“Baffled:” Secret Service can’t find anyone to corroborate reporter’s “Kill them” claim
The “Kill Them” claim spread like wildfire across the MSM as evidence of “insane rage” on the Right. Barack Obama mentioned it during the debate.
Now that the Secret Service has investigated and failed to find a single person to corroborate the reporter’s claim, I’m sure you’ll be seeing this on the front pages and nightly news lead stories in all the media outlets that spread it.
Right?
Riiiiiight.
The Times-Leader reports:
The agent in charge of the Secret Service field office in Scranton said allegations that someone yelled “kill him” when presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s name was mentioned during Tuesday’s Sarah Palin rally are unfounded.
The Scranton Times-Tribune first reported the alleged incident on its Web site Tuesday and then again in its print edition Wednesday. The first story, written by reporter David Singleton, appeared with allegations that while congressional candidate Chris Hackett was addressing the crowd and mentioned Oabama’s name a man in the audience shouted “kill him.”
News organizations including ABC, The Associated Press, The Washington Monthly and MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann reported the claim, with most attributing the allegations to the Times-Tribune story.
Agent Bill Slavoski said he was in the audience, along with an undisclosed number of additional secret service agents and other law enforcement officers and not one heard the comment.
“I was baffled,” he said after reading the report in Wednesday’s Times-Tribune.
He said the agency conducted an investigation Wednesday, after seeing the story, and could not find one person to corroborate the allegation other than Singleton.
Slavoski said more than 20 non-security agents were interviewed Wednesday, from news media to ordinary citizens in attendance at the rally for the Republican vice presidential candidate held at the Riverfront Sports Complex. He said Singleton was the only one to say he heard someone yell “kill him.”
“We have yet to find someone to back up the story,” Slavoski said. “We had people all over and we have yet to find anyone who said they heard it.”
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MtsEdge, my husband does this all the time.
I really wouldn’t make too much of it. Besides, there’s more than enough outright lies and misdirection by the One on which to focus our attention – and hopefully, the attention of the undecided.
Expect this to be the M.O. of B.O. during his reign…and it would not surprise me one bit if such an exaggeration (someone yelled kill him) would be used to impose martial law or other artifice to shred the constitution at some time.
On October 16th, 2008 at 2:42 am, BobonStatenIsland said:
Good point.
Coast Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya?
Also, what about that adoption by his Indonesian step-father?
That would make him an Indonesian citizen.
Barry Soetoro:
You’re right. It was no coincidence. It was held in her home state*, for pete’s sake.
Kinda like when they were debating in Missouri, Claire McCakill just so happened to be in attendance, sitting next to Michelle Obama.
You really are something else, Red Pill.
*I do use that term pretty loosely when it comes to Hillary and NY.
We do have a way of rounding off our numbers. And you’re very correct – there’s PLENTY of crap to indict on FRAUD.
That’s just lgm’s way of trying to change the subject from him spending the last week whining about how somebody at a McCain rally wanted to kill Obama. When you prove one lie, he moves on to the next.
Chap …
Agree with you on why Hillary was in attendance … local officials are always expected to appear at things like this when they are held in their backyards …
However, I also think there is some credence to the fact she is playing both sides of the fence … she has to appear faithful to the party while secretly hoping Obama loses so she can resurrect her ambitions in 2012 …
I would be willing to give odds that she and Bill will not actually vote for BO …
IMHO of course …
And with the Cubs, Mets, and Yankees all done, what’s left for her to do? Poor woman was starved for entertainment. Also, Bill proabably encouraged her to get out of the house.
On October 16th, 2008 at 11:00 am, chapoutier said:
Thanks, Chap!
(Coming from you, that’s a compliment!)
I hear ya’s…just thought it was interesting that he rounded up his age from 7 to 8….
Appearances and perception, Chap. As a citizen of the world, you should know that!
Flyover – your explanation is a worthy one, however, you may want to run it by Chap for his “validity” check. Righto!
#27, isn’t that a hoot, al jazeera worrying white america will attack the NON-MUSLIM CHRISTIAN barack hussein obama, after all the jihads these jerks have instituted on white, non muslim, christian people worldwide. let’s see, muslims attacking white christians – nearly daily – white christians attacking muslims – never. i know lgm, you will equate terrorist attacks like 911 with bombing a taliban militants home. but my definition of equating these muslim attrocities would be turning mecca into a glass parking lot.
I think she is doing a good enough job supporting Obama, but I do agree she secretly hopes Obama loses so she can run again in 2012.
That of course was not what Red “Divorced from Reality” Pill was implying at all.
Misscheryl,
I am glad McCain did better last night than my Dodgers. But hat tip to Phili. That’s a quality team.
There will be no talk of either the Mets or the Phillies.
Discuss, however, if you wish, the Bills’ 4-1 start.
My Dodger Blue lips are sealed.
We are not trying to say the MSM said something that may not be true are we? Why that would make them—liars!
Has this been thought of before? Should we worry? Does the sun come up in the morning? Perhaps our first marxist/mohammedan President can straighten this out for we Dhimmi.
Have a nice jihad
Enjoy sharia
Buy your burka before the price goes up.
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
Should be a convenience store
NOT a Government Agency
God Bless America except for the blue states.
Chap …
I actually think you and Red Pill were saying the same thing just a difference in the viewpoint that was reflected in each of the statements …
As for your Bills … guess they will want to stay back east from now on … I don’t think they like my Arizona Desert ..
No red pill thinks Obama will be killed before the election and that Hillary knows this and is thus sticking around to swoop in and save the day when it happens.
The Obama campaign is one big lie. He lies promising to deliver on things which are fantasy, the campaign lies saying that this incident happened, the campaign lied saying that Obama’s political career was not launched by Bill Ayers and in Ayers’ home (Someone who should be in prison) and the lies associated to ACORN and Obama and the thousands of lies/fraud associated with voter fraud across the country.
Is “kill” a three-letter word? Let’s consult with Joe on that one.
The MSM chases this non-story trying to drum up some free negative press on the GOP side. Meanwhile, dead people are voting absentee in Ohio and La Raza is fraudulently registering folks in Florida.
All the while, Wolf Blitzer is giving Keith Olbermann a back rub in his robe and slippers.
MY EYES
Nobody yelled “Kill him”. So Obama lied again?
So nobody can confirm the reporter’s account that somebody yelled, “Kill him!” at a Palin rally. No surprise.
I’d mentioned it in a thread some weeks ago, but there’s a precedent for this from the last election: In September 2004, Bill Clinton had a heart attack. An AP reporter covering one of President Bush’s campaign events claimed that when the news was given to the crowd, they booed.
Trouble was, it was a lie. Tape recordings of the event revealed no such thing; the AP reporter just made it all up.
And now it’s happened again. Funny, that these mythical displays of “hate” only seem to get reported at Republican events…
Remember, “it’s not a lie, if you believe it.”
Under a President Obama, will the Secret Service have to investigate the rock band ‘Metallica’ because their debut album is entitled “Kill ‘Em All?”
Is anyone truly surprised that the MSM would turn a rumor into absolute truth?
…and that Obama would use it in his argument last night?
It’s the age we live in ~
The silent majority had better wake up!!!
On October 16th, 2008 at 11:26 am, chapoutier said:
Not exactly.
All I am pointing out is that Hillary spoke of the RFK assassination on at least two different occasions this year. The second time she said it was in response to why she was sticking around in this election.
I don’t know what Hillary will do, but it seems self-evident that she thinks Obama stole the nomination from her (she’s right…he bused people in from other states in order to win caucus states, just like Obama continues to bus people in for his rallies). It seems self-evident that Hillary can’t stand Obama, and probably wouldn’t shed a tear if the RFK event was repeated.
I do NOT support that behavior in ANY way, shape, or form.
The Clintons, however, seem to have a long trail of bodies left in their political wake.
And the stage is set, by fraudulent stories like the one that is the topic of this post, for the Clintons to have plausible deniability and keep the blame on Republicans.
I don’t know what will happen. I’m only pointing out observations of Hillary Clinton’s statements and behavior.
The meme is more important than the truth
er…
Could they have heard me all the way from Arizona? But for any of you from Washington State, Seattle area I see your government is sticking it to you again:
That might have been me
24,000 Felons Getting Ballots
Who does Governor Christine Gregoire think she is, Richard Daly? Are our Liberals afraid they could not win this election without voter fraud? I think so.
Instead of the Federal government investigating these silly “Kill Him” claims they should be investigating voter fraud.
Phillies, Phillies, Phillies, Phillies. Go Phillies!…. so much for no talk…… but to remain on topic…. LGM where’s the link you were asked to provide and sausage… take your AL Jazeera reports and stick them where the sun refuses to shine… which is anywhere in England and Canada.
and he probably didnt even have to pay extra for the happy ending
Obama lied, nobody died (well… he hasnt sold out the military… yet )
Hmmm… seems to me I remember it being against the law to make a false report of a crime.
Yelling “kill him” would be an incitement to violence… and thus illegal.
So, reporter falsly reported a crime.
ARREST HIM!
On October 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, Romeo13 said:
Exactly. The only way to stop this corruption is to prosecute it and convict it.
This is a clear and cut case of…”The Inner Voice.” Singleton should be interrogated (No, lgm…I didn’t say waterboarded), and investigated to see if he has a history of “hearing voices.” Isn’t that what the liberals would say if this newsie was a conservative?
BroBama Lied, America Cried
Weaklings of the World Rejoice! ?
Bumper sticker may not fit on our Cap and Trade friendly bicycles.
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
Should be a convenience store
NOT a Government Agency
God Bless America except for the blue states.
Not sure how much research you’ve done.
Here are two links which confirm the ‘Kill him’ remark:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/06/AR2008100602935.html
“”Kill him!” proposed one man in the audience.”
You can quite clearly hear someone scream ‘Kill that fucking prick” 13 seconds into this video of a McCain rally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVFWahLTdUo
Well she might live in DC, and who knows where Bill stays at night, but I bet Buddy the dog is buried there, and that’s “home state” enough for me.
Buddy apparently started sniffing around where he didn’t belong and got too close to “The Truth.”
Let us not also forget that the, “Terrorist!” outcry was obviously referring to William Ayers, not Barack Obama.
The Obamanites would not approve.
I do love Arizona! As it should be with all bad guys.Not neccessily a Secret Service Issue, but I like it.
Don’t Feed The Trolls-ignore them.
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
Should be a convenience store
NOT a Government Agency
You mean the MSM lied. I’m shocked.
/sarc
Isn’t it also interesting that this false issue came up during the ‘campaign ethics’ portion of the debate
Well, naturally all those racist Republicans would stick together to hide whomever said “kill him”.
/sarc
The campaign organizers need to screen the audience better. If it is true that reporter actually did hear somebody shout “Kill him!” , I’d have to conclude that Hillary Clinton snuck into the rally.
This is bigger than this story.
There are three “kill me” smears
The first in Clearwater FL by Dana Milbank, Olberdork’s sidekick. The Secret Service investigated and the person is on tape saying “Tell Him” – not “Kill Him”.
The second in Scranton, PA was from a reporter with Joe Biden’s liberal hometown newspaper. The reporter had no video, no audio and no witnesses. The Secret Service investigation result – ‘unfounded’.
The media have jumped from biased to corrupt.
The third is Obama smearing Palin last night in the debates. Obama would have been briefed by the Secret Service and would have known these smears were lies before the debate last night.
Oops – kill him, not kill me.
One word- liar.
That is all.
Personally, I don’t have a problem with waterboarding, but then again, I’m a racist.
Yep – MM is right.
I’ve been all over the internet today. This is still the only place I have seen this story.
Its on drudge.
the only smear obama has had to endure is the skid marks in his shorts
The dems love playing victim
Well, I guess I finally have to face facts…. I really am a racist.
I fully believe that everyone should have a race. If anyone doesnt have a race then they shouldnt belong anyway.
What?? Just because someone doesnt have a race then I am expected to give racial preferences to them?
The MSM and Obummer supporters, when they can’t come up with the goods, make stuff up. These folks, like chaps, live in their own cloud of make believe. We, the conservatives and other heretics, are the evil ones for doubting the messiah.
Yes, let’s destroy the truth and make up something that never happened while Obummer and MSM propagandists and supporters recreate an America that accomodates the slackers and the “victims” and crowds out the doers and everybody else who’s gettin’ sick and tired of government in their lives.
There is no dignity in what Obummer is pushing. It is slavery, yet this time American citizens will give up their freedom for a chance to put their hands in the treasury. What happened to just running an honest campaign, Dems? Post-partisan? Post-racial? Yeah, right.
Oh, he will, just wait. The military is good as a social service organization for those who want a free education and can walk away when they’re done. I think one of our liberal visitors (chaps?) is one of the many liberals who decided it was good to serve the military to pay for their education when it suited them and then get out when they were done using them.
This is the only reason that Obummer will keep any semblance of the military in existence. He can use people like my husband as peacekeepers in places like Darfur but not “invest” in new equipment to replace aging equipment.
The bottom has fallen out of our country and our military. Many military members are afraid of Obummer and some are even voicing a plan B- getting out and moving on. Some would rather serve somebody with a track record than one who has made it clear how much contempt he holds for the military.
I’m under no illusions. Nobody is. We’ve seen it with Clinton and we’ll see it with Obummer.
The Bills have more heart, courage, and willpower than the American people. You learn from loss and you persevere even if the Bills go nowhere this season.
The American people could learn a lot from my Bills and the military. Both have the characteristics that are undesireable in today’s American.
Get ready emjem….
I am going to admit I was wrong about something.
Before the season, I said the Bills will be mediocre and Trent Edwards sucked. You defended them/him.
In this case I am glad I was wrong.
No witnesses – not a single one – to backup Singleton!
Which of the following is more likely:
1) The Rally was full of illegal alien supporters of John McCain who are all too afraid of deportation to talk to the FBI.
2) Singleton is a bald-faced liar.
It’s a tough choice.
Wonder if any of these media hires get renumeration from Obama?
Call it a 1st Amendment surcharge for services rendered. Eh Singleton!
Hope you declared it.
The insurgency continues!
Of course they can’t find anyone to corroborate it because it didn’t happen. Conservatives are constantly getting blamed for not doing the things that the liberals do. There were a few times during this last debate I wished McCain would have looked bo in the eye and simply said……….”Liar” but that will never happen.
Thing is, it does bnot matter if it was said or not. It is not important for anything they claim to actually be true. The Liberals and DNC have learned that all you need is an allegation, for someone to make a claim of wrongdoing and that is enough.
The damage has been done. They know that no one will ever come forward and make as much hay about the false allegation as they did the original allegation.
Liberals and Democrats deal only in feelings, emotions, and 10 second sound bites. They are not ones to delve into facts and never let the truth of matters get in the way of their goals.
How many times has this happened? The number is so high that it would take some of the largest computers to calculate the number of events that are similar to this.
It will continue to go on so long as the Government refuses to put people in desperate need of mental help in the proper facilities and keep them out of the DNC Head Office and off the News Anchor positions.
Coming in late to this one, but:
Just one problem with that, and I’m sure you realize it by now.
Obama was surrounded with Secret Service men and NONE of them heard a person screaming “Kill that fucking prick”.
Which means that it didn’t happen.
So go peddle your fraud elsewhere, liar… we’re not buying it here.
On October 16th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, faraway said:
Of course.
But when have you ever seen BO shy away from using a lie to defame his opponent and gain political ground?
Try never.
Poor Socks got rendered to who knows where. At least Buddy is at peace.
Let me get this straight. A reporter imagines hearing someone shout “Kill him” at a Sarah Palin rally and the media and everyone else on the Left has a conniption fit. But an officer of the law actually does threaten to kill Sarah Palin’s father and these same people insist that this officer be allowed to keep his job and his gun. They even accuse Sarah of abusing her power as Governor for even requesting that the officer’s superiors discipline him. It appears that not all death threats are equal in the eyes of the Left.
I believe they pawned Socks off on Betty Currie as they were leaving the White House.
Well, that’s the “official” story.