[AnotherUnixGeek]

Is this true? I haven't seen it denied and it's barely been reported stateside.

Most likely it hasn't been reported stateside because it's BS. So much of political discourse these days depends on baseless rumors and conspiracy theories - and Andrew Sullivan is one of the generators.

[steve-b]

So much of political discourse these days depends on baseless rumors and conspiracy theories

True; look at how the "birther" nonsense has spread over FR like kudzu....