Anyone remember this guy? The Pipebomb Republican?

[Ian David]

Man Arrested at Okla. Airport With Device

By KENDAL KELLY
The Associated Press
Thursday, August 11, 2005; 11:29 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Federal agents arrested a college student after finding a small explosive device in his baggage as he passed through an airport security checkpoint.

Officials have found no apparent connection between University of Oklahoma student Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr. and any terrorist group or activity, said Agent Gary Johnson, an FBI spokesman.

Dreyling, 24, was released on $10,000 bail Thursday after appearing in federal court. He faces a federal charge of trying to get on an aircraft with an explosive device. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

<snip>

But Dreyling's landlord, former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys, said he had created a "glorified firecracker" and forgot it was in his luggage.


More:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/11/AR2005081100755.html


Also:

DREYLING, CHARLES A
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK 73162
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
4/16/2004
$500
Humphreys, Kirk (R-OK)
http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Dreyling&txtState=%28all+states%29&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2006=Y&txt2004=Y&txt2002=Y&Order=N

[madeline_con]

1. Is he cooling his heels in GITMO?

If not, WHY?

[Ian David]

2. My point exactly. n/t

[Ian David]

3. Well, here's an update... Charlie’s a Pilot!

Charlie’s a Pilot!
Posted in News
by Zack Scott at 4:01 pm
Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr.

Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr.

Just when you thought the Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr. story couldn’t get any more ironic, Melissa A. Wabnitz, a journalist for the Norman Transcript, has revealed that Charlie holds a commercial pilot’s license! And I had thought he was merely interested in flying planes. Imagine if the initial headlines were like “Pilot Forgot Pipe Bomb Was in Luggage.” Now that would have been an irresistible story, even for the mass media!



Just yesterday, news was released that Charlie is free to attend aviation classes at the University of Oklahoma this coming Monday. The story can be read at ChannelOklahoma.com, this Airport Business press release, and USA Today. At least one major news source cares. However, Wabnitz really outdid the Associated Press with her extra details in her article “OU Student Faces Aug. 31 Hearing on Federal Charges.” You can read exclusive information regarding what federal agents obtained at Charlie’s residence and news that Charlie’s commercial license may be revoked.

Well, I am really happy that the local news is doing a fine job of reporting this story. They have indeed been on the ball (which is a figure of speech). Wabnitz is an example of an excellent journalist who really does her research and cites her sources properly. After reading her article, I was wondering what you all thought. Do you think that Charlie should be allowed to attend aviation classes at OU? Do you think his license should be revoked? Do you think Charlie should be charged for the other explosives found? Do you think this story just got at least 25% better? My respective answers are maybe, yes (at least for now), maybe, and definitely. Let’s discuss!

More:
http://www.zackscott.net/2005/08/18/charlies-a-pilot/

[Horse with no Name]

5. Hmmmm let's seeee

If his skin were brown and he didn't vote Republican, he would be profiled as a terrorist.

Attempted to sneak pipe bomb on plane---check

Learn to fly a plane--check

Things that make you go hmmm?
Wonder if he interested in landing the plane?

[madeline_con]

6. I hope he's being wire tapped, for crying out loud! n/t

[stevedeshazer]

7. Is it customary among pilots to wear their hats crooked like that?

His lid is canked about 30 degrees northwest, what's up with that?

What a bizarre story.

[northzax]

16. looks like the old WWII fighter pilot portraits

but they were a little more er, jaunty?

[FreedomAngel82]

4. Oh yes

I just plain forgot a firecracker was in my luggage. :sarcasm:

[Ian David]

8. I slapped together a quick Wikipedia entry if anyone's interested...

Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr
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Charles Alfred Dreyling Jr., a licensed commercial pilot, accidentally tried to bring a pipebomb onto a civilian commuter aircraft.

He was later released on $10,000 bail.

Dreyling's landlord, former Republican Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys, vouched for the character of the young man whose father donated to his mayoral campaign. <1>

Dreyling was allowed to continue his flightschool training.

More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Alfred_Dreyling_Jr

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

9. i first thought this was about george will

who was a pipe bomber in high school according to his first wife.

[MountainLaurel]

10. Good catch Ian!

:applause:

[Ian David]

13. Thanks! Anyone want to help with the Wikipedia article? n/t

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Alfred_Dreyling_Jr

[gratuitous]

11. Well, he's white and a Republican

So you know for sure he wasn't designated as an enemy combatant or held without charge or counsel for three years in a Navy brig while the media broadcast all sorts of scary misinformation made up by the Bush administration.

However, if you're black or not a Republican, all bets are off.

[Ian David]

12. Prior DU Threads

Reuters: Oklahoma Man Held Before Boarding Plane w/ Bomb
Topic started by Hissyspit on Aug-11-05 04:08 AM (43 replies)
Last modified by Fridays Child on Aug-12-05 01:09 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1693148


Goddamn Republicans sure love their home grown terraists!
Topic started by MrScorpio on Aug-14-05 05:20 PM (6 replies)
Last modified by Placebo on Aug-14-05 06:42 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3852238

[Lefty48197]

14. Hey, he donated money to me, he must be an honest American

Because me and my party have held ourselves up as honest hardworking Americans for so long, that we are starting to believe our own bullshit, in spite of, our crimes.

[Ian David]

15. He gets caught sneaking a pipebomb on a plane & goes back to flight school