I will say this: those of us who hold certain issues as paramount, whether it be border security, abortion, or (in my case) national defense/military, should be careful. Frauds and charlatans target people who are emotionally caught up in an issue and want to believe that someone can "fix" things. Larry Klayman bamboozled a whole bunch of us into thinking he was really concerned about corruption in the Clinton era; what Klayman was REALLY concerned about was the Klayman bank account. Bay Buchanan seems to be inordinately interested in fundraising as well. I haven't figured out if Keyes is part of the scam or a victim of believing his own press, but I don't trust him, either. And I am also not certain that Curt Weldon is as interested in getting to the truth of Able Danger as he is in slamming Rumsfeld and getting on talk shows.
It pays to be careful about giving money. Not all who spin a good story are ethical.
Good morning Miss Marple!
You have not caused any ill will, you are 100% spot on! It is sad, all of it.
I have learned to not become as emotionally involved as I once was, nor naive about an issue I strongly support thanks to folks like you, Peach,Ohiowfan, Snugs, and all the good folks who show us how to remain strong on issues they support but not to the point of being naive and being taken in by conmen who exploit good generous people.
I haven't read the entire thread just the last 2 pages but gloating over someone's mistake as some have appeared to be doing is not something I would condone.
Point being there are border security and open border advocates and the two groups are so far apart that it feels like they will never agree but it doesn't make one more right than the other nor should either be called names and that was the point I was trying to make.
People like Simcox who con people should be prosecuted.
Yep, the illegal immigration issue has been damaged by ner-do-wells and their misinformation.
What a shame.
Spot on!