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The man behind Rathergate
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| 03/13/05
| Rachel Tobin Ramos
Posted on 03/14/2005 8:26:43 PM PST by Pikamax
Atlanta attorney, the blogger 'Buckhead,' first discredited anchor's report
By Rachel Tobin Ramos Atlanta Business Chronicle Updated: 7:00 p.m. ET March 13, 2005Before Dan Rather signed off March 9 after 24 years as a news anchor for CBS, conservative "netizens" already were cheering the man they believe led to the tidal wave of criticism that forced Rather to leave his post a year early: Atlanta attorney Harry W. MacDougald.
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MacDougald, 46, who has been with Atlanta's Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC since 2002, was the blogger "Buckhead" who first started a cascade of criticism about a report Rather aired Sept. 8 on CBS's "60 Minutes II" about President George W. Bush's Air National Guard service.
MacDougald's initial Web posting on FreeRepublic.com, less than four hours after the Sept. 8 broadcast, said the font in the documents Rather used to show Bush had received preferential treatment in the military weren't typical of 1970s-era typewriters.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: buckhead; forrestgump; fr; rathergate; seebsnews
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:26:44 PM PST
by
Pikamax
To: Pikamax
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:27:52 PM PST
by
jwalburg
(Those buried included children still clutching toys)
To: Pikamax
3
posted on
03/14/2005 8:31:34 PM PST
by
WorkingClassFilth
(Every morning we awaken to a new dawn is reason enough to celebrate - have a drink, Teddy!)
To: Pikamax; Chieftain; Buckhead
Proud to be a fellow Freepr with you, Buckhead!
You go Dude!
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:31:40 PM PST
by
Recovering Ex-hippie
(We need a Swiftees ad asking Kerry to sign the 180 !)
To: Pikamax
Great article. Nice to know more about Buckhead. I'm honored to be a fellow Freeper of his.
An amazing historic moment that Buckhead will forever be connected to.
To: Pikamax
To: Pikamax
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:41:59 PM PST
by
politicalwit
(Republican and Democrats are across the aisle but sleep in the same bed.)
To: Pikamax
Nice article. Great job Buckhead.
I'm wondering if anyone has the infamous 60 Minutes piece that aired that fateful Wednesday in September? I would love to see it.
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:42:56 PM PST
by
Jenya
(A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes ~ Mark Twain)
To: Pikamax
This is a great report on a great American.
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:47:18 PM PST
by
elhombrelibre
(How many days has it been since John Kerry said he'd sign an SF 180?)
To: Buckhead
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:49:34 PM PST
by
b4its2late
(Despite the high cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?)
To: Pikamax
Thanks for the post. A very nice tribute to Buckhead.
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posted on
03/14/2005 8:57:31 PM PST
by
PGalt
To: Pikamax
Publication of the identify and bio of smart and accomplished Harry W. MacDougald will make it mighty tough for the Left to continue trying to dismiss Freepers and their opinions.
To: Pikamax
Okay, I'm still working on the casting of FreeRepublic the movie. Who's gonna play Buckhead, Tanker KC and all the rest of the crew?
To: Pikamax
In his blog on FreeRepublic.com, writing under the pen name "Buckhead," MacDougald...
It's amazing how the MSN still can't distinguish between
blogs and
message boards.
They're like dinosaurs befuddled by the taxonomy of furry lil' mammals.
To: b4its2late
ROTFLMAO....... lol.
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posted on
03/14/2005 9:13:23 PM PST
by
Prophet in the wilderness
(PSALM 53 : 1 The ( FOOL ) hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
To: Pikamax
Hi Buckhead, thank you, and thank GOD , that you were there at the right place , at the right time in our nations history.
We can only dread, and imagine, what it will be like if John Kerry and the Libs would have gained power again.
This is something, not only us can tell future generations , but, you ( Buckhead ) can tell your grandchildren, that, you have basically saved Western Civilization.
With your help, and wisdom, we dodged a big one on Nov 3 , 2004.
Thank you, and THANK GOD.
Take care.
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posted on
03/14/2005 9:18:46 PM PST
by
Prophet in the wilderness
(PSALM 53 : 1 The ( FOOL ) hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
To: ntnychik; devolve; MeekOneGOP; PhilDragoo; Happy2BMe; Smartass
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posted on
03/14/2005 9:50:15 PM PST
by
potlatch
(Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: Prophet in the wilderness
With the passing of time, that one momentous post of Buckhead's takes on the aura of the "flap of the butterfly's wings." At first, it was a gentle flap. But that gentle flap went parabolic into a force 5 hurricane. Truly, a man at the right place at the right time. Utterly profound!
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posted on
03/14/2005 9:52:12 PM PST
by
Enterprise
(President George W. Bush - the leading insurgent detergent.)
To: Enterprise
The Buckhead flag.
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posted on
03/14/2005 9:59:45 PM PST
by
Enterprise
(President George W. Bush - the leading insurgent detergent.)
To: potlatch; devolve; MeekOneGOP; Happy2BMe; Grampa Dave
Buckhead fired the zot heard 'round the world.
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posted on
03/14/2005 10:03:32 PM PST
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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