laugh! ARA just didn’t want to have to track us all down and kill us, for knowing his special rank.

    I didn’t know they had a short bus for Special Ops.


  159. Spudge_Boy Says:

    Since he said that he was E5, we know that he was an enlisted guy, not a snot nose butter bar. He was a Sgt. So, we can call him Sgt. Short Bus!


  160. ForTruth Says:

    Is the General still employed?


  161. ForTruth Says:

    Alright Spudge,

    I guess I get the joke in 130, that real american hero guy already assaults himself with duct tape and hamsters.


  162. Spudge_Boy Says:

    #130

    Like a salt pillar.

    The reason I say that is my republican parents would never partake in anal sex. They believe they would actually turn into pillars of salt.

    Christian vs fake Christian.


  163. JPark Says:

    ARA, tell me who I am you dipshit. All of my deepest, darkest secrets.


  164. Zooey Says:

    ..that real american hero guy already assaults himself with duct tape and hamsters.
    Comment by ForTruth

    Um, how would anybody do that? :-D


  165. Jay Randall Says:

    you dumb b@st@rds. i’ve been F’ing with you. i’m a proud republican and your all a bunch of whiny @sses.


  166. JPark Says:

    #113 Jealous bitch.


  167. ForTruth Says:

    Um, how would anybody do that? :-D

    Comment by Zooey

    I can’t explain it in a public place.


  168. Zooey Says:

    I can’t explain it in a public place.
    Comment by ForTruth

    A true gentleman…


  169. JPark Says:

    #166 You effing moron. We know JR is not one of your kind.


  170. Zooey Says:

    JPark,

    Well, for one, Jay Randal can spell his name correctly…


  171. JPark Says:

    #171 LOL, I didn’t notice that.


  172. ForTruth Says:

    I didn’t notice the mispelling of Jay Randall either, its probably our real american hero


  173. WaltTheMan Says:

    If you equate our military and diplomacy to Teflon pans, Rummy, W, Condi and Karl are using case hardened steel utensils to flip the pancakes and scrambled eggs.


  174. RUCerious Says:

    ForTruth - Uh Oh, he knows where we live! I’m a scawwed wabbit!
    So spudger, would one be a pillar of salt and the other a pillar of Ms Dash?


  175. JPark Says:

    #175 I am thinking he has trouble finding his own home. Damn vodka.


  176. ForTruth Says:

    Yeah he knows where we live alright, in his head.


  177. BonesTwo Says:

    RUSH: Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, I asked, “Where is the Drive-By Media on the Harry Reid story?” I was pointed to a blog called the Strata-Sphere (it’s put together by a guy named A. J. Strata, hence the name Strata-Sphere) and I printed out 18 pages. These 18 pages are of Harry Reid land deals in Nevada and Arizona. I don’t know when the guy has had time to be a senator. This is… I’m holding them up here for those of you watching (glad you’re with us) on the Dittocam. This stuff, it goes on and on and on, these are official records, somebody just went to the website, looked the stuff up, sale prices, who owned what, who lent what, who borrowed what, and this is just the real estate deals. It’s inconceivable that this is it.

    I wonder what else the guy is into. It’s mind-boggling here, and of course the lead item here at the Strata-Sphere blog is the Reid kickbacks. “Folks, head to the comments section where long time reader SBD is working his usual magic and posting multiple real estate transactions with one Harry Reid regarding properties in NV and buyers/sellers from all over (including my home town of McLean VA). I wonder how many of these reports made it accurately into the public record?” And then somebody, “hey nancy - start with your swamp before you think about draining ours.” This is — really, folks, it is very serious, and now people are beginning to look into whether — this came up on this program yesterday. We’re on the cutting edge, societal evolution.

    People are beginning to wonder whether Reid’s son Rory was on the county commission when these zoning changes took place, and if he was on the commission, did he recuse himself. Some of the people on the commission are long-time Harry Reid flunkies anyway. We’ve learned that much. But some of these votes they’re wondering if Rory Reid, Harry Reid’s son, recused himself or just went ahead and voted. This isn’t known. But surely, ladies and gentlemen, the Drive-By Media will look into all of this, right? Surely they will. The Drive-By Media — in fact, let’s go to last night’s World News Tonight, and let’s see what our old buddy Brian Ross was busy investigating while the Dingy Harry scandal was unfolding.

    ROSS: Twenty three-year-old Marine Sergeant Heather Cerveny was sent to Guantanamo Bay in late September as a legal aid to a Marine lawyer representing a detainee. In a sworn affidavit filed with the Pentagon inspector general, Cerveny says she met several Navy prison guards at an on-base club where, over drinks —

    RUSH: Stop the tape. Has anybody heard the name Harry Reid here yet in Brian Ross’s report? What are we getting here? We’re getting another story about how unfortunate people are treated at Club Gitmo. I’ve been listening for Harry Reid. Here’s the rest of it.

    ROSS: In detail, harsh physical abuse of the detainees.

    RUSH: Yeah.

    CERVENY: The one sailor specifically said, “I took the detainee by the head and smashed his head into the cell door.” Other ones specifically saying, “You know, today, that guy was annoying me, you know, I smacked him in the head.”

    ROSS: The new allegations come as the military and the White House have insisted any problems at Guantanamo in the treatment of detainees have long since been fixed.

    RUSH: And there you have it, Brian Ross, our buddy from ABC, on the case, ladies and gentlemen, following up a story at Club Gitmo about which nobody’s heard anything. Breaking news, from the investigative unit of ABC on Club Gitmo! Meanwhile, Dingy Harry was out in Nevada yesterday, and he said this about collecting $1.1 million on a land deal. Remember this land deal, there’s something strange about this. He’s in league with a guy named Jay Brown who, according to all kinds of documentation, has been investigated by the feds for suspicious activity with organized crime and so forth. Dingy Harry buys a plot of land for $400,000 and sells it back for the identical figure without even any interest accrual or inflation accrual. Now, who does that? And then six years later, after selling it back for 400 grand, the property flips, Dingy Harry turns it into 175% profit that. That outdoes anything ExxonMobil has ever done: $1.1 million — and he was commenting on this yesterday. He’s off mike in this sound bite. Let’s listen to it, and if it’s hard to understand, I will translate, because I have the transcript.

    REID: As we speak we’re checking it out, if there needs to be a change, fine, I’d be happy to do that. But remember all the re-numeration was the same. Whether there’s a technical change or not, it’s all the same.

    RUSH: Okay. “As we speak, we’re checking it out,” Dingy Harry said. “If there needs to be a change, fine, I’d be happy to do that. But remember all the re-numeration was the same. Whether there’s a technical change or not, it’s all the same.” That’s what’s suspicious about this. Who sells something that has obviously escalated in value for the same price you bought it at without even inflating it for the inflation value of money, or the inflation rise in money or any kind of interest. Now, look how willing he is to pay a fine, ladies and gentlemen — and he’s still looking into it. “We’re checking it out.” Meanwhile, the calls for Denny Hastert and Republicans to resign over the Foley case get louder and louder and louder. Meanwhile, all the news about the Foley case keeps expanding and expanding and expanding. People are publishing private e-mails between Foley and Governor Jeb Bush that have nothing to do with anything, trying to keep that story alive.

    Listen to this. This is so sweet! It is a Reuters story: “Media outlets are finding it harder to protect the privacy of the politicians and stars they cover without losing scoops to blogs and other competitors, the editor of online magazine Slate said yesterday.” This is Jacob Weisberg at a Reuters Newsmaker event. He said, “I very much agree that we need to have standards but I think in practical terms we don’t control what people find out anymore.” (laughing) Oh, yes! That, ladies and gentlemen, is it in a nutshell, the end of the Drive-By Media, and they know it. “We don’t control what people find out anymore.” From that may we presume, assume, infer that at one time they know they “controlled what people found out,” meaning you. Now the lid’s blown, and they have lost control, and what a topic. Harder to protect the privacy of the politicians and stars they cover. Well, now, what politician’s privacy do you want to protect? Dingy Harry’s, maybe? Democrat politicians? Is that who it is, the privacy you’re concerned about? And stars? Why, who would those stars be? What a topic.

    BREAK TRANSCRIPT

    RUSH: A question, ladies and gentlemen. If it were Bill Frist about whom kickbacks and shady land deals had been exposed, do you think there would be any interest in it in the Drive-By Media and do you think Democrats throughout the Senate would be demanding full disclosure and a full investigation? Yes. Do you hear any Republicans demanding anything against Dingy Harry? No. Do you hear of the Drive-By Media? You see stories out there. AP has a follow-up today, and I saw a little bit on MSNBC this morning, but it was almost like they did it in a perfunctory fashion. They couldn’t wait to get back to Foley, and they’re still talking about the Cory Lidle airplane accident and the ensuing investigation.

    There are some media outlets out there touching on this. The Philadelphia Inquirer in an editorial today titled, “Practice What You Preach — That’s how this case looks, too. Unless Reid comes up with a better explanation for this lack of disclosure, Democrats should not keep him as their leader in the new Congress in 2007.” That’s the Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is the Washington Post. “for Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) is that he was sloppy about financial disclosure rules in accounting for a real estate deal on which he made a $700,000 profit.” That’s 175% more than ExxonMobil. “The more unattractive case is that the senator’s inaccurate description of the investment was an effort to disguise his partnership with a Las Vegas lawyer who’s never been charged with wrongdoing but whose name has surfaced in federal investigations involving organized crime, casinos and political bribery since the 1980s… It’s true — under the inadequate financial disclosure rules — that even if Mr. Reid had listed the newly formed corporation, Patrick Lane LLC, that wouldn’t have by itself demonstrated Mr. Brown’s involvement. Nonetheless, that Mr. Reid no longer owned the land, but instead had sold it for an interest in the Patrick Lane corporation, was not some mere ‘technical change,’ as the senator would like to brush it off. It’s an essential element of financial disclosure rules, the purpose of which is to know how and with whom public officials are financially entwined.”

    Hey, Post people? Fred Hyatt, editorial page. Go to Strata-Sphere.com, if you can bear to look at a conservative blog and just take a look at the 18 printed pages. When you look at it, there’s nothing in them that rings suspicious. It’s just public records of sales, loans, and so forth involving Dingy Harry and his wife, but for crying out loud, what does this guy make? You know, I look at everything from — and a lot of other people do, too, and it’s a mistake to do this — but I look at these guys, what does a senator make, $165,200 (leaders make $180,100). We know that the Democratic