Just been contacted by D.A.

[Maestro]

This is really wierd, but let me just say that some very conservative people have pissed someone off. It's payback time if I can do something. I'm not sure if I can, but some political activism in the late 90's is paying off now.

[Arugula Latte]

1. Good luck!

Hope you can get some payback! :thumbsup:

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. Good luck.

Keep a low silhouette and be sure to strongly express any concerns for your personal safety that you might have.

[Maestro]

6. My father just warned of the same

I will be careful. Dallas is one corrupt city. Let me say that from the get-go. To tell you the truth, I really don't even trust the democrats in Dallas. The political situation is beyond repair in Dallas. I trust a handful of democrats; none at City Hall.

[The Doctor.]

9. I'm sure there are many here who know you...

Were I in your place, I would be sure that my real name was kept with those I could trust so that all holy hell would be raised should anything happen to me.

In the meanwhile - stay very alert, carry non-lethal (or lethal) deterrents, and accept our prayers.

Take a lesson from Bob Lazar and G. Gordon Liddy... "When in doubt - scream and shout."

Keep the faith Maestro.

[crispini]

3. Awright!

Go Maestro go!

[GetTheRightVote]

4. be careful, many bad people out there in the world today

:kick:

[sasquatch]

5. Payback for what?

[Maestro]

7. Don't want to say because of the case

I am talking to one of the assistants in the D.A.'s office. I was completely floored when I was contacted. Actually, some friends of mine in California, Washington D.C. and Arizona were contacted first by the D.A. 's office. Then they contacted me to know if I could help since I am in the area and am familiar with the wingnut in question. I told them I would help. Within hours, I was contacted by the D.A.'s office. They are eager it would seem. This person is dirty, dirty. We've complained for years. Now someone is listening. I will say this, it's not a politician; more like a wingnut pundit.

[crispini]

8. Ooooo.

Tease, tease, tease. interesting. and take care. :thumbsup:

[Maestro]

10. I know

It looks like I am pandering for posts, but really I was just so excited that I just had to post even if I am vague. I'll keep you up-to-date.

[mhr]

11. Hm, Mark Davis - Talking Head On WBAP

Had to listen to him for year in DC and then he followed me here to Dallas. A real right-wing ***hole!

[Maestro]

15. Really I wish.

One of the public information officers called from the D.A.'s office called me at work but I was unavailable. I called her back but she was gone at that time. So we'll talk on Monday.

[Liberal In Texas]

12. This is very intriguing. I'll be checking back for updates!

Good luck, and take care, Maestro!

[sonias]

13. May the force of justice be with you Maestro

Even if it's late in coming. Well worth trying to correct something you know is wrong. Don't let the bastards wear you down. but be careful out there.

Sonia

[montieg]

14. Watch your back, Maestro--and I'm with the good Dr_

and Heinlein: Never go out unprotected. Heinlein says it's always open season on pacifists and anarchists--but watch out for the anarchists--they shoot back! You just be sure you're in the latter! Good luck and God Bless!

[Maestro]

16. Well, well, the worm has turned

I did some investigating on my own; actually through my father who has ties to Dallas City Hall. He's one of the good guys though. Apparently, the scum in question is threatening a libel suit. Oh the irony!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyhow, here is the good news...he's leaving town; heading for San Diego I believe. It's his typical Modus Operandi. Once the heat gets too hot, he leaves town. He did the same in Arizona before coming here. The D.A.'s assistants want to know from me if what has been said against him has a shred of truth. Of course it does! Oh well, we won't get him criminally, but he will be leaving I think. More as it develops.

[Maestro]

17. Okay, here is the deal

An ultra conservative columnist for the Dallas Morning News, right-wing pundit rag, Ruben Navarrette is being investigated for unethical journalism, conflict of interest and basically payola. This has been going on since the late 90's as far as I know. We have pleaded with The News to do something, but they didn't believe us or believed us but didn't care. Well the DA got wind of this and started their own covert investigation. I am helping simply with the unethical journalism part of this, but the DA has more, criminal I believe. This is so typical of ultra-ring wing pundits. God, rethuglicans are so dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll keep you up-to-date.

BTW, Ruben has left the Dallas Morning News and is headed to the San Diego Tribune. He is also a syndicated columnists spreading his putrid opinions all over the US.

[GOPisEvil]

18. Oh, he sucks!

Good riddance to bad garbage, hopefully.

[rainbow4321]

21. A link to his articles...

did a Google and found a webpage w/ a long list of his articles, from Aug 2004-March 2005


http://www.postwritersgroup.com/navarrette.htm

[crispini]

19. Woohoo!

YET ANOTHER RW payola scandal. Jeez. Will it never stop?

[tx_dem41]

20. How would the Dallas County DA's office have jurisdiction in this matter?

I'm curious, not challenging your statement.

[Maestro]

22. Don't know

Like I said, they are building a case. He obviously is suspected of doing something criminal.

[Maestro]

23. Meeting this Wednesday

with DA and DMN editors. I am sending them what could be useful to them. Isn't much, but every little bit counts. I have to still search through my files.

[tammywammy]

24. Good Luck Wednesday

[tx_dem41]

25. Kick.....so what happened at the meeting with the DMN Ed Board? n/t