Unless you have been asleep or out of the country without Internet access for nearly a month, you are quite aware that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) recently sent a letter -- signed by 41 Democrat Senators, no less! -- to the CEO of Clear Channel, one of the leading radio networks in the country.
In said correspondence, Reid et al complained about Rush Limbaugh's comments concerning "phony soldiers."
In an almost epic quid pro quo -- that is for everyone not affiliated with mainstream media outlets ignoring the truly delicious side of this story! -- Limbaugh got the original version of this letter and put it up for auction at the Internet site eBay.
*****Update: Auction ended with bettyc588 -- apparently a real eBayer with an actual transaction history as opposed to some rumors being spread about phony bidders (pun intended!) -- getting the letter for $2,100,100. Also of note: Reid is now taking credit!
*****Update II: Learn about who bettyc588 is at end of post!
As of 7:37 PM EST, the bid for said item is $851,100 and climbing:
Current bid: US $851,100.00
End time: 17 hours 54 mins (Oct-19-07 10:00:00 PDT) Shipping costs:
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Item location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
( 92 )If you wish to follow the bidding, go here.
Think our media will report this historic auction?
Yes, that was a rhetorical question.
*****Update II: Rush discussed who the winning bidder was today during his program (full transcript here):
The winning bidder is -- and this is subject to the receipt of funds, of course -- a wonderful woman named Betty Casey. She is a trustee of the Eugene B. Casey Foundation. She gives significant sums of money to hospitals, hospices, colleges, and private schools. These include the Eugene B. Casey Diabetes Education Center at Suburban Hospital, the Eugene B. Casey Swim Center, and the Eugene B. Casey Academic Center, and the Casey Home Hospice in Rockville. She has also donated tens of millions from the foundation and her personal funds to the Washington Opera. Betty Casey has been a listener to this program since its interception. She's a huge fan. We would expect nothing else -- and we cannot thank her enough for her support in this, and I am honored, and proud, and happy to be matching her $2,100,100. We also want to give thanks to eBay Giving Works, for allowing us to break their website in the closing moments of the auction. We were trying to get the latest bid amount in the last ten seconds, and on three different computers, we got a "system down" message. We broke eBay! I don't know that anybody has ever broken eBay. As such, we have heard from south Florida lawyers, ladies and gentlemen, who suspect that there might be a hanging-chad scenario here. We, of course, are going to just flick that away as we would a Lake Erie midge during a New York Yankees game in the American League Divisional Series Playoffs. Auction Cause also is an outfit we want to thank, because they managed all of this on eBay. They were our consultant, prequalifying bidders and developing the auction. So thanks again to Betty Casey, who is a trustee of the Eugene B. Casey Foundation, a fan and listener of this program from the beginning. It's $2,100,100 for the Harry Reid letter and this attaché case from Zero Halliburton.
BTW: Rush has decided to match her donation:
So the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, it's now official, is going to get in excess of $4.2 million because I am matching Betty Casey's bid on eBay -- $4.2 million. I asked Senator Reid to match and all the other senators who can afford to do so. I haven't heard from them on that.
Those interested in reading the full transcript of what Reid said on the floor of the Senate today regarding this matter should go here.
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When will they ever learn
October 18, 2007 - 19:11 ET by Cape Conservativethat when Rush is handed "lemons" he very quickly makes the best lemonade in the world! You are the greatest, Rush!
Rush
October 18, 2007 - 19:31 ET by Emma GrumpWhat a stroke of genius! To be able to turn that shameful letter into such an enormous charitable contribution to such a deserving cause and stick it to the dems at the same time just astounds me!
Bravo, Rush!
Hey, Harry - keep those letters coming - more charities are still out there..............
Ya gotta love it!
October 18, 2007 - 20:59 ET by goldenthroatDingy Harry must be seething under the collar as this attempt to discredit El Rushbo has blown up in his face like a cheap firecracker.
Anyone notice that Reido still hasn't answered Rush's call to appear on his show, face to face, to answer these issues? And why should he? He is a left-coast, bleeding-heart, "do as I say, not as I do" liberal!
Go get 'em, Rush!
"Yeah! That's the ticket!" - Tommy Flanagan
I'm not worthy! I'm not
October 18, 2007 - 21:57 ET by candanceI'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
Rush is the MAN!
card holding member of the vast right-wing conspiracy
Are these ACTUAL bids? Who
October 18, 2007 - 19:16 ET by balboaAre these ACTUAL bids? Who in their right mind is going to pay that kind of money for a letter?
Yes, these are actual bids
October 18, 2007 - 19:20 ET by KhyrisYes, these are actual bids because you must be pre-vetted in order to place the bid.
And people in their right mind who want to donate to a charitable cause (100% of the bid is going to the Marine Corps Law Enforecement Fund) would do so since Rush is going to MATCH that donation.
Plus, getting to tweak Harry Reid's nose is just an added bonus.
Also consider that the letter may someday have some significant historical value, and could be sold to the Smithsonian.
Ah. I forgot about the
October 18, 2007 - 19:24 ET by balboaAh. I forgot about the charitable part. That makes more sense. And, yeah, it was a stupid letter to write in the first place.
" yeah, it was a stupid
October 18, 2007 - 22:37 ET by 10thAmendment" yeah, it was a stupid letter to write in the first place."
Hey Balboa! We finally agree on something!
Dingy Harry, or as we Nevadans call him - Pinky, is following in the footsteps of some of the 20th Century's most powerful leaders.
By trying to turn the full official force of the government to try to silence a private citizen who disagrees.
Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot - and the beat goes on. Leftists don't argue whith the opposition - They must silence it.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
This is most likely a
October 19, 2007 - 12:15 ET by BeowulfThis is most likely a serious win-win situation for whomever comes out on top with this letter. #1 - It's going to a very worthy charity. #2 - If the liberal, leftist mentality ever goes into the crapper (where it belongs), this will have enormous historical value in that it is so clearly demonstative of the insane priorities and skewed ethics of the (hopefully) extinct lefties. #3 - If, God forbid, the lefties ever got the power they so crave, it will be worth a fortune to them just to see it destroyed, so as to remove one of the many reminders of how bankrupt their philosophy truly is.
The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers
Help me Saint Jimmy!
October 18, 2007 - 19:20 ET by BlondeThere are serious conservatives in this country!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
The better and more
October 18, 2007 - 19:20 ET by Jack BauerThe better and more interesting question is: who in their right mind would WRITE such a letter.
Oh yeah. Harriet Reid. Say no more.
This is funny on so many
October 18, 2007 - 19:17 ET by MikeBThis is funny on so many levels. For sure, some wealthy bidder is going to get a big tax deduction for charitable giving while at the same time giving Dingy Harry and 40 more Dummycrat Senators the bird. This is great! Harry and Co. will be responsible for a loss to the treasury of around $350,000 (35% of 1 million).
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Not true, the bidder is
October 18, 2007 - 19:22 ET by KhyrisNot true, the bidder is bidding on tangible goods, and it is not considered a tax deductable contribution. What the SELLER does with the proceeds becomes tax deductable, as does Rush's matching contribution.
For the buyer, they must have the conviction to eat this payment out of pocket.
Khryis
October 18, 2007 - 19:27 ET by BlondeIt's been a while....but, if Rush is selling this from his "foundation"....and I'm sure he has one...it has nothing to do with receipts.
The "fair market value" of this "donation" is what counts.
The difference between the fair market value, and the purchase price, then becomes deductible to the buyer.
The fair market value of this iconic piece of paper is stationary, printing, and postage. The rest should count as a rather nice tax deduction for the purchaser...since Rush is "selling" it for the benefit of a certifiable (I assume...ooops!) 501(c)3 organization....the Marine charity.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Unfortunately as a
October 18, 2007 - 19:36 ET by KhyrisUnfortunately as a collector's item, the "Fair market value" is being determined by the very bidding process.... unless you know of another more arbitrary method. Rush did explcitly disclaim on his radio show that the winning bid would NOT be tax deductable.
Kinda unfair? Maybe.... on the other hand it just goes to show that the document actually does hold a significant value to the purchaser, and not just the value of cost-less-writeoff.
In fact I'd be interested to see what the approximate donation value would be if it WERE deductable... because then the $850k would be equivalent to a $1.7M contribution?
Khris
October 18, 2007 - 19:40 ET by BlondeNo, it's not.
I used to work for a NPO. It goes like this. We auction off tickets for the "Masters" golf tourney...and airline tickets, and hotel....The fair market value might be $5 grand. But the successful bidder goes to $20 grand. $15 thou tax deduction. Like that.
The fair market value is the intrinsic value of the item.
In all fairness, the letter is worth about a buck twenty.
Rush is a serial genious! LOL!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
The fair market value of
October 18, 2007 - 19:49 ET by KhyrisThe fair market value of tickets, hotel stays, etc, are determined by just that, fair market. The way collectors' items are determined is generally by listings of previous auctions... listings from Sotherby's etc. As this is the first time this item has gone up for public auction, it will also set the fair market value.
Can you imagine if someone lost a Van Gogh in a fire, and their insurance company told them the "fair market value" was only the cost of canvas and paints to replace it?
Collectables are quite different than merchantable goods. If I could go to the store and buy the 2nd copy for $1.20, then yes it would be worth $1.20
Taxes
October 18, 2007 - 19:29 ET by George2107Written like a first year law student: "Knows enough to be dangerous!" So the tangible letter is worth "1.00" the remaining $999,999 is a deductible contribution to an organization with appropriate tax creditials. Wait till you finish school before giving advice!
This is inaccurate when it
October 18, 2007 - 19:39 ET by KhyrisThis is inaccurate when it comes to collectables.... or would you like to sell me all of your wheat pennies for 1 cent each? Fair market value is fair market value.
Rush disclaimed "not tax deductable" on the air so....
What IS "Fair Market Value"?
October 18, 2007 - 20:12 ET by Del DolemonteJust curious-what exactly is the definition of "fair market value" these days in the collectibles market?
The definition of that term has changed over the years in other realms. It used to be that "fair market value" in real estate, for instance, was defined as the highest price one could get for a certain asset, but that has evolved to "the most probable" price.
Fair Market Value
October 18, 2007 - 20:19 ET by BlondeAs I said in my earlier post, and I used to be IN that business....the value of an "auction" item is it's face value....Tickets to a sporting event, plus airfare, plus hotel accomodations, etc. That's what you can't deduct. Anything over the face value is what can be deducted.
Perhaps a "real" accountant could chime in here.
I know that Jay Leno auctioned off that Harley for $850K.....the "market value" was about $40K....so the deduction to the company that bought it was over $800 grand.
Please, don't ask me how I know that.
But the point is....there's no "intrinsic" value to the Harry Reid letter....it's all sauce to whomever purchases it.....and then they can "donate" it again later. It's a nice racquet.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Disclaimer
October 18, 2007 - 20:37 ET by George2107Don't misquote Rush. He specifically referenced the Charity's 501(c)(3) status.
Don't misquote me, because
October 18, 2007 - 21:03 ET by KhyrisDon't misquote me, because I'm not misquoting him...
The organization to which the funds will end up is a charitable orginization. The winning bid on the ITEM is not a tax-deductable expense. This is what was said on the air according to Rush's site:
CAMEROTA: Steve, you're a tax accountant.
DOOCY: Yeah.
CAMEROTA: The person who pays $117,000 for it, they can't deduct it as charity, right? Only Rush can. That's not a charitable deduction by that person?
DOOCY: No, because it's a donation to the Marines. It's a donation to one of the Marines charities --
CAMEROTA: That's where the money will go.
At this point the text seems misleading to me, and I could very well be wrong, BUT when the fellow said "no" on the air, it sounded like he was agreeing that "no, it would not be deductable." But in print form it could be taken as a disagreement...
Hopefully he'll clarify, but I've never heard of a collector's item's fair-market worth being set by the paper it's printed on. Also on Rush's site: "Reid Smear Letter is an investment" implying realizable value will be greater than the bid.
I think it's just as
October 18, 2007 - 19:20 ET by mgerardnI think it's just as insulting from Rush that the guy who called before the phony soldier comment...saying he was a republican that was against the war and that he was ex-military, so Rush assumed he was lying? Does he not believe that there are soldiers who speak out against this war? Rush has attacked a soliders courage and intent bfore - The phony soldiers comment wasn't as shocking to me as it was expected.
Check the files
October 18, 2007 - 19:32 ET by Lame Cherrymgerardn, respectfully you apparently do not know anything about the Limbaugh program as it is the most state of the art in the industry. When Mr. Limbaugh gets a call, the caller's number is logged.
The EIB network is "in touch" with enough sources that every phone number and name is then checked through various public sources. So your caller you are defending had his voter registration annexed as it was public, his service is a matter of public record and any other various information can be gleaned legally on all callers.
So when Rush Limbaugh gets a caller, he is 100% certain who is on the line, where they are, what they are telling the screener is matching exactly what the data coming in is.
People need to be informed of what they are accusing Mr. Limbaugh of as when the facts start coming out in how much information is available on callers, then Mr. Limbaugh calling someone a liar........well Mr. Limbaugh has evidence the person is lying.
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
I can't believe you belive
October 18, 2007 - 19:36 ET by mgerardnI can't believe you believe that. By using a caller's phone line, which of course could be used by many people in a house, he can figure out a person's military background and political affiliation - classic! I see why you guys like him so much - he has magical powers.
mgerardn, Believe me -
October 18, 2007 - 19:40 ET by hydrodynDMmgerardn,
Believe me - Lame Cherry is not representative of the people on this site.
You're all right,
October 18, 2007 - 19:55 ET by mgerardnYou're all right, hydrodynDM
Actually
October 18, 2007 - 20:13 ET by Del DolemonteLame Cherry yanked your chain
I believe the magical
October 18, 2007 - 19:47 ET by Jack BauerI believe the magical powers you refer to are the rather obvious ones of -- asking what we like to call the "NAME" of the caller, who is in a dwelling, on a phone line.
And then, using that "NAME" to access information such as: party affiliation, military background, etc.
I realize that to guys like you, that sounds like "magic," but I am still a tad surprised even you haven't heard of that.
I mean, we have beeen using "NAMES" for a few thousand years now.
Letter is worth it
October 18, 2007 - 19:24 ET by Lame CherryThis letter is worth the 850 plus g's it went for. The only name missing is that manipulator Tim Johnson who declined to sign it as he is in a race for his life in 2008.
40 of the biggest traitors, criminals and communists in American history who history will look back upon with scorn is a most historic document. Think of owning something that calls for the suspension of Rush Limbaugh's Constitutional Ammendment rights.
This is timeless and wonderful as now almost 2 million will go to the Military families...........it would be 3 if the Democrats would pony up their share, but strangely millionaire Democrats are closed pocket for our troops again.
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I can't imagine this letter
October 18, 2007 - 19:25 ET by balboaI can't imagine this letter being anything more than a footnote in history.
Can a letter really be a
October 18, 2007 - 19:28 ET by Jack BauerCan a letter really be a footnote?
Isn't a footnote something you might put INTO a letter, and not the other way around?
Auction doesn't close 'til
October 18, 2007 - 19:29 ET by KhyrisAuction doesn't close 'til tomorrow... and anyone who knows ebay knows that the heavy hitters don't run up their bids until the last minute.
I doubt it will go for less than $1M when all is said and done.
Looks to me like y***t is
October 18, 2007 - 19:28 ET by JABLooks to me like y***t is in-it-to-win-it, you drive that price up for the children of our fallen hero's and Federal agents, if I could I would be betting against you just to ensure they got more.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
I'm wondering if Rush is
October 18, 2007 - 19:31 ET by mgerardnI'm wondering if Rush is able to appropriate the money only to soldier's who don't speak out against the war. It would probably make him happier.
I'm wondering
October 18, 2007 - 19:34 ET by BlondeIf you have anything germane to post.
It would be kinda refreshing.
And no, I don't require an answer from you...I saw you at work earlier today.....trollish.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I wouldn't think he'd want
October 18, 2007 - 19:38 ET by mgerardnI wouldn't think he'd want his money going to the phony soldiers - that was my point. You saw me at work earlier today? Stop stalking me.
mgerardn, Very few here
October 18, 2007 - 19:43 ET by hydrodynDMmgerardn,
Very few here buy the Media Matters version of what Rush supposedly said. So you might as well save yourself the effort.
your one of the few with an
October 18, 2007 - 19:50 ET by mgerardnyour one of the few with an open mind - tell me you've heard the conversations that led up to comment - they weren't talking about phony soldiers. They were talking about soldiers who speak out against the war. The guy called in to retort a guy who said he was ex-military and against the war.
mgerardn, I wasn't
October 18, 2007 - 19:55 ET by hydrodynDMmgerardn,
I wasn't defending Rush or what he did or didn't say - I was just saying that most here do not accept the version of the conversation that Media Matters (and you) are advocating.
Consequently, your comments incorporate a premise that few here will accept as true. So... you might as well save yourself the trouble.
Personally, I didn't hear the conversation and I didn't read the transcripts so I don't have an opinion about it either way.
hydro...
October 18, 2007 - 22:54 ET by Clear thinkerI heard the whole conversation on Rush's program, and I heard the story of the actual phony soldier just prior to Rush making his statement. It was/is obvious to clear thinking people what Rush was talking about.
Rush would never say anything bad about our military. Like me, Rush has nothing but respect and admiration for those that serve. Also like me, he hates those liars that claim to be soldiers when the closest they ever got to a battle field was playing a war themed video game.
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Very few of us buy the Media
October 18, 2007 - 20:52 ET by SmartypantsVery few of us buy the Media Matter version of events because those are patently incorrect. Rush Limbaugh never said or implied that any soldier who speaks out against the war is a phony soldier. Yes, I was listening to the program at the time and it was readily apparent what Rush said and intended. You guys on the left love mincing and parsing words as if that proves anything. Rush's actions, including personal donations to military causes, exceed any words he could say in the first place. In the liberal world, however, words are more important than actual actions. This is why you guys love Al Gore and his global warming crusade, even as he flies around in his fuel-hog jets and meanders from one energy-burning mansion to another. I'll stick with people of action; you guys can have the talkers.
Mgerardn, Keep fishing,
October 18, 2007 - 19:44 ET by USA4freedomMgerardn, Keep fishing, some one will bite after while if
they get tired of your phony intellect..
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
by phony intellect, you mean
October 18, 2007 - 19:51 ET by mgerardnby phony intellect, you mean that I am speaking out against the intellect on this site. Why, then, you would be right.
Nice
October 19, 2007 - 02:22 ET by USA4freedomNice try.....
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Stalking?
October 18, 2007 - 19:47 ET by BlondeSOD, you're killing me, little troll.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde, He should be so
October 18, 2007 - 19:49 ET by USA4freedomBlonde,
He should be so lucky...
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
anything germane to
October 18, 2007 - 19:47 ET by motherbeltanything germane to post
Nevermind germane....how about worthwhile????
Anything germaine to post?
October 19, 2007 - 08:10 ET by Tom1969ca"The Germans ain't got nothin' to do with it!"
-- Sheriff Bufford T. Justice, Smokey and the Bandit
Rush
October 18, 2007 - 19:41 ET by Emma GrumpLeave it to somebody to get their tidy-whiteys in a bunch over this...
It's the leftwing equivalent
October 18, 2007 - 19:45 ET by mgerardnIt's the leftwing equivalent of the General Petraeus moveon ad. It wouldn't even have even come up in the senate and this letter wouldn't have even been written had it not been for the right wing spin machine going after moveon - Typical republican stylings: Yeah, we took swipes at Clinton during the 90's, but it's nothing compared to how the left treats Bush (i.e. I hit you first, but you hit me back harder, so you're bad)
I agree... it's totally the
October 18, 2007 - 19:54 ET by KhyrisI agree... it's totally the equivalent of the Petraeus moveon ad.
The left wing made up both smears.
Yep. It is all the fault of
October 18, 2007 - 21:03 ET by Roger the ShrubberYep. It is all the fault of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy. You do realize how stupid you appear, don't you?
Liberalism is standing on your head and telling the world it is upside-down. you just gave a good example of this.
Face it, Sparky: you are backing the losers. Your Socialist, er, Progressive comrades in Congress cannot get anything passed more important than naming post office buildings. You should, perhaps, be asking yourself why are you backing this bunch of worthless losers? It has to suck to be getting it up the butt from Chimpy McHitler for 6 years, and then by your own Congressional leadership for another.
but hey, I am sure you will blame all the incompetence of the Left on the VRWC, too, right?
Moron, see my tag! I'm
October 18, 2007 - 19:44 ET by JABMoron, see my tag!
I'm done with you and your immature BS already, I've watched your stupid comments through out the day kid, you do not even close to competing with the intellect on this site.
Go ask your mommy for a potty treat (that's if you earned it).
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
intellect on this site?
October 18, 2007 - 19:47 ET by mgerardnintellect on this site? Yes, referring to lesbians in the 'muffia' was very provocative - potty treat? Time for a Clinton BJ joke? I love this attitude of 'We only want people on this site who agree with us' attitude. It reminds me of how Rush feels about soldiers who are against the war.
- "Too bad Ignorance
October 18, 2007 - 19:51 ET by JAB-
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
What
October 18, 2007 - 19:57 ET by USA4freedomMG, What ever............
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
mgerardn, I love this
October 18, 2007 - 20:01 ET by hydrodynDMmgerardn,
If that's true, then why haven't you been banned?
mgerandn....
October 19, 2007 - 02:53 ET by Army BratYour barking is annoying.
Your continual repeating of a lie is exactly what the left is all about. Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth is, I believe, how it goes. That is clearly your aim.
Happy Trails...
Mg, the Marine Corps - Law
October 18, 2007 - 19:56 ET by MikeBMg, the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation provides scholarships to children whose parent(s) have died in action for either the Marine Corps or for Federal Law Enforcement.
So your smarmy little slanderous wonder is granted: I don't think any of the dead Marines will be speaking out against the war.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
mike -- I was wondering how
October 18, 2007 - 19:59 ET by Jack Bauermike -- I was wondering how to respectfully word the same thought. You did a great job.
Mike
October 19, 2007 - 02:56 ET by Army BratThanks for pointing that out. I was going to....the troll is too busy trying to poke people in the eye to notice.
Happy Trails...
Dear Harry,
October 18, 2007 - 19:34 ET by BarkerYou got pwned!
Signed,
Barker
This has to be the best
October 18, 2007 - 19:38 ET by USA4freedomThis has to be the best example of turning lemons into lemonade
I have ever heard..
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
I just get the giggles every
October 18, 2007 - 19:51 ET by motherbeltI just get the giggles every time I think about Harry Reid's face when he found out Rush had the letter, and what he was going to do with it.
USA - bet Harry et al will
October 18, 2007 - 20:13 ET by Emma GrumpUSA - bet Harry et al will think long and hard before sending any more letters. Ha-Ha-Ha.
We can only
October 19, 2007 - 02:25 ET by USA4freedomWe can only hope!
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Red Dragon
October 18, 2007 - 19:50 ET by hydrodynDMI have this strange theory that the high bidder will be Harry Reid.
That way, when he finally gets the document, he can snatch it up and eat it like Ralph Fiennes' character did with that painting in the movie Red Dragon.
Creepy.
hydro -- and his bagman Ted
October 18, 2007 - 20:12 ET by Jack Bauerhydro -- and his bagman Ted Kennedy will hand over the winning bid in vast bundles of used ones and tens.
Jack, "Here is a one
October 18, 2007 - 20:22 ET by hydrodynDMJack,
"Here is a one dollar bill... do you see?
Here is another... do you see?
Oh, here's a ten. Do you see?"
Curious how ebay hasn't put
October 18, 2007 - 20:12 ET by rbosqueCurious how ebay hasn't put this auction on their front page.
I hear Sandy Berger is so
October 18, 2007 - 20:19 ET by Jack BauerI hear Sandy Berger is so impressed with the huge bids, he's thinking of auctioning some archive letters that recently (and mysteriously) came into his possession!
Sweet! "I'm interested in
October 18, 2007 - 20:20 ET by rob6677Sweet!
"I'm interested in the fact that the less secure a man is, the more likely he is to have extreme prejudice." Clint Eastwood
Holly cow, that was
October 18, 2007 - 20:24 ET by hydrodynDMHolly cow, that was funny!
You should submit that to NewsBusted and see if you can get some cash out of it.
I have sent in a Clinton gag
October 18, 2007 - 20:27 ET by Jack BauerI have sent in a Clinton gag today, (not that one) I'll let you know if it's used.
considering where they've been
October 18, 2007 - 20:26 ET bythe winner will need gloves
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Mr. Underpants
October 18, 2007 - 21:47 ET by AndanteWhen Burglar, ah I mean Berger heard the letter would bring in almost $1M, he put his shorts up for bid.
The lucky highest bidder is
October 19, 2007 - 09:40 ET by steviep831The lucky highest bidder is sure to find documents with all kinds of signatues in those shorts!
Run away... run
October 18, 2007 - 20:19 ET by rob6677Run away... run away!!!
"I'm interested in the fact that the less secure a man is, the more likely he is to have extreme prejudice." Clint Eastwood
Noel, what a fantastic job
October 18, 2007 - 20:27 ET by JABNoel, what a fantastic job you have done here. My guess is that this auction will generate more site hit's and money generated for one auction item than any thay have ever held.
It makes one go, Hummm, as to why the slience on the issue.
P.S. the latter was a rhetorical question.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
Will any media outlet report this news?
October 18, 2007 - 20:34 ET by timotheThe concept of the US Senate attempting to condemn or censor a private citizen is newsworthy, is it not? The concept that a single congressional document has an established value of $850,000 is newsworthy also, is it not? (more newsworthy than the Grilled Cheese of Mary, I think)
So can someone please tell me why this story has not been reported on any national media outlet? (Other than Fox, who just had Rush on for an interview)
tim...you ask the salient question
October 18, 2007 - 20:37 ET by Blonde"more newsworthy than the "Grilled Cheese of Mary".
No liberal bias in the media. Move on. Nothing to see here.
The "Grilled Cheese of Mary"?
You ought to submit that to Newsbusted. Seriously funny!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I'm with you Blonde. I
October 18, 2007 - 21:21 ET by fosstenI'm with you Blonde. I was just talking about this with my wife. This is UNPRECEDENTED. When was the last time a Congressional document was even held in private hands, let alone auctioned, let alone about to bring more than a cool mil?
If George Bush had written a letter signed by 55 Republican Senators two years ago demanding that the New York Times fire their editor for outing the CIA prisons, do you think Bob Schieffer would have found a few seconds on his nightly broadcast to mention it? And that letter would have been based on a LEGITIMATE COMPLAINT instead of a false smear.
Heck, Bush within his rights fires eight of his OWN measly attorneys and it's wall-to-wall for days.
Game, set, match. Media's silence is absolutely self incriminating.
Forget 911, I dial 9MM.
Oh yeah, Foss
October 18, 2007 - 21:26 ET by BlondeThere's always one MORE way to skin the cat.
And Rush figured it out.
This is so hillarious, on so many different levels.
I just hope that we, as conserves, get a clue.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Light bulb, Blonde
October 18, 2007 - 21:37 ET by fosstenBlonde,
You just gave me another good idea. The next time somebody wants to flush a Koran, don't do it. Instead, auction it off, all proceeds to be given to your favorite pro-Israeli charity.
Whaddya think?
Forget 911, I dial 9MM.
Brilliant, Foss
October 18, 2007 - 21:45 ET by BlondeAs long as you can manage the auction in Sadr City...or maybe Tehran.
We don't have to tell them where we're donating the funds to, tho...LOL!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Note that part of the
October 18, 2007 - 20:37 ET by jdhawkNote that part of the auction is Rush's request that the 41 dimocrat senators that signed the letter make a pledge to help support this charity devoted exclusively to assisting our fallen servicemen's families. Yet, they only seem to be able to part company with our money. When it comes to giving out of their own pockets, they are nowhere to found. Their actions that started this BS and their actions now are despicable.
I <3 Rush The Rocky
October 18, 2007 - 20:52 ET by wiwfI <3 Rush
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
jdhawk Of course they can't
October 18, 2007 - 21:12 ET by Cape Conservativespare any extra $$$ - they are saving it all "for the children" - at least that is what the Speaker of the House and the female presidential candidate say over and over and over again! Oops, I mean they are saving all of OUR tax dollars "for the children" - forget about opening their personal wallets!
What do you say??? This money is going "for the children" of Marines and law enforcement officers who have given their lives for their country???? Not the same in the eyes of the Democrats.
Jdhawk, word for word I
October 19, 2007 - 02:30 ET by USA4freedomJdhawk,
word for word I told my wife the same thing.
I just love this whole thing.
Its put up or shut up time..
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
I love this
October 18, 2007 - 22:10 ET by SeptemberCan hardly wait to see how it ends--the high bid.
Praise be the Power of Ebay. Just finished buying/bidding on a few things there but nothing close to $850,000, unfortunately. That's 3 new houses to me.
I see Inouye signed the infamous letter. Just saw him on Ken Burns' "The War". Is that ironic or surprising? Don't know a thing about the man's politics.
I think it may be a good thing the LMSM has not covered this so far. I'm sure they'll spin and say something like: Rush Limbaugh, in an attempt to soften the insult of his recent remark about "phony soldiers", today auctioned off a letter... etc., etc.
They'll accuse him of feeling guilty about it and how it's shameful he outed a private letter, blah, blah.
They are quite predicable.
i was listening to rush today ...
October 18, 2007 - 22:24 ET by pmohbuckand i laughed out loud when he talked about how harry reid must feel after being punked by this whole turn of events ... rush is brilliant!
If you go to Rush
October 18, 2007 - 22:33 ET by GrammyIf you go to Rush Limbaugh's web site @:
http://www.rushlimba...
There is a link for a personal contribution to MC-LEF.
There is an option for donors to contribute in honor or memory of someone. I made mine in honor of Rush Limbaugh because I don't have personal connection to any who have fallen in defense of our country.
Spread the word if you have not already.
Grammie
PS I am embarrased that I signed my name wrong when I registered. How can I correct it?
With 13 hours to go, the
October 18, 2007 - 23:01 ET by MikeBWith 13 hours to go, the current bid is just over $1.2 million. Bwuahahahaha.
Hey, Reid, slander someone else in a letter, why don't you? Bwuahahahaha
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
This is beautiful on so
October 18, 2007 - 23:31 ET by ReformedLib Re-FormedConThis is beautiful on so many levels, the most important being that now over 2MM is going to go to a wonderful, worthwhile charity. I actually cried when I saw that 1.2 with all those lovely 000s behind it.
God bless Rush and God help Harriet.
Yea Harry could you send us
October 19, 2007 - 02:32 ET by USA4freedomYea Harry could you send us all a few letters??
I could use a new bass boat..
After all, I dont have any land deals to work with..
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
It's so stupid that the high
October 18, 2007 - 23:48 ET by FairlightIt's so stupid that the high bidder may be a democrat so that it does not make it into the annals of liberal history. Thank heavens for copy machines.
$2,000,200 and climbing
October 19, 2007 - 00:11 ET by Cool ArrowMost delicious (so to speak) would be Democrats buying back their own defecation to give it a private funeral.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
The bids not real. Mark it down.
October 19, 2007 - 00:20 ET by blogonatorThis will embarass us. I have inside info and this is a fraudulent bid.
"This will embarass us. I
October 19, 2007 - 00:30 ET by ckc1227"This will embarass us. I have inside info and this is a fraudulent bid."
I have to say, I have a feeling you may be right. Either fraudulent, or it's a lefty buying it.
Bid now over 2 million, as of 1:30 AM.
}}---> Howso blogonator
October 19, 2007 - 00:38 ET by Cool ArrowEven if it is a fraudulent bid (open to civil prosecution), I don't see a Liberal's attempt to "fix" a legally binding transaction as embarrassing to the seller.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Someone mentioned this already
October 19, 2007 - 03:00 ET by Army BratThe bidders are checked out before they are allowed to bid. I suppose someone could somehow get by this but....
If the bid turns out to be bogus somehow...just relist it. All three of the top bidders right now are unlikelly to all be uh....trying not to be obscene...jerks.
Happy Trails...
}}---> Exactumundo Brat
October 19, 2007 - 03:27 ET by Cool ArrowThere's already a legitimate offer in the 7 figure range who will pay the money.
The high bidder may welch, but the next bidder won't.
It's just so heartening that there are bidders willing to put up so much money to further embarrass Li'l Bo Reid and his 40 lost sheep.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Rush bidding too?
October 19, 2007 - 03:27 ET by RonCI've got an idea that, just for giggles and grins, Rush himself is doing a bit of the bidding you see.
When I read the transcript of what he had to say on the Fox-n-Friends call, I think I read that he intended to make a few bids himself - if I remember correctly, 'just for the fun of it.'
Makes sense to me. Rush knows how much he wants to donate to the cause, and he wants it up there where he wants it to be. I'm fairly sure he also has some idea of who the others are that are bidding, and how much they too are willing to donate.
The implication in what he was saying was that the final price would be quite a bit higher than it was at the time of the call to Fox. We'll see soon enough, but the rapidity at which it went from 1 to 2+ million indicates that the final total donation (bid, plus matching) may turn out to be well over 5 million.
}}---> Rush bidding
October 19, 2007 - 03:32 ET by Cool ArrowI'm pretty sure you can't do that. That's the purpose of putting a reserve on the item. I'm guessing the reserve is more than met by now.
I can't get enough of this story. I've been watching it since it was $18,000 and haven't had so many laughs in forever.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
"..haven't had so many laughs in forever."
October 19, 2007 - 03:42 ET by RonCme neither. And, I know Rush is having a LHAO-ball too.
I'll miss a lot of sleep this morning - because... I won't miss his show today. It'll be worth it.
}}---> I've gotta work
October 19, 2007 - 03:51 ET by Cool ArrowI'll miss the show, but I'll catch up at lunch.
I wish we could get a group picture of the "Feckless 41" with a caption underneath reading "We support the troops but . . ."
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
I do not think you can bid
October 19, 2007 - 06:38 ET by Roger the ShrubberI do not think you can bid on an item you put up for sale. Not 100% positive on that, however.
There are ways to do it,
October 19, 2007 - 09:36 ET by Hero SquadThere are ways to do it, but only if you bid using a separate user name. And if you're caught... well, that's considered a big no-no and can get you thrown off of ebay. I would doubt anything like that is going on here.
And it looks like they are vetting the bidders, so it's not like Johnny Hemppants can come in and bid $20 mil on a whim. It would have to be a very sophisticated ruse for very little payoff. Not likely.
**My Daughter at the WWII Memorial
$2.2 mil Rush bid
October 19, 2007 - 04:06 ET by Jack BauerUnfrackinbelieveable.
At 4.53 EST r***c leads the bidding at $2.2 million!
I know the identity is annonymous but is that the RNC?
And don't forget, Rush is donating the same amount as the winning bid.
Apart from doing a great thing in assisting the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the genius of Limbaugh is there to see. How can Reid, et al even respond?
Oh hang on, Reid is such a monumental dimwit, I guess he could manage to attack a scheme that will probably end up donating $5 million to the deserving children of military and law enforcement members.
$$$$2.2 is right...and the
October 19, 2007 - 06:27 ET by bigtimer$$$$2.2 is right...and the ending of bidding on Ebay is yet to come...talk about a Collector's Item!
Geesh you wold think some of those millionaire's that are signed that letter would offer to match this ..or donate....after-all Hill gets money galore in cattle futures, Reid from illegal land deals ect ect ...oops wait, bet they'll whine or well it's not tax deductible for the buyer or some such....anything for an excuse.
Hillary has to be fuming since it is her and her organization who really started all of this...I LOVE IT! I have always said things will backfire on the enemy within, and we have just begun.
Nary a word from them or the rest of the msm, with the exception of Fox and Glenn Beck/CNN had Rush on last night...in this case their silence is golden as far as I am concerned...hehhee
Is this delicious or what?
I love ya' Rush...you are to the air waves/politics what Elvis was to rockn'roll!
dittos BT Check out my
October 19, 2007 - 07:39 ET by Jack Bauerdittos BT
$2,100,000.00
October 19, 2007 - 07:16 ET by bigtimer$2,100,100.00 now.
Most likely Soros.
October 19, 2007 - 07:48 ET by rbchaffeIt has to be Soros. He'll do Anything to remove this embarassment for the Democrats.
Unfortunately for him, the
October 19, 2007 - 09:31 ET by Hero SquadUnfortunately for him, the letter is available for free download. So hiding the original from public view won't scrub the stain of embarassment from this mess. Everyone can get their own copy.
**My Daughter at the WWII Memorial
Soros??
October 19, 2007 - 12:22 ET by bassndudeI dont think so. Soros would never give money to anything that was going to a military charity. Neither would HRC. This is someone that is looking to do something for the military, not cover up something that cant be covered. Wasent there a Betty that won a lottery sometime back?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
the good news is that if a lefty does end up being the bidder..
October 19, 2007 - 08:04 ET by pmohbuckit will appear as nothing more than harry reid trying to buy back his dirty underwear. the true winners will be the military charity that will reap up to $4+ million and rush limbaugh, who gets his revenge by proving his support for our military while simultaneously making some liberal $2 million poorer.
the added bonus is that if a lib does win ... everyone will know the reason for placing the winning bid was not the charity, but for the sole purpose of wiping the pie off the faces of senate democrats.
Who cares who wins?
October 19, 2007 - 08:33 ET by TrelainaI don't care what side of the aisle they are on. I don't care if it's "dingy Harry" himself. The winner can burn the letter in the public square for all I care.
If the winner is a lib, they may think they pulled one over on us, but that won't be the case.
The point is, a wonderful charity is going to get a good $5 million out of this (even if the top bid is a fraud as has been suggested...there are legit donors on that list and many others who have donated via Rush's page).
In addition, the democrats who signed that letter have been publicly exposed. We get some fun and that letter is EVERYWHERE.
So let George Soros or HRC get it. We win in the end, no matter what.
It's a beautiful thing.
eBay bids undervalue Democrat letter to suppress Rush
October 19, 2007 - 09:16 ET by RJThose who think the letter is not worth the current bids should consider the following:
How often does an official Congressional document, signed by 41 sitting members, come into public domain?
Add that the letter is directed at a famous American.
Add that the letter is a blatant attempt by elected officials to suppress his free speech rights.
Now how much is the letter worth to a serious collector?
I contend that $2,000,000 is a bargain.
Plus you get the sweet
October 19, 2007 - 09:29 ET by Hero SquadPlus you get the sweet Haliburton case, a personal letter from Rush, and you know a few moments on the radio with Rush is certain to follow for the high bidder.
Unfortunately, my PayPal account only shows $34.71, so I'm afraid I've fallen just short of being able to toss in my own bid.
But you know, if the Democrats threw out a few more crazy letters like this and held the auction themselves, they might be able to cover the SCHIP overdraft they desire. Since they think they have overwhelming public support for the program, certainly they'll be able to find plenty of solid bids. Right?
**My Daughter at the WWII Memorial
Hey, how come Nancy Pelosi
October 19, 2007 - 10:43 ET by MightyMouthHey, how come Nancy Pelosi didn't sign this thing?? Is she some kind of closet ditto head or something?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM, this was a letter from
October 19, 2007 - 10:59 ET by MikeBMM, this was a letter from Democrat Senators. Wasp Woman is Speaker of the House. She isn't a Senator. She also isn't queen of the universe, which is why she has that smile botoxed onto her face.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Doh... I should have known
October 19, 2007 - 11:25 ET by MightyMouthDoh... I should have known that! I keep forgettin we have TWO houses full of idiots.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Harry Reid Pathetic Human
October 19, 2007 - 12:10 ET by NofHow about ol Harry trying to spin this now to make himself look like some kind of saint. "If i would have had more time i could have got all my democrapic collegues to sign the letter" Like haw haw...this was all fun and games. The man was trying to get Rush fired let alone his shameless attempt at censoring free speech and dialogue. Using the "power" of Gov to do it. Pathetic!!!
"When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat" R. Reagan
Exxactly Nof... We have
October 19, 2007 - 12:17 ET by bigtimerExxactly Nof...
We have been posting about this now on OT....lol.
I should of thought of posting here when I started this on OT but was soooo angry at Reid after waching him on the Senate floor spewing his absolute lies, trying his pathetic best to insert himself in any of this as if he is contributing to this and he was working with Mark Mays for all of this Ebay...that I just went to OT.
Far as I know he hasn't contributed one single penny...but wait...he did with his lying about Rush on the Senate floor that started all of this.
Winning bid: US $2,100,100.00
October 19, 2007 - 13:02 ET by paulnashtn“I would remind you
that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind
you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.”
Dinghy Harry Letter
October 19, 2007 - 13:09 ET by Sergeant ROCKFNC reported today that the letter netted the largest winning bid for a charity-related auction in the company's history.
Has anyone else reported on it?
ROCK... I don's know if
October 19, 2007 - 13:14 ET by bigtimerROCK...
I don's know if it has been anywhere because I haven't listened to the television for a couple of hours...Rush has my attention....lol.
I bet Ubermann will report it tonight, with the H. 'Twit' Reid spin that he spewed with lies on the Senate floor this morning that had to be given for him to say my Media Matters for the talking points for the leftist msm...made me sick.
So Harry Reid is now trying
October 19, 2007 - 13:21 ET by KhyrisSo Harry Reid is now trying to claim credit for STARTING this 'noble venture'.
This is akin to the Goldman's auctioning off the bloody knife for a charity that supports the children of murder victims .... and O.J. saying he was glad he was noble enough to "set aside their differences" and make such a worthy pursuit possible.
The disgusting egotism of it all...
Ha! Ha! Ha! Dinghy taking credit?
October 19, 2007 - 13:27 ET by Sergeant ROCKDinghy Harry is trying to take credit now?? Hillarious! As is your comparrison.
Just when you thought he couldn't stoop any lower? He does! What a buffoon!
Rush had been asking for
October 19, 2007 - 13:41 ET by Jack BauerRush had been asking each of the 41 DEMOCRAT senators to personally match the winning bid. That's never going to happen.
However, maybe Rush should ask all 41 to combine and, at least, match the winning bid.
That's $53,660 each. Pocket change for most of these rich Democrat senators.
Tedward Kennedy, for instance, has half a billion stashed away in off-shore trust funds. Dingy made millions from dodgy land deals.
May the embarrassment continue amongst the confederacy of dunces.
Don't hold your breath.
October 19, 2007 - 13:46 ET by SmartypantsDon't hold your breath. These Dems have no interest in actually making a difference in anything, other than making the U.S. a passive socialist country.
I wouln't be surprised if
October 19, 2007 - 14:05 ET by GrammyI wouln't be surprised if Dingy Harry and The Queen Bee didn't propose legislation for a new tax and the Feds making a matching contribution in their names.
They are imcomparable in their lust and drive to spend OP's money.
Grammie
MSM reporting of Rush's EBay auction
October 19, 2007 - 14:03 ET by timotheSo far, I've seen only two references of the auction in the MSM. CNN had a brief article in their political blog on October 16th. I saw the link last night, but could not find it today. USA Today mentioned the auction in their politics section of the website this morning. A number of local papers addressed the auction online as well, some more slanted than others.
I do not know if any MSM has made reference to the auction in print or broadcast media. To my knowledge, they have not. (Only Fox...which has been beating the story to death because they know they have an exclusive, has reported the auction.)
timothe... As far as I
October 19, 2007 - 14:07 ET by bigtimertimothe...
As far as I know only Beck on CNN and Fox have had any coverage of this all...but I was wondering....
What do you mean by Fox has been beating the story to death?
I haven't seen that....also what do you mean they have an exclusive...eh? Anyone can report on this all.
Reid Letter on FNC
October 19, 2007 - 14:10 ET by Sergeant ROCKI've been watching FNC all day. I saw it mentioned once or twice earlier, but not in a while since.
Nice opinion piece on Yahoo
October 19, 2007 - 14:18 ET by timotheJust posted 30 minutes ago.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/realclearpolitics/20071019/cm_rcp/the_medias_dilemma
The question is asked..
October 19, 2007 - 14:21 ET by Sergeant ROCKThe Mainstream Media have so far virtually* blacked out the story, but when the auction is over and a highly impressive sum is paid, will they continue to ignore it?
Most likely.
Rush was on Hannity and
October 19, 2007 - 14:13 ET by timotheRush was on Hannity and Colmes last night for 20 minutes. Alan Colmes was so in awe that they got the interview that he stuttered and stammered his pathetic questions.
Fox and Friends provided Rush updates to the auction about every half hour this morning. It was their lead story at 5am. On that program, I heard reference to another Rush appearance with Brit Hume, but I can't confirm it.
I found the CNN reference yesterday and the USA today reference this morning by Googling "Rush Limbaugh ebay".
timothe...My point is
October 19, 2007 - 14:21 ET by bigtimertimothe...
My point is that is hardly beating a story to death....I call it reporting the news myself.
As far as the rest of the msm not reporting it we all know why ....it is called bias.
By the way, I saw that last night and it is too bad that Colmes doesn't always stay in that condition you so aptly described....he would be doing us all a big favor...lol!
Finally....
October 19, 2007 - 16:31 ET by timotheThe wires picked up the story, but not without giving significant time to Harry Reid's concilliatory speech on the floor of the Senate today.
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN1930617020071019
The MSM's non-coverage is so wrong. It makes me so mad, I could spit.
}}---> Harry Bo Peep
October 19, 2007 - 16:46 ET by Cool ArrowAnd his 40 lost sheep will never convince much of anybody they're really happy about this outcome.
Harry's concession on the Senate floor was a shamefully shameless doiley of spun wool. Even the most ardent Demoncraft devotees can see through it.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
NYT still gets it
October 19, 2007 - 18:30 ET by KhyrisNYT still gets it wrong.
Line 1 from their story @ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/20/washington/19cnd-letter.html?ref=us
"After Rush Limbaugh referred to Iraq war veterans critical of the war as “phony soldiers,” he received a letter of complaint signed by 41 Democratic senators."
Re; NYT still gets it wrong.
October 19, 2007 - 19:16 ET by AndanteThey're still in the business? Bummer.
media not interested
October 19, 2007 - 19:33 ET by FAQsThe couple times I've checked their web sites today CNN, ABC, MSNBC and CBS have not reported on this story (main page anyway). Unbelievable. A letter signed by Hillary and Obama sells for two million dollars and they don't think it's news or that anyone would be interested. This very well could be the most obvious case of media bias I've ever seen.
Drudge
October 19, 2007 - 19:36 ET by AndanteThere's a great pic and several related stories at:http://drudgereport.com/
Hmm, Harry seems to be missing from the photo. I thought this was all his idea.
Andante
October 19, 2007 - 19:47 ET by BlondeNice link....
Largest charity bid in the history of EBAY? Jay Leno's Harley went for $800,000...
Anyone care to guess about who purchased Leno's Harley?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Soooo....nobody even tried
October 19, 2007 - 22:50 ET by BlondeTo answer my question about Leno's Harley.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Harry Reid, Math Whiz
October 19, 2007 - 21:20 ET by SanityClauseHarry Reid, Math Whiz:
Reid said:
"...more than 40 of my Senate colleagues and I cosigned a letter..."
Fact: 41 Senators signed the letter
Harry = 1
So 40 other Senators signed it, besides him, not "more than 40 of my Senate colleagues".
If Bush had made this type of arithmetic mistake, the Drive-Bys would be all over it, and Bathtub Boy would make him Worst Person in the World.
hehe, you just couldn't see
October 19, 2007 - 22:47 ET by Khyrishehe, you just couldn't see the parantheses in his speech, he said:
"...more than 40 of (my senate collegaues and I) cosigned..."
Gotta be careful when quoting libs from oration rather than print... can never be to sure where they're using "air quotes" or similar non-vocally-communicable devices in order to get away with statements that would otherwise be absurd.