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In his FBI Report concerning Oswald's second interview on the 23rd, James Bookhout wrote:
https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=946#relPageId=647&tab=page
“With regard to Selective Service Card in the possession of Oswald bearing photograph of Oswald and the name of Alek James Hidell, Oswald admitted that he carried this Selective Service card, but declined to state that he wrote the signature of Alek J. Hidell appearing on same. He further declined to state the purpose of carrying same or any use he has made of same.”James Bookhout. Warren Report. Appendix XI. Reports Relating to the Interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas Police Department
https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=946#relPageId=647&tab=page
Mr. BOOKHOUT - One specific question was with regard to the selective service card in the possession of Oswald bearing a photograph of Oswald and the name Alek James Hidell. Oswald admitted he carried this selective service card, but declined to state that he wrote the signature of Alek J. Hidell appearing on same. Further declined to state the purpose of carrying same, and---or any use he made of same.
WC testimony of James Bookhout:
http://jfkassassination.net/russ/testimony/bookhout.htm
Mr. STERN - What sort of question would he refuse to answer? Was there any pattern to his refusing?
Mr. BOOKHOUT - Well, now, I am not certain whether this would apply then to this particular interview, the first interview or not, in answering this, but I recall specifically one of the interviews asking him about the Selective Service card which he had in the name of Hidell, and he admitted that he was carrying the card, but that he would not admit that he wrote the signature of Hidell on the card, and at that point stated that he refused to discuss the matter further. I think generally you might say anytime that you asked a question that would be pertinent to the investigation, that would be the type of question he would refuse to discuss.Thomas Kelley. Appendix XI of Warren Report. Page 627.
https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=946#relPageId=651&tab=page
“At this time, Captain Fritz showed a Selective Service card that was taken out of his wallet which bore the name of “Alex Hidell. Oswald refused to discuss this after being asked for an explanation of it, both by Fritz and by James Bookhout, the FBI Agent.”
The interrogation on Sunday the 24th. Harry Holmes WC testimony:
http://jfkassassination.net/russ/testimony/holmes1.htm
'Then Captain Fritz interrupted and said, "Well, what about this card we got out of your billfold? This draft registration card, he called it, where it showed A. J. Hidell."
"Well, that is the only time that I recall he kind of flared up and he said, "Now, I have told you all I am going to tell you about that card in my billfold." He said, "You have the card yourself, and you know as much about it as I do." And he showed a little anger. Really the only time that he flared up. “Fritz's Interrogation Notes:
https://www.jfk-info.com/notes4.htm
Page 4
2nd Interview November 23rd 10:35 – 11:34
Present Were:
T.J. Kelly
Robert Nash
Grant??
B.O. and myself
Boyd + Hall
B.O. asks about Heidel selective service card – admits having- would not admit signature – wouldn't say why he had it.
What I am trying to figure out, is why Oswald didn't denounce the Hidell ID in as strong a terms as he denounced the photos of him with a rifle.
He didn't say, "The card's a fraud and I'll be able to prove it at a later time."
Supposedly, Oswald:
1) Admitted the card was in his possession;
2) Denied that the signature was his; and,
3) Refused to discuss it furtherIs Oswald trying to tell us something?
Was he covering for someone?
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Just Security Model Prosecution Memo - Trump Classified Documents Second Edition June 2023
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A team of former federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and other legal experts drafted a "model prosecution memo" for the potential case of United States vs. Donald Trump in the Special Coun…
Trump Classified Documents - Model Prosecution Memo Second Edition
By Andrew Weissmann, Ryan Goodman, Joyce Vance, Norman L. Eisen, Fred Wertheimer, Siven Watt, E. Danya Perry, Joshua Stanton and Joshua Kolb
Published at Just Security June 2023
186 pages
The entire document makes the case that the former president can be charged with:
Mishandling of Government Documents
1. Retention of National Defense Information (18 U.S.C. § 793(e))
2. Concealing Government Records (18 U.S.C. § 2071)
3. Conversion of Government Property (18 U.S.C. § 641)
Obstruction, Contempt, False Information
1. Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. § 1519)
2. Criminal Contempt (18 U.S.C. § 402)
3. False Statements to Federal Investigators (18 U.S.C. § 1001)
Executive Summary
This model prosecution memorandum assesses potential charges federal prosecutors may bring against former President Donald Trump. It focuses on those emanating from his handling of classified documents and other government records since leaving office on January 20, 2021. It includes crimes related to the removal and retention of national security information and obstruction of the investigation into his handling of these documents. The authors have decades of experience as federal prosecutors and defense lawyers, as well as other legal expertise. Based upon this experience and the analysis that follows, we conclude that Trump should–and likely will–be charged.
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"Yeah. I had the Top Secret War Plans for invading Iran if we ever needed to.
It even included maps and everything.
But I lost it at my golf club.
Silly me."
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6 hours ago, Steve Thomas said:
The legal team was unable to locate the document Trump mentions on the tape, the sources say, and it remains unclear if it was ever returned to the government or where it is now.”
Trump former Attorney, Timother Parlatore told Ari Melber tonight that without the document, the tape is worthless.. Trump could have been waving around a blank sheet of paper, claiming it was a classified document.
Think it was deep-sixed?
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This just keeps getting better and better.
Exclusive: Trump attorneys haven’t found classified document former president referred to on tape following subpoena
By Kaitlan Collins, Paula Reid and Katelyn Polantz, CNN
Updated 12:31 PM EDT, Fri June 2, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/02/politics/donald-trump-iran-subpoena/index.html
“Prosecutors issued the subpoena shortly after asking a Trump aide before a federal grand jury about the audio recording of a July 2021 meeting at Trump’s golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. On the recording, Trump acknowledges he held onto a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran.
Prosecutors sought “any and all” documents and materials related to Mark Milley, Trump’s chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Iran, including maps or invasion plans, the sources say. A similar subpoena was sent to at least one other attendee of the meeting, another source tells CNN.”
“After receiving the subpoena to Trump, his legal team spoke with aides and collected materials responsive to the subpoena, including the transcripts of recordings made by Trump aides and any other documents that mentioned Milley or Iran, sources say.
The legal team was unable to locate the document Trump mentions on the tape, the sources say, and it remains unclear if it was ever returned to the government or where it is now.”
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These are the 7 most hated brands in America
Twitter, Meta and TikTok are three of the world’s biggest social media giants.
Here are the seven brands with the worst reputations in America, according to the poll:
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The Trump Organization
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FTX
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Fox Corporation
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Twitter
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Meta
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Spirit Airlines
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TikTok
Most Hated, but at the same time, Most Popular.
There’s something wrong with this picture.
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Extremism sells': Georgia Republicans lament Trump has turned GOP into party of 'performance artists'
by Brad Reed June 2, 2023
https://www.rawstory.com/georgia-republicans-2660797603/
“Ed Henderson, an officer with the Rabun County GOP, argued that moderate forces within the Georgia GOP needed to be more forceful in retaking their party from MAGA extremists who keep losing them elections.“
"You have a complete divorce between what 1,500 activists want and common sense,” he said. “We’re a party now of performance artists. And extremism sells.”
“This extremism will be on display this weekend at the Georgia Republican Party's annual convention, where former Vice President Mike Pence has been replaced as a keynote speaker by Kari Lake, the former local TV news anchor and failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate who still hasn't conceded her loss despite having all of her legal challenges thrown out of court.
Kerry Luedke, a former Cherokee County GOP chair who was targeted by right-wing activists to be barred from attending the convention, nonetheless tells the AJC that she's attending this weekend, though she's not hopeful she'll change any minds.
“What do I hope to get out of this convention?” Luedke asked. “I’m not really sure — except to say that I hope to represent all of the noncrazy Republican women who are out there.””
Get on TV. Scream a lot of crazy stuff and people will give you lots of money.
Extremism sells. It's a good racket.
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5 hours ago, W. Niederhut said:
Debt ceiling-- another GOP-fabricated crisis averted.
W.,
Did you see where Lauren Boebert missed the debt ceiling vote?
She was last seen outside running up the Capital steps while they were gaveling to order.
Too busy running her mouth, I guess.
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On 5/30/2023 at 3:57 PM, Steve Thomas said:
Uh oh. Looks like Chick-fil-A might be next.
Chick-fil-A slammed by conservatives after announcing diversity program: report
https://www.rawstory.com/chick-fil-a/
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The North Face:
The popular outerwear clothing company, The North Face, has announced Pride Season campaigns for the past few years but the most recent one sparked criticism from conservatives, as it featured models dressed in drag.
"Well, I guess North Face wanted to get a taste of what conservatives did to Bud Light and Target," Republican Representative Lauren Boebert said in regard to The North Face.
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20 hours ago, Steve Thomas said:
Can we start a running tally page of all the companies that are now facing calls for a boycott?
So far there's:
PetSmart
Bud Light
Target
Kohls
Pretty soon they're going to run out of places to shop.
Walmart has been mentioned, but you know THEY'RE never going to get boycotted. Any attempt to boycott Walmart would last about 15 minutes.
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Uh oh. Looks like Chick-fil-A might be next.
Chick-fil-A slammed by conservatives after announcing diversity program: report
https://www.rawstory.com/chick-fil-a/
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McCarthy says GOP put work requirements in debt ceiling bill for a child ‘sitting on the couch collecting welfare’
by David Badash, The New Civil Rights Movement May 30, 2023
“Extremist House Republicans are furious how President Joe Biden was able to craft a debt ceiling deal without giving up much, but according to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, GOP lawmakers were able to put work requirements into the legislation that will require families using government assistance to put their "able bodied" children to work in order to continue receiving benefits.
"We also did something different," McCarthy, trying to sell GOP voters on the bill, told Fox News Tuesday morning. "In this family we may have a child, able-bodied, not married, no kids, but he's sitting on the couch collecting welfare."”
Damned freeloaders.
Where’s a good coal mine when you need one?
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22 hours ago, Steve Thomas said:
"HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL, BUT ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE COUNTRY THEY LOVE, AND TO THOSE IN LINE OF A VERY DIFFERENT, BUT EQUALLY DANGEROUS FIRE, STOPPING THE THREATS OF THE TERRORISTS, MISFITS AND LUNATIC THUGS WHO ARE WORKING FEVERISHLY FROM WITHIN TO OVERTURN AND DESTROY OUR ONCE GREAT COUNTRY, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN IN GREATER PERIL THAN IT IS RIGHT NOW," Trump wrote. "WE MUST STOP THE COMMUNISTS, MARXISTS AND FASCIST “PIGS” AT EVERY TURN AND, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
"PIGS"... hmmm. Shades of the 1960's.
I think someone is going mad.
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I think someone is going mad.
Fox News poll finds 56% doubt Trump's 'mental soundness' to be president
by David Edwards May 28, 2023
https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-mental-soundness/
Ya think?
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Can we start a running tally page of all the companies that are now facing calls for a boycott?
So far there's:
PetSmart
Bud Light
Target
Kohls
Pretty soon they're going to run out of places to shop.
Walmart has been mentioned, but you know THEY'RE never going to get boycotted. Any attempt to boycott Walmart would last about 15 minutes.
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"HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL, BUT ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE COUNTRY THEY LOVE, AND TO THOSE IN LINE OF A VERY DIFFERENT, BUT EQUALLY DANGEROUS FIRE, STOPPING THE THREATS OF THE TERRORISTS, MISFITS AND LUNATIC THUGS WHO ARE WORKING FEVERISHLY FROM WITHIN TO OVERTURN AND DESTROY OUR ONCE GREAT COUNTRY, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN IN GREATER PERIL THAN IT IS RIGHT NOW," Trump wrote. "WE MUST STOP THE COMMUNISTS, MARXISTS AND FASCIST “PIGS” AT EVERY TURN AND, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
"PIGS"... hmmm. Shades of the 1960's.
I think someone is going mad.
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22 hours ago, Steve Thomas said:
Team Trump has discovered AI and Photoshop.
Team Trump shares video of Ron DeSantis deepfaked into the "Michael Scott wearing a women's suit" scene from The Office
Former President Donald Trump posted a spoof video that showed a fake list of people who were listening to Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) campaign announcement, lumping the governor in with Adolf Hitler, the Devil, and more.
Gird yourself. This next election (2024) is going to be filled with so many fake videos and misinformation that you won't be able to recognize it.
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Deepfake democracy: How AI is bamboozling Congress and threatening Election 2024
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/deepfake-videos-in-2024-election/
“WASHINGTON — America’s in the midst of its first AI-fueled election. Duping voters in 2024 — a year where “deepfakes” are expected to supplant our current meme-driven political unreality — will be easier than ever.
Bogus but hyper-realistic videos of Donald Trump secretly plotting with Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Joe Biden in a secret White House confab with antifa activists? Entirely fake speeches delivered by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) or Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)?
All possible now. Just watch the wouldn’t-have-been-possible-in-2020 deepfake video starring a computer generated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s depicted as desperately trying to convince his colleagues in “The Office” that he’s not wearing women’s clothes. Donald Trump Jr. is among the people who've shared it on social media in recent days.”
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Affidavit of jailer, J.L. Popplewell
CD 1444 page 20
https://maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=11839#relPageId=21
"... due to the large volume of prisoners that weekend, it was possible I missed writing Oswald's name down on the record sheet."
Daniel Wayne Douglas was in cell block F (See page 9)Oswald was in cell F-2
It's interesting. All of the Joiners were put in the same cell: A-15. (See also p. 9).Steve Thomas
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2 hours ago, Bill Brown said:
Oswald was the only prisoner in Cell Block F. What would a map of the cells tell you? There were three cells in F Block and I'm pretty sure Oswald was kept in the middle cell. The cells on each side were empty.
Bill,
I'm curious. How do you know this?
Also, how much distance was there between cell blocks?
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15 minutes ago, Bill Brown said:
Yep, fully aware.
But those cells were empty. No other prisoners were anywhere near Oswald for that entire weekend.
Bill,
Look at the telephone records of calls placed from the jails that weekend.
The cells were full of guys.
Look at CD 1444 pages 5 - 16.
https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=11839#relPageId=6
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Team Trump has discovered AI and Photoshop.
Team Trump shares video of Ron DeSantis deepfaked into the "Michael Scott wearing a women's suit" scene from The Office
Former President Donald Trump posted a spoof video that showed a fake list of people who were listening to Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) campaign announcement, lumping the governor in with Adolf Hitler, the Devil, and more.
Gird yourself. This next election (2024) is going to be filled with so many fake videos and misinformation that you won't be able to recognize it.
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Hucksters are suckering MAGA supporters into buying worthless 'Trump Bucks': report
by Tom Boggioni May 27, 2023
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-scam-2660713516/
“According to a report from NBC, scam operations with names like Patriots Dynasty and US Patriots have been selling so-called "Trump Bucks" to fans of the recently indicted Donald Trump with a promise of growing rich -- except they are worth nothing.
NBC's Brandy Zadrozny and Corky Siemaszko are reporting that the Federal Trade Commission has confirmed receiving complaints about the scam and that the Better Business Bureau has given the three Colorado companies involved, Patriots Dynasty, Patriots Future and USA Patriots, an "F" rating with terible reviews pouring in.
According to the report, the companies are "peddling 'Trump Bucks,' which are emblazoned with photos of the former president, and advertising them online as a kind of golden ticket that will help propel Trump’s 2024 bid and make the 'real patriots' who support him rich when cashed in.""John Amann told NBC News he bought $2,200 worth of Trump Bucks and other items over the past year only to discover they were worthless when he tried to cash them in at his local bank. So he’s gone on Twitter to warn other Trump supporters not to fall for this scam,"”
Monopoly money anyone?
OMG
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On 5/24/2023 at 5:44 PM, Matt Allison said:
Another interesting thing about the David Pierce Magyar interview I posted
Matt,
If, in your research on Magyar or Piazza, etc., you run across the name George L. Whitmeyer, would you let me know?
These newspaper articles date from 1954 and 1955. I wonder how many of the Civil Air Patrol units in Louisiana answered Whitmeyer's call for "interested young men". Did they come and listed to his pitches? Did David Ferrie take his group of cadets?
The Monroe News-Star from Monroe, Louisiana · Page 13
March 15, 1954
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/90445615/
George L. Whitmeyer, whose wife, Frances Whitmeyer, resides here at 217 Pargoud Drive, has recently completed a 17-week Associate Infantry Office Advanced Course in Fort Benning, Ga., which is given to company and field grade officers to enable them to return to their units with a more thorough understanding of their command positions. Whitmeyer, in service for 12 years, has served in Hawaii, Europe, Korea, and Japan, and been awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge.
The Monroe News-Star from Monroe, Louisiana · Page 7
April 13, 1954
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/90448363/
Captain George L. Whitmeyer, local project officer for Armed Forces Day, said today that plans are already well advanced for Monroe participation in the annual observance honoring our young men and women in uniform. All veterans’ organizations, civic clubs, and other patriotic groups are invited to take part in the Armed Forces Day program. Representatives of organizations who wish to participate may contact Captain George L. Whitmever at building T-39-2 Selman Field or telephone 9960. In his forma! proclamation designating May 15 as Armed Forces Day in 1954, President Eisenhower said, “I call upon my fellow citizens, not only to display the flag of the United States on Armed Forces Day, but also to manifest their recognition of the sacrifice and devotion to duty of the men and women in the armed forces by attending and participating in the local observances of the day conducted by the armed forces and the civil authorities.” Local activities presently in the planning stage include a parade, open house, air display and participation by local well known former and present members of the armed forces Suggestions for projects which will best demonstrate Monroe's interest in the purposes of Armed Forces Day are welcomed by the project officer. Although coordinated by the department of defense. Armed Forces Day is endorsed and supported by leading national organizations whose cooperation in past years has assured the success of the occasion.
By1955, he has been promoted to the rank of Major.
The Monroe News-Star from Monroe, Louisiana · Page 5
March 25, 1955
https://newspaperarchive.com/monroe-news-star-mar-25-1955-p-5/
Army Aviation Flight Training Men Are Lacking The commanding general, Fourth army, has announced that .there is a critical shortage of applicants for Army aviation flight training which has resulted in serious programming difficulties for the Army aviation program. The scope of the present Army aviation program and the increased emphasis toward combat employment of Army aviation re|quire maximum command support of this vital program. All company grade officers are eligible to participate in this program. The Army primary flight training course is conducted at Gary Air Force base, San Marcos, I I Texas and the Army aviation tactics course at Camp Rucker. Ala. Those reserve officers interested in this program are urged to contact Major George L. Whitmeyer at the office of the unit advisor, United States Army Reserve, building T-39-2, Selman Field, or phone 9960.
The Monroe News-Star from Monroe, Louisiana · Page 3
September 21, 1955
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/89404823/
“...the opportunity of this type of enlistment throughout the entire United States and Major Whitmeyer states that any young man in the age group would be well advised to explore its possibilities thoroughly. The reserve armory office at Selman field is prepared to answer any inquries relative to the plan, and such inquiry, without obligation, is encouraged. Vacancies in the high school student draft deferment group still exist in the reserve army, Major George L. Whitmeyer, army reserve advisor, said Wednesday. This program, provided for in the new armed forces reserve act of 1955. provides that young men in the age group 17 to 18 years, may enlist in the army reserve and during the eight - year period of their enlistment remain in a draft - deferred status. During the eight - year period, they will be required to serve on active duty for a period of six months instead of the two years required by the draft. This will constitute their entire military obligation during their inlistment, except that they will be required to remain active in the reserve while not on active duty. This six - month perod of duty on active service will also be deferred while the enlistee is satisfactorily pursuing high school studies, is engaged in seasonal employment or until 20 years of age.
The Monroe News-Star from Monroe, Louisiana · Page 3
October 23, 1956
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/84343273/
William F. Pipes, Jr. right, was promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the U. S. Army Reserves at ceremonies Monday night at the USAR training center, Selman Field. Looking on as Capt. Pipes reads his new commission is Major George L. Whitmeyer, unit advisor. (Staff photo by John I. Fogleman.)
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Calls Grow to Search Trump's Bedminster Estate After Moved Document Reports
BY EWAN PALMER ON 5/26/23 AT 8:17 AM EDT
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-search-bedminster-classified-documents-1802835
See this article for a video of Trump aides loading boxes of documents on a plane bound for Bedminster.Steve Thomas
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Trump's attorney, Timothy Parlatore said he wanted to search the Bedminster Golf Club for classified documents and that Trump's other attorney, Boris Epshteyn wouldn't let him.
We all saw boxes of paperwork being transferred from an SUV to an airplane waiting to takeoff for Bedminster. I just read that that took place one month before Trump was due to host the big Saudi-funded LIV Golf Tournament at Bedminster.
If the documents they found at Mar-a-Lago were bad enough, I can't even imagine what he might have taken to New Jersey.
There could very well be charges of treason and espionage in Trump's future.
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Why would Oswald deny the Hidell signature?
in JFK Assassination Debate
Posted
The name is not important.
The card is not important.
It's the signature that's the problem.
What was it about the signature that would cause Oswald to deny that it was his?
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