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To: Sajjad who wrote (88530)	4/1/2003 9:20:18 AM
From: Dennis O'Bell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Why is the mainstream media not reporting on this blatant conflict of interest on its front pages ? Mainstream media is a form of mass entertainment, and is directed by marketing departments. And this is true not only in the US. I can hardly think of a conversation I've either had or overheard since the war started where this conflict of interest hasn't been mentioned, so I wouldn't worry about the American public being uninformed about this. It's even been in the media anyway, just not on the front page day after day. In short, people are somewhat cynical and aware of these things in general.

To: Sajjad who wrote (88530)	4/1/2003 10:17:46 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

1) Who is supposed to advise the Defense Department on defense issues? The Girl Scouts? 2) US government contracts are awarded via competitive sealed bids. The DOD puts out what are called RFPs (Requests for Proposals) with certain specifications, and all qualified businesses may bid. The contract is awarded to the best bid, and the other competitors have the right to protest the award and appeal it all the way to federal court. So none of them have any advantages over the others, or any other business not represented on the board. 3) The Defense Policy Board members are supposed to advise, not lobby. The businesses in questions also have lobbyists. 4) Perle, whose actions certainly have the appearance of impropriety, wasn't an employee of any defense contractor.

To: Sajjad who wrote (88530)	4/1/2003 2:49:03 PM
From: Rascal	Respond to of 281500

You can't make this up Mr. Perle, who as chairman of the Defense Policy Board has been a leading advocate of the United States' invasion of Iraq, spoke on Wednesday in a conference call sponsored by Goldman Sachs, in which he advised participants on possible investment opportunities arising from the war. The conference's title was "Implications of an Imminent War: Iraq Now. North Korea Next?" Well this seem fine. Happy to see he has his priorities straight! NOT! Rascal@ sloppyworkorarrogance.com Message 18763766 nytimes.com