[Miss Marple]

You are correct. Or to arrange safe passage to another thug country for desperate Iraqis...all for a little cash in his off-shore account.

Jess Jackson is not simply looking for attention. He is a CRIMINAL who extorts money from organizations and businesses, and who has made himself untouchable by glomming onto the legacy of Dr. King.

However, I don't think he can pal around with Saddam's henchman and remain untainted. Someone is finally going to ask questions.

[babaloo]

Regardless of what Jesse does today, I do not think Ambassador Combover is going to be of much use to him in the next week or so. That said, Jesse must be desperate for attention and maybe the attention he is getting today is payoff enough.

[prairiebreeze]

I have given your theory much consideration lately and find it sound in many respects.

People raising questions about Jesse's actions will likely get the "R" word thrown at them. Jesse's typical deflection tactic.