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Fred Thompson off to a bad start [Hmmmmmm, I'd say somebody else is]
ABC NEWS ^ | Jake Tapper

Posted on 08/21/2007 6:13:13 PM PDT by ForEternity

Moreover, when Thompson filed his disclosure form with the IRS, he revealed that $72,000 of the $3.4 million raised is to be used for the general election. Former FEC General Counsel, Larry Noble told the Washington Post "I think it's problematic. Clearly it's a red flag."

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...


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To: bcsco

You made a jackass out of yourself with your post #205 — demonstration that you did not read the CBS blog which points out that the NYT pretty much screamed for someone to file a complaint with the FEC, prompting a partisan hack to take the bait.

But you keep patting yourself on the back, as long as you have your cheerleader here to rah rah you on then it’s all good right?


221 posted on 08/22/2007 10:47:41 AM PDT by Lovebloggers
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To: Lovebloggers
...and what does it say sport?

Thanks. My wife thinks so!

I don't know whether I can quote from the site or not, but I'll give a condensed version. Here's the nub: The story suggested that Thompson’s “testing the waters” Web site amounted to a “stealth campaign” in cyberspace, and that existing election laws didn’t cover such activities. Then there came a curious little factoid sixteen paragraphs in:

The [Federal Election Commission]’s regulations say a “testing-the-waters candidate” may not conduct campaign-type activities “in close proximity to the election or over a protracted period of time.” Mr. Biersack said the agency would need to have a complaint to act.

So they would “need to have a complaint to act,” eh? I remember reading that article last week and wondering how much time it would take for that shoe to drop, since the Times dangled it in front of Thompson foes so darn enticingly. Enter blogger Lane Hudson – you might remember him from such Internet-related stories as Mark Foley’s sexual instant messages and e-mails to a page – who, according to the Associated Press, has decided he’ll be the one to file the complaint and question Thompson’s tactic.

First, it's up to the FEC to determine whether a complaint is actionable. Just because a complaint is filed, there is no automatic obligation to act.

Second, it hedges on what is considered "campaign type activities". We certainly are NOT in "close proximity to the election", and the FEC would have to determine what "a protracted period of time" is. A week? A month? A Quarter? A year? Again, the FEC will not likely act unless it believes such activities were involved, and break the guidelines. Just because someone files a complaint is not sufficient evidence of said activity.

The balance of the CBS blogspot addresses how the NYT came up with an article, and how the blogger jumped on it within days. Nothing here to be concerned with.

You are assuming much. I am not. Now, let's get on with life, shall we?

222 posted on 08/22/2007 10:53:01 AM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: trisham

WOW! You sure are getting feisty with the FRiberals today.

Keep it up!


223 posted on 08/22/2007 10:53:34 AM PDT by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: Lovebloggers
You made a jackass out of yourself with your post #205 — demonstration that you did not read the CBS blog which points out that the NYT pretty much screamed for someone to file a complaint with the FEC, prompting a partisan hack to take the bait.

So what if the Times did this? So what? Does that make it true? Does that mean anything? you're the jackass. Both in the use of your language and posture, and your obvious mishandling of information and misunderstanding of the issue.

Now, begone. You're not someone worthy of my time. Any future post to me will incur an abuse charge.

224 posted on 08/22/2007 10:56:58 AM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: wagglebee

:) Unfortunately, my garden is calling. I’ll be back later.


225 posted on 08/22/2007 10:57:02 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: bcsco

Uh no. I merely pointed out where it stemmed from jackass, and my post was not addressed to you (the party it was addressed to responded that he was not surprised the NY Times did that).

That was my point.

You grouped me into this anti Thompson category because that is how you debate. I came into the thread to read about this allegation, and to determine if it has any credibility. I offered some links to articles that dicussed it in greater detail.

You are the one who made your nonsensical comments about NYT and CBS which clearly demonstrated you not only did not read the link, you are in this thread just to hurl insults.

Nice try on the abuse charge also. You made reference upon reference in my direction throughout this thread and when I take you to task you whine like the schoolgirl you are.

Pathetic.


226 posted on 08/22/2007 11:04:06 AM PDT by Lovebloggers
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To: Lovebloggers

AS I said earlier, why don’t you start a new thread with the NY Sun piece you posted earlier? If you come on a thread posted by a troll and take the troll’s side you’re going to catch hell, so start a new thread. And don’t change the title or omit sentences if you do.


227 posted on 08/22/2007 11:22:19 AM PDT by lesser_satan (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: lesser_satan
If you come on a thread posted by a troll and take the troll’s side you’re going to catch hell,

It's funny how that logic escapes some people.

228 posted on 08/22/2007 11:28:46 AM PDT by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: lesser_satan

I never took his side, I just wanted to discuss the article and thought the attacks on the poster were getting excessive.

I added the NY Sun editorial because it specifically addressed this issue — which is that a FEC complaint has been filed. In this case, it really does not matter who the party was who filed it as it will need to be addressed regardless.

I am more interested in Thompson’s response, and wish he would just formally declare himself as a candidate so he is not open to these type of political games.


229 posted on 08/22/2007 11:29:10 AM PDT by Lovebloggers
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To: ForEternity

Bu-Bye....


230 posted on 08/22/2007 11:47:47 AM PDT by Rick_Michael (The Anti-Federalists failed....so will the Anti-Frederalists)
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To: Rick_Michael

I guess “ForEternity” was a misnomer.


231 posted on 08/22/2007 12:31:42 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham
I guess “ForEternity” was a misnomer.

Bad choice on his part. But, not as bad a choice as intentionally misrepresenting the title, and leaving the first sentence of the article out.

I think that's the longest I've seen an AdMod allow us 'kitty time' for quite a while.

232 posted on 08/22/2007 12:38:08 PM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: bcsco
I think that's the longest I've seen an AdMod allow us 'kitty time' for quite a while.

*************

Yes. And I didn't post a single photo.

233 posted on 08/22/2007 12:48:58 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham
Yes. And I didn't post a single photo.

Having too much fun otherwise, I'll bet. Just like I was. It's been a fun afternoon for sure.

234 posted on 08/22/2007 12:51:23 PM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: ForEternity

Gee he’s putting a lawyer who knows campaign law on his staff. Gee, this guy must be a complete idiot </sarcasm>


235 posted on 08/22/2007 12:59:36 PM PDT by GreenOgre (mohammed is the false prophet of a false god.)
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To: ReagansRaiders

Why he want to be fair? That wouldn’t be “fair” to him and all of his mega wealth buds.


236 posted on 08/22/2007 1:07:42 PM PDT by papasmurf (<<<<< Click there to see my dogs! Oh, and I have FRed one liners, too.)
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To: trisham

Geez! Now we’ve both been on two threads who’s posters have been zotted. And the other thread was pulled entirely by Admin.

WHOOOO HOOOOO! It’s really getting to be fun around here.


237 posted on 08/22/2007 1:26:05 PM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: bcsco

LOL! I expect to see many more before Nov.’08.


238 posted on 08/22/2007 1:32:13 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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