Kerry Author: Stolen FBI Files Were 'Very Explosive' (Okay Hillary where did you hide them?)

Newsmax ^ | 3/30/04

[areafiftyone]

FBI files documenting Sen. John Kerry's antiwar activities that were reported stolen over the weekend could have damaged the likely Democratic nominee's presidential bid, the San Francisco author who obtained the records said Monday.

Asked about the missing files, Vietnam War historian Gerald Nicosia told CNN, "This stuff is very explosive. It's an enormous amount of information."

"The police say it was a neat and professional burglary," he explained, noting that 3,000 to 4,000 pages were missing out of a total of 20,000 pages. Burglars ignored other valuables in the house, raising questions about whether the break-in had anything to do with political damage control on behalf of the Kerry campaign.

A Kerry spokesman had no comment on the apparent theft when asked by the New York Sun over the weekend. But Nicosia said he suspects political foul play, telling the Los Angeles Times for Tuesday's edition that he is a product of the Watergate era who understands the allure of political sabotage.

While researching his book "Home to War, Nicosia obtained Kerry's FBI files in 1999. The records have already proved problematic for the Kerry campaign, forcing the candidate to reverse earlier denials that he attended a November 1971 meeting of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War where a plot to assassinate pro-war U.S. Senators was discussed.

Nicosia told the Sun that the intruders likely wanted more than the three file boxes that were removed, since other boxes appeared to have been rifled. He speculated that the file thieves were interrupted, perhaps scared off by a neighbor's barking dog.

Since the break-in he has trouble sleeping, he told the Times, adding, "My kids were really spooked by the burglary."

[freekitty]

Kerry had them stolen.

[Ranger]

I'm sure there isn't anything here that the RNC hasn't already turned up. My guess is that the guy reported the theft to hype his upcoming book.

[Uncle Hal]

Nicosia must not be the only guy that has Kerry's files. I cannot believe the GOP does not have them as well. They must be available to anyone that wants them. It is not like his files on Kerry are the only ones that exist.

[areafiftyone]

My guess is that the guy reported the theft to hype his upcoming book.

You could be right. Sooo many liberal books are coming out it's like a plague of roaches!

[PJ-Comix]

So why didn't Nicosia COPY the files and store the copies in a separate location? Didn't he worry about the files being damaged by fire?

[PJ-Comix]

Why would any republican steal these from an author?

The Republicans didn't steal those files unless a half-eaten barbecued Rat (G. Gordon Liddy's childhood snack) can be found on the premises.

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

Kerry's minions stole them, and will release them, and then blame the Republicans for the theft (a la Watergate) and smear campaign.

Only the very stupid would believe that. Bush has no reason to steal them, he would just call Tenant up and ask for his copy. Most likely this guy got a copy of the files and lost them, probably on purpose.

[DBrow]

My guess:

No files, the Kerry-supporting author never had them in the first place.

This places a theft story in the media, so if Bush cracks down on Kerry, there can be hints about the stolen files, illegitemate attempts to discredit Kerry, and so on. And the "stolen" files will be used to discredit criticism of Kerry.

In "Rules for Radicals", Alinsky pulled a Stolen File Folder Scam that was hugely successful. He does not come right out and say so, but if you read the chapter you get the impression there were no files.

The FBI will send you 20,000 pages just for the asking? Don't they charge for copying and shipping 14 heavy boxes? There will be reciepts an records. Wonder if the guy filed a complaint? If his insurance company is going to pay for any damages they will demand a police report.

[teletech]

Yup If she is thinking about running in 2008 she doesn't want to run against Kerry. If Bush has his second term she can run freely against an unknown democrat and an unknown republican because Cheney will not run for President.

The Hildebeast is a VERY dangerous "woman".

[ravingnutter]

Hillary has the entire FBI and CIA information databases on everybody?

That's ok...we have her files too...

FBI Raids Hillary's Warehouse in Whitewater Deja Vu

Peter Paul and Aaron Tonken are both in custody and singing like canaries.

[afz400]

I think Nicosia still has the files and this is his way of telling Kerry "hey I got some juicy stuff on you and how much will you give me to keep the files hidden."

[CFC__VRWC]

So let me get this straight - we have a "burglar" who was cool enough to break into Nicosia's house and then spend hours going through 20,000 pages of documents so he can cherry pick the good stuff. And then the neighbor's dog barks and he loses his nerve and bolts?

[InvisibleChurch]

neal boortz sez this story smells... the guy leaves his house for three hours ang in that time the crime is committed, the exact 'explosive' papers are gone and nothing else disturbed

[cyncooper]

"The police say it was a neat and professional burglary," he explained

The police actually said "there was no sign of a break-in".

I see he threw in his kids were spooked. I have been posting how nonchalant he has been acting at the thought of someone in his house while he was out. He seemed to be getting a thrill. Time to "act concerned".