Once upon a time, I used to believe the "Nobody Would Be That Stupid" logic.
Now, I believe that anybody, especially those whose Oval Office visions have unleashed their hubris, can sometimes act incredibly stupidly.
Posted on 10/16/2008 3:43:30 PM PDT by BP2
API is disturbed by the way many have reacted to the story on Mrs Obama’s call. Many have shown us by the way they have behaved towards API that they only think of their own interests because they have demanded that the audio recordings should be released immediately. We understand that the tapes should be released, but those who have demanded the release of the tapes seem not take into account that API may become a suing target.
The Recordings:
API has recordings of the conversation between API and Mrs Obama (Shocking development: Mrs Obama decides enough is enough: “My husband was born in Hawaii and adopted by his step father, does that make him unpatriotic; she asks”, on a direct telephone to API., and we confirm that the audio will be released to the public. In the last 24 hours, API has been consulting legal advisers on the way forward in order to avoid being sued by the Obama camp. API has realised that the contents of the tapes if made public may change the political atmosphere in America for ever, especially in the next few days.
Due to enormous reactions received, API now understands the impact of the statements made by Mrs Obama. The American people have reacted in a way we in API would never have expected.
Many have question why Mrs Obama would choose a little known online media group instead of the American media. API was chosen because of a Nairobi contact that did not like the way API was covering Barack Obama using information collected from American media outlets. The Nairobi contact prevailed upon Mrs Obama to talk to API.
The only thing API may have done wrong is not informing Mrs Obama that the conversation was being recorded. This is why it is taking time to release the recording while consulting a legal team because API wants to be legally safe from any Obama camp law suit.
The US Media Outlets:
Since the release of Mrs Obama story, many US media outlets have insisted that API should release the recordings made when Mrs Obama spoke with API. We understand the importance of the recordings in our possession and yet the first thing we are thinking of is not simply to make them public because groups are pressurising API to do so. The release of the information will be done, because we know we have Mrs Obama on tape, but API must do it in a way that does not put API in an embarrassing legal situation.
Die-hard Obama supporters:
A number of Americans who are die-hard Obama followers have tried their best to intimidate API using all kinds of threatening methods when they call in and when they email us. They are implying that API is planning to destroy Obama’s chances to become the next US President. API does not have a direct interest in the US Presidential elections and we want Obama supporters to understand that. However, when someone who may become the next first lady makes such comments as in the story we have published, the public have the right to know. Intimidation directed to the publishers of the story is not the answer.
The delay to make public the recordings is expected to give time to Mrs Obama to come clean and tell the American people that her comments were not meant to harm anyone but that she was reacting to the media pressure on her husband. She should also come out and tell the American people that she will not discriminate those who are not Obama fanatics if she becomes the first lady.
Die-hard Mcain supporters:
Those who do not support Obama are actively pushing for the release of the recordings also, and we understand them very well. In many telephone conversations with them we, however, get disturbed when we realise that most of them want the recordings to be released because they want to use it to stop Senator Obama from being elected President. They state clearly that if the story is true and released now, the contents will safe America from a constitutional crisis that may come if things come out after the elections that proves Obama was adopted by a foreigner, thus, disqualifying him from the Presidency.
Some readers:
Some have questioned why API has its base in Norway. Online News Media can be based anywhere in the world. With the Internet age, a news network can have people anywhere in the world. API’s news correspondents - 19 of them are real and based in the African Continent. API is a solid Daily Online News Channel and this Obama story will not change that.
Questioning API on being based in Norway:
There is nothing wrong having African Press International based in Norway and the channel run by Africans from the African Continent. Even Kenya’s present Prime Minister Raila Odinga lived in Norway for some time before joining the Kenya government.
API has also been accused because of the timing to release Mrs Obama story. Some even discus small issues as to why API telephone number starts with 00, and spellings in the article. This to us in API sounds ridiculous.
The important thing to be concerned about is how API obtained the story and how genuine it is. The second thing is to exercise understanding and to respect why there is a delay in releasing the recordings. API is not saying there are no recordings, but it is important to take serious API’s concerns on a possible suit if the tapes are not handled carefully.
API is not out to convince the American public of anything. We do not want to influence the outcome of the US Presidential elections. API got a true story and published it. The fact that the story has caused a stir was unexpected, but that does not mean API must rush in a manner that will cause problems to itself, just to satisfy those who want the audio tapes so badly.
When the legal concerns are cleared, which is happening in a short while, API will make public all the recordings available. This will also include comments, not yet published, which will most certainly put the Obama Campaign spokesperson who had dismissed the story off balance.
Even if our recordings or any other recordings had surfaced after the elections and if the contents were damaging to the elected person that still could have caused any elected president to vacate the White House. We all know that the tapes released in the US in 1974 forced President Richard Nixon out of office. The truth is the truth. The tapes during Nixon time did not lie.
The same here. The recordings that API will release soon will not lie to the American people. Most probably, it will change the political landscape, something the Americans should start getting prepared to face.
I have three black prayer partner "brothers." When I ask them what they think of Obama and other black people issues, they clam up like an oyster!
I wonder how and what they say when they are alone without any white people present!!
Michelle was probably not aware of the the API is located in Norway, took it for granted she was only "talking" within the black community!!!
PING!
http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=4628010
Oh dear God, is that rich or what!!!
It sounds like they’re going to release it after the election.
That said, I share the skepticism, but with the tiniest ray of hope.
Ha! They are consulting with their lawyers before releasing tape? More like they are waiting for a good high offer. That would have to come before Nov. 4.
I guess it was against. I read through the thread three times and still don’t understand what was said and when.
If so, then API has no reason to hold back on the tape out of fear of being sued by obama. Just say, "Here is a tape of a woman claiming to be michelle obama. You decide." Do it now.
“You just signed up here to tell us there is no recording?”
I didn’t just sign up. There’s a back story I can’t discuss online.
You folks hang your hat on every little conspiracy while the real, tangible things are glossed over. ACORN and voter fraud are something you can see, something you can work with; it’s real. That’s the money story. Even the Feds are involved in this. The API story is bull.
If I had a recording and I was a little news outlet in Africa, I’d have this story out so fast so I could be able to scoop the big American press. At the least, I’d be looking for someone to throw some cash at me...but then you wouldn’t gain acceptance as a legitimate news outlet.
If I’m wrong, I’ll gladly say so and be very happy that they caught that big assed, big mouth wife of Obama, but it ain’t gonna happen.
It’s been Fitzmas, Barack’s old lady supposedly on some other tape talking about white people, the birth certificate/not a citizen conspiracy, Hillary will release something at the last moment (filed under “October Surprise”), ACORN payments, etc., etc.
Nothing has panned out, but FReepers go crazy with every stupid, non-provable story.
I’m not from Missouri, but I still say “Show me.”
ExiledChicagoan
Since Oct 12, 2008
And your point, pal? Keep believing the nonsense stories and ignore the real, tangible story...ACORN and voter fraud. Even the Feds are involved. That’s the money story, not this nonsense.
I think if you do a keyword search for ACORN here at FR, you will find that it is definately NOT being ignored. FR has been on ACORN for a couple of years now.
Is this API story nonsense? I don't know. But I hope we will all find out one way or the other. Just remember, the blue dress and the TANG (faux) documents were also considered "nonsense" at first.
I don’t buy the excuse by API. AFAIK, there are no international agreements requiring that countries adopt and obey eachothers’ laws regarding taped conversations. Since they claim the tape is real, they should not be afraid of any libel charges since truth is an absolute defense. The issue is the wiretapping/recording of the conversation. If there’s no wiretapping laws there, then there is no issue. This is a slam dunk, one way or another—either there is a wiretapping law or there isn’t and if there isn’t then the tape should have already been released. Unless something changes, I call BS on this entire story.
Once upon a time, I used to believe the "Nobody Would Be That Stupid" logic.
Now, I believe that anybody, especially those whose Oval Office visions have unleashed their hubris, can sometimes act incredibly stupidly.
They are probably afraid of the big D, like the choir director who sings no more
Wouldn’t she assume that races trumps all and she could either change their tune or intimidate them? There is a pattern in the Dems and specifically in the Obama camp: cry racism, act thuggish and sue. IF they have a tape, they should be worried. These people are thugs.
I know that ACORN and voter fraud have been widely discussed on FR, as it should, since that’s the only story that has legs. The other nonsense is background noise.
I hope I’m wrong, and will be the first to say so...but it ain’t gonna happen.
We’ve thoroughly exhausted ourselves at FR for many long months investigating and researching Obama.
We’ve been “bamboozled and hoodwinked” at various stops along the way...but we’ve also found out facts about him that fill us with a dread unlike that with other opponents we’ve gone against in the past.
Learning about The Chicago Way, ACORN, Ayers, Annenberg, Frank Marshall Davis, The Woods Foundation and all the rest has been a painstaking task. The unanswered questions about his COLB, about his years at Columbia, Harvard and any papers from his time as an Illinois legislator- linger in the air. We have learned the free press in America is unwilling to do their job. It’s no longer a simple matter of media bias, it’s a willful refusal to investigate a man who would be president.
With ALL that we have learned about this man and his wife- it is not unreasonable to wonder if the API story is true.
You seem convinced beyond any doubt the story is false. Unless you have connections with API or Michelle- why should we take your word for it? Any newcomer who makes statements like you did can expect to be greeted with skepticism :)
One way or another- time is short and if anyone, anywhere, has evidence about Obama’s past and his connections they have an obligation to bring it forward NOW.
Look here- from a Dem’s blog 3 years ago...
http://warrenpeacemuse.blogspot.com/2005/01/get-to-know-barack-obama-when-i-first.html
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Get to know Barack Obama
When I first met Barack Obama, he was giving a standard, innocuous little talk in the livingroom of those two legends-in-their-own-minds, Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. They were launching him—introducing him to the Hyde Park community as the best thing since sliced bread. His “bright eyes and easy smile” struck me as contrived and calculated—maybe because I was supporting another candidate. Since then, I’ve never heard him say anything new or earthshaking, or support anything that would require the courage of his convictions. I only voted for him in this last race—because his opponent was a pinhead. And I’ve been mostly alone in my views. But maybe that’s changing.
Thanks, Barack. By voting to confirm Condoleezza Rice for Secretary of State you confirmed my opinion of you as someone who will not come through when it counts. You voted with the entire Republican membership rather than your compadre, Dick Durbin, and the man you supported for president, John Kerry. Your sense of collegiality is ridiculous under the circumstances.
What are all those people who thought you walked on water thinking now? I’m just wondering who’s going to whisper in President CandyAss’s ear when Condo’s busy playing Secretary of State.
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.