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The indictment rumors have gone crazy. I heard a new name the other day that really blew me out of the water.

I’d bet they come down Tuesday or Wednesday. Tuesday if the Pats lose. Wednesday if they win.

When that happens I hope the good journalists break down the case against each defendant so we the people can see if there are any bullshit cases against certain individuals. The indictments should show some real graft but I also expect some over-reaching charges based on the honest services law. Odds are good we will see a good fact pattern to test the law on appeal. (Unlike Sal’s)

The particulars of each case should be interesting. I can’t wait to read them.

I also can’t wait to see how the roster of defendants and lawyers shapes up. Who will be representing whom? Who will be tried together? How will the feds witnesses hold up under multiple cross-examninations by experienced criminal trial lawyers. Of course theres should be some pleas, but we should see a trial or two before all is done.

Many of the witnesses will be people who just wanted jobs they were qualified for testifying against the politician who made the phone call. Along the way there may have been a campaign contribution. How is this different from the Governor appointing judges or getting appointees to quasi-public agencies to do his bidding with the implicit understanding that to not do so jeopardizes agency funding (or worse, extinction) and re-appointment to the board?

As this thing goes along a number of back room scenarios will be showcased. When it does lets be fair and give each case a fair look and not lump the stupid or the soon to be extinct “old-school” in with the thieves.

Because I do expect there to be some real indictments involving real pay-offs?

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Half-Man George Regan, the p.r. guru and former Kevin White press flack who told Ernie Boch, Jr to offer the mizerly reward he did to out me so “Howie Carr could terrorize [me] on his radio show everyday”, was at his finest on the Emily Rooney Show the other evening with Lowell Sun columnist Peter Lucas.

According to witnesses and press reports Emily asked them both about the famous Herald headline declaring Kevin White would seek re-election. That evening White announced he was retiring. White has never denied misleading Peter Lucas, the Herald reporter who is credited with the gaffe. In fact, over the years White indicated when asked that he played Lucas on that one.

Good laugh by all. Including Lucas as the years went by.

So annnnnnywaaay. Lucas and Regan are together on the Rooney show when this brought up. Lucas first gives his stock good spirited answer. The Half-Man however went berzerk and made up facts about Lucas job situation at the time and accused him of lying about White’s role.

His antics resulted in the spot being un-airable and a re-take was necessary after everyone calmed down. Lucas was begged to stay by the producers because they were really up against the clock and were in a bind. Lucas didn’t want to screw them so he stayed for the re-do. So did the Half-Man.

Thanks for this gift Half-Man. In return allow me to offer you some unsolicited advice.

Stay behind the scenes!!!

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Speaking of advice.

Hey Boston Globe! Really dudes, don’t you get it? Stick to sports, gossip, and pulitzer prize chasing. But please stay away from the big time.

The I-wouldn’t-join-a-club-that-would-accept-me-rule applies. Or, I would never pay Don King with my family’s wealth in return for the rights Michael Jackson’s merchandize. Why? Because Don chose me to do the deal indicates it’s a bad deal. (for you newbies this how the Sullivan family lost ownership of the New England Patriots)

Likewise the Boston Globe should never attempt an investigative piece on any subject outside 495. The rest is New York Times territory. Papa Bear to the Globe’s Baby Bear. If the Times doesn’t want it than it must be a piece of shit.

Case in point is the recent re-traction the Globe had to make for possibly defaming former Liberian mass murdering, human rights violator, and international war criminal Charles Taylor. This was on the threat of law suit. The dictator bagged the Globe for sloppy journalism or worse.

How fucking funny is that. Really dudes. I love your obituaries and your sports. But we all know you’re not what you used to be.

Oh, and Papa Bear is not your real father. He just moved in on Mama Bear after your real father left. He’s an abusive step father. Came in and right away cut your allowance and got rid of some siblings.

Did the Times set the Globe up on this? When was the last time the Globe investigated C.I.A. connections with despots? Why didn’t the Times handle this one?

Really Globe, Stick to what you know best. Stick to fish mislabeling stories? There maybe a Pulitzer in it.

But frankly scallop I don’t give a clam.

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Too many people have questioned why I don’t tweet anything but links to my posts.

Well, it’s like this. Under the terms of my contract with Charley, Bob, and David BMG has exclusive rights to my work. Unlike Howie Carr I honor my contracts.

My policy has also been to refuse to discuss post-BMG contracts with anyone until my contract runs out. I need to concentrate on this season and not let contract talk get in the way. (that is what my agent told me to say)

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Is there anything more pathetic than “sports journalists” at the Super Bowl. Watching them interview the athletes with the eyes and smiles of sixth graders is sometimes painful. But hey, whatever gets you the girls I guess.

But really guys, whatever happened to self-respect?