David A. Smith (CorpGovActivist) made FOX News!!!

[IdesOfOctober]

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2006Nov01/0,4670,SECHalliburton,00.html

:rofl:

:rofl:

:rofl:

Now even the dittoheads know how much trouble Cheney is in!

For more outlets: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=halliburton+tolling+agreement+nigeria+filing+sec

This circled the globe, and it's just the beginning.

Ides

[blm]

1. David - another hero to Anti-corruption, Open government wing of the Dem party.

heh

[IdesOfOctober]

2. The Presidential Medal of Freedom: "Dear President Kerry...

I am writing to you regarding your first year's batch of Presidential Medals of Freedom: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_medal_of_freedom

You see, I have a friend, who I think you know, who I think deserves to be considered.

(...)

Rejoicingly yours,

Ides

cc: Distinguished Civilian Service Awards Board: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Civilian_Service_Awards_Board

[CorpGovActivist]

42. A GITMO Cell...

"Dear President Kerry:

I have a friend who's always wanted to visit Cuba, in the worst possible way.

(...)

Pleadingly yours,

- David A. Smith"

[pacalo]

69. Hahaa! I just read this in the Vanity Fair article...

Kenneth Adelman: "The most dispiriting and awful moment of the whole administration was the day that Bush gave the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Tenet, General Tommy Franks, and Jerry Bremer—three of the most incompetent people who've ever served in such key spots. And they get the highest civilian honor a president can bestow on anyone! That was the day I checked out of this administration. It was then I thought, There's no seriousness here, these are not serious people. If he had been serious, the president would have realized that those three are each directly responsible for the disaster of Iraq."

I think he would agree that you & all the whistleblowers should collectively receive this award; you might have to settle for the Congressional Medal of Freedom Award when the Democrats take over, however. ;)

You can read the Vanity Fair article here

[IdesOfOctober]

70. Note that it's addressed to President Kerry...

... January 09 isn't that far away.

Ides

[pacalo]

87. Oops...so I see now.

That was a hit-&-run reply done in haste before I left for the day.

:hi:

[Tuesday_Morning]

3. Big K and R!!

[Tuesday_Morning]

4. yes!

David A. Smith said in a filing with the SEC in September that he mistakenly received e-mails from a company attorney on how to handle federal investigations _ notes he says were intended for David R. Smith, a vice president with Halliburton's tax group.

The e-mails, he said, focused on how Halliburton would defend itself against bribery charges.

David A. Smith, who says he owns a single share of Halliburton's common stock said in his SEC filing that David R. Smith"was being asked to weigh in on how to explain away the source of the bribes paid to Nigerian officials."

[IdesOfOctober]

8. Those who have known David...

... for a long time have known true grace under pressure.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

43. Tuesday - What's Your Latest Video?

Has everyone here seen the documentary work that Tuesday_Morning has done? The recent piece on the re-creation of Arlington National is quite stirring.

- Dave

[Tuesday_Morning]

71. thanks -here ya go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=737&mesg_id=737

It really struck a chord, I think.

So when are we going to see you on video? Can't wait!

[CorpGovActivist]

74. *shrug* There's Some Footage Already

; )

Thanks for the link: I hope others visit it, too.

- Dave

[Blackhatjack]

5. I'm a believer.... And I want a copy of the book!!!

I can only imagine how all of this will turn out!

Yep we need to let FoxNews in on what is going on so that all the freepers will understand that this is real, and not just a Rove-induced rumor. It will help them begin to accept reality that was not created inside Rove's head.

[IdesOfOctober]

9. Personal inscription...

... David once gave a speech, as best man, that had people asking for copies.

(So be sure to ask for a personal inscription, too.)

Ides

P.S. The groom has a flask engraved with a piece of original poetry, produced on the limo ride to the church, filled with "liquid courage"!

[CorpGovActivist]

44. You Betcha...

... Ides says there should be a DU only signing party.

Not a bad idea, huh? Give people a chance to meet up. Has DU ever done a conference?

- Dave

[stop the bleeding]

68. If we could be so lucky to attend a "signing party" :-)

I would make the trip up to DC for something like this.

[CorpGovActivist]

75. DU Should Do a Conference...

... seriously!

How fun would it be to meet people you've "met" online, in person?

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

85. I would be so proud and honored

to meet you and Ides!

[CorpGovActivist]

89. Thank Those on Capitol Hill...

... who listened.

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

92. Oh yes,

I would like to thank them in person too!

[CorpGovActivist]

93. Done with West Coast for Tonight...

... and signing off.

The next 48 hours should be interesting ones.

- Dave

[Gregorian]

6. Oh wow!

You see, these are the things the sneaky neo-cons can't plan on. And THESE are the things that will bring them down. A mail to a wrong address, etc.

Brave man, Mr. Smith.

[IdesOfOctober]

10. Have you seen his journal here?

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist

Ides

[Gregorian]

27. Thanks!

I suspect this will be some very interesting info.

[IdesOfOctober]

34. An inside view of those bids...

... for contracts, that are in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

45. A Comedy of Errors...

... is how Shakespeare might have described it.

; )

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

7. WooHoo, Dave!

:woohoo:

[Cetacea]

11. K+R

There you are, Ides. I was beginning to get concerned.

:kick:

[IdesOfOctober]

13. I've been off...

... doing my best to help.

Ides

[Cetacea]

24. Good. I was hoping that was the case.

I've been following your other threads and I have to give a big thanks to you and David.

:toast:

[IdesOfOctober]

35. 'Twas the case...

... and Dave's the person I most admire.

Ides

[IdesOfOctober]

12. "For Demonstrated Ability to Understand and Respond to the Issues Which Face The United States ...

... In Its Third Century."

Sound like anyone we know around here?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22century+iii%22+scholarship+shell+oil

http://www.shareholdersonline.org/proponentbios.htm

Ides

[conscious evolution]

14. I think I missed something somewhere

Where is the State Street connection .Or is totally seperate?

[IdesOfOctober]

15. More to come...

... on that tentacle of BushCo.

David and his partner, Patrick, have done major trench work there, too.

Ides

[conscious evolution]

20. wow

You guy's are playing for keeps.
Could we be having our first female President a lot earlier than people think?

[IdesOfOctober]

21. One of David's cousins...

... jokes that a gay redneck "can kick your ass AND rearrange your furniture!"

Maybe he meant the Oval Office furniture?

:rofl:

Ides (<----------long week, needs a laugh)

[Tuesday_Morning]

16. I highly recommend CorpGovActivist's journals

They're worth the time and effort.

[IdesOfOctober]

17. The websites are coming! The websites are coming!

And don't neglect to bookmark:

http://www.HALwhistleblowers.org AND

http://www.BushBunglesBrigade.org

Once those roll out, I suspect it'll be easier for others "just tuning in" to master the learning curve.

Ides

[Blackhatjack]

30. Bookmarked and Waiting .... rather read it from you than the MSM

I am still cynical when it comes to expecting the MSM to accurately report the real news.

Make DU simultaneous with the MSM so that you will get credit for putting the story out there, and keep the MSM for taking credit for 'scooping' the news.

Just a thought...

[IdesOfOctober]

36. What I hope happens...

... is that David posts notices here, that something new is up on the websites - then, on a time delay, posts a redundant copy here, for the DU to have in its own archive. That way, any enterprising DUer who's working on another angle of the story - who stumbles across the "missing" puzzle piece - will have it available for his or her own line of inquiry.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

46. Halliburton Needs Bankers, Right?

State Street just celebrated a year of servicing Dick (so to speak): http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=halliburton+%22state+street%22+service+decade

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

55. And who better than

the bushiest of banks.

[CorpGovActivist]

56. By Jove, I Think He's Got It!

LOL.

- Dave

[bleever]

18. To paraphrase Steve Martin in "The Jerk", on getting his phone book,

"Now he's really somebody!"

:rofl:


:yourock: Dave.

[IdesOfOctober]

19. BWA HA HA!

Just wait till his friends starting winding him up about this!!!

; )

Ides

[Buttercup McToots]

22. I'm Proud Tae Know Ye

an` haved helped ye get the message oot in a small wee way...

The Hardy Boys...
we love ye...
stay safe an` stay strong...
Buttercup McToots:)

[IdesOfOctober]

23. That amounts to a...

... two-way street, that does!

Ides

[druidity33]

33. hmmm...

you've read Gabaldon, haven't you?

:)

[Buttercup McToots]

40. Aye

But I have the real Jamie..:)

[CorpGovActivist]

49. Hello, Mother, Hello Father...

... we're clean out of
life's best water
Send Glenlivet
Send Balvenie
When it comes to Scotch - hell
We're not picky, we'll take any

- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

57. Glenmorangie

is good too!

[CorpGovActivist]

58. Good to Know...

... when this is all over, I have said that I want to:

1. Rent a hillside cottage in Scotland or Ireland with

2. No phones (if I never hear a phone ring again with a reporter's Caller ID, it will be too soon), but

3. High-speed Internet (to stay connected with family and friends and up to date on news) that is

4. Within stumbling-home distance (once a week) of a

5. Good local pub, with a wide selection of

6. Ales, stouts, and whiskys.

A guy could get some fine writing done under those conditions!

; )

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

48. Oh, Crap ...

... on second thought, don't give Ides ideas!

; )

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

47. That's AWESOME!!!

:rofl:

If O'Lielly ever invites me on, I'm leading with that!

; )

- Dave

[in_cog_ni_to]

25. WOOHOO!

FAUX News...of all places! WTG, David!

K&R!

[IdesOfOctober]

37. When it appears there...

... you know they must be worried about this. David and the other whistleblowers "kept their powder dry and their muskets cleaned" on this story.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

50. Thanks...

... I wonder if Rupert Murdoch follows the money after the election, and replaces the "newscasters" with a more progressive bunch?

- Dave

[Lugnut]

26. K&R

Thank you David. :toast:

[CorpGovActivist]

51. Sure...

... and thanks. It should be an interesting few days between now and Tuesday.

- Dave

[jazzjunkysue]

28. Thanks. K&R& Emailed to myself. Thanks!

[Laurab]

29. They report - we decide!

David on Faux - now THERE'S something to be proud of - and I never thought there was ANYTHING on Faux to be proud of!

But Ides, you're having WAY too much fun here, it's not fair - can't you help me think of a way *I* can get one of those crooks in trouble...no, wait, never mind, I'm sure you could, but I'm not sure I want to hear it!

Keep the good news coming and stay safe, you two.

[IdesOfOctober]

38. Dumpster diving...

"But Ides, you're having WAY too much fun here, it's not fair - can't you help me think of a way *I* can get one of those crooks in trouble...no, wait, never mind, I'm sure you could, but I'm not sure I want to hear it!"

You'd be amazed what careless corporate hacks throw out each night.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

52. LauraB - You Didn't...

... walk into that. You sprinted into it.

; )

- Dave

[Laurab]

60. I did, didn't I?

but I KNEW it, too, dammit!

Faux News, of all places...keep up the good work. Instead of that cottage you're thinking about, I was thinking when this is all over, you and Ides should consider going into comedy...it's always such a pleasure for me to see "Batman and Robin" on here!

[IdesOfOctober]

62. All kidding aside...

... David's sense of timing - once shown to friends he trusts - will knock you off your chair.

He's a sly one. Most never see it coming.

Ides

[Laurab]

64. I've kind of figured that out

thus my suggestion - you're no slouch yourself. It's nice to have a little levity, even at the darkest of times. Maybe even especially in the darkest of times, and you two have that, while saving the world in your spare time.

I am too old for dumpster diving I tell you. Besides punkin is almost due...

[IdesOfOctober]

65. You could hold the flashlight and keep lookout...

... and if you're really old, you could be the ruse, pretending to be confused and lost in that alley if the guards come to check!

I had pictures for you on Halloween, but I got read the riot act: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2525128&mesg_id=2526611

Ides

[Laurab]

66. Now, THAT I could do

and pretending to be confused....or dumb, is something I do very well at - in fact, I'm not sure I'm pretending.

Did David make you remove the pictures? I had pc problems for a couple of days and never saw that post.

[IdesOfOctober]

67. I tried...

... to launch a pre-emptive strike. Oh, well.

"Did David make you remove the pictures? I had pc problems for a couple of days and never saw that post."

Trust me. They're a laugh riot. Someday...

Ides (<--------fingering his Snidely Whiplash moustache)

[CorpGovActivist]

63. Cottage First, with a Sign That Reads...

... "Reporters Will Be Shot, No Questions Asked"

LOL.

I'm teasing, of course. The good ones are really good. The bad ones are easily figured out.

- Dave

[IdesOfOctober]

84. Just the reporters?

Not the lawyers, too?

; )

Ides

[Laurab]

59. If I were younger

I'd probably be quite good at it, and I'm not sure I'd be amazed, I know some good information has come from "dumpster diving", but whew - I mean alas, I'm too old and ....let me think....frail, that's it!

Plus, one would have to know what was useful, and what wasn't, which I'm not sure I'm bright enough to do.

Do you do THAT, too?

[IdesOfOctober]

61. Goggles and snorkel...

... and gloves are a good idea.

; )

This stuff doesn't fall out of the trees, ya know!

Ides

[formercia]

31. And for those who thought they could run out the clock

and get away scot free due to the statute of limitations.....


Tough shit.

[IdesOfOctober]

39. David pretty much singlehandedly reset the game clock...

... with his SEC filings, reminding us all that one person CAN make a difference.

Ides

[CorpGovActivist]

53. This Will Keep...

... until after the elections, when gavels switch hands.

- Dave

[malaise]

32. Another one bites the dust

Great work David.

[CorpGovActivist]

54. LOTS of Others...

... who cannot yet come forward, deserve greater thanks.

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

41. Just the Beginning

"This circled the globe, and it's just the beginning."

That's pretty much the size of it. The hard work of the many whistleblowers, and the many lawmakers, Hill staffers, and career "bureaucrats" (e.g., careerist Federal Government attorneys) is about to be harvested.

Welcome to Autumn.

- Dave

[blm]

72. Corp.....it's a sincere honor to salute you..... one of the hardest things to do

in this country is to expose government corruption. Even many here on DU just dismiss it as if it should be easy enough to go through.

Exposing serious corruption or being part of the process is one of the most DANGEROUS and emotionally exhausting experiences one can go through.

Anyone who has taken it on at any level now understands the nature and difficulties of what Kerry went through, and how much of the DC powerstructure rose against him for SEVEN LONG YEARS - from the beginning of IranContra thru the limits of BCCI. CIA drugrunning in 1995, he was facing down his own party who was in charge.

The people bravely surrounding you have been through the fire before. Just know that many of us do get the import of what you're doing and appreciate your courage and character.

Stay strong.

[CorpGovActivist]

76. Rangers

"The people bravely surrounding you have been through the fire before."

If you know Tolkien at all, then you may appreciate the analogy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunedain

- Dave

[IdesOfOctober]

78. Tolkien's Istari

"If you know Tolkien at all, then you may appreciate the analogy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunedain"

Actually, for those who appreciate Tolkien, this analogy works for David: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istari

Some "wizards" or "whiz kids" are like Saruman the White. They hoard their knowledge in closed systems, growing ever more secretive, desiring - eventually, if not at the outset - to control: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saruman

Others are like Radagast the Brown - well meaning, but putting their knowledge to very little practical use: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radagast_%28Middle-earth%29

Others are like the Blue Wizards - who passed out of time and knowledge, after a promising start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Wizards

Then there's Gandalf the Grey. Gandalf, who didn't want to be sent in the first place - but who worked tirelessly once sent: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandalf

Gandalf, who - upon his arrival in Middle-earth, immediately inspired the secret confidence of Cirdan:

"Throughout the Third Age the guardianship of the Three (Elven) Rings was known only to those who possessed them. But at the end it became known that they had been held at first by the three greatest of the Eldar: Gil-galad, Galadriel, and Cirdan. Gil-galad before he died gave his ring to Elrond; Cirdan later surrendered his to Gandalf. For Cirdan saw further and deeper than any other in Middle-earth, and he welcomed Gandalf at the Grey Havens, knowing whence he came and whither he would return.

'Take this ring, Master,' he said, 'for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness that you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill. But as for me, my heart is with the Sea, and I will dwell here by the grey shores until the last ship sails. I will await you.'" (Appendix B, Lord of the Rings, which tells a lot of the back story.)

...

"As they came to the gates Cirdan the Shipwright came forth to greet them. Very tall he was, and his beard was long, and he was grey and old, save that his eyes were keen as stars; and he looked at them and bowed, and said: 'All is now ready.'

Then Cirdan led them to the Havens, and there was a white ship lying, and upon the quay beside a great grey horse stood a figure robed all in white awaiting them. As he turned and came towards them Frodo saw that Gandalf now wore openly on his hand the Third Ring, Narya the Great, and the stone upon it was red as fire. Then those who were to go were glad, for they knew that Gandalf also would take ship with them."

Narya, the Ring of Fire, the Red Ring of Fire - Narya the Great - symbolizes the flame of knowledge. Gandalf moved among the various peoples of Middle-earth, giving them hope, glad tidings, and - above all - knowledge that they could use when the darkest hour was upon them.

Gandalf was all about "open systems," and information-sharing, and collaboration. He laughed easily, drank heartily - and oh! - his fireworks were magnificent (Narya's influence, again)!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=gandalf+fireworks+shire+bilbo%27s+birthday

So now you know - and if you're a Tolkien fan (as many of David's friends are) - now you really know.

Ides

[StellaBlue]

73. Oh, you ROCK!

:yourock:

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[FogerRox]

77. You go Dave...

[CorpGovActivist]

80. How're Things Looking...

... in your district, and for Menendez?

- Dave

[FogerRox]

86. My Rep is unopposed, I work in NJ11, the guy in my sig

A long shot who is getting last second traction, we have 10 staffers from the Hill, plus oddles of Volunteers. WE will out perform the previous effort, it will be close. Menendez by 10 to 15 on Tuseday.

[CorpGovActivist]

90. Rasmussen Has NJ Senate...

... back in "Leans Dem," but always good to hear the local take.

: )

Thanks!

- Dave

[FogerRox]

94. 17k paid canvassers on election day, plus 6-7k vounteers state wide

Marist has Bob up by 8%, with Indie voters breaking to Bob 39 to 51. SO the 3 polls have Bob up 8-10-12. While Bob's approval is up 3 to 4, and Kean's approval is down 1%.

NJ voter reg is 50% Indie, 30% DEM & 20% "R". With all things turnout are equal amounst the "R"'s & "D"'s, if Indies are breaking 12% to Bob, I think its safe to say the trend is to Bob. Our GOTV is double or triple the size of the "R"'s during the last 72 hrs. IF we win on the GOTV front, thats worth 3-5%.

SO I am revizing my predictions upwards, Menendez by 11 to 17%

I have no relation to FOX news.

Roger Fox

[CorpGovActivist]

96. Like the Sound of It...

... what can we do in the final 48 hours?

- Dave

[FogerRox]

97. Go to train stations to hand out lit on Monday morn, Phone calls

GO door to door.

[CorpGovActivist]

98. You May Have New Info...

... to hand out, by tomorrow or Tuesday.

- Dave

http://www.HALwhistleblowers.org

http://www.BushBunglesBrigade.org

[formercia]

79. I have a feeling Cheney is toast

that Nigerian bribery happened on his watch.

Let's see what other fur balls come out from under the bed.

[CorpGovActivist]

81. Dust Bunnies the Size of Overgrown Afghan Marijuana Plants...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=afghan+marijuana+plants+canadian+troops

LOL.

- Dave

[formercia]

82. I wonder how many will bring back seeds

Pot seeds are a local snack food there, about the same as peanuts to us.

[CorpGovActivist]

83. Seem Like a Hardy Strain...

... at the very least, you'd think the Canadian troops "guarding" those plants would want to further Canada's horticultural understanding.

As for eating the seeds like peanuts: what kind of "allergy" does that come with?!?

LOL.

- Dave

[formercia]

95. Speaking of Afghanistan

I wonder if the Bridas caper will get much play.

as for the seeds, US Customs is so used to people bringing snack food from that area that they just ignore them.A small quantity might arouse suspicion but a pound or two in the snack food container wouldn't.I had an Iranian friend that used to bring back pounds of them whenever she went home to visit.

[Buttercup McToots]

88. Good Nicht

and sleep well...
Back Tomorra...

[CorpGovActivist]

91. Dulcimer Dreams...

... Mrs. McToots!

: )

- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

99. Good Mornin`

:)

[IdesOfOctober]

100. When ye're next down in DC...

... plan to bring the wee ones fer a grand tour.

Ides

[Buttercup McToots]

101. Good Mornin`

:)

[CorpGovActivist]

102. Busy Polls...

... at our polling place, bright 'n early!

- Dave

[IdesOfOctober]

103. Schmuck hunting weather...

... and I hear one was loose in the woods today.

; )

Ides