[Jim Robinson]

The original thread ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1190972/posts ) was pulled earlier today along with MD4Bush's posting privileges and at least one post on this thread by the moderators. I have restored all so this entire mess can be exposed to the light of day. Looks like Democrat dirty tricks to me. Also looks like a couple members of our fearless and trusty media were in on it. I think MD4Bush has some splainin' to do. Also think this story is far from over.

Developing...

[Kay]

YES!! Go GIT 'EM, JIM!!!

[kcvl]

Uh Oh...

[Mo1]

Surprise Suprise .. What a Shocker .. NOT!

[alcuin]

Is it safe?

[Freedom2specul8]

Glad you're on top of it...

[MEG33]

Great! I am not expecting a peep out of MD4Bush.

[Kay]

Sounds like there just might be ammunition for NCPAC to use in his defense. And fooder for many hours of talk radio. Good to have the light shine on it.

[BigSkyFreeper]

I think MD4Bush has some splainin' to do. Also think this story is far from over.

Those of us who have been true to the purpose for the existence of FR stand behind you Jim.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

What's that they say: The simplest explanation is usually the correct one?

I think we can all guess how this is going to turn out.

[BillF]

Thanks, Jim.

Now I don't know what to think. My cable internet is down and I'm using backup dialup so I'm really slowed.

I hate to defend the guy if he really goaded or entrapped NCPAC.

It would be nice to hear from him before throwing him out completely.

Maybe his liberal wife accessed the FReepmails on their home computer and she is the culprit?

Maybe his dog is one of those yellow dog democrats and was memorizing screen views and barking them in code back to his spymasters?

Having said that, I know that I'm way past bedtime.

[jellybean]

Thank you Jim for restoring the posts. I think MD4Bush has LOTS of 'splainin' to do!!

[HAL9000]

I have restored all so this entire mess can be exposed to the light of day. ... I think MD4Bush has some splainin' to do. Also think this story is far from over.

Glad to see that. I hope NCPAC will consider his legal options. At the minimum, he was a victim of betrayal. But he may also be the victim of a crime and he may want to pursue justice in this case. Hope you got log files on the messages.

[conservative in nyc]

And now this from Michael Olesker of the Baltimore Sun:

How could the governor not have heard the rumors?
Originally published Feb 11, 2005

Michael Olesker

ON THE DAY Official State Dirtball Joseph Steffen admitted spreading stories to humiliate Mayor Martin O'Malley and his family, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. appeared on WBAL-TV news, where he was asked by reporter Dave Collins, "Have you known about this rumor?"

"No, absolutely not," said Ehrlich with a straight face.

Imagine the effort that must have taken. Imagine the faith in people's sheer childlike naivete to stand in front of a TV camera and say such words in an effort to distance yourself from this disgrace.

---SNIP---

So we know now a source of many of these rumors. But the question remains: Who else took part? And who else had knowledge?

In e-mails to The Washington Post, Steffen had written: "A lot of the reason that everyone knows [O'Malley's] history is because of what has gone on beneath the surface. ... A few folks put in a lot of effort to ensure the story got some real float."

A few folks?

---SNIP---

Who is Michael Olesker? Did he just slip up here -- BIG TIME? Or is he just wrong about MD4BUSH's identity?

[metesky]

You don't really think MD4Bush has either the guts or integrity to come back and defend him/herself, do you Jim?

[exDem from Miami]

Jim, is WaPo violating any FR copyrights by publishing this material in toto? Sauce for the goose, etc.

[Sloth]

I think MD4Bush has some splainin' to do

Does his IP address do any splainin' for him?

[CyberAnt]

I just love it when a plan comes together.

And these people think they're capable of ruling the world and they can't even pull off a good dirty trick - ROTFLOL!! This has made my day!!!

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks for your comments and keep us posted on this.

What is the term to describe when so called reporters actually create news or a mini scandal and try to call it news?

[Samwise]