Man Asks Ohio Gov. to Recant Statements

[Tony_FLADEM]

COLUMBUS, Ohio Aug 20, 2005 — A Toledo-area coin dealer wants Gov. Bob Taft to take back a statement the governor made implying the dealer tried to hide his involvement with a scandal-plagued state investment, the dealer's lawyer said Saturday.

Tom Noe, a prominent Republican fundraiser who managed a $50 million investment in rare coins for the state's fund for injured workers, tried to reach the governor by phone and e-mail Saturday, said William Wilkinson, his attorney.

"It's Mr. Noe's hope that the governor will simply correct the statement he made about Mr. Noe's supposed concealment of the coin funds," Wilkinson said.

[autorank]

1. Very good news if you're an Ohio citizen, prosecutor, or Democrat

We couldn't ask for better news. The crooks are fighting amongst themselves -- Taft and Noe. Soon Blackwell will be denying he's ever met either of them. Great news. Fighting in public. The conspiracy is coming undone...and yes it's a conspiracy when two or more people consnpire to commit a crime. $200 million missing from the employees pension fund, lousy rotten election, and much much more.

Mr. Noe, congratulations and come on down, you're the preferred Republican of the week!

[autorank]

2. Very good news if you're an Ohio citizen, prosecutor, or Democrat

We couldn't ask for better news. The crooks are fighting amongst themselves -- Taft and Noe. Soon Blackwell will be denying he's ever met either of them. Great news. Fighting in public. The conspiracy is coming undone...and yes it's a conspiracy when two or more people consnpire to commit a crime. $200 million missing from the employees pension fund, lousy rotten election, and much much more.

Mr. Noe, congratulations and come on down, you're the preferred Republican of the week!

[shifting_sands]

3. Comedy

Autorank if you are not a comedian you have surly missed your calling "soon Blackwell will deny he ever knew either of them." I don't pretend to have read every article regarding the STATE OF OHIO scandals, but of the ones I have read, I don't remember seeing any where Blackwell or any Republican has come to the defense of the heir to the Taft throne. You can almost see baby Bob running around the Taft owned Ohio State house trying to plug the leaks that have been dripping since great granddaddy was President. Now there was a family overly steeped in entitlement.

[autorank]

5. Well thank you, and a very Welcome to DU!!

To steal a phrase from Harry Truman: "I just tell them the truth and they think it's comedy"

cya around!

[sleipnir]

4. Recant, or face the wrath of the Inquisition!

Off-topic, but each time I hear the word "Recant" I can't help but think of some Inquisition trial!