Here’s the answer about Albright’s father, apparently Maddie was not a good student of his :
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1804764/posts?page=25#25
Sorry, you didn’t see it before, entire thread is also pretty good.
Here’s additional info with more good links, if you are inclined.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1844398/posts?page=20#20
Also to keep in mind, that was posted around the time when we were “losing” the “war in Iraq” and, consequently, were looking for scapegoats.