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Old 08-26-2008, 01:58 PM
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My question - why isn't this getting any US news coverage?

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The FBI is investigating claims of an assassination plot against Barack Obama after four people were arrested near the Democratic convention in Denver in the possession of high-powered rifles.
UK Times article

Credible threat or not, I am surprised that CNN and the other big guns here seem to have ignored this story.
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Old 08-26-2008, 02:51 PM
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It was on at least one of the major networks last night.
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Old 08-26-2008, 02:57 PM
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Seems like that would have been a great ratings booster. I can't imagine why they wouldn't run that story.
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Old 08-26-2008, 02:58 PM
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It was on my google homepage this morning, via Reuters...
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Old 08-26-2008, 03:03 PM
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AOL picked it up too...
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Old 08-26-2008, 03:57 PM
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It's probably not being shown because there's nothing to show.
It's much easier to talk about potential problems with HRC supporters.

I doubt the FBI or any enforcement agency is willing to become more open about any findings at this point.

Nothing to see here... move along....move along.

We may see more, but I'm not surprised we're not seeing much, now.
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:38 PM
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...We may see more, but I'm not surprised we're not seeing much, now.
If he gets elected President, it'll be the tip of the iceberg!
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Old 08-26-2008, 05:56 PM
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How many plots against GWB do you imagine that are uncovered, and dealt with, and all so quietly?
Is an assassination plot against any politician really news, or is it news because it makes Obama seem more Presidential?
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It was on CBS last night during the wait for Michelle Obama's speech. I think it's not a bigger deal simply because of the convention, few details, and it's not the first assassination plot.
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Old 08-27-2008, 12:29 AM
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You live here... 'It's a given that the "Filtration SYSTEM" for information is astounding!
LOOK at the CONTENT of what Masquerades as the "NEWS".

'Lucky they tell us what day it is.
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Old 08-27-2008, 06:17 AM
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Wait until the NY Times covers it. Then every media outlet will follow along.
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:18 AM
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I've seen this show before. Sounds like "24".

Anyone seen Keiffer Sutherland running around Denver?
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