Posted on 05/25/2005 8:56:08 PM PDT by doug from upland
11- $2,000 Returned, We Keep the 2 Mil, Meet Bill on AF One with More
12 – Hillary’s Laundromat at 88 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
NOTE: This is the 13th episode in a series of stories regarding the events surrounding Hillary Clinton’s 2000 Hollywood fundraiser, and the business relationship of entrepreneur Peter Paul, the impeached William Jefferson Clinton, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, perpetrator of the largest campaign finance fraud in the history of Western civilization.
In 1985, Sally Field won her second Academy Award in five years for her work on Places in the Heart. In a memorable acceptance speech, she thanked the audience and proclaimed, “The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!" I know that you are wondering how this applies to the David Rosen trial. Hold on. I’ll shortly connect the dots.
I spent the day in Los Angeles Federal District court today to hear the final grilling of David Rosen by prosecutor Peter Zeidenberg. I expected LAFD to be called because Rosen’s pants were definitely on fire. He was lying his butt off. Prosecutor Daniel Schwager did a brilliant job laying it all out in closing arguments. Paul Sandler sounded foolish for the defense, but in fairness to him, he doesn’t have much with which to work. Rosen’s hand was caught in the cookie jar for everyone to see. It is still actually still stuck in that cookie jar. Sandler’s only hope is for a jury with an IQ of 180. That is, for all of them together.
Rosen has a big future as a stand up comedian after he gets out of jail. His comedic timing was impeccable when he gave his punch line for the adventure at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Here’s the background. Rosen arrived in Los Angeles to get working on the fundraiser on or about July 15, 2000. He stayed nine days at L'Ermitage Hotel at a cost of $3,500.
We are supposed to believe that he would spend $3,500 for the hotel on his $105,000 salary and not ask for any reimbursement. He testified that Tonken didn’t pay for it. Unknown to the judge and jury, Rosen was reimbursed. Guess by whom. Yes, by Peter Paul. Rosen has never reported that.
The story continues a few weeks later. He came back to L.A. on July 30 to work on the gala and this time stayed in the ritzy Beverly Hills Hotel. Rosen testified that he stayed there at the insistence of Aaron Tonken, who eventually paid the bill of almost $10,000. He didn’t report it. And he didn’t report the use of the $80,000 Porsche.
Now for the Sally Field moment. Rosen testified that he thought the Beverly Hills Hotel bill and use of the Porsche was a personal gift and not reportable. It was pointed out that Rosen had only known Tonken for about a month and a half. When asked why Tonken would pay his Beverly Hills Hotel bill, he responded that it was a "personal gift because he liked me." (insert rimshot) Ummmm, David, if he likes you, watch out. Tonken is gay. Need we wonder whether Rosen reported the gift to the IRS?
The frivolity doesn’t end there. When asked by the prosecutor about the use of the Porsche, Rosen said he knows he would have had to report a rental car. In this case, he didn’t think it had to be reported because Tonken "was not in the rental car business." Prosecutor Peter Zeidenberg came out with a great response. “No, he’s a donor!”
From what I’ve read of the testimony and being there in person today, Rosen wants all of us to believe that all of the witnesses are lying except him. If this jury cannot convict Rosen with all the evidence it has, the court system in Los Angeles should be shut down. It will be broken beyond repair.
As soon as I got back home, I took a shower. I felt really slimy. Why? Because I had been within a few feet of Harold Ickes.
Virtus
May 25, 2005
Doug from Upland
Thank you, Doug, for keeping on top of this and for your energy and commitment. Thanks Blurblogger, for keeping me informed.
I remember seeing Ickes on videotape threatening to pee on the rug when Judicial Watch was questioning him.
To Doug: For courage, and for service above and beyond
the call of duty.....being within a few feet of Harold Ickes (gag).
Looks like a bad 60s acid trip . bummer ,, bummer .
How funny. His name is appropriate though don't you think?
Can anyone tell me why I was unable to copy #12. The Fax was blurred and the following about the workers party (how socialist is that?)
I bought my computer in 1998, it is a dial up. I can copy out most things curious the portion was blurred. I went to the Hillcap web site to try and get it from there, but the same thing happened.
bump!
Thanks for the ping to doug's good work.
Doug: I'm pondering pinging that citizen guy if only I could recall the rest of his screen name! LOL! You know the one I mean.
I can't remember the clown's full name either.
That proves his insignificance! LOL!
I just thought of it, but I'm not going to court trouble.
Raffles L'Ermitage
Address 9291 Burton Way
Location L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills
Phone 800/800-2113, 310/278-3344
Fax 310/278-8247
Web site www.lermitagehotel.com
Room Information 124 units
Prices $418 double; from $850 suite. Ask about corporate rates, specials, and packages
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, 40-in. TV w/DVD (WebTV upon request), CD, dataport, fax/printer/copier, minibar, hair dryer, safe
Parking Valet parking $21
Pets Pets up to 40 lb. accepted
Frommer's Review
If the Beverly Hills Hotel symbolizes Hollywood opulence as it once was, L'Ermitage epitomizes what it is today. Each enormous (around 700 sq. ft.), superbly decorated room is done in a contemporary Asian-meets-Scandinavian style that exudes understatement. The real treat is the in-room technology, which includes a CD/DVD player, Bose speakers, a three-line phone system with a whopping five phones throughout the room (including a cellphone you can take with you around town), and "smart" bedside control panels that remember your lighting and climate preferences. The work desk is large, seating is copious and comfortable, carpeting is Berber, fabrics tend to tailored silk, and lighting is soft and on dimmers. The bathrooms feature a soaking tub, a shower for two, and cotton and terry robes. The faultless service includes flexible check-in/check-out and a wealth of freebies that include local and 800 calls, all nonalcoholic beverages in your minibar, customized stationery and business cards with your name and direct-dial phone and fax numbers (very slick), and complimentary DVD lending. Room service is reasonable and carries no automatic service charges. The house restaurant, JAAN, serves modern French-Indochina cuisine in an uberstylish setting. You'll love the rooftop pool as well.
Facilities: Jaan Restaurant w/outdoor patio; Living Room for afternoon tea and light meals; Writer's Bar; heated rooftop pool; Amrita spa and health club; 24-hr. concierge; courtesy car; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; laundry service; dry-cleaning service.
Thanks for the effort, however everything is fine except the fax portion it is blurry just as it was the first time.
I tried getting it from hillcap but same thing. Must be somethng about my computer, cannot figure what else.
Most recent member comment
Comment by Gaby_TakesOff (Advance Reviewer) on 9/26/2003:
The hotel seems to be designed for Beverly Hills. The rooms are beautifully decorated in a modern style with elements from the 50's. In the bathrooms you'll find "philosophy toileteries" - one of the nice surprises that make you feel special. Marilyn Monroe who resided here when it was still the Beverly-Carlton, would certainly want come back here.
I would almost bet that the image is a rastered gif that is still coming into focus. It would probably take quite a while on a dialup connection. Especially if you are using an older, slower modem.
Imagine that. Yet another Clintonista observing this trial. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......
/sarcasm
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