Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Liberal blog claims "fake anthrax" mailer is a Freeper (Also DUer see post 14)
Raw story ^ | Monday November 13, 2006 | Larisa Alexandrovna and Brian Beutler

Posted on 11/13/2006 10:21:14 AM PST by mucho muchacho

The man arrested on Saturday for sending more than a dozen envelopes containing "fake anthrax" to anti-war celebrities, journalists, and politicians may have ties to the conservative supersite Free Republic, RAW STORY has found.

Chad Castagana, a 39 year old Californian named as the FBI's prime suspect in the case, is due in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today, where procecutors are expected to file criminal complaint against him for sending threatening letters through the U.S. mail. Castagana has an extensive online history, often writing about science fiction and conservative politics, and many bloggers are convinced that he is also a contributor at the conservative activist Free Republic website under the name Marc Costanzo.

Earlier today, users at the liberal websites Democratic Underground and Daily Kos brought to light the similarities between Castagana's Internet footprint and Costanzo's writings at Free Republic, and RAW STORY has found a series of eyebrow-raising connections between the two men.

Link (wasn't able to include it as a source URL)

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Fake_anthrax_hoax_by_conservative_blogger_1113.html

(Excerpt) Read more at rawstory.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: anthrax; chadcastagana; du; freerepublic; who
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 201-215 next last
To: cripplecreek

I believe that's the day Castagana was taken into custody.


21 posted on 11/13/2006 11:45:56 AM PST by jpl (Victorious warriors win first, then go to war; defeated warriors go to war first, then seek to win.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: AppyPappy

Dunno. I don't go over there. Last time I tried was about 3 years ago. Didn't last long. ;-)


22 posted on 11/13/2006 11:47:03 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Anyone who needs to be persuaded to be free, doesn't deserve to be.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: AppyPappy

This should put to the test the theory that there is no such thing as bad publicity.


23 posted on 11/13/2006 11:49:46 AM PST by babble-on
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho
Larisa Alexandrovna is known as LalaRawRaw on DU She is pretty hot looking until you read her self-obsorebed and long winded posts. If you ever get the chance to have a little fun with her ...after it was over,,,you'd have to put flaming chopsticks in your ears to relieve the pain of having to pretend to listen to her.
24 posted on 11/13/2006 11:50:57 AM PST by Blackirish
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CaptRon
contributor at the conservative activist Free Republic website

They make it sound like he's a Fox News Contibutor or something instead of a member of a public forum that requires nothing more than an email address to join.

25 posted on 11/13/2006 11:51:12 AM PST by ichabod1 ("For make benefit of Our Glorious Socializt Revolution")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: AppyPappy

Naw, a DU Dementor.


26 posted on 11/13/2006 11:52:06 AM PST by ichabod1 ("For make benefit of Our Glorious Socializt Revolution")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho
many bloggers are convinced that he is also a contributor at the conservative activist Free Republic website under the name Marc Costanzo.

Folks can be 'convinced' about a lot of things that are not necessarily true. Where's the proof?

27 posted on 11/13/2006 11:53:43 AM PST by SuziQ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho
Well, the passages they cite are pretty damning.

Whether he's a Freeper or not, let's hope he's prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

28 posted on 11/13/2006 11:53:45 AM PST by NittanyLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho

Raw Story never gets anything right. If they say that the guy is under suspicion by the FBI, he's probably really being considered for the Congressional Medal of Honor.


29 posted on 11/13/2006 11:54:42 AM PST by WinOne4TheGipper (Tagline may cause dizziness. Do not attempt to operate heavy machinery after taking tagline.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mysterio

Or, if it is true he should get a one way ride to Gitmo.


30 posted on 11/13/2006 11:58:45 AM PST by mtdew
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: cripplecreek; MotleyGirl70; Larry Lucido; Mr. Brightside
Costanzo's last post was on 11/11/2006

"Costanzo? Wow, that's really weird."

31 posted on 11/13/2006 12:00:38 PM PST by Cagey
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: reagandemocrat

It's very bizarre. I don't understand why someone would supposedly do that, unless they like masochism.


32 posted on 11/13/2006 12:00:43 PM PST by PghBaldy (Reporter: Are you surprised? Nancy Pelosi: No. My eyes always look like this.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: WinOne4TheGipper; All

Raw Story is never right about anything. Their so-called scoops are usually worthless just like KOS. The DUmmies have been drooling over this story all day. The even thought that when Free Republic being down a little while ago was because the FBI did it. Freedom of speech is good only for them on their website but not ours - they call us terrorists because we don't follow their agenda. But in the meantime they can threaten and wish every Republican and the president dead and it's okay with them.


33 posted on 11/13/2006 12:00:44 PM PST by areafiftyone (Politicians Are Like Diapers - Both Need To Be Changed Often And For The Same Reason)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: mtdew

True. I think the FBI would be have to be pretty sure before they arrested him and released his name.


34 posted on 11/13/2006 12:01:16 PM PST by mysterio
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

Comment #35 Removed by Moderator

To: PghBaldy

I've sometimes read Daily Kos & DU, and have called/emailed authorities (Secret Service) on some DU posts.


36 posted on 11/13/2006 12:03:12 PM PST by PghBaldy (Reporter: Are you surprised? Nancy Pelosi: No. My eyes always look like this.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_316214902.html


37 posted on 11/13/2006 12:04:07 PM PST by Eddeche
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho

I don't believe a freeper would do this.


38 posted on 11/13/2006 12:06:45 PM PST by MontanaBeth (Never forget)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mucho muchacho

bttt


39 posted on 11/13/2006 12:08:32 PM PST by xone
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: All

Amazing how much time the DUmmies and Kos spend on this website!


40 posted on 11/13/2006 12:09:19 PM PST by areafiftyone (Politicians Are Like Diapers - Both Need To Be Changed Often And For The Same Reason)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 201-215 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson