Basically, MD4Bush baited FReeper NCPAC (a.k.a. Joseph Steffen, an aide to Maryland Governor Ehrlich (R)) into discussing rumors about Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley's (D) alleged affairs. Some of these conversations were via FReepmail, which was turned over to the Washington Post. The original articles were rather one sided, accusing NCPAC of spreading rumors on Free Republic when he did nothing more than commented on them. Steffen was fired in real life. And we've been trying to figure out who MD4Bush was ever since. Most evidence now points to Ryan O'Doherty, who was spokesman for the Maryland Democrat party at the time the rumors were spread. And MD4Bush himself was spreading rumors about the Baltimore mayor, Senator Mikulski(D) and other Democrats in his baiting attempts.
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I've been following this story for a long time. It's STILL clear as mud to me. Someday, someone will post a concise, clearly written paragraph on this plot which will enlighten us all. The poster will also untangle the tangled cast of characters.
Actually, I imagine most freepers like myself have become bored with this intrigue because they don't know what the heck went on or is still going on. I don't think anyone cares a hoot anymore.
Leni