[rubeng]

I wonder if this is related to the rumors of a prostitution ring linked to Duke Cunnungham as reported in the Washington Post last week. I surely hope not.

[churchillbuff]

I wonder if this is related to the rumors of a prostitution ring linked to Duke Cunnungham as reported in the Washington Post last week. I surely hope not.""""

Why do I have the suspicion that you posted this rumor, not because you "surely hope" it isn't true, but because you want to suggest it IS true?