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To: Win Smith who wrote (9138)	11/6/2001 1:16:24 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I couldn't find any clear institutional identification on that site. Thanks for the quick reply, Win. I'm concerned about posts which can't be identified as to source, whether person or institution. I, as you might guess, love to argue these issues, love to use the material from this thread to rethink my arguments--I've changed my mind several times thanks to some of the readings posted here. But, almost without exception, those unattributed factual posts lead to bad arguments. The Green member stories from yesterday are clearly in that category. Now it appears it's impossible, at least at this remove, to separate fact from fiction. You have the Green article and you have a newspaper article that was cobbled together, largely from airport officials. But we at least, in that case, know the information sources. John

To: Win Smith who wrote (9138)	11/6/2001 1:47:10 PM
From: FaultLine	Respond to of 281500

The Moonies almost make me nostalgic for the Debkafiles. LOL! written by a true-blue FADG digger... --fl

To: Win Smith who wrote (9138)	11/6/2001 8:44:47 PM
From: Selectric II	Respond to of 281500

They (Insight) are not so nefarious as you imply, at least as far as disguising themselves, although some think it's fun to ridicule those with whom we disagree. Not an endorsement or a condemnation, although I think you'd have to agree we regularly hear more criticism of The Washington Post's liberal bias than the Washington Times' conservative bias. Simply click on "About Us" on the "Insight" website, insightmag.com, to discover what they openly publish for you and the world to read: Issue Date: November 26, 2001 About Us Insight on the News is a national weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. by the Washington Times Corporation. As Newsweek is the sister newsweekly of the Washington Post, Insight is the sister newsweekly of the Washington Times. Our editorial focus is simple: Report news others won't or can't. We follow the story wherever the facts lead, regardless of who's involved. Though you also will find commentary and opinion within our pages, you won't have to guess about what is authentic news and what is opinion. We tell you each and every week what's what AND we label it. For example, if you read a news story, that's it: You are reading facts reported as accurately as is humanly possible and in context. If you read a commentary piece or opinion article, you'll know that, too, because we label it honestly so you will never be in doubt. Why so straightforward? Simple: We respect you. We think you deserve to know what's going on and decide for yourself what to think. We'll give you the facts (and a variety of opinions) clearly labeled -- and then you can judge for yourself the merits of an issue. That's the American way. Maybe that's a bit unusual for a newsmagazine or, for that matter, any news organization. But that's the commitment the professional "newsmen" at Insight believe is the right way to do things. We don't like pretense and know you don't either. Our job is to gather the facts on a particular story and, through accurate reporting in context, you'll get to read a balanced and fair story. That's a craft that requires skilled workers here at Insight, that's what you get: a team of dedicated and professional newsmen with vast experiences and sources to draw on to get past the smoke and mirrors. Our motto is direct too: Report it first and report it accurately. And we do, week in and week out. In fact, we also bring you opinion weekly from a completely balanced standpoint in our adversarial Symposium section where we pose a question and then let opposing experts debate the issue as fiercely as they dare. That's called honest debate. We do it for you so that, on your own and without a press filter, you can decide what to think or ask your own questions. As you read Insight remember that, notwithstanding the hard-hitting exposes you will find each week, you also will find stories about how Washington works and how this affects you in ways seen and unseen. We'll not only provide you with information about what members of both parties in Congress, the current administration and so-called outsiders are doing, we'll keep up for you on the cultural trends and social mores of this great country. Beyond the headlines, we'll take you inside the corridors of power where the movers and shakers meet and we'll tell you what really is going on. More than required reading for you, Insight has become required reading for Washington's power brokers -- in both political parties and among the lobbyists, unions, associations, and assorted political entities and special-interest groups that either are or want to be players. Maybe that's why we see so many of our stories followed by the larger and slicker publications, and maybe that's why more than a dozen congressional investigations and hearings have been launched after our investigative and political reporters and editors have zeroed in on a target and exposed the truth for all to see. We don't play games. News is a serious business and so is our team of dedicated professionals. In short, you'll get access, hard fought for and dearly won by Insight newsmen who deliver the news straight. That's our pledge. And should you ever wish to tip us to a good story, just pick up the phone and talk to us. We're only a "click " away. Paul M. Rodriguez Managing Editor Voice: 202-636-3154 Fax: 202-529-6326 E-Mail: editor@insightmag.com