Which Is Worse? Boston Globe's Sloppy Reporting & Lack of Editing Or Chapman Plagiarizing Coulte

10/19/01

[Doctor Raoul]

The Boston Globe has accused Ann Coulter of plagiarism on the basis of TWO SENTENCE FRAGMENTS in her book High Crimes and Misdemeanors that also appeared in a Human Events supplement on Impeachment in the May 23, 1997.

ANN COULTER WAS A CO-AUTHOR OF THAT HUMAN EVENTS IMPEACHMENT REPORT. Even if factual statements were "misuse" -- they aren't -- all the Boston Globe has accused Coulter of is "misusing' her own work.

Despite Michael Chapmans claims to have single-handedly written the Human Events Report, it was a staff project. Chapman wrote only the introduction himself. (Next he'll be claiming he's Napoleon and the Boston Globe will believe him.) His name is only on the introduction of the Human Events Report.

If he's claiming it as his report, then he really is a plagiarist. Full sections -- paragraph after paragraph were taken word for word from Coulters earlier columns. Compare just some of the paragraphs from Coulters columns that later ended up in the Impeachment Report:

Ann Coulter
HUMAN EVENTS
HEADLINE: The Vice Presidential Felon
Dated: March 14, 1997

It is a federal felony to solicit campaign contributions on federal property. In one of the most succinct sections in the federal criminal code, Section 607 of Title 18 states:

Section 607. Place of solicitation
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or receive any contribution [within the meaning of the Federal Campaign Act] in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties [by any federal officer or employee or person receiving a salary from the U.S. Treasury] . . . Any person who violates this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

The second paragraph of Section 607 exempts senators and representatives in certain circumstances, and thats the end of it. The president and vice president clearly are not exempted.

Every White House counsel send to all White House staff -- including the president and vice president-- a memo Re: Political Activity, . . . . The memo circulated by former White House Counsel Bernard Nussbaum clearly states at least four times that fundraising my not be done on federal property.

In a section of the memo titled Criminal Statutes, Nussbaum wrote: A number of criminal statutes prohibit the use of federal programs, property, or employment for political purposes. Violation of these criminal statutes is punishable by imprisonment and/or the payment of a substantial fine. Certain staff members may also be subject to investigation and possible prosection [sic] by an Independent Counsel in connection with alleged violations of these statutes.

HUMAN EVENTS IMPEACHMENT REPORT
May 23, 1997
NOT THE MICHAEL CHAPMAN IMPEACHMENT REPORT]

It is a federal felony to solicit campaign contributions on federal property. In one of the most succinct section in the federal criminal code, Section 607 of Title 18, states:

Section 607. Place of solicitation (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or receive any contribution [within the meaning of the Federal Campaign Act] in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties [by any federal officer or employee or person receiving a salary from the U.S. Treasury] . . . Any person who violates this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

The second paragraph of section 607 goes on to exempt the staff of senators and representatives in certain circumstances, and thats the end of it. The President and Vice President are clearly not exempted.

White House Counsel Bernard Nussbaum in a memo he sent to, among others, Bill Clinton and Al Gore, clearly states at least four times that fundraising my not be done on federal property. Nussbaums memo says:

In a section of the memo titled Criminal Statutes, Nussbaum wrote: A number of criminal statutes prohibit the use of federal programs, property, or employment for political purposes. Violation of these criminal statutes is punishable by imprisonment and/or the payment of a substantial fine. Certain staff members may also be subject to investigation and possible prosection [sic] by an Independent Counsel in connection with alleged violations of these statutes.

[1 FELLOW FREEPER]

Hey Doc,the Boston Globe wrote the book on plagiarism. They have been caught more than any other major metropolitan newspaper in the country.I wouldn't be surprised if they actually GRADE it.

[VRWC_minion]

FWIW

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[michaelje]

The Newton, Mass anti-war protestors of 30 years ago, are now accompanying their genX kids to these rallies. Its like a 60's flash back.

Newton, Mass Feminist Brigaders 10/13/01

What a sexy bunch.

[Nightstalker]

Interesting the "Impeachment Reports" were dated in 1997. However all the articles of impeachment were for events that occurred in 1998. Since the Republicans in Congress and Schippers claim to have investigated Whitewater, Filegate, Travelgate, Campaign Finance, Vince Foster, Hilary, Chelsea, Socks, Buddy, and the Clinton's goldfish it begs the question as to why none of this pre-1998 stuff was never used.

[mlo]

No I plagiarized it.

Well, I was going to compliment you on the good work, but in that case, never mind.

[KC Burke]

Punt Return for a TD!

[Young Werther]

Good Work. Is there a defamation action that Ann can bring?

[Doctor Raoul]

Stick to the bigger issue here, the left wingers at the Boston Globe are perpetrating a smear.

[ppaul]

Too few Photos of Ann in an Ann coulter thread!

:

There. Is that better?

[Iowa Granny]

Thanks for setting the record straight, Doc.

[Endeavor]

Doc, you little cutie, good work!

[537 Votes]

Great job.

I don't know what's going on with 'mlo,' but he seems to be very upset about you exposing the truth here. Frankly, I think you should get a big hug from Ann for writing and posting this stuff.

[OldFriend]

The Boston Globe has no peer when it comes to gutter dwelling.

[tiki]

S, have you sent this as an editorial to the Globe?

[IVote2]

Your da man!! I knew my faith in Ann was well placed.

Thanks for making my day!

Jen

[ventana]

Bet not, it wouldn't fit their belief system.

They believe in something? V's wife.

[Starbreed]

This might be interesting to you

Chapman a Liberal?

[TLBSHOW]

Your da man!! I knew my faith in Ann was well placed.

Big BUMP

[AgThorn]

20 Yard Penalty and loss of Ball Doc. Too few Photos of Ann in an Ann coulter thread!

a second to the "too few pics" penalty ... but a real good bit of detective work nether the less! congrats! and a big bump from the left coast!

[1 FELLOW FREEPER]

AUUUUGGGHH! BRINGS BACK MEMORIES......THAT'S NOT GOOD!!