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Reporter Banned From Secret Meeting on Selling U.S. Assets (What are they hiding?)
worldnetdaily.com ^ | September 19, 2007 | staff

Posted on 09/19/2007 6:18:23 AM PDT by kellynla

EuroMoney PLC, the UK-based company that arranges dozens of financial conferences around the world each year, has refused to allow WND staff reporter Jerome Corsi to attend next week's "North American PPP (Public-Private Partnership) & Infrastructure Finance Conference" in New York, even though WND offered to pay the $1,999 conference fee required to attend.

"When government officials want to go behind closed doors with investment bankers and lawyers to discuss selling our public infrastructure to foreign investment leaders, investigative reporters need to be there to tell the public what is really going on,” Corsi said.

"Why is it that all these PPP and SPP (Security and Prosperity Partnership) meetings are behind closed doors," Corsi asked, "and government officials and their supporters think that's normal? But when investigative reporters want to attend and report on what is being said, we are the ones who get accused of being the conspiracy theorists?"

"By refusing to allow WND to attend as a paying customer," Corsi argued, "EuroMoney is telling the American public that they intend to conduct a secret meeting designed to teach government officials how to sell out U.S. public infrastructure to foreign investment concerns."

"I'm sure we will all be told that EuroMoney seminars and PPP structures are really for our 'security and prosperity,' just as President Bush asserts for the SPP itself," Corsi continued. "Evidently we are just supposed to close our eyes and trust government officials, investment bankers and international lawyers, putting aside national security concerns and other economic issues which we believe may be of concern to our readers."

According to the conference brochure, the purpose of the EuroMoney seminar is to teach state and local government officials in the U.S. how to lease a wide range of public assets to international and foreign private investment groups.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy
KEYWORDS: business; corsi; cuespookymusic; euromoney; euromoneyplc; foreigners; foreigninvestment; furriners; infrastructure; investors; jeromecorsi; p3; ppp; privatefinance; privatization; tinfoil; transtexascorridor; ttc; wnd; worldnetdaily
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To: snowsislander
I stand corrected. That is an amazingly onerous statute. Imagine being at a wedding reception, running into a colleague and being afraid to talk shop.

"Hey, Jane, Jim - you two guys work together, right! All those budget hearings must be driving you crazy, eh?"

"I'm sorry, Bill, but under State Code 173-14 paragraph 9 I must excuse myself from this conversation or face potential sanctions including loss of office and criminal penalties. In parting I must say the lobster puffs are excellent!"

21 posted on 09/19/2007 7:59:23 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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To: wideawake; snowsislander
"the purpose of the EuroMoney seminar is to teach state and local government"

The Fed has outlined responsibilities in regard to private advisory committee functions. “Congress and the public should be kept informed with respect to the number, purpose, membership, activities, and cost of advisory committees”

22 posted on 09/19/2007 8:08:49 AM PDT by endthematrix (He was shouting 'Allah!' but I didn't hear that. It just sounded like a lot of crap to me.)
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To: wideawake
That is an amazingly onerous statute. Imagine being at a wedding reception, running into a colleague and being afraid to talk shop.

Yes, it is a strong statute. There was a Sun Herald story recently that had this bit, for instance:

Duffy and Loftus have both been in office for just under a year. Duffy said they used to eat lunch together occasionally in public places, but have all but stopped since County Attorney Janette Knowlton told both commissioners the sight of them together in public could be misconstrued as a possible Sunshine Law violation.

"There are millions of things that we talk about that have nothing to do with the county," Duffy said "The fact that Janette brought it up and recommended that we not, so we don't anymore. It's too bad because he (Loftus) is a really nice guy and I like him and he's interesting. But I guess if public perception is that, we have to have trust."


23 posted on 09/19/2007 8:09:23 AM PDT by snowsislander
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To: endthematrix
There is a difference between advisory and instruction.

I guarantee that every single piece of paper, ever powerpoint presentation and every speech at this conference carries a disclaimer saying that EuroMoney is not dispensing financial advice or making any financial recommendations, but merely educating attendees on the legal and financial mechanisms of public-private leasing.

I'll wager EuroMoney has lawyers whose sole job is to vet all conference materials for just this purpose.

24 posted on 09/19/2007 8:13:11 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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To: af_vet_rr
Texas is so good at it, we are selling off infrastructure that won't be built for decades.

I heard they're even going to let foreigners build infrastructure. Real American roads, for real Americans!!!

25 posted on 09/19/2007 8:30:47 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Ignorance of the laws of economics is no excuse.)
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To: wideawake
"Imagine being at a wedding reception..."

At the Cape Arundel Golf Club!

26 posted on 09/19/2007 8:54:13 AM PDT by endthematrix (He was shouting 'Allah!' but I didn't hear that. It just sounded like a lot of crap to me.)
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To: 1rudeboy
WND has never struck me as a business publication, either.

I hear Paul Craig Roberts would be available to comment on the state of the economy for WND. It's hard to say whether having him on board will help or hurt their credibility, such as it is.

27 posted on 09/19/2007 1:00:58 PM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: TxDOT; 1066AD; 185JHP; Abcdefg; Adrastus; Alamo-Girl; antivenom; AprilfromTexas; B4Ranch; B-Chan; ..

Trans-Texas Corridor PING!


28 posted on 09/19/2007 5:13:27 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Oh, Geesh, not THIS crap AGAIN?!?)
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To: kellynla; wideawake
"Now quit bothering me"

That's what they told Corsi

29 posted on 09/19/2007 6:35:46 PM PDT by Ben Ficklin
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

weird nut daily.


30 posted on 09/19/2007 6:51:07 PM PDT by ken21 ( people die + you never hear from them again.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

BTTT


31 posted on 09/20/2007 2:56:21 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: kellynla; wideawake; Ben Ficklin; Toddsterpatriot; 1rudeboy; L98Fiero
“When government officials want to go behind closed doors with investment bankers and lawyers to discuss selling our public infrastructure to foreign investment leaders”

Putting the WND issue aside, Don’t these action bring any pause to you pro-globalization types. We’re talking about selling/leasing parts of OUR country to foreign interests.

All in the name of what? Is this country so inept that we must whore ourselves out to the very individuals who think our country is TOO powerful and would like to see us downsized/graded?

I guess as long as individual gain outweighs belief in ones country and heritage, we will allow the CFR and other shadow groups to make our vital decisions for us. Forget democracy, let the wrinkled figures in the boardroom decide our fates. Hope your bank account is a fat one......you’re gonna need it.

32 posted on 09/20/2007 5:20:21 AM PDT by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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To: kellynla
The swarm of diligent troll attacks indicates you're hitting a nerve, getting close to the target, etc.

Panels at the New York seminar are scheduled to discuss the Trans-Texas Corridor, taking up such topics as "Is the politics a knee-jerk or a ground swell?" "Reviewing current activity in the state legislature," "What will the effect be on different states and the industry in general?" "Will Texas deals get through the instability?" and "What does this mean for equity partners?”

1) I'd say ground swell based on the response to the Shamnesty atrocity.

2) Texas state legislature overwhelmingly rejected this crap but their globalist toady, traitor governor vetoed their legislation after the legislature went out of session for a long, long time, dishonest little Stalinist that he is.

3) The effect on different states and industry in general depends on the strength of the ground swell which depends on public awareness which is why you've been swarmed by trolls.

4) At least they understand there is definite resistance in Texas to the dictatorial take over of the governor which does promise some degree of deal instability.

5) Maybe the equity partners better think long and hard about their losses if they force this through.

33 posted on 09/20/2007 5:25:58 AM PDT by Sal (My "good" Senator Kyl exposed himself as a Grand Betrayer, corrupt to the core!)
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To: wolfcreek
Putting the WND issue aside, Don’t these action bring any pause to you pro-globalization types.

Globalization is a nonsense word.

It has no fixed definition.

We’re talking about selling/leasing parts of OUR country to foreign interests.

Are you proposing a total ban on renting or selling real estate and assets to foreign investors? Soviet-style?

All in the name of what?

In the name of not ripping taxpayers off with poorly managed facilities.

Is this country so inept that we must whore ourselves out to the very individuals who think our country is TOO powerful and would like to see us downsized/graded?

Your language, while extremely dramatic and hyperbolic, contains no analyzable arguments. I'm not sure why an ability to efficiently allocate resources is a sign of ineptitude.

I guess as long as individual gain outweighs belief in ones country and heritage,

Essentially you are accusing anyone who disagrees with your bizarre socialist vision of being unpatriotic. That's pathetic.

we will allow the CFR and other shadow groups to make our vital decisions for us

The decisions being discussed in this article will be made by elected officials who can be cashiered by their constituents if they do a poor job. What the heck does this have to do with the CFR?

Forget democracy, let the wrinkled figures in the boardroom decide our fates.

You are now completely incoherent.

This country is a constitutional republic, not a democracy - thank God.

I'm not sure what you have against the elderly.

I'm not sure why you believe the boards of private corporations are able to make decisions that only elected officials can make.

If the voters want their assets to be used in the least efficient way possible, they are free to vote in representatives whose understanding of law and finance is as exiguous as yours.

34 posted on 09/20/2007 5:44:23 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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To: Sal
traitor governor vetoed their legislation after the legislature went out of session for a long, long time, dishonest little Stalinist that he is

Is the Constitution of the state of Texas Stalinist for authorizing the governor of Texas to exercise veto power?

Or is the governor a Stalinist for using the constitutional authority given to him by the Texas electorate?

Or, more likely, are you a loudmouthed troll given more to ranting than rational discussion?

35 posted on 09/20/2007 6:14:18 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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To: wideawake
“bizarre socialist vision”

As opposed to a One World Economy where individual rights are basically abolished and the Elite make all decisions with little or no public input or scrutiny? Thanks for the eloquent breakdown of my rant but, you and Guiliani’s global vision are not my cup of tea.

36 posted on 09/20/2007 6:15:46 AM PDT by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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To: wolfcreek
As opposed to a One World Economy

International trade has always existed. The only Single Nation Economies that have every existed are communist dictatorships.

where individual rights are basically abolished

Which individual rights are abolished by trade, exactly?

and the Elite make all decisions with little or no public input or scrutiny?

Where exactly in your class warfare fantasy did you neglect to notice that the electorate chooses its public representatives and the shareholders and consumers direct private enterprise policy and income?

Who is "The Elite" you fearsomely capitalize?

Thanks for the eloquent breakdown of my rant but, you and Guiliani’s global vision are not my cup of tea.

If Rudy Giuliani has a global vision based on anything other than a few geopolitical opinions, he hasn't done a very good job of explicating it.

You try to lump me in with Giuliani - whom I do not support, whose campaign I have never and will never contribute to, and whom I will not vote for in either the primary or general election - in order to avoid discussion of the issues.

37 posted on 09/20/2007 6:26:02 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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To: wolfcreek
We’re talking about selling/leasing parts of OUR country to foreign interests.

One of the benefits of living in a capitalist society is that the power of the market can be used to allocate/operate our resources more efficiently. Since we are discussing infrastructure and not, say, operating the judicial system or the Federal Reserve there is little or nothing inherently wrong with a firm conducting the operation simply because it is foreign. In fact, since private firms in these cases invest their own money, the capitalist system penalizes them for abusing the asset--a dynamic that is absent when the government is responsible for the same. Would I rather that the Chicago Skyway or the Indiana Tollroad be operated by an American firm over a Spanish/Australian consortium? Sure. But when said American firms fail to get the winning bid, I'd like someone to explain exactly why taxpayers should get less for their money, and the operation of those assets should be done by the less-efficient provider (or the least efficient provider itself, the government). By the same token, I fail to see anything wrong with American firms winning bids to supply some sort of a service overseas.

As an aside, I'll observe that the above paragraph could have been written by Ronald Reagan or Margaret Thatcher. As another aside, I'll note that I travelled the Chicago Skyway and Indiana Tollroad just last weekend, and they are in far better shape than before Cintra took the operation of them over.

38 posted on 09/20/2007 8:11:36 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: Sal
The swarm of diligent troll attacks indicates you're hitting a nerve, getting close to the target, etc.

Much like accusing your intellectual opponents of being trolls indicates that you are incapable of defending your position.

39 posted on 09/20/2007 8:13:05 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy

Top notch analysis.


40 posted on 09/20/2007 8:51:54 AM PDT by wideawake (Why is it that so many self-proclaimed "Constitutionalists" know so little about the Constitution?)
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