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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 12:58 AM
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Blog: Guckert/Gannon non-profit/GOP link
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http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050331-021816-8778r.htm

Blog: Guckert/Gannon non-profit/GOP link

Washington, DC, Mar. 31 (UPI) -- Former Talon News White House correspondent J.D. Guckert reportedly is implicated in falsely registering a political organization as a non-profit.

The Weblog dailyKos.com reported Thursday that Guckert, aka Jeff Gannon, who quit his job for the online publisher Talon News after media reports tied him to gay online prostitution and Republican Party operatives, was registered as the executive director of an organization called the Free Speech Foundation.

The Free Speech Foundation was registered as a tax-exempt non-profit with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under code 501(c)(3), which prohibits the organizations from participating in or funding political activities.

Despite this, dailyKos.com charged, the organization was used to fundraise for a pro-Bush Web site, ProBush.com, that was facing a $5 million libel suit for naming an Arab-American senator on its ongoing "Traitor List."

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LiberalVoice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:00 AM
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1. Another mark on the board for Kos. nt
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Griffy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-03-05 03:10 PM
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23. heres the LINK to the Kos story.. MUCH better....
It like they (shock) did investigating!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/3/31/9559/38512
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:06 AM
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2. G/G now has two, countem, two IRS violations. How many did Willi Nelson
have before he was out touring and selling that album he made to raise the $$ to pay the IRS?
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NVMojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:09 AM
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3. hmmm, hmmmm, hmmmmm, there will be more coming out!!!
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Carolab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:23 AM
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4. Saw this earlier this evening but it was on buzzflash
I don't understand why the Moonie Times would be reporting on this.

Eberle used to work for them.

What's up?
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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:26 AM
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5. I was thinking that too?
Could this be a sign???
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Carolab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:34 AM
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6. Or is Gannon going to be the scapegoat?
This is VERY strange.
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:38 AM
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7. The Washington Times?
I Can't believe they reported it. Will Drudge pick it up or will he ignore Gannongate as usual?
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:46 AM
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8. we must be seeing things, i don't believe my lying eyes.
The Rev. will be taking someone to the wood shed tomorrow.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:46 AM
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9. Moonie Times
Way'at cat_girl25! :hi:

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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 01:51 AM
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10. Hey there, Swamp!
About to drag my butt to bed!

Sweet dreams!:hi:
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I_Make_Mistakes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 02:04 AM
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11. Could it be an April's Joke n/t
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 02:44 AM
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12. Boa noite
abraço :hug:
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oasis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-03-05 01:51 PM
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22. Keep the bastard's feet to the fire. (eom)
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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 03:00 AM
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13. Ya know, the thing is...
If he was ever sent to Prison, He'd probably enjoy himself.



Might even make some money while he's there.

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earth mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 10:00 AM
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14. Wow, that's interesting...
Here's a recent Gannon interview done by email and posted at LifeLike Pundits that I stumbled upon via Americablog. I don't think it's the story that many of us were interested and discussing a couple of days ago. However, this interview is an interesting read regardless because it's simply amazing how Gannon twists the facts around...maybe someday we'll understand and know his motives...

Gannon Round 2
http://www.lifelikepundits.com/archives/000508.php
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 10:44 AM
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15. Wow - want an interview.
And boy does he spin.

How are you TheGoldenRule? :hi:

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earth mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-02-05 02:10 PM
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19. Yes he does spin!
Any new info on Gannon anyone?

And hi there merh! :hi:
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 10:58 AM
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16. Anyone have a link to the actual Kos story?
I can't find it on his site.

:headbang:
rocknation
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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 11:08 AM
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17. Same here, can't find it, but would love to see it...
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-05 11:43 AM
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18. I put a post on DailyKos about it with a link to the WashTimes story
Edited on Fri Apr-01-05 12:01 PM by rocknation
I hope there isn't any monkey business going on here. Nothing would make Gannon happier than to be able to accuse Kos of printing a false story.

:headbang:
rocknation
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bin.dare Donating Member (517 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-02-05 04:01 PM
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20. here is the link ...
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understandinglife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-03-05 12:09 PM
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21. Here is the Washington Times link and...
....a comment:

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050331-021816-8778r.htm

(tinyurl link: http://tinyurl.com/4gvjh)

As I read the Washington Times article, they are reporting a story that originated at dKos. They also include a quote from "Guckert" (note: he is quoted as "Guckert" not "Gannon").

Check these two items:


<snip>

The Weblog dailyKos.com reported Thursday that Guckert, aka Jeff Gannon, who quit his job for the online publisher Talon News after media reports tied him to gay online prostitution and Republican Party operatives, was registered as the executive director of an organization called the Free Speech Foundation.

<snip>

Guckert, however, dismissed the allegations and said dailyKos.com had "an extreme left-wing" bent.

The Free Speech Foundation is "entirely legitimate," Guckert told UPI. "It complies with IRS rules and regulations."


The folk who originated the report at dKos hopefully have all their factlets well documented and consulted with their legal adviser(s) before publishing their investigative report. One reason why the WT might be "carrying" the story is to ensure wide distribution (perhaps as part of a cooperative effort with g/g/g/????) -- get my drift.

Peace.

www.missionnotaccomplished.us
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NVMojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-03-05 07:09 PM
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24. the timing of this and the FEC doing the consideration of weblogs/
campaigns/etc....very interesting!
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understandinglife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-04-05 12:37 AM
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25. Indeed. (nt)
www.missionnotaccomplished.us
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