This is a special news alert. Deborah Palfrey, the alleged 'D.C. Madam,' has committed suicide in Florida. Details are sketchy at this time, but Palfrey had been the target of a federal investigation into high-end prostitution in the D.C. area, involving some who work within government.
It was suggested by several news organizations that Palfrey kept a secret list of her clients, which were then supposedly turned over to the court. However, most of the names on he list have been kept confidential.
'Palfrey's List' was widely speculated to have contained the names of high-profile politicians in Washington.
This story is still developing...
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Palfrey's List Under Tight Wraps at ABC News
Washington, DC (TLS). Never in the history of tabloid news has a news organization paid so much for exclusive rights to a story for so little in return. ABC News somehow mysteriously became the only recipient of the now-infamous Palfrey's List--the 'DC Madam's' list of high-profile clients--only to report days later that it may not be 'appropriate' to disclose the names to the public.
Now wait just a minute here. There is nothing 'appropriate' about this story in the first place. ABC obviously planned on using the information, or else they would not have made such a public display of the fact that they were in possession of the dreaded 'list.'
This only leads to a few fairly obvious conclusions. ABC News saw that the names on that list are not exclusive to the ones it intended to put on display as examples of the 'culture of corruption' among Republicans. Obviously, there are probably Republicans on the list, but you can bet your sweet box of condoms that there are Democrats on the list as well...some who are very powerful.
Immediately after ABC hinted at who was on the list by claiming that there is another Bush Administration official and the head of a conservative think-tank, suddenly and inexplicably ABC went silent. This can only mean one thing. They found some names on that list that would be very embarrassing to Democrats and Liberals.
Why, GASP!, there may even be some ABC News execs on that list! And what if.....oh my....
What if there are some high profile REPORTERS on the list?
My friends, this is the ONLY plausible reason I can think of as to why ABC News would suddenly get an attack of conscience. Suddenly, out of the blue, they 'want to do the right thing.'
Methinks there's something rotten here, and it sure ain't in Denmark.
At this point, it would be highly problematic to place any credence on any disclosures ABC News made concerning the list, given that they have had plenty of time to cull through it and remove the names of those they wish to protect.
Sorry, guys, but you blew it.
Now wait just a minute here. There is nothing 'appropriate' about this story in the first place. ABC obviously planned on using the information, or else they would not have made such a public display of the fact that they were in possession of the dreaded 'list.'
This only leads to a few fairly obvious conclusions. ABC News saw that the names on that list are not exclusive to the ones it intended to put on display as examples of the 'culture of corruption' among Republicans. Obviously, there are probably Republicans on the list, but you can bet your sweet box of condoms that there are Democrats on the list as well...some who are very powerful.
Immediately after ABC hinted at who was on the list by claiming that there is another Bush Administration official and the head of a conservative think-tank, suddenly and inexplicably ABC went silent. This can only mean one thing. They found some names on that list that would be very embarrassing to Democrats and Liberals.
Why, GASP!, there may even be some ABC News execs on that list! And what if.....oh my....
What if there are some high profile REPORTERS on the list?
My friends, this is the ONLY plausible reason I can think of as to why ABC News would suddenly get an attack of conscience. Suddenly, out of the blue, they 'want to do the right thing.'
Methinks there's something rotten here, and it sure ain't in Denmark.
At this point, it would be highly problematic to place any credence on any disclosures ABC News made concerning the list, given that they have had plenty of time to cull through it and remove the names of those they wish to protect.
Sorry, guys, but you blew it.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Deborah Palfrey's List--a Sneak Peek
Washington, DC (TLS). As the drama and anxiety grow over 'DC Madam' Deborah Palfrey's list of high-profile customers in the Beltway, ABC News has given a sneak peek into what is to come as these names are made public.
ABC states that among the list of hundreds of customer phone numbers it has poured through, there is a major CEO, the head of a conservative think-tank, and yet another high-ranking government official.
In what is sure to become known in the days ahead as 'Palfrey's List' are the names and phone numbers of scores of individuals who utilized her services, which Palfrey maintains is 'perfectly legal.' She says that if some of her clients engaged in illegal sexual activity with the escorts in question, then these particular customers instigated such activity on their own and that she has no control over what the escorts or their customers do once they are 'on a date.'
Palfrey is in a legal fight of her own involving her activities as a suspected 'Madam' who ran a prostitution ring in the D.C. area. As part of her attempt to remain free from jail she is cooperating with investigators by turning over the names and phone records of former clients.
The entire scenario has put Washington on edge as some who occupy very public positions of power may well be identified as a name that appears in 'Palfrey's List.'
It will be most interesting to see how this story plays out in the days ahead as the light is shone into the dark corners of Washington.
ABC states that among the list of hundreds of customer phone numbers it has poured through, there is a major CEO, the head of a conservative think-tank, and yet another high-ranking government official.
In what is sure to become known in the days ahead as 'Palfrey's List' are the names and phone numbers of scores of individuals who utilized her services, which Palfrey maintains is 'perfectly legal.' She says that if some of her clients engaged in illegal sexual activity with the escorts in question, then these particular customers instigated such activity on their own and that she has no control over what the escorts or their customers do once they are 'on a date.'
Palfrey is in a legal fight of her own involving her activities as a suspected 'Madam' who ran a prostitution ring in the D.C. area. As part of her attempt to remain free from jail she is cooperating with investigators by turning over the names and phone records of former clients.
The entire scenario has put Washington on edge as some who occupy very public positions of power may well be identified as a name that appears in 'Palfrey's List.'
It will be most interesting to see how this story plays out in the days ahead as the light is shone into the dark corners of Washington.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Why Dems Want D.C. As 51st State
Washington, DC (TLS). Now that the Dems are back in control of Congress, the monstrous move to make D.C. the 51st state has raised its ugly head once again. The idea is preposterous and its proposed for one reason alone--to give the Democrats two more U.S. Senators.
With a population of just 582, 049 (2005 U.S. Census Statistics), Washington doesn't even rank in the top 10 U.S. CITIES, much less states.
In addition, the notion that D.C. doesn't have voting rights or representation is simply a lie. Citizens of D.C. vote for President just like all other areas of the country, and they have representation in the Electoral College. They also elect their own municipal government.
Residents of D.C., who are overwhelmingly Democrat and minorities, have been pushing for statehood. Their comrades in the House and Senate are listening. After all, this would instantly give the Democrats two more Senators.
The problem is, the entire scheme is a scam. If this is purely about representation in Congress, there is a much easier way. Give the bulk of the land back to the state of Maryland where it came from in the first place, or divide it between Virginia and Maryland. This way D.C. residents will immediately have their two Senators and their Representatives in the House.
What do you want to bet that this proposal will be deemed 'unacceptable?'
It is unacceptable because representation is NOT the real issue. The real issue is the underhanded scheme to gain more power for the Democrats, who will clearly benefit from D.C. statehood.
This is a plan that needs to be fought with all our might. It is dishonest, underhanded, and does not serve the country well at all.
Read George Will's complete analysis of this shameful scheme here:
http://suppressednews.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZVEyZpyVvVXaVZiZ&tmpl=offsitenews
With a population of just 582, 049 (2005 U.S. Census Statistics), Washington doesn't even rank in the top 10 U.S. CITIES, much less states.
In addition, the notion that D.C. doesn't have voting rights or representation is simply a lie. Citizens of D.C. vote for President just like all other areas of the country, and they have representation in the Electoral College. They also elect their own municipal government.
Residents of D.C., who are overwhelmingly Democrat and minorities, have been pushing for statehood. Their comrades in the House and Senate are listening. After all, this would instantly give the Democrats two more Senators.
The problem is, the entire scheme is a scam. If this is purely about representation in Congress, there is a much easier way. Give the bulk of the land back to the state of Maryland where it came from in the first place, or divide it between Virginia and Maryland. This way D.C. residents will immediately have their two Senators and their Representatives in the House.
What do you want to bet that this proposal will be deemed 'unacceptable?'
It is unacceptable because representation is NOT the real issue. The real issue is the underhanded scheme to gain more power for the Democrats, who will clearly benefit from D.C. statehood.
This is a plan that needs to be fought with all our might. It is dishonest, underhanded, and does not serve the country well at all.
Read George Will's complete analysis of this shameful scheme here:
http://suppressednews.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZVEyZpyVvVXaVZiZ&tmpl=offsitenews
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