Istook aide may be victim in page scandal ("Victim" Hires Major Defense Lawyer?)

The Oklahoman ^ | Oct 5, 2006 | Chris Casteel, Nolan Clay, Michael McNutt

[Southack]

"Now the dems are posting a "so-called" list of in-the-closet gay republicans and staffers in USENET"

That's pretty standard for Dems to out gay Republicans. Last year or so they did it to Jeff Gannon, the White House Press Corps reporter who dared ask a single conservative question.

Last month they did it to the 18 year old (now 21) adult who was IM'ing Foley (and subject of this thread).

Dems out gays. It's what they do.

[CindyDawg]

What did Istook do?

[tobyhill]

The Rats don't care if this whole thing falls apart because it's already mission accomplished, cause dissension within the Republican Conservative base and try to make us not want to vote.

[true_blue_texican]

Hmmmm? I wonder if we could use this as some kind of bait? I've always thought that they should be culled every 10 years or so.

[Petronski]

I think the working theory is that Edmund is a mole and has helped orchestrate the outing of Foley and the release of a LOT of misinformation/disinformation about it.

[PhiKapMom]

Istook was doomed before but now he is really doomed. I am with you, he should step aside and let Sullivan run. Bob couldn't get traction because of that stupid 11th Commandment crap and some of the OK County Chairs going after him. I wasn't happy with their letter paid for by the Istook campaign and I am really not happy now!

[Jewels1091]

This should be breaking news, but not a word anywhere...tomorrow the talk shows at least the conservative one will be talking this up all day long!!! Wonder if this will make headlines on either coast???

[mabelkitty]

I read the blogs, too.
He allegedly blackmailed government officials.
I'd get a high-powered attorney, as well.
Chip Englander must be Edmund's boyfriend - the one with no experience who followed him to OK from San Diego.
Can't wait to see what the National Enquirer holds next week.

[Ciexyz]

Most interesting.

[PhiKapMom]

Jones was McVeigh's attorney -- big time defense attorney. I have read the blogs and have no idea why he needs an attorney either.

[FreeKeys]

Would you consider making a composite of your posts including
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=213#213
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=307#307
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=313#313
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=317#317
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=333#333
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=335#335
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=342#342
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=370#370
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=375#375
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1713755/posts?page=377#377
etc. ???

Please?

GREAT STUFF !!!!

[IslandJeff]

Stick a fork in this scandal: it's done.

Blowback and payback to follow.

[Petronski]

Wonder if this will make headlines on either coast???

Maybe Friday.

As I recall, the Mapes Memos story broken by Buckhead, Howlin and others took three-four days to reach critical mass.

[Petronski]

I'll do it. Standby.

[Northeastern_Realist]

I wonder if it will be revealed that this "victim" has ties to some prominent Dems...

[SolomoninSouthDakota]

""This is looking more and more like a coup attempt within the Republican party to take down Hastert via Foley."
Wow! You just went straight to the #1 spot on the day's list of most ignorant comments spouted on Free Republic..."

I've just spent the last couple of hours trying to keep up on these threads renegading the breaking of the cover of Jordan etc...
I couldn't agree less with your criticism of msnimje. To my mind the coup theory is plausible. A little far out, certainly a hugh gamble on (let's name him, Reynold's) part, but nonetheless plausible. I know I can't match wits with many of the political operatives. Who knows. I had heard of a rivalry between the two.

[phoenix0468]

I almost didn't vote for Istook in the last Congressional race, but the Dem was an even worse nit, and I had to vote for him. At least if Brad gets elected again he might work with a majority repulican Congress. We'll See. Kind of makes you wish we had a vialble third party doesn't it?

[Jewels1091]

maybe we should get some of what is on the other site to little green footballs and any other blog site that would run with this??? Every TV site and newspaper site!

[woofie]

So it would make sense if this was an elaborate dirty trick or set up for the perp to get hired by a Republican so he claim that he is impartial

[MaineVoter2002]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1713595/posts?page=221#221