[okie01]

One of the revelations here in the middle of the story is that Rather has known Ben Barnes for 30 years. Many of us suspected Barnes and he were acquaintenances, if not more. And he never revealed this during the program.

The 30-year timeframe also means that they became acquainted in the immediate wake of the Sharpstown Scandal -- which cost Barnes his political career.

Rather thus befriended a known corruptor and corruptee...

[bitt]

for info on Sharpstown Scandal, see
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1210174/posts