I Got Helen Thomas to Hang Up on Me

DFU phone call to the troll | 10-11-02 | Doug from Upland

[doug from upland]

THIS HELEN THOMAS NONSENSICAL PIECE inspired my phone call to her. Her number is at the bottom.

I was surprised to actually get through to the troll. I gave my name and indicated that I participate on FreeRepublic where I saw her article posted. Trying not to be confrontational with the troll, I said that I found it interesting but had a few questions.

First, she said that Iraq is under total surveillance from the air. I asked whether that was good enough considering that we have no access to the palaces or perhaps hundreds of other buildings that are off limits. She told me that he agreed to give access to everything. I questioned that and she directed me to ask the State Department.

She came back at me with "Should we check every nation?" My response was that I was not quite as much concerned that our friends in England had nukes as I am that someone like Saddam Hussein had them.

Helen immediately launched into an attack on Israel talking about the nukes the Israelis have and that they occupy territory that does not belong to them. Then she went on to babble that someday everyone would have nukes. She asked why I don't go along with non-proliferation and she mumbled something else that was somewhat incoherent.

She appeared to be growing weary in the exchange so I asked her if she had time for just one more question before I left. I asked her opinion about Juanita Broaddrick. "Who is that," she said. As I was about to explain (of course, she knows) she said, "I don't have any more time for this. Bye bye." And then, Helen the troll hung up the phone on me.

I had so many more questions for her. I wondered if the economy began its slide on Jan. 20, 2001. I wondered whether corporate greed began on Jan. 20, 2001. I wondered if stocks began the downturn on Jan. 20, 2001. I wondered how many corporate execs Bill Clinton had ordered to be led away in orange jump suits during his tenure. Unfortunately, we were not able to discuss those issues.

Maybe Helen had to go take a nap. Or, maybe she had to down another pint.

I guess this could be considered a phone FReep, right?

[ChadGore]

I love freepers !

[Welsh Rabbit]

She told a boldface lie when she asked "who is that" re: your question of Juanita Broaddrick.

Probably, but she might just be senile.

[AnnaZ]

XO!

[MissAmericanPie]

What was that phone number again?=o)

[RightOnline]

Should have told her that you were in the midst of a scavenger hunt, and that one of the items you were looking for was what passes for her "brain"........and did she have any hints for you.............

[doug from upland]

202-298-6920 or at the e-mail address helent@hearstdc.com

A man answered the phone. I suspect she will take no more calls from FReepers. She may, however, like to have us tell her via e-mail about Juanita Broaddrick. Let's get on it and fill her mailbox.

[chimera]

I asked her opinion about Juanita Broaddrick. "Who is that," she said.

Helen Thomas does her mentor (father?) Stalin proud. Juanita Broaddrick, Official Non-Person.

[ACross]

Why in the world would you identify yourself as a participant of "freerepublic"? Why do you have to identify yourself as a member of any group? Let your ideas stand or fall on their own. Most people correctly view freerepublic as a collection of freaks. And I say that as a conservative republican.

[DoctorMichael]

CONGRATS! Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These clowns need their cages rattled every once-and-awhile.

[finnman69]

AWESOME!

[doug from upland]

I thought it was fair to tell her my affiliation from the beginning. Also, she knew I was taking notes and should presume that our conversation was to be shared with the forum. It seemed to be a matter of courtesy. I really was not trying to blindside her. I wanted her to try to defend her indefensible position.

[TC Rider]

Ooooh, I bet you made those veins throb on her..

uh....

you know...

nevermind.

[TC Rider]

Did you ask her how much she spends on spackle?

[Rome2000]

Surprised you didn't turn to stone after talking to that thing.

[finnman69]

Here's something to give you the heebie jeebies. Your mouth and her mouth were connected by phone. EW EW EW EW EW EW! May I suggest you use sandpaper on your tongue.

[MotleyGirl70]

Excellent. Way to get the walking corpse to hang up on ya!

SWEET!

[Pagey]

That is glorious,you actually got her on the phone.I'm still laughing at her actually answering your questions.I do wonder though,other than you on a Friday, why would anybody bother calling her at all? It isn't like she's 'digging up info. for any new stories' or anything.Good Going!!!

[ml/nj]

Most people correctly view freerepublic as a collection of freaks. And I say that as a conservative republican.

You are sadly mistaken.

I guess you haven't been to an event like the FR Inaugural Party, or the March for Justice (I think that was the name; the Oct 31 1998 DC gathering.) Lots of us were at each of these events, and I cannot recall meeting a single "freak."

ML/NJ

[smiley]

Can I have your autograph
............plezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Freemyland]

Did she ask you if Rusty is still in the Navy?