I don't know the source of this memo, nor Thompson's source. HOWEVER, I am aware that the author has been proven correct on things which at first seemed far out enough to alienate a lot of FReepers. Were this to prove as true, it would be a bodyblow to both the Pubbie Party AND the nation. I would at least want this out where we are aware of this possibility, while at the same time I hope and pray it's all in error.
The sad thing is, there ARE those in power who could actually think this way... that most of them are Rats who could write something like this for (false or mistaken) attribution to high-level pubbies is also possible. In any event, given the possible ramifications, I believe this deserves attention.