Oh boy. We all knew Port Arthur did not want the big biker rally. And frankly we do not understand why a biker rally would come to Port Arthur? Kind of silly huh? But the story has taken a bad turn this week when Austin political forces got an earful from State Senator Robert Nichols.Fact Check: Senator Nichols was at his lake house on July 2, 2010, and hasn't been to Port Arthur in years. He knew nothing about this purported incident, nor did he know that Philip R. Klein splashed his name across the Southeast Texas Political Review.
The short story? According to organizers, Senator Nichols did a motorcycle ride down to the rally this past week in Port Arthur. He crossed the bridge and came to the gate (s) where the event was held. He was wearing his nice leathers and had a cool jacket on due to the rain he came through. He was stopped by a police officer at the gate - one from reportedly chambers county. The officer - not knowing who the senator was - asked him if he had a weapon on him. He replied to the officer that he could not ask him that question - to which the officer said - no I can't but I don't have to let you in and "we don't like your kind around here."
Uh....oh......
So the Senator simply drove off and down the road.......and.....well you can guess the rest.
Here we go.
Sources in Austin tell the Review that the senator has opened warfare on the City of Port Arthur. He has staff looking over issues that "cover Port Arthur." Meaning - it is going to be a rough time for those Port Arthur Delegates that will be going to Port Arthur Day in Austin this next year. If you know what we are saying.
Verify for yourself through Senator Robert Nichols' office.
I have some questions:
- Did Klein simply invent this story?
- If not, did Philip know this story wasn't true before publishing?
- If truly based on Klein's "anonymous sources," were these "sources" setting Philip up?
- Instead of checking with his spurious "sources in Austin," why didn't Klein simply call Senator Nichols' office and verify before unethically posting on the Southeast Texas Political Review?
Gezzzz.....we will keep you updated on this.I'm really looking forward to this update - to be revisited.
13 comments:
Gezzz...how many lawsuits can Phil Klein juggle at once?
WHOA!!
Hey, Mikey, will you be discussing this with Philip wednesday?
Mikey grovels while Fillup grouses. Too bad there's no fact-checker at KBTV.
Phillip, kiss this: (_|_)
If Klein's spiel was pre-screened for "truthiness," he'd be on the air less than 20 seconds. Which is 20 seconds too long.
My guess is we won't be hearing any updates on this from Klein...ever.
Another story the media swept under the rug, right Philly boy?
It's a bigger story when Klein gets something right.
Gus, Klein responded with this crap, even though his lawyers won't let him read your website:
"As for the Senator - that is funny - really funny. I guess we spoke to staff that....well....hmmm....we have to trust you right? Once again - stupid. I will take my weasel and raise you a ...... dumb ass? This folks is another example of political stupidity."
I never thought I's say this but agree with Klein. His article is another example of "political stupidity."
Sounds like he's po'd because gus caught him lying again. Keep up the good job, gus!
..........Philip lies.........
Looks like Phillip's sources have changed again....now he's claiming he talked to a staff member of Senator Nichols instead of his "sources in Austin." Busted again.
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