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CLAIM: FILTHY FOLEY ONLINE MESSAGES WERE PAGE PRANK GONE AWRY
Drudge Report ^ | 10/5/07 | Drudge

Posted on 10/05/2006 11:50:13 AM PDT by kcvl

Edited on 10/05/2006 1:00:50 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

>XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 5 2006 2:53:48 ET XXXXX

CLAIM: FILTHY FOLEY ONLINE MESSAGES WERE PAGE PRANK GONE AWRY
**World Exclusive**
**Must Credit the DRUDGE REPORT**

According to two people close to former congressional page Jordan Edmund, the now famous lurid AOL Instant Message exchanges that led to the resignation of Mark Foley were part of an online prank that by mistake got into the hands of enemy political operatives, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

According to one Oklahoma source who knows the former page very well, Edmund, a conservative Republican, goaded an unwitting Foley to type embarrassing comments that were then shared with a small group of young Hill politicos. The prank went awry when the saved IM sessions got into the hands of political operatives favorable to Democrats.

The primary source, an ally of Edmund, adamantly proclaims that the former page is not a homosexual. The prank scenario was confirmed by a second associate of Edmund. Both are fearful that their political careers will be affected if they are publicly brought into the matter.

The prank scenario only applies to the Edmund IM sessions and does not necessarily apply to any other exchanges between the former congressman and others.

The news come on the heels that Edmund has hired former Timothy McVeigh attorney, Stephen Jones.

Developing...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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To: soccer8

LOL, pass it over here, please.


61 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:37 AM PDT by octobersky
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To: Lurking Libertarian

He was probably asked to since he asked a 16 year old what they want for their birthday and for their picture.


62 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:39 AM PDT by Fawn (http://www.jokaroo.com/funnyvideos/toilet_obsession.html)
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To: kcvl
According to two people close to former congressional page Jordan Edmund, the now famous lurid AOL Instant Message exchanges that led to the resignation of Mark Foley were part of an online prank that by mistake got into the hands of enemy political operatives, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal... Developing...

ROVE, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD!

63 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:41 AM PDT by BeHoldAPaleHorse ( ~()):~)>)
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To: kcvl

I have a feeling that he's still guilty of the basic facts. Otherwise, why would he have resigned and why would Hastert acknowledge taking steps to stop it?


64 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:42 AM PDT by ABE
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To: edmond246
Bam. Worst. October. Surpise. Ever*. *By Democrats.

Or best October surprise every by Rove.

65 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:48 AM PDT by mnehring (http://abaraxas.blogspot.com/)
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To: kcvl; ~Kim4VRWC's~; ~Vor~; 1Mike; 1stMarylandRegiment; 3catsanadog; A CA Guy; A Citizen Reporter; ..

OH MY GOD...let this be true!


66 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:53 AM PDT by Howlin (Release the Joe Wilson Niger Report!!!!)
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To: areafiftyone

I agree....... Drudge... better put up proof ASAP.


67 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:55 AM PDT by JFC
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To: kcvl

The facts are moving all so quickly. I have to say I am confused as to what is happening. My fear is the first rumor will be instilled in the psychy(sp) of the folk and new info to filter out the truth will be useless.


68 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:55 AM PDT by newconhere (bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. zap)
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To: Txsleuth; hegemony; 4butnomorethan30characters; sofaman; Fitzcarraldo; La Enchiladita

You guys need to see this. Drudge has his siren going and its a good one folks.


69 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:55 AM PDT by conservativepoet
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To: kcvl

I ain't holding my breath.


70 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:56 AM PDT by Sloth ('It Takes A Village' is problematic when you're raising your child in Sodom.)
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To: kcvl

This is series.


71 posted on 10/05/2006 11:55:58 AM PDT by sandbar
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To: Howlin; Mo1; Bahbah; onyx; Txsleuth; tiredoflaundry; AliVeritas; holdonnow

OMG


72 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:02 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: From The Deer Stand

I think the Kennedys are partial to scotch.


73 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:03 AM PDT by Gordongekko909 (Mark 5:9)
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To: LikeLight

So, let's see if we hear anything from the gay lobby on this, since it appears that the Dems are using trickery to embarrass and out a homosexual.


74 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:21 AM PDT by July 4th (A vacant lot cancelled out my vote for Bush.)
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To: kcvl
A prank and mistake ! Is that the best the 'pages' new defense lawyers can come up with ? Looks like the 'operatives' are going to be running for cover !
75 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:22 AM PDT by justa-hairyape
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To: kcvl


Democrats quoted as telling ABC News: "Never Mind" lolol
76 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:26 AM PDT by Republican Red ("There’s God, then there’s the president and then there’s my father.”- 6 yr old Jack Roberts)
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To: kcvl

I love it when a plan comes together.

Rove, you magnificent bas@@@@!m


77 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:27 AM PDT by Semi Civil Servant (Colorado: the original Red State.)
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To: soccer8
"It's hitting the fan!"

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

78 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:32 AM PDT by Mad Dawgg ("`Eddies,' said Ford, `in the space-time continuum.' `Ah,' nodded Arthur, `is he? Is he?'")
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To: CharlesWayneCT
"I had always assumed ABC had found the people who WROTE the IMs, and verified their accuracy."

Would that be the same way that CBS and Dan Rather verified the accuracy of those TNG memos?

79 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:32 AM PDT by A Citizen Reporter ("And you got that little smirk on your face, and you think you're so clever!")
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To: mnehrling
The next question is who initiated the 'prank'..

Rush's theory was that kids knew he was gay and well, kids make fun of gay people.

80 posted on 10/05/2006 11:56:34 AM PDT by TXBubba ( Democrats: If they don't abort you then they will tax you to death.)
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