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The Thread that broke the Camels Back:Post 47, and the Freepers who busted C.B.S.
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Posted on 09/09/2004 11:02:29 PM PDT by Redcoat LI
Credit where it is due,Howlin's thread,Buckheads post.
Post # 47 To: Howlin
Howlin, every single one of these memos to file is in a proportionally spaced font, probably Palatino or Times New Roman.
In 1972 people used typewriters for this sort of thing, and typewriters used monospaced fonts.
The use of proportionally spaced fonts did not come into common use for office memos until the introduction of laser printers, word processing software, and personal computers. They were not widespread until the mid to late 90's. Before then, you needed typesetting equipment, and that wasn't used for personal memos to file. Even the Wang systems that were dominant in the mid 80's used monospaced fonts.
I am saying these documents are forgeries, run through a copier for 15 generations to make them look old.
This should be pursued aggressively.
47 posted on 09/08/2004 8:59:43 PM PDT by Buckhead [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies | Report Abuse ]
TOPICS: Free Republic; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: 47; 60minutes; buckhead; cbs; forgery; fortyseconded; howlin; killian; rathergate
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To: icwhatudo
Good idea,we have to do something.
21
posted on
09/09/2004 11:10:57 PM PDT
by
Redcoat LI
("I am the great and powerful Kerry! Look at my medals!")
To: Redcoat LI
We made history,we really did...all thanks to Howlin and Buckhead! :-)
To: Billthedrill
That is how we should type his name from now on. Dan Rather.
To: over3Owithabrain
I'm glad you got the Mel Reynolds reference. That is a great story and so typical of the RATS.
24
posted on
09/09/2004 11:11:15 PM PDT
by
doug from upland
(Dan Rather is a journalist like Michael Moore is a pole vaulter.)
To: icwhatudo
As we use the term "Freep" or "Freeped" for protesting and affecting a poll. I propose we start saying "Fourtysevened" or "47nd" when a freeper busts someone.
Lets 47 Kerry some more!
That sucker has been "buckheaded".
25
posted on
09/09/2004 11:11:17 PM PDT
by
Arkinsaw
To: Redcoat LI
Three cheers to
Deep Font, the Selectrix of FreeRepublic!
-PJ
To: Redcoat LI; Howlin
27
posted on
09/09/2004 11:11:42 PM PDT
by
GailA
( hanoi john, I'm for the death penalty for terrorist, before I impose a moratorium on it.)
To: Fiddlstix
I feel like I'm in a historic thread :D
28
posted on
09/09/2004 11:12:19 PM PDT
by
Tempest
(Don't blame me, I'm voting for Bush.)
To: Redcoat LI
I'm bursting with FReeper pride. I may just weep with happiness.
GROUP HUG!!!!!!!
To: P-Marlowe
30
posted on
09/09/2004 11:13:17 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
To: Redcoat LI; Buckhead
I read this when it was posted and was amazed at the talent we have here! Way to go Buckhead, you should get a private audience with President Bush in the White House for this. BTW: Don't expect to be on 60 minutes okay? :-)
31
posted on
09/09/2004 11:13:39 PM PDT
by
ladyinred
(John Kerry reporting for "SPITBALL" duty!)
To: Redcoat LI
32
posted on
09/09/2004 11:13:59 PM PDT
by
JPJones
("We'll cross all our tee's and dot all our.....lower case j's")
To: Lurker
It is.
You know I love the live threads, but threads like those last night and today, where we all stop FIGHTING and work together, are the best to me.
What a rush today has been.
Besides, think of all the times we've moaned about stuff we've "discovered" that has never seen the light of day! I am sort of in shock about how fast this got out; FR is usually at least a day ahead of the "news curve," IMO.
33
posted on
09/09/2004 11:14:03 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(What's the Font Spacing, Kenneth?)
To: Howlin
You deserve the credit,my old,dear friend! You've been posting LIVE THREADS for yonks,and we,your happy followers/posters are SO happy that you start them. :-)
BRAVA,my FRiend...you deserve the accolades.
To: Howlin
I appreciate it, but we were just doing what we always do, being nosey! Actually what you guys were doing is just being skeptical.
When you watch CBS, you see BS.
To: Arkinsaw
Suggested freeper wear? Maybe FR jerseys, all #47?
36
posted on
09/09/2004 11:14:18 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
To: nopardons
Years from now, aged Freepers will bore their grandchildren with tales of Post #47, and those twin champions of truth, Howlin and Buckhead.
37
posted on
09/09/2004 11:14:22 PM PDT
by
Redcoat LI
("I am the great and powerful Kerry! Look at my medals!")
To: Redcoat LI
"CBS betrayed our country. They played on our fears!"
-PJ
To: Arkinsaw
Someone has had to say this already - Heinz 47 sauce.
To: Redcoat LI
I bet they are foaming at the mouth over at DU. Don`t be surprised if you hear Rats baying at the moon tonight.
40
posted on
09/09/2004 11:14:38 PM PDT
by
nomad
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