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FOR THE RECORD: CBS Memos Controversy on Free Republic
Free Republic ^ | September 18, 2004

Posted on 09/18/2004 3:26:50 PM PDT by Howlin

In the interest of the historical importance of things that happened on this forum last week and, most importantly, to try to provide and document an accurate record of exactly what happened here on the evening of September 8, 2004, and the following morning, I have compiled a listing of ALL of the postings that occurred on Free Republic concerning CBS and Dan Rather 60 Minutes show from 8:00 PM EDT on Thurdsay, September 8, 2004, up until about 9:00 AM EDT on the morning of Friday, September 9, 2004, when the rest of the internet "caught up."

I am posting this thread for two reason.

First, to document the facts as we all know them to be -- and to try to put to rest the dubious claims that have been made concerning exactly how this all came about and exactly who "brought" it about.

Perhaps I am doing this to try to set the record straight, so as no one else will believe we are anything other than who we are: a bunch of really cool people (in Freeperware) from all across this country and from all walks of life with a passion for this country and for the truth who are lucky enough to know a man like Jim Robinson who decided to make this his life's work and give us all a place to rant/vent/question/opine/whine/relish the events that go on about us.

And, secondly, to remind everybody that even though Buckhead, TankerKC, and myself are the names mentioned in the blogs and articles concerning that night, it was, as it always is here on Free Republic, many, many posters; numerous questions were raised BEFORE the famous post #47.

And if I might add this: in my humble opinion, it was Free Republic at its best; I'm proud to be among you.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alabama; buckhead; burkett; bush; cbsnews; danrather; fakebutaccurate; fr; howlin; killian; korb; memogate; memos; rather; ratherbiased; rathergate; tankerkc; texas
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To: deport

:-)


21 posted on 09/18/2004 3:34:39 PM PDT by Howlin (What's the Font Spacing, Kenneth?)
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To: Howlin
I did no more or less than anybody else on here.

True there's glory enough for all, but we must admit there are notable freepers among us. I'm just a thread bumping footsoldier, and couldn't be prouder just being here.

22 posted on 09/18/2004 3:35:34 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Post #47: Note to Big Brother... the Memory Hole is Officialy CLOSED!)
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To: Howlin
Thanks for the front row seats to history, Howlin. And this will be in the history books.
23 posted on 09/18/2004 3:35:34 PM PDT by solzhenitsyn ("Live Not By Lies")
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To: Howlin
No, I am not; this isn't about me; it's about us... I'm tired of hearing we are whackos.

Yes, I realize that.
But I still meant what I prev posted, because it's the truth.
And we're going to be more than vindicated this November when Dubya puts a good ol' Texas a**-kickin' on John Forged!

24 posted on 09/18/2004 3:35:55 PM PDT by jla
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To: woofie

I think we should inform CBS of how Laura Bush is allowed to go through the 10 item checkout line at Piggly-Wiggly with 11 items in her cart.


25 posted on 09/18/2004 3:37:05 PM PDT by scouse
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To: Howlin

Thank you.


26 posted on 09/18/2004 3:38:04 PM PDT by Soul Seeker
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To: Howlin

Awesome work, thank you.


27 posted on 09/18/2004 3:38:07 PM PDT by NYpeanut (gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him, "Why did you lie to me?")
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To: Howlin

Oh you just made this all up! /sarcasm off/

Great Job Lady!


28 posted on 09/18/2004 3:41:06 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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To: Howlin

Great work, Howlin, and thank you for your effort on this most important set of events.


29 posted on 09/18/2004 3:42:41 PM PDT by pt17
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To: Howlin

Thanks howlin!...Filing this for "History"..


30 posted on 09/18/2004 3:43:13 PM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry has been AWOL on issues of national security for two decades)
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To: Howlin
Great stuff. A bit easier to follow if the old stuff were inside blockquotes. I couldn't find the end of the current post #1. There's a full range of opinions here, including warnings not to impale ourselves on false hopes. I was one of those skeptics until late afternoon.
31 posted on 09/18/2004 3:43:36 PM PDT by js1138 (Speedy architect of perfect labyrinths.)
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To: Howlin

No doubt about it, tankerKC and Jhouston were definitely before buckhead. They picked up on the ultimately most devastating proof that the documents were forged -- the perfectly centered, typed, header. Impossible with technology of that day. Buckhead was devastating of course, but came later.


32 posted on 09/18/2004 3:46:46 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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To: Howlin

Great post. And it doesn't surprise me coming from Free Republic and the New Media.


34 posted on 09/18/2004 3:48:38 PM PDT by writer33 (Try this link: http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/books/electivedecisions.shtml)
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To: js1138
Well, shoot...I don't know HOW that happened! I thought I checked all the links out. Thanks for pointing it out:

THE "New" CBS BUSH DOCUMENTS: Let's do some investigating

35 posted on 09/18/2004 3:48:48 PM PDT by Howlin (What's the Font Spacing, Kenneth?)
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To: Howlin

this is a great idea!


36 posted on 09/18/2004 3:49:23 PM PDT by ruoflaw
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To: Howlin

It's an honor to share these boards with you, Howlin. Fantastic job you've done here!


37 posted on 09/18/2004 3:50:19 PM PDT by Humidston (COMUNIST PARTY (cpusa.org) USED TO HAVE A DIRECT LINK TO MOVEON.ORG. WHERE IS IT TODAY???)
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To: Howlin
Thank you ALL!!!! Free Republic Rocks!

You know what? I'm proud to be a FReeper!

And I'm especially proud of the company we keep here. God Bless you all!

38 posted on 09/18/2004 3:52:10 PM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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To: Howlin

Good job! Thanks.


39 posted on 09/18/2004 3:54:11 PM PDT by Jean S
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To: Howlin
George Orwell was wrong Howlin.

We are Big Brother, not the government.

40 posted on 09/18/2004 3:54:14 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez ( Even Jane Fonda apologized. Will you, John?)
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