Pete Borden has made a serious accusation in a nearby blog. He suggests I have lied in three of my columns published by the MDJ in recent weeks. However, Mr. Borden fails to back up his accusation with any specific examples.
The three columns in question all present Mitt Romney as what he is, a shape shifting prevaricator who lacks the conviction and guts to take a stand on any important public issue (more on that Friday). I back up my commentary with Romney's own statements and/or actions, something Mr. Borden doesn't like.
I was a journalist long before I entered public relations. I am also an author of historical fiction. I know how important research is, so I spend an inordinate amount of time on my MDJ columns making sure everything I write is supported by the truth.
For Mr. Borden to irresponsibly suggest I "made stuff up" is highly insulting and he's dead wrong. He might not like the facts, but they are what they are, Mr. Borden, whether you agree with them or not, whether you respect me or not.
So I challenge you here, Mr. Borden, to be very specific and present to MDJ readers ANY lie in any of the three columns I wrote or do the decent thing and publicly withdraw your accusation.
"Give 'em Hell" Harry Truman once famously said, "I never gave anyone hell. I just told them the truth and they thought it was hell."
Welcome to hell, Mr. Borden.
I think you might have tried to pull up Pete's blogs as I was posting his response this am. That may be why you noticed they were missing.
If I am wrong about the availability of Borden's previous blogs, I apologize.
I'll be surprised if Pete decides to engage in a battle of wits with you. He prefers not to fight unarmed opponents.
Keeping that in mind, I doubt you will get what you are asking for from Pete.
I don't know if Marie is a lady and she certainly does not have Kevin by the "short hair", you meant short hairs.
Borden's intent was to question Foley's honesty, the same as calling him a liar. I say this without hesitation. If Borden wishes to disagree, that's fine, at the same time he should publish proof of his claims.
It is well known that you are very familiar wind passing.
Have a nice day.
THE LADY GOT KEVIN BY THE SHORT HAIR. WHY ARE YOU THE ONE YELPING HIS HEAD OFF?
BTW, relating to your remark to me at the end of your rant, you cannot even begin to read other people's mind, so you have no idea what Borden's intent was.
So, all in all your rant amounted to nothing more than a massive passing of wind.
@DA: There are many ways to call someone a liar. Pete Borden framed his accusations rather politely, but with the same intent.
Go Pete! Hooray!
Further, he did not suggest you lied. He said you told some things that were untrue and twisted some others to fit your agenda, which is exactly correct.
For you education and edification, a "lie" only occurs when one knows it to be a lie and deliberately tells it to mislead others. Borden did not accuse you of that.
I am sure if that had been his intention he knows full well how to say "Foley, you are a liar."
The basic difference in you and he is that he is a gentleman, who knows how to diagree without being disagreeable. That is something that both you and you alter ego, Lib, need to learm. As soon as someone diagrees with you, you go on the attack, then sic your trained attack dog on them.
Whether Borden chooses to repond to you, or not,. he has accurately called it for what it is. For verification, read the comments most readers make about your alleged journalistic endeavors.