NY Post: New York Times to Reveal John Boehner 'Affair' - Update: Article's Out of Date

NY Post: New York Times to Reveal John Boehner ‘Affair’ - Update: Article’s Out of Date

PoliticsJune 2011 • Views: 29,833

[See update below — removing the link because the article was out of date.]

UPDATE at 6/7/11 4:12:55 pm

Correction: this article is from last year. That’ll teach me to double-check when I get email tips. Sorry for the false alarm.

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137 comments

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:54:02pm

Why is it that I find this one slightly more credible than the last?

Reckoner Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:54:33pm

A rich, powerful man who cheated on his wife? I'm shocked, I tell ya!

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:55:37pm

Wait if this actually happened, why is the New York Times the only one with the story?

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:55:48pm

A rep for Boehner’s office said, “This is bull[bleep]. The American people oppose Washington Democrats’ job killing, so their desperate liberal allies are resorting to outright lies. It’s low, and it’s dirty.”

Speaking of outright lies...

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:56:12pm

All this attention on Wiener could only lead to Boehner.

/trying to get out ahead to the bad jokes

jaunte Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:56:57pm

Here we go again.

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:57:32pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Wait if this actually happened, why is the New York Times the only one with the story?

Maybe they're the ones who followed the leads?

Why was the National Enquirer the only one to publish the John Edwards story for starters?

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:57:38pm

Actually, I do think it's low and ridiculous. If he's having an affair, that's not our business. I'm getting sick of hearing about the sex lives of politicians. Boehner's an ass and there are plenty of other job related things he can be called to answer for.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:01pm

Does no one in that town know how to close a zipper?

Bob Dillon Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:11pm

Congress: where we are lectured from about morals, ethics and fiscal responsibility. Lets keep sending them back. So much more to learn from them.

engineer cat Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:12pm

he can only have an affair if he gets his 'e' removed

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:19pm

re: #1 thedopefishlives

Why is it that I find this one slightly more credible than the last?

Could it be your political orientation? (Honest question).

I feel like I remember hearing about the Boehner story when he first got the house speaker position. Probably only a matter of time now if there is any truth to it.

Amory Blaine Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:25pm

re: #5 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I know you're fun at parties.

Bob Dillon Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:58:54pm

re: #9 Decatur Deb

Does no one in that town know how to close a zipper?

zippers? what zippers?

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:04pm

re: #8 allegro

Actually, I do think it's low and ridiculous. If he's having an affair, that's not our business. I'm getting sick of hearing about the sex lives of politicians. Boehner's an ass and there are plenty of other job related things he can be called to answer for.

Sex life, not my business. Lobbyist, my business.

Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:05pm

Sleaze, Sleaze and more Sleaze from both sides of the isle. Why am I not surprised this is turning into a game of "gotcha".

Sarah must be pissed that her meme is being hijacked.

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:09pm

re: #12 Alexzander

Could it be your political orientation? (Honest question).

I feel like I remember hearing about the Boehner story when he first got the house speaker position. Probably only a matter of time now if there is any truth to it.

Actually, it's probably because I trust the NYT slightly more than I trust Breitbart. Which should say something in and of itself.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:11pm

Did someone save the receipt for our current congress? I'd like to take them back for an exchange or refund.

Something. Anything.

How hard is it to keep your pants on?

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:19pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Wait if this actually happened, why is the New York Times the only one with the story?

Maybe they hired back Jayson Blair !!
/

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:39pm

re: #8 allegro

Considering how he and his side are trying to force their morals on us, I see no problem in destroying his reputation and ruining him.

wrenchwench Tue, Jun 7, 2011 3:59:58pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Wait if this actually happened, why is the New York Times the only one with the story?

Post.

ReamWorks SKG Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:12pm

At least nobody will be able to make a joke about his name.

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:20pm

re: #15 Decatur Deb

Sex life, not my business. Lobbyist, my business.

Perhaps. For whom does she lobby and how might it have affected his votes in industry related bills?

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:24pm

re: #7 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Maybe they're the ones who followed the leads?

Why was the National Enquirer the only one to publish the John Edwards story for starters?

Doesn't the National Enquirer publish sex scandals about everyone?

From my understanding they just got "stopped clock is right twice a day" with John Edwards...

Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:24pm

re: #8 allegro

Actually, I do think it's low and ridiculous. If he's having an affair, that's not our business. I'm getting sick of hearing about the sex lives of politicians. Boehner's an ass and there are plenty of other job related things he can be called to answer for.

If he is having an affair with a lobbyist, it's definitely the people's business to know about it.

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:27pm

re: #18 EmmmieG

Did someone save the receipt for our current congress? I'd like to take them back for an exchange or refund.

Something. Anything.

How hard is it to keep your pants on?

Well, thats the issue

If it's hard, you don't WANT to keep your panst on!

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:00:38pm

re: #21 wrenchwench

Post.

NYT has the story, NY Post said that the Times was going to break it.

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:01:12pm

re: #20 ProLifeLiberal

Considering how he and his side are trying to force their morals on us, I see no problem in destroying his reputation and ruining him.

Fair point.

Amory Blaine Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:01:21pm

These sex scandals serve to rouse social conservatives.

wrenchwench Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:01:39pm

re: #27 thedopefishlives

NYT has the story, NY Post said that the Times was going to break it.

Oops, sorry. I was wrong.

Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:01:48pm

re: #26 sattv4u2

Well, thats the issue

If it's hard, you don't WANT to keep your panst on!

Depends, is She wearing a dress and is a janitors closet close by?

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:01:58pm

re: #30 wrenchwench

Oops, sorry. I was wrong.

Sokay, I had to do a double take myself before I got it.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:05pm

re: #23 allegro

Perhaps. For whom does she lobby and how might it have affected his votes in industry related bills?

Yep. My business ends when we find an inconsequential lobbyist. (So does theirs.)

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:13pm

re: #25 Charles

If he is having an affair with a lobbyist, it's definitely the people's business to know about it.

Absolutely. Decisions affecting millions in tax payer dollars could have be affected by this.

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:24pm

re: #21 wrenchwench

Post.

Yes my post said that the New York Times must be the only ones who have this information since apparently people are speculating on when they will publish it.

Further more, who is on first?

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:27pm

I am sitting here thinking of Alexander Hamilton, who went public and allowed his reputation to be destroyed to make the point that he had been guilty of sexual immorality, not corruption.

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:30pm

re: #25 Charles

If he is having an affair with a lobbyist, it's definitely the people's business to know about it.

That does make it job related then. Neverrr mind...

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:51pm

re: #20 ProLifeLiberal

Considering how he and his side are trying to force their morals on us, I see no problem in destroying his reputation and ruining him.

I do have a problem if he's innocent. If it's true, especially if he was doing a lobbyist who obtained undue influence over him via sexual favors, then I say fair game.

goddamnedfrank Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:02:56pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Wait if this actually happened, why is the New York Times the only one with the story?

Why was the Enquirer the one to break the Edwards affair? Every story has to get broken by somebody. They typically don't hit everyone simultaneously, somebody has to go out and do real journalism, then everyone else reports on it.

jaunte Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:03:09pm

This isn't technically what they meant by "Citizens United," Speaker Boehner.

Dancing along the light of day Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:03:14pm

re: #18 EmmmieG

Did someone save the receipt for our current congress? I'd like to take them back for an exchange or refund.

Something. Anything.

How hard is it to keep your pants on?

Or keep it in your pants?

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:03:55pm

re: #19 sattv4u2

Maybe they hired back Jayson Blair !!
/

Reckoner

For future reference,, a sentence followed by a "/" is meant as satire!

goddamnedfrank Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:04:31pm

First Weiner, then Boehner ... It's like we're being punked by reality.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:04:39pm

'This will end in tears."

--Douglas Adams via SFZ

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:05:05pm

re: #43 goddamnedfrank

First Weiner, then Boehner ... It's like we're being punked by reality.

I'm sure Frank will be close behind!!

umm,, wait ,, HUH !?!?!

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:06:06pm

I'm still getting tired of hearing about political peckers pecking in precarious places.

Just wanted to say that.

ReamWorks SKG Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:06:59pm

Serves Boehner right for wanted to means-test my Social Security!
/

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:07:05pm

re: #46 allegro

I'm still getting tired of hearing about political peckers pecking in precarious places.

Just wanted to say that.

try it three times fast

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:08:18pm

re: #43 goddamnedfrank

First Weiner, then Boehner ... It's like we're being punked by reality.

"Well. Jetpack Hitler. Reality has finally jumped the shark."

funky chicken Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:08:20pm

re: #4 allegro

Speaking of outright lies...

Or delusions. Anyway, it's apparently the thing for GOP Speakers to do, eh?
[Link: www.vanityfair.com...]

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:09:23pm

re: #46 allegro

I'm still getting tired of hearing about political peckers pecking in precarious places.

Just wanted to say that.

But perusing politicians peccadilloes provides pundits with permanent professions.

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:09:27pm

I never trusted the congressman from Oompa Loompa County.

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:09:47pm

re: #51 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

But perusing politicians peccadilloes provides pundits with permanent professions.

game, set and match

blueraven Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:10:22pm

Wait, this article in the Post is from Sept 2010?

Obdicut Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:10:35pm

re: #8 allegro

Actually, I do think it's low and ridiculous. If he's having an affair, that's not our business. I'm getting sick of hearing about the sex lives of politicians. Boehner's an ass and there are plenty of other job related things he can be called to answer for.

Agreed. I don't give a shit. To the extent it makes him a hypocrite, point that out when he opposes gay marriage or what have you. But other than that, it's nobody's goddamn business.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:10:52pm

And Anthony Weiner sits, stoking a cat, smiling softly.

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:11:00pm

I'm confused. What does a silly Post article from last September have to do with anything?

windsagio Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:11:08pm

See that's the difference, Republicans cheat for real.

(and Bill Clinton)

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:11:18pm

re: #56 Decatur Deb

And Anthony Weiner sits, stoking a cat, smiling softly.

STOKING A CAT?! THAT BASTARD!

Targetpractice Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:11:41pm

re: #46 allegro

I'm still getting tired of hearing about political peckers pecking in precarious places.

Just wanted to say that.

I am too, because I think that's something that should be private. But when you're not only the Speaker of a party that proclaims itself to be the one based upon "traditional family values," but also boinking a lobbyist, then it's worth screen time. Weiner's own bit last week was only noteworthy because of his coverup, not the initial foul. He'd come clean then, it would have warranted a collective rolling of eyes and below the fold coverage for a day or two.

zora Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:12:27pm

re: #57 Simply Sarah

this appears to be old news.

ReamWorks SKG Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:12:32pm

Now I'm seeing google news headlines like

"Boehner Silent on Weiner Scandal"

..it's as if a 12-year-old is writing the headlines.

M. Dubious Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:12:42pm

re: #57 Simply Sarah

I'm confused. What does a silly Post article from last September have to do with anything?

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:13:28pm

re: #57 Simply Sarah

I just noticed this too.

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:13:35pm

re: #61 zora

this appears to be old news.

Well, it's old. I'm not sure it qualifies as news. Looks like the usual NY Post hand waving just before the last election happened.

Achilles Tang Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:13:57pm

re: #54 blueraven

Wait, this article in the Post is from Sept 2010?

Right. What gives? The NYT takes 8 months to figure it out, and Boehner is dumb enough to keep doing it?

goddamnedfrank Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:14:20pm

This picture of Santorum makes me laugh. (Totally Safe for Work.)

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:14:28pm

re: #57 Simply Sarah

I'm confused. What does a silly Post article from last September have to do with anything?

re: #61 zora

this appears to be old news.

"Catching Boehner with a mistress is the only way to destroy him politically before the election," a source said.

Read more: [Link: www.nypost.com...]

As they say, That horse has left the barn

Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:14:43pm

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

Hawaii69 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:14:55pm

re: #8 allegro

Actually, I do think it's low and ridiculous. If he's having an affair, that's not our business. I'm getting sick of hearing about the sex lives of politicians. Boehner's an ass and there are plenty of other job related things he can be called to answer for.

If he was having an affair with a waitress, you'd have a better
point.

....but he's allegedly having an affair with a lobbyist, whose job is to influence his voting. That's a whole other level of impropriety.

Gotta hand it to the lobbyist though....she's going the extra mile.

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:15:22pm

re: #69 Charles

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

Breaking headline: Charles is human!

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:15:35pm

re: #69 Charles

We all make mistakes.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:15:36pm

re: #69 Charles

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

I'm sure you'll be admonished.

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:15:53pm

re: #67 goddamnedfrank

This picture of Santorum makes me laugh. (Totally Safe for Work.)

I can see no way this picture can be taken out of context...

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:16:02pm

Ok I was just reading the (pretty funny) back and forth between Charles and Adam Baldwin, and I found myself stumped by this reference following Baldwin's plato's cave attempted zinger.

Baldwin tweeted:

Adam Baldwin
It's as if @Lizardoid is acting out Plato's Cave in reverse.

To which, Charles replied:

Lizardoid Charles Johnson
That's so impressive that you know about Plato's Cave. What's your opinion on the figure-ground analysis? RT @adamsbaldwin: Plato's Cave

I have to admit, I have no idea what figure-ground analysis is. Someone please enlighten me?

Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:16:06pm

re: #73 Decatur Deb

I'm sure you'll be admonished.

Ya think?

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:16:50pm

re: #67 goddamnedfrank

This picture of Santorum makes me laugh. (Totally Safe for Work.)

oh god....Does not mix well with a mind poisoned by two girls one cup and the other santorum.

jaunte Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:16:51pm

re: #76 Charles

I can see it now. UR RONG!

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:17:20pm

re: #69 Charles

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

It happens. I've been on that end of missing dates myself. That said, the text you used of the hyperlink saying "before midterm elections" probably should clicked. Are you feeling OK? I know that when I'm overworked/frazzled, I tend to be more prone to zone out and miss this kind of thing.

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:17:42pm

re: #69 Charles

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

Hah! I knew it sounded familiar.

blueraven Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:18:02pm

Well horrific if true.

CNN reported 20-30 dismembered bodies found in Liberty county TX. Possibly children.

Oh dear Lord, I hope it is false.

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:18:06pm

My Granddad heard an interesting story out of Egypt.

Obdicut Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:19:17pm

re: #81 blueraven

Well horrific if true.

CNN reported 20-30 dismembered bodies found in Liberty county TX. Possibly children.

Oh dear Lord, I hope it is false.

Well, from the article I found on it:

The tipster said dozens of dismembered bodies are buried in the grave, according to Cleveland Advocate Vanesa Brashier.
The source is a psychic, according to another source in Liberty County.

[Link: www.khou.com...]

Targetpractice Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:19:27pm

re: #81 blueraven

Well horrific if true.

CNN reported 20-30 dismembered bodies found in Liberty county TX. Possibly children.

Oh dear Lord, I hope it is false.

Is it something about 2012 that's making all the crazies come out of the woodworks?

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:19:46pm

Actually, Mike Stark had a diary on this subject this morning on Daily Kos. He confronted both Boehner and the lobbyist about the alleged affair and they both denied it. Stark tried to make a case that this was evidence for the affair since neither denied it. That was just stupid. Few of the comments that I saw supported it at all.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:20:03pm

re: #82 ProLifeLiberal

My Granddad heard an interesting story out of Egypt.

Woman and a kid on a donkey, led by an old guy?

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:20:11pm

re: #81 blueraven

Well horrific if true.

CNN reported 20-30 dismembered bodies found in Liberty county TX. Possibly children.

Oh dear Lord, I hope it is false.

Mass grave with "a lot of bodies" found in Hardin, Texas, says police source

jaunte Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:20:17pm

re: #81 blueraven

Looks like it's real.

The F.B.I. is on the scene along with at least one cadaver dog.
[Link: www.thecypresstimes.com...]

abolitionist Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:20:48pm

re: #75 Alexzander

Ok I was just reading the (pretty funny) back and forth between Charles and Adam Baldwin, and I found myself stumped by this reference following Baldwin's plato's cave attempted zinger.

Baldwin tweeted:

To which, Charles replied:

I have to admit, I have no idea what figure-ground analysis is. Someone please enlighten me?

Plato made references shadows on a cave wall from the nearby fire, as a metaphor for the level of understanding that we humans have for the realities that surround us.

ElCapitanAmerica Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:21:13pm

What a blooper ...

What's sad is the amount of schadenfreude that was already take place. Cmon everybody we're better than this.

Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:21:15pm

re: #69 Charles

Just updated - someone emailed the link, and I didn't notice the date. Sorry for the false alarm!

It happens. Done it few times myself in some of my links.

But you know of course someone is going to use this as a "gotcha" moment and try slime you even though you have made the correction and announced/corrected the error.

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:21:58pm

re: #88 jaunte

Looks like it's real.

Bad first reaction: "Jeez, I hope it's drug-related"

Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:22:12pm

re: #76 Charles

Ya think?

And with glee no less....

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:22:27pm

re: #90 ElCapitanAmerica

What a blooper ...

What's sad is the amount of schadenfreude that was already take place. Cmon everybody we're better than this.

No I'm not.

zora Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:22:39pm

re: #81 blueraven

Well horrific if true.

CNN reported 20-30 dismembered bodies found in Liberty county TX. Possibly children.

Oh dear Lord, I hope it is false.

Liberty County Searches For Bodies

The officials later said at a news conference that they have "no evidence of deceased persons," but they are waiting for a search warrant to gather evidence.

[Link: www.click2houston.com...]

Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:22:44pm

re: #79 Simply Sarah

Just missed it.

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:01pm

re: #86 Decatur Deb

Apparently, some of the Copts are joining up with the Muslim Brotherhood.

re: #83 Obdicut

I hope to God it isn't true.

Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:11pm

re: #89 abolitionist

Plato made references shadows on a cave wall from the nearby fire, as a metaphor for the level of understanding that we humans have for the realities that surround us.

I'm familiar with Plato's Republic but I've never heard of the phrase "figure ground analysis." I thought maybe it was a specific interpretation of the work.

Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:13pm

re: #91 Bubblehead II

It happens. Done it few times myself in some of my links.

But you know of course someone is going to use this as a "gotcha" moment and try slime you even though you have made the correction and announced/corrected the error.

They're already doing it - but you know what? I couldn't care less.

100

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:29pm

re: #86 Decatur Deb

Woman and a kid on a donkey, led by an old guy?

You know, there is no biblical reference for Joseph's age.

Just pointing out.

101

M. Dubious Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:44pm

re: #1 thedopefishlives

Why is it that I find this one slightly more credible than the last?

Yeah, why is that?

102

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:23:52pm

US officials said they have no evidence of "deceased persons" despite earlier reports of dozens of bodies found in a rural area.

103

Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:24:53pm

re: #100 EmmmieG

You know, there is no biblical reference for Joseph's age.

Just pointing out.

Catholic iconography, probably because he disappears right after the Bar Mitzvah.

104

Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:25:13pm

re: #99 Charles

Good,

105

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:25:18pm

re: #96 Charles

Just missed it.

Ah, works for me. It's way too easy to do with the Internet, since sites often have old articles looking the same as new ones and dates often being tiny and tucked away. It's a bit harder with a magazine or, especially, a newspaper. When the pages are yellow and brittle and the sports section is talking about the Whalers game last night, it's probably not breaking news.

106

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:25:18pm

re: #102 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

US officials said they have no evidence of "deceased persons" despite earlier reports of dozens of bodies found in a rural area.

This is getting weirder and weirder.

107

ProGunLiberal Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:26:02pm

re: #106 allegro

This is why you don't use psychics for criminal and missing persons investigations.

108

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:26:54pm

re: #103 Decatur Deb

Catholic iconography, probably because he disappears right after the Bar Mitzvah.

Given the life expectancy of the time, he could have been any age.

But he does kind of just disappear without an explanation.

109

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:27:18pm

re: #107 ProLifeLiberal

This is why you don't use psychics for criminal and missing persons investigations.

...and announce it to the press before the digging started.

110

sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:27:27pm

re: #107 ProLifeLiberal

This is why you don't use psychics for criminal and missing persons investigations.

I don't either

I call a Tarot Card Reader instead

111

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:27:35pm

re: #106 allegro

This is getting weirder and weirder.

It's sounding to me like it may very well be one of those stories that's so dramatic that someone jumped the gun on it and everyone else followed without confirming it. At least, I'm kinda hoping that's the case, since the other option isn't very appealing. Also, once a "psychic" source becomes involved, I get a bit suspect.

112

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:28:24pm

re: #107 ProLifeLiberal

This is why you don't use psychics for ~~criminal and missing persons investigations~~ anything besides silly entertainment.

113

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:28:33pm

re: #110 sattv4u2

I don't either

I call a Tarot Card Reader instead

Boy, are you gullible.

I have a really reliable Chinese fortune cookie outlet.

If that doesn't work, tea leaves worked for Harry Potter. (We will all have a big black blog in our future.)

114

Kragar Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:28:59pm

re: #107 ProLifeLiberal

This is why you don't use psychics for criminal and missing persons investigations.

I knew you were going to say that.

115

allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:28:59pm

Just turned on the local news. See if they talk about it.

116

reine.de.tout Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:29:42pm

re: #113 EmmmieG

Boy, are you gullible.

I have a really reliable Chinese fortune cookie outlet.

If that doesn't work, tea leaves worked for Harry Potter. (We will all have a big black blog in our future.)

I just check in with Sister Sarah of the neon hand.

117

Simply Sarah Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:30:06pm

re: #115 allegro

Just turned on the local news. See if they talk about it.

If local news is anything like it is here, I'd be semi-surprised if it wasn't all they were talking about.

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sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:30:07pm

re: #114 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I knew you were going to say that.

You never see the headline

PSYCHIC WINS LOTTERY!

Why is that?

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allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:30:20pm

Opening story. Still trying to get a search warrant after getting an anonymous tip. Reporter on site.

So... nothing to see here.

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abolitionist Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:30:23pm

re: #98 Alexzander

I've never heard of the phrase "figure ground analysis" either, but for what it's worth, Allegory of the Cave

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Targetpractice Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:30:32pm

re: #90 ElCapitanAmerica

What a blooper ...

What's sad is the amount of schadenfreude that was already take place. Cmon everybody we're better than this.

I have to ask, better than what? People in this country no longer treat even rumors of political sexcapades with any sort of skepticism. Because so often, those who have were left with egg on their faces after giving the benefit of the doubt to a class of people who've demonstrated time and again that they're not deserving of it.

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blueraven Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:31:03pm

re: #115 allegro

Just turned on the local news. See if they talk about it.

Here is Austin, the local news said "suspected bodies buried" at the location in question. Updates at ten.

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Obdicut Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:31:18pm

re: #90 ElCapitanAmerica

I didn't exhibit any schaudenfreude.

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sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:31:45pm

re: #115 allegro

Just turned on the local news. See if they talk about it.

How will that help

The story is ion Texas,,You live in Antartica, no?

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Charles Johnson Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:33:03pm

re: #98 Alexzander

I'm familiar with Plato's Republic but I've never heard of the phrase "figure ground analysis." I thought maybe it was a specific interpretation of the work.

It's a philosophical concept, dealing with perception. Google it...

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Only The Lurker Knows Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:33:49pm

re: #104 Bubblehead II

That said. This is one of the reasons I hang out here. If our Host makes a mistake or reports a false story, he (Charles) owns up to it and takes the hit instead of deleting it and denying that it ever happened. I think the word I am looking for is INTEGRITY. Something certain other blogs seem to have forgotten.

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goddamnedfrank Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:33:54pm

Rick Santorum shouldn't approach people when they're trying to eat.

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Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:34:10pm

Check this out:

Security Check Points of the Future:

[Link: www.cnn.com...]

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allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:34:11pm

re: #124 sattv4u2

How will that help

The story is ion Texas,,You live in Antartica, no?

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allegro Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:34:47pm

re: #127 goddamnedfrank

Rick Santorum shouldn't approach people when they're trying to eat.

That guy's expression cracked me up.

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sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:34:54pm

re: #129 allegro

no

Siberia?

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sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:36:59pm

re: #127 goddamnedfrank

Rick Santorum shouldn't approach people when they're trying to eat.

"Can't I just eat my waffle?"

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Alexzander Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:38:28pm

re: #125 Charles

It's a philosophical concept, dealing with perception. Google it...

Just did a little googling. Does it simply refer to the cognitive process of distinguishing objects from the background?

I've actually studied philosophy at the graduate level but perception was never my area.

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Decatur Deb Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:38:53pm

re: #128 Alexzander

Check this out:

Security Check Points of the Future:

[Link: www.cnn.com...]

"That means moving from a system that looks for bad objects to one that can find bad people," Bisignani said.

No lane for Heavy Metal bands?

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sattv4u2 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:44:40pm

re: #134 Decatur Deb

"That means moving from a system that looks for bad objects to one that can find bad people," Bisignani said.

No lane for Heavy Metal bands?

Objects In the RearView Mirror May Be Heavier Than They Appear

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The Ghost of a Flea Tue, Jun 7, 2011 4:54:03pm

Clearly Adam Baldwin has some profound issues relating to Ur of the Chaldees. Perhaps an ancient Mesopotamian city-state bullied him on the playground as a child.

As for the inverse Cave Parable. I guess it parses as Charles having entered the Cave of Liberalism and rejected the Sun--metaphor the Form of the Good, and contextually whatever Adam Baldwin's particular brand of wingnut is...possibly Ronald Reagon's gleaming radiant ass--strapping himself in and convincing himself to the Shadows on the Wall...ie any position other than his particular brand of wingnut...are Truth.

I'd like to point out that Plato's understanding of knowledge and the Form of the Good involved things like skepticism, recognizing of personal perspective as bias, and the pursuit of virtues such as equality, justice, and truth. He would likely piss on Adam Baldwin's shoes for appropriating his name and concepts to add a veneer of philosophical gravity to the whiny self-righteous pursuit of not paying taxes and morally justifying dickishness. Then his posse of Symposiasts would curbstomp the dude.

But I'm not really a Platonic scholar. I'm prefer Aristophanes, as he understood the role of a decent dick joke in communicating more profound truths.

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diamonda2u Tue, Jun 7, 2011 5:29:33pm

I was just thinking that all those gloating over the Weiner incident (Cantor comes to mind since he came out asking for resignation), should make sure their sh!t don't stink because I am guessing, all politicians should have a wakeup cal regarding their online activity, and if "anonymous" or anyone else gets pissed at them, their goods will be all over the news too. I predict these sort of events will become more common and before the year is out, the news will be all day Jerry Springer sex stories (since the main stream media has no interest in anything else).

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