Picture: Builder, Soldier, Strategist and Organizer http://twitpic.com/4bkpkm God Bless @BenWetmore and his bride. - 2011-03-20 21:33:57
NJO: In the picture, from left to right: James O'Keefe, Jonathon Burns, Ben Wetmore, and Joe Basel.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Builder, Soldier, Strategist and Organizer
Picture: Builder, Soldier, Strategist and Organizer http://twitpic.com/4bkpkm God Bless @BenWetmore and his bride. - 2011-03-20 21:33:57
NJO: In the picture, from left to right: James O'Keefe, Jonathon Burns, Ben Wetmore, and Joe Basel.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Statement Regarding CNN
NJO: Source.
by James O'Keefe
by James O'Keefe
Now that I’ve had a chance to watch CNN’s “Right on the Edge” documentary, I’m happy to comment. I apologize for not saying anything sooner, but don’t want to comment until I have all the facts at my disposal.
As you can imagine in our line of work, we get lots of leads, ideas, schemes and “punked” style plans sent to us all the time. If you were to roam through my personal emails there are many outrageous plans, some parts of which I may approve of in principal with an “I like it” in an email thread. But I may well object to a host of things about the plan, though I like the objective.
NJO: Ugh. The first sentence of the second paragraph, with its weasel switch to plural pronouns, "our, we, us."
When the CNN idea was pitched to me, I’ll admit that I liked the basic absurdity of meeting Abbie Boudreau on a boat and the idea of counter-seduction satire executed in a tame, humorous, non-threatening manner. After all, as all liberal reporters do, she was trying to “seduce” (a metaphor) me so she could get more for her story. It would be fun, I thought, to turn the tables in jest. However, I was repulsed by the over-the-top language and symbolism that was suggested in the memo that was sent to me, and never considered that for a moment.
In my version, the reporter was never going to be placed in a threatening situation. She would have had to consent before being filmed and she was not going to be faux “seduced” unless she wanted to be. If a CNN reporter would be willing to engage in such a folly, it might even be more newsworthy than Rick Sanchez’s firing. (CNN also has Elliot Spitzer on payroll. He’s done more outrageous things than anything I’ve ever gotten in my in-box).
The sexually explicit document CNN is now “reporting” on was never going to be implemented as written. She saw how I was dressed that day, with my usual blazer and collared shirt. In the document she reported as being “authentic,” I was supposed to have been dressed with my chest exposed, slicked backed hair, with gold chains. That ought to have been a red flag the document was not a reflection of my true intentions. Ms. Boudreau was never going to be put in the bizarre situations outlined in the document CNN reported. There were no mirrors, sex tapes, blindfolds, fuzzy handcuffs, posters of naked women, or music. Sorry, you were not going to see my face saying the words “Bubble Headed Beach Blonde who comes on at 5” into a video camera. Those are Don Henley lyrics – and we know, thanks to Chuck DeVore, how much Henley loathes parody.
I do believe that Izzy Santa, who came to Ms. Boudreau with the documents and the story, was simply trying to protect me and the organization from a dangerous and objectionable plan, one sent to me in my personal emails that she assumed, wrongly, and probably due to my own lack of communication to her, that I was going to implement. Nothing in the document was implemented.
NJO: Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit.
On August 10, a week before the meeting, James sent an email to three people: Project Veritas staffer Izzy Santa, Jonathon Burns of St Louis Tea Party, and author of the "CNN Caper" document Ben Wetmore, asking "Ben, you think I could get her on the boat?"
It should be noted that James has known Ben Wetmore since c.2005 when Wetmore was a staffer and field representative for Morton Blackwell's Leadership Institute, and that James had worked with Wetmore a number of times prior to this incident, and that James had described Wetmore as "a mentor of mine; a genius" in September 2009.
On August 13, four days before the meeting, James sent an email to Izzy Santa, saying "Please go to fedex and print out pleasure palace graphic on large banner - needs to be ready by late tonight - if possible..."
Here's the graphic:
On August 14, three days before the meeting, he sent another email to Izzy Santa, saying "Could you come down Tuesday for the CNN operation - I'll need another person around." The "CNN Caper" document written by Ben Wetmore refers to the plan as an "operation" five times.
On August 17 at 8:04AM, Izzy Santa sends an email to an unknown party, attesting that "James has staged the boat to be a palace of pleasure with all sorts of props, wants to have a bizarre sexual conversation with her."
At about 12:30PM on the same day, Abbie Boudreau meets Izzy Santa in the vicinity of the house and boat being used by James O'Keefe, and then a short time later, in the same place, encounters James O'Keefe. By Boudreau's account, Santa again claims that James is planning to "gag" CNN, and again attests that props are on the boat, this time specifying "strawberries and champagne." Also, by Boudreau's account, James asks her (Boudreau), "What are you ashamed of?" The idea of the female journalist having some sort of shame attached to her -- which is the disgusting theme of the second part of the CNN Caper document -- would appear to loom in James' mind here.
The "strawberries and champagne" are new details not mentioned in the document, which suggests that 1) the plan to get Boudreau on the boat and humiliate her using props was still on, and that 2) the specifics had been revised somewhat. That second point is what James focuses on in the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs, that the document "was never going to be implemented as written." He has notably less to say about what, exactly, was going to be implemented -- indeed, it's almost as if he's trying to deflect attention away from that by bringing up stupid shit like hairstyle discrepancies and lyrics and such -- but the gist has already been made clear: Grudge against CNN; Boat staged with suggestive props; "James O'Keefe Pleasure Palace"; Get female CNN reporter on boat; Shame On Her.
At the very least, James' statement that "Nothing in the document was implemented" does not sit well in agreement with his request to Santa to print out the Pleasure Palace graphic. One might even say that when he said that "Nothing in the document was implemented", he was doing that thing vulgarly known as "lying." And if I was counting, I might also say he was using passive voice to defocus attention from his personal agency in this thing that he did here which he then lied about in this lie that he told here.
I could also mention Boudreau's observations that Santa's lip was shaking and that she had some dirt on her face. This strongly suggests to me that someone may have just assaulted her. It's very disappointing that Boudreau and her crew did not, apparently, follow up on this.
I never wanted to be part of a CNN documentary because I know that CNN claims to be fair minded yet is not. Their pursuit of a non-story based on a document I neither produced, nor followed, confirms what we already know: “The most trusted name in news” can’t be trusted. Look at their reporting.
CNN has falsely reported on every major investigation we’ve ever been a part of. For example, on September 10, 2009 CNN broadcasted we were “basically thrown out“ of the ACORN offices we visited. We weren’t. When the other tapes were released, it was shown we were not “thrown out” of any offices. (We’re still waiting on their correction.) On June 1st, 2010, CNN falsely reported we “plead guilty following an attempt to tamper.” We didn’t and they issued a correction. Now this.
I provided CNN with a clear statement that the document in question was objectionable. Still, they sent their “Special Investigations Unit” out in a failed attempt to discredit me. They do this not because they want to get to the truth, but because they are threatened by a bunch of independent journalists with video cameras uncovering the stories that they went to J-School to find.
Abbie Boudreau and Scott Zamost need to start worrying about – and covering – real abuses that are actually happening at Planned Parenthood, ACORN, or in Charlie Rangel’s office. They need to start producing the type of investigations young people with shoestring budgets and flair are investigating.
I can assure my supporters and my misguided adversaries that Project Veritas will continue to work to produce the investigative reports that CNN and others in the mainstream media have failed to deliver. It’s time to get back to work. Projects will be released soon. That inbox is getting full again.
And you never know what bizarre idea I’m going to need to reject next . . .
As you can imagine in our line of work, we get lots of leads, ideas, schemes and “punked” style plans sent to us all the time. If you were to roam through my personal emails there are many outrageous plans, some parts of which I may approve of in principal with an “I like it” in an email thread. But I may well object to a host of things about the plan, though I like the objective.
NJO: Ugh. The first sentence of the second paragraph, with its weasel switch to plural pronouns, "our, we, us."
When the CNN idea was pitched to me, I’ll admit that I liked the basic absurdity of meeting Abbie Boudreau on a boat and the idea of counter-seduction satire executed in a tame, humorous, non-threatening manner. After all, as all liberal reporters do, she was trying to “seduce” (a metaphor) me so she could get more for her story. It would be fun, I thought, to turn the tables in jest. However, I was repulsed by the over-the-top language and symbolism that was suggested in the memo that was sent to me, and never considered that for a moment.
In my version, the reporter was never going to be placed in a threatening situation. She would have had to consent before being filmed and she was not going to be faux “seduced” unless she wanted to be. If a CNN reporter would be willing to engage in such a folly, it might even be more newsworthy than Rick Sanchez’s firing. (CNN also has Elliot Spitzer on payroll. He’s done more outrageous things than anything I’ve ever gotten in my in-box).
The sexually explicit document CNN is now “reporting” on was never going to be implemented as written. She saw how I was dressed that day, with my usual blazer and collared shirt. In the document she reported as being “authentic,” I was supposed to have been dressed with my chest exposed, slicked backed hair, with gold chains. That ought to have been a red flag the document was not a reflection of my true intentions. Ms. Boudreau was never going to be put in the bizarre situations outlined in the document CNN reported. There were no mirrors, sex tapes, blindfolds, fuzzy handcuffs, posters of naked women, or music. Sorry, you were not going to see my face saying the words “Bubble Headed Beach Blonde who comes on at 5” into a video camera. Those are Don Henley lyrics – and we know, thanks to Chuck DeVore, how much Henley loathes parody.
I do believe that Izzy Santa, who came to Ms. Boudreau with the documents and the story, was simply trying to protect me and the organization from a dangerous and objectionable plan, one sent to me in my personal emails that she assumed, wrongly, and probably due to my own lack of communication to her, that I was going to implement. Nothing in the document was implemented.
NJO: Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit.
On August 10, a week before the meeting, James sent an email to three people: Project Veritas staffer Izzy Santa, Jonathon Burns of St Louis Tea Party, and author of the "CNN Caper" document Ben Wetmore, asking "Ben, you think I could get her on the boat?"
It should be noted that James has known Ben Wetmore since c.2005 when Wetmore was a staffer and field representative for Morton Blackwell's Leadership Institute, and that James had worked with Wetmore a number of times prior to this incident, and that James had described Wetmore as "a mentor of mine; a genius" in September 2009.
On August 13, four days before the meeting, James sent an email to Izzy Santa, saying "Please go to fedex and print out pleasure palace graphic on large banner - needs to be ready by late tonight - if possible..."
Here's the graphic:
On August 14, three days before the meeting, he sent another email to Izzy Santa, saying "Could you come down Tuesday for the CNN operation - I'll need another person around." The "CNN Caper" document written by Ben Wetmore refers to the plan as an "operation" five times.
On August 17 at 8:04AM, Izzy Santa sends an email to an unknown party, attesting that "James has staged the boat to be a palace of pleasure with all sorts of props, wants to have a bizarre sexual conversation with her."
At about 12:30PM on the same day, Abbie Boudreau meets Izzy Santa in the vicinity of the house and boat being used by James O'Keefe, and then a short time later, in the same place, encounters James O'Keefe. By Boudreau's account, Santa again claims that James is planning to "gag" CNN, and again attests that props are on the boat, this time specifying "strawberries and champagne." Also, by Boudreau's account, James asks her (Boudreau), "What are you ashamed of?" The idea of the female journalist having some sort of shame attached to her -- which is the disgusting theme of the second part of the CNN Caper document -- would appear to loom in James' mind here.
The "strawberries and champagne" are new details not mentioned in the document, which suggests that 1) the plan to get Boudreau on the boat and humiliate her using props was still on, and that 2) the specifics had been revised somewhat. That second point is what James focuses on in the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs, that the document "was never going to be implemented as written." He has notably less to say about what, exactly, was going to be implemented -- indeed, it's almost as if he's trying to deflect attention away from that by bringing up stupid shit like hairstyle discrepancies and lyrics and such -- but the gist has already been made clear: Grudge against CNN; Boat staged with suggestive props; "James O'Keefe Pleasure Palace"; Get female CNN reporter on boat; Shame On Her.
At the very least, James' statement that "Nothing in the document was implemented" does not sit well in agreement with his request to Santa to print out the Pleasure Palace graphic. One might even say that when he said that "Nothing in the document was implemented", he was doing that thing vulgarly known as "lying." And if I was counting, I might also say he was using passive voice to defocus attention from his personal agency in this thing that he did here which he then lied about in this lie that he told here.
I could also mention Boudreau's observations that Santa's lip was shaking and that she had some dirt on her face. This strongly suggests to me that someone may have just assaulted her. It's very disappointing that Boudreau and her crew did not, apparently, follow up on this.
I never wanted to be part of a CNN documentary because I know that CNN claims to be fair minded yet is not. Their pursuit of a non-story based on a document I neither produced, nor followed, confirms what we already know: “The most trusted name in news” can’t be trusted. Look at their reporting.
CNN has falsely reported on every major investigation we’ve ever been a part of. For example, on September 10, 2009 CNN broadcasted we were “basically thrown out“ of the ACORN offices we visited. We weren’t. When the other tapes were released, it was shown we were not “thrown out” of any offices. (We’re still waiting on their correction.) On June 1st, 2010, CNN falsely reported we “plead guilty following an attempt to tamper.” We didn’t and they issued a correction. Now this.
I provided CNN with a clear statement that the document in question was objectionable. Still, they sent their “Special Investigations Unit” out in a failed attempt to discredit me. They do this not because they want to get to the truth, but because they are threatened by a bunch of independent journalists with video cameras uncovering the stories that they went to J-School to find.
Abbie Boudreau and Scott Zamost need to start worrying about – and covering – real abuses that are actually happening at Planned Parenthood, ACORN, or in Charlie Rangel’s office. They need to start producing the type of investigations young people with shoestring budgets and flair are investigating.
I can assure my supporters and my misguided adversaries that Project Veritas will continue to work to produce the investigative reports that CNN and others in the mainstream media have failed to deliver. It’s time to get back to work. Projects will be released soon. That inbox is getting full again.
And you never know what bizarre idea I’m going to need to reject next . . .
Sunday, September 26, 2010
America's Most Trusted News Source, CNN, reporting falsely on the ACORN scandal
Uploaded on Sep 26, 2010
Scott
Zamost and Abbie Boudreau at CNN asked for a comment for their likely
slanderous, libelous 'documentary' "On the Edge", this is the response
I'm sending.abbie.boudreau@cnn.com - (404) 422-4991
scott.zamost@cnn.com - (954) 294-6644
Background:
CNN claims it's "America's most trusted news source" but when the ACORN scandal broke out, it was falling over itself to cover for an organization intent on voter fraud, registration fraud and an organization that assisted people planning to engage in child prostitution.
It's not news, it's CNN.
NJO: Title, video and blurb from O'Keefe crony Ben Wetmore's YouTube channel.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
CNN Caper: James O'Keefe email to Abbie Boudreau and Scott Zamost, Subject: "James O'Keefe Boat"
Source: CNN's Right on the Edge documentary.
From: James E. O'Keefe III
To: Abbie Boudreau
To: Scott Zamost
Subject: James O'Keefe Boat
Sent: Sep 23, 2010 3:28 PM
I understand you are inquiring about a document. Here is my statement regarding that: "That is not my work product. When it was sent to me, I immediately found certain elements highly objectionable and inappropriate, and did not consider them for one minute following it." - James
From: James E. O'Keefe III
To: Abbie Boudreau
To: Scott Zamost
Subject: James O'Keefe Boat
Sent: Sep 23, 2010 3:28 PM
I understand you are inquiring about a document. Here is my statement regarding that: "That is not my work product. When it was sent to me, I immediately found certain elements highly objectionable and inappropriate, and did not consider them for one minute following it." - James
Monday, September 20, 2010
From the files of Ben Wetmore: "Confessions of a pro-life tagger"
NJO: "Benjamin Wetmore: A mentor of mine; a genius",
said James O'Keefe in an interview in September 2009. So let's take a look at some of the wisdom of this certifiably
mentorial influence on James' life.
There is a theory behind what is a "proper" liberal arts campus. The brick buildings, a holdover from nineteenth century architectural styles, provide an air of aloofness, dominion and detachment. The campus is stark. Scrubbed. Bleached. Sanitary. Airport modern. It resembles a hospital even in its sidewalks. Clean, white sidewalks. Posters advertise milquetoast affairs of special lectures and symphonic recitals. Even the ‘radicalism’ is chic, come hear the lecture on ‘white privilege’ or the essay on ‘institutional racism’ all contained within these scrubbed, bleached, sanitary modern walls.
Today, from September 2010, "Confessions of a pro-life tagger" (mirrored here)
Confessions from a Pro-Life Tagger
Running
from the police is one of life's great joys. Or so I'm told. Hiding
behind dumpsters, shedding clothing and evidence, trying to make the
calm and cool getaway... a successful guerrilla operation is a rare and
beautiful moment. Even more rare on an American college campus.
I'm getting ahead. We'll come back to the police.There is a theory behind what is a "proper" liberal arts campus. The brick buildings, a holdover from nineteenth century architectural styles, provide an air of aloofness, dominion and detachment. The campus is stark. Scrubbed. Bleached. Sanitary. Airport modern. It resembles a hospital even in its sidewalks. Clean, white sidewalks. Posters advertise milquetoast affairs of special lectures and symphonic recitals. Even the ‘radicalism’ is chic, come hear the lecture on ‘white privilege’ or the essay on ‘institutional racism’ all contained within these scrubbed, bleached, sanitary modern walls.
The
campus is small. Intimate. The paths between the dorms and the
classrooms intersect, forcing students into interaction. Morris was
founded with these ideals in mind. It is a special affair for the
intelligent and gifted, the best in the Minnesota system. The honors
student. There is an expected decorum held sacred by which all speech,
must it happen at all, be bland and passionless. Intellectual. Rules,
speech codes and administrative pressure are expected to keep the peace.
Such a model invites entropy. Such a model needs entropy.
In
a poorly lit room, tucked away in one of those imposing brick
structures, six individuals sit preparing to fuck the system. I'm one of
them. This was a training exercise. Some off-campus leaders thought it
necessary and decided to help out the local riffraff develop some
guerrilla skills. We had started earlier, with small stuff. "Big R" was
one of the off campus pros. "Little e" was the organizer, known for
holding his knowledge close to the chest. Organizing guerrilla campaigns
requires wavering attention spans and incoherent mumblings. Little e
has mastered the art of comprehensible incomprehension. One pictures
Lenin mumbling something about storming the gates, or Trotsky obliquely
mentioning the advancing white guards.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CNN Caper: Izzy Santa email to unknown party, Subject: "Fwd: doc - CNN caper"
Source: CNN's Right on the Edge documentary.
From: Izzy Santa
Date: Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Subject: Fwd: doc - CNN caper
To: XXXX
I have a problem on my hands that I think has potential for unnecessary backlash.
Today, James is meeting with a CNN correspondent today on his boat. She is doing a piece on the movement of conservative filmmakers.
She doesn't know she is getting on a boat but rather James' office. James has staged the boat to be a palace of pleasure with all sorts of props, wants to have a bizarre sexual conversation with her.
He wants to gag CNN. The document attached has all details.
The idea is incredibly bad and second CNN could go after James, the reporter is flying in and renting a car to have a talk with James.
What do you think? This is happening at 12:30 EST.
I am driving up to help James but the more I think about it we should not be doing this.
Cheers,
Izzy
From: Izzy Santa
Date: Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Subject: Fwd: doc - CNN caper
To: XXXX
I have a problem on my hands that I think has potential for unnecessary backlash.
Today, James is meeting with a CNN correspondent today on his boat. She is doing a piece on the movement of conservative filmmakers.
She doesn't know she is getting on a boat but rather James' office. James has staged the boat to be a palace of pleasure with all sorts of props, wants to have a bizarre sexual conversation with her.
He wants to gag CNN. The document attached has all details.
The idea is incredibly bad and second CNN could go after James, the reporter is flying in and renting a car to have a talk with James.
What do you think? This is happening at 12:30 EST.
I am driving up to help James but the more I think about it we should not be doing this.
Cheers,
Izzy
Friday, August 13, 2010
CNN Caper: James O'Keefe email to Izzy Santa, Subject: "Fwd: pleasure palace graphic"
NJO: Source for email and screenshot: CNN's Right on the Edge documentary.
From: "James E. O'Keefe III"
Date: August 13, 2010 1:35:14 PM EDT
To: Izzy Santa
Subject: Fwd: pleasure palace graphics
Please go to fedex and print out pleasure palace graphic on large banner - needs to be ready by late tonight - if possible...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
CNN Caper: James O'Keefe email to Ben Wetmore, Jonathon Burns and Izzy Santa, Subject: "CNN phone call attached"
NJO: Source: CNN's Right on the Edge documentary.
From: James E. O'Keefe III
Date: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Subject: CNN phone call attached
To: Ben Wetmore, Jonathon Burns, Izzy Santa
Getting Closer. Audio attached of conversation with Abbie.
What do you think of her reaction guys.
She said she could do it Monday, Tuesday.
- Ben, you think I could get her on the boat?
From: James E. O'Keefe III
Date: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Subject: CNN phone call attached
To: Ben Wetmore, Jonathon Burns, Izzy Santa
Getting Closer. Audio attached of conversation with Abbie.
What do you think of her reaction guys.
She said she could do it Monday, Tuesday.
- Ben, you think I could get her on the boat?
Monday, August 09, 2010
The CNN Caper document, Part II: Abbie Boudreau
NJO: "Benjamin Wetmore: A mentor of mine; a genius",
said James O'Keefe in an interview in September 2009. So let's take a look at some of the wisdom of this certifiably
mentorial influence on James' life.
Today, the second part of the CNN Caper planning document, which deals specifically with Abbie Boudreau, i.e. how to go about damaging her credibility and by extension CNN's.
Content of document sourced from Breitbart Unmasked.
CNN Caper part two: Abbie Boudreau
1. Activists needed
a. James
b. possibly one other person
2. Support needed
a. None really, could be done with just James
b. Ideally one other person to be in the parking lot or woods to get reaction as they leave, and b-roll footage.
3. Equipment needed
a. Video
1. hidden cams on the boat
2. tripod and overt recorder near the end, an obvious sex tape machine
b. Props
1. condom jar
2. dildos
3. Music
a. Alicia keys
b. 80s romance songs, things that are typically James
c. avoid Marvin Gaye as too cliche
4. lube
5. ceiling mirror
6. posters and paintings of naked women
7. playboys and pornographic magazines
8. candles
9. Viagra and stamina pills
10. fuzzy handcuffs
11. blindfold
4. Concerns and potential problems
a. bad reaction
Bad reactions need to be met with adaptation and adjustment to either ease off or apply more social pressure to the situation in order to keep her in the skit.
b. Christian Hartsock
Considering the complex dynamic with Hartsock, that he will see this CNN connection as his 'big break' and that he's notorious for having loose lips, he certainly can't be trusted to keep this in confidence, and will speak to either people his age or perhaps even to CNN directly to curry favor. He should be given the vaguest details, and if he's upset about the potential complication to his future, reminded that future operations will be newsworthy as well.
c. if CNN gets advance warning
If CNN gets advance warning and finds this out, you should simply cancel the operation, period. Their forewarning can be
d. if she refuses to get on the boat
Just leave. You're in a position of strength. Make her come to you. To leave the boat kills the operation.
e. if they refuse the interview
You're negotiating from a position of strength, so simply refuse to do the interview until they agree to your terms: Boudreau and during a time when you're out on the boat and relaxed.
f. Running the operation without props and with a dirty boat
In the rush to get this done, the temptation will be to skimp on the details, and that just puts two things at risk: 1) Boudreau's confusion as to whether this is legitimate, ruining her reaction which is key to the operation, and 2) making the video that much less interesting lacking props and proper ambiance.
g. too many chefs in the kitchen
I already spent 30 minutes defending the idea and trying to battle crazy permutations from Burns. The more people you tell about an operation, the more it 1) opens it up to unknown future problems, 2) good ideas have to defend against bad ones, 3) people running their mouths to Hartsock, CNN and other people will cause additional unknown complications.
h. After the fact with CNNCNN could issue a statement, the Anderson Cooper show could make some comment about what a lech you are, or could do something either on the presumption that you 1) actually are a creep or 2) they realize it was a gag afterwards or 3) they admit it was a gag, but say you're a creep and an anti-feminist for doing it regardless. It's probably most likely they'll ignore the story and hope it goes away, but if it does get covered, there are likely three main scenarios, advice pending each main eventuality:
1) if they pursue this as you are a creep, you should play it up with them initially only to reveal that the tape was made beforehand confirming this was a gag. Focus on the fact that this was a gag the entire time and they aren't 'in' on the joke.
30% chance
2) if they admit it was a gag, you should release the footage and focus on the fact they got punked, and make sure to emphasize Abbie's name and overall status to help burden her career with this video, incident and her bad judgment in pursuing you so aggressively. Keep the focus on Abbie if they try to make this just a stunt and move on.
3) if they go on the attack, you should point out the the hypocrisy in CNN using the inherent sexuality of these women to sell viewers and for ratings, passing up more esteemed and respectable journalists who aren't "bubble-headed bleach blondes" and keep the focus on CNN. If they attack, keep the focus on CNN and the higher-ups at CNN, such as Jonathan Klein, who has changed the channel from serious news to unserious news by pretty-blonde anchors in lieu of real journalists. If they attack, fight back even harder.
60% chance
i. Burns: IIED concerns
IIED has a high threshold, and courts typically don't like it anyway. The elements are:
1. Defendant acted intentionally or recklessly; and
2. Defendant's conduct was extreme and outrageous; and
3. Defendant's act is the cause of the distress; and
4. Plaintiff suffers severe emotional distress as a result of defendant's conduct.
I think this is not 2) extreme and outrageous and 3) she would have a hard time proving "distress" and 4) would also be tough, given her experience as a hardened reporter.
j. Sexual harrassment concerns
Sexual harrassment is primarily a workplace concern and not out of the workplace. Though we're perhaps not 100% in the clear on this, the risk of this is very low.
5. Dialogue
a. Pre-operation video
(Dialogue below under number 10)
b. Initial smalltalk and conversation, coming onto the boat
c. build-up to the catalytic moment
AB: Are you recording this?
JO: If you want, I can record it, I usually don't record it unless I'm trying out a new position or something really kinky though. I have the camera set up though, so we can do whatever you want, whatever you feel comfortable with.
AB: Is this a gag?
JO: Abbie, I'm not really into S&M, so I don't have any toys like that...
AB: No, is this a joke, are you kidding?
JO: Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were talking about S&M, what do you mean is this a gag?
AB: You can't be serious, I'm married.
JO: Abbie, there's never going to be a right time for you and I. There's only right now. We have to make the most of the time we're given, and we're being given right now.
AB: Are you serious?
JO: I've never met a woman like you, one who had the drive, the ambition, and the same creative power, the same creative juice. We're the same person Abbie, we're meant to be together. I'm serious because my heart is serious.
AB: James, this is not professional.
JO: Abbie, this is our time together. This isn't work-time, and it's not CNN-time or Breitbart-time, it's you and me time. This is what we get to spend together, and let's not ruin it with worky talk. Let's spend it with us-time, and let's talk with our bodies.
AB: I realize what you're doing.
JO: What I'm doing is putting my heart on the line here. I don't do this with other people, I've been hurt in the past, I'm trying to make something special here, Abbie, so let's talk about this.
AB: (crying)
JO: Baby don't cry, tears are for yesterday, pleasure is for today.
AB: James, I spent a lot of money to be here today...
JO: (interrupting) Abbie, I spent a lot of money as well, but I'm spending a lot of emotional capital in order to put my heart on the line for you. I don't share myself this much with people, this is hard for me.
AB: James, if you didn't want to be serious in this interview, you should have told me, this is unprofessional
JO: Abbie, I came here to talk and be together, is it unprofessional to have feelings? Is it wrong for me to want to get to know you better?
d. the reveal
AB: I don't know, I don't know what's going on... I just don't know...
JO: Abbie, I have something to tell you. I brought you here not just to talk, or to do the interview, but that we could enjoy one another. Abbie, I want to be your greatest story, I'll let you inside if you'll let me be inside of you.
e. after the joke
AB: I just need to go, get me back to the dock.
JO: Hey, I can take no for an answer. I just want you to know that there are a lot of girls I passed up in order to be with you today. MSNBC was ready to go all the way and I had to turn them down.
AB: I want to go back.
JO: And I want a hand job, but we don't always get what we want. I'll take you back if you insist though.
f. Woliner jokes are under number 11
6. Persona
James should have a more sleazy persona than normal, with slicked back hair and exposing his chest. It should be entirely over the top. The persona should be very touchy-feely,ideally wearing gold chainds and wih cigarettes.
7. Timeline
a. Filming and time-stamping the original 2 minute speech explaining the future punk
b. lining things up with CNN
c. sailing - Tuesday August 17, 2010
d. aftermath
8. Additional informations and research needed
a. Boudreau's biography and background, for discussion during the operation.
9. Jokes and one-liners
Abby, this is the pleasure palace, and I want you to show you the inner sanctum.
I want to take you to a higher place, CNN must be a tough place to work, let's make some headline love.
It's not news, it's CNN.
10. Video that must be time-stamped and released prior to Tuesday:
My name is James, I work in video activism and journalism. I've been approached by CNN for an interview where I know what their angle is: they want to portray me and my friends as crazies, as non-journalists, as unprofessional and likely as homophobes, racists or bigots of some sort. Abby, who works for Anderson Cooper at CNN, a network notorious for journalistic malpractice, wants to lull me into thinking she's my friends so she can use me and hurt my career.
Instead, I've decided to have a little fun. Instead of giving her a serious interview, I'm going to punk CNN. Abbie has been trying to seduce me to use me, in order to spin a lie about me. So, I'm going to seduce her, on camera, to use her for a video. This bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who comes on at five will get a taste of her own medicine, she'll get seduced on camera and you'll get to see the awkwardness and the aftermath.
Please sit back and enjoy the show.
11. Woliner one-liners and jokes
a. In general, about her
"She said what?? This woman's facts are more flimsy than her reputation at the sorority house."
"I saw her and her friends gather outside the studio after the show....I thought I was walking into an audition of 'The Contender' "
"She has a winning, gold-medal personality. Too bad the special olympics don't feature that event."
"After her last poltical rant, NOW organized a campaign to repeal the 19th amendment."
"She really is two-faced. And they're both hideous."
"After all these years, she's got former schoolmates going public to speak out against her. I never thought one could make so many enemies in the second grade."
"It's no surprise she advocates wealth redistribution, as her next three ex-husbands will one day attest"
"Some question her intelligence, but I think it takes a strong mind to regurgitate the talking points of a 60's burnout who lived in a van for three years."
b. In person, to her
"We should meet up after this for a cup of coffee. If I'm paying though, I expect at least a hand job afterwards."
"I see some sharks in some distance...but I promise to protect you, for a small price (looks her up and down and smiles)."
"I always knew you wanted to get me alone, I just figured it'd be at a cheap motel involving handcuffs."
"I love it when you look at me like that. Makes me want to ravage you Ghengis Khan-style."
"Your breasts are incredibly perky. What did that run you...seven, eight grand?"
"You've got amazing lips. I'll bet you've made many football teams happy."
"We should come back to my place after this. I've got a brand new Sony with 3 hours of memory."
"Don't listen to people who say you wear too makeup. I like it. It says to the world, 'I'm worth at least $300 an hour'."
"I can tell you work out and eat right. Just so you know, semen is a great source of protein."
"Since we're at sea, do you want to role play? I'll be the captain and you can be my gallows wench."
12. The overall narrative
a. The theatrical narrative - "on stage"
On stage you are portraying yourself as a tortured artist who is having difficulty finding female companionship due to your art. You are doing this interview because you have to, but you want to creatively and physically connect with this woman in order to fulfill your male desires.
b. The video narrative - "off stage" - the final video product
Off stage the narrative is that you don't take CNN seriously and consider their reporting to be a joke. You can use a hardline feminist critique against women like Boudreau in order to blunt charges of sexism and also to confuse liberals who will, no doubt, try to use this and any action you take against you. By pointing out the good journalists who aren't photogenic, you play into their higher beliefs against objective beauty in order to cut Boudreau down to size. Fundamentally this is all just a way to hurt CNN, but the final product should emphasize how unserious Anderson Cooper and CNN's "journalism" is, and how, noting that ridiculousness and the ridiculousness of their anchors, you decided to play a joke on them instead of giving them a legitimate interview.
As they seduce subjects, so shall they be seduced. As they tell packaged stories ridiculing their subjects, so shall they be ridiculed.
13. The "joke"
The joke is that the tables have turned on CNN. Using hot blondes to seduce interviewees to get screwed on television, you are faux seducing her in order to screw her on television.
14. Acting and adaptation
As the operation is going on, James will have to adapt and adjust to her mood and her reaction. If she is pulling away, withdraw and pull her back in. If she's unsure, comfort her and reassure her. Vacillate between somewhat serious interview and the come-hither persona as needed in order to confuse her judgment and also keep her on the boat.
She wants to do the interview, she spent thousands of dollars to do this interview, she is invested. Our job is to make sure she doesn't run away or break too soon. You want to make sure you have plenty of video and pre-reveal moments before the reveal, and not to proverbially "shoot your load" before the catalytic moment, the big reveal for her. So keep her hooked and use hot-cold and push-pull kind of psychological tactics in order to keep her in the skit.
Minions / fellow culture warriors involved:
Ben R. Wetmore (who wrote the document)
Geoff Woliner (who wrote the "one-liners and jokes" under point 11, I'm 99 per cent sure)
Jonathon C. "Jon / John" Burns (He of the "crazy permutations" and the "Intentional Inflictment of Emotional Distress [lawsuit] concerns", a founding member of St. Louis Tea Party)
Today, the second part of the CNN Caper planning document, which deals specifically with Abbie Boudreau, i.e. how to go about damaging her credibility and by extension CNN's.
Content of document sourced from Breitbart Unmasked.
CNN Caper part two: Abbie Boudreau
1. Activists needed
a. James
b. possibly one other person
2. Support needed
a. None really, could be done with just James
b. Ideally one other person to be in the parking lot or woods to get reaction as they leave, and b-roll footage.
3. Equipment needed
a. Video
1. hidden cams on the boat
2. tripod and overt recorder near the end, an obvious sex tape machine
b. Props
1. condom jar
2. dildos
3. Music
a. Alicia keys
b. 80s romance songs, things that are typically James
c. avoid Marvin Gaye as too cliche
4. lube
5. ceiling mirror
6. posters and paintings of naked women
7. playboys and pornographic magazines
8. candles
9. Viagra and stamina pills
10. fuzzy handcuffs
11. blindfold
4. Concerns and potential problems
a. bad reaction
Bad reactions need to be met with adaptation and adjustment to either ease off or apply more social pressure to the situation in order to keep her in the skit.
b. Christian Hartsock
Considering the complex dynamic with Hartsock, that he will see this CNN connection as his 'big break' and that he's notorious for having loose lips, he certainly can't be trusted to keep this in confidence, and will speak to either people his age or perhaps even to CNN directly to curry favor. He should be given the vaguest details, and if he's upset about the potential complication to his future, reminded that future operations will be newsworthy as well.
c. if CNN gets advance warning
If CNN gets advance warning and finds this out, you should simply cancel the operation, period. Their forewarning can be
d. if she refuses to get on the boat
Just leave. You're in a position of strength. Make her come to you. To leave the boat kills the operation.
e. if they refuse the interview
You're negotiating from a position of strength, so simply refuse to do the interview until they agree to your terms: Boudreau and during a time when you're out on the boat and relaxed.
f. Running the operation without props and with a dirty boat
In the rush to get this done, the temptation will be to skimp on the details, and that just puts two things at risk: 1) Boudreau's confusion as to whether this is legitimate, ruining her reaction which is key to the operation, and 2) making the video that much less interesting lacking props and proper ambiance.
g. too many chefs in the kitchen
I already spent 30 minutes defending the idea and trying to battle crazy permutations from Burns. The more people you tell about an operation, the more it 1) opens it up to unknown future problems, 2) good ideas have to defend against bad ones, 3) people running their mouths to Hartsock, CNN and other people will cause additional unknown complications.
h. After the fact with CNNCNN could issue a statement, the Anderson Cooper show could make some comment about what a lech you are, or could do something either on the presumption that you 1) actually are a creep or 2) they realize it was a gag afterwards or 3) they admit it was a gag, but say you're a creep and an anti-feminist for doing it regardless. It's probably most likely they'll ignore the story and hope it goes away, but if it does get covered, there are likely three main scenarios, advice pending each main eventuality:
1) if they pursue this as you are a creep, you should play it up with them initially only to reveal that the tape was made beforehand confirming this was a gag. Focus on the fact that this was a gag the entire time and they aren't 'in' on the joke.
30% chance
2) if they admit it was a gag, you should release the footage and focus on the fact they got punked, and make sure to emphasize Abbie's name and overall status to help burden her career with this video, incident and her bad judgment in pursuing you so aggressively. Keep the focus on Abbie if they try to make this just a stunt and move on.
3) if they go on the attack, you should point out the the hypocrisy in CNN using the inherent sexuality of these women to sell viewers and for ratings, passing up more esteemed and respectable journalists who aren't "bubble-headed bleach blondes" and keep the focus on CNN. If they attack, keep the focus on CNN and the higher-ups at CNN, such as Jonathan Klein, who has changed the channel from serious news to unserious news by pretty-blonde anchors in lieu of real journalists. If they attack, fight back even harder.
60% chance
i. Burns: IIED concerns
IIED has a high threshold, and courts typically don't like it anyway. The elements are:
1. Defendant acted intentionally or recklessly; and
2. Defendant's conduct was extreme and outrageous; and
3. Defendant's act is the cause of the distress; and
4. Plaintiff suffers severe emotional distress as a result of defendant's conduct.
I think this is not 2) extreme and outrageous and 3) she would have a hard time proving "distress" and 4) would also be tough, given her experience as a hardened reporter.
j. Sexual harrassment concerns
Sexual harrassment is primarily a workplace concern and not out of the workplace. Though we're perhaps not 100% in the clear on this, the risk of this is very low.
5. Dialogue
a. Pre-operation video
(Dialogue below under number 10)
b. Initial smalltalk and conversation, coming onto the boat
c. build-up to the catalytic moment
AB: Are you recording this?
JO: If you want, I can record it, I usually don't record it unless I'm trying out a new position or something really kinky though. I have the camera set up though, so we can do whatever you want, whatever you feel comfortable with.
AB: Is this a gag?
JO: Abbie, I'm not really into S&M, so I don't have any toys like that...
AB: No, is this a joke, are you kidding?
JO: Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were talking about S&M, what do you mean is this a gag?
AB: You can't be serious, I'm married.
JO: Abbie, there's never going to be a right time for you and I. There's only right now. We have to make the most of the time we're given, and we're being given right now.
AB: Are you serious?
JO: I've never met a woman like you, one who had the drive, the ambition, and the same creative power, the same creative juice. We're the same person Abbie, we're meant to be together. I'm serious because my heart is serious.
AB: James, this is not professional.
JO: Abbie, this is our time together. This isn't work-time, and it's not CNN-time or Breitbart-time, it's you and me time. This is what we get to spend together, and let's not ruin it with worky talk. Let's spend it with us-time, and let's talk with our bodies.
AB: I realize what you're doing.
JO: What I'm doing is putting my heart on the line here. I don't do this with other people, I've been hurt in the past, I'm trying to make something special here, Abbie, so let's talk about this.
AB: (crying)
JO: Baby don't cry, tears are for yesterday, pleasure is for today.
AB: James, I spent a lot of money to be here today...
JO: (interrupting) Abbie, I spent a lot of money as well, but I'm spending a lot of emotional capital in order to put my heart on the line for you. I don't share myself this much with people, this is hard for me.
AB: James, if you didn't want to be serious in this interview, you should have told me, this is unprofessional
JO: Abbie, I came here to talk and be together, is it unprofessional to have feelings? Is it wrong for me to want to get to know you better?
d. the reveal
AB: I don't know, I don't know what's going on... I just don't know...
JO: Abbie, I have something to tell you. I brought you here not just to talk, or to do the interview, but that we could enjoy one another. Abbie, I want to be your greatest story, I'll let you inside if you'll let me be inside of you.
e. after the joke
AB: I just need to go, get me back to the dock.
JO: Hey, I can take no for an answer. I just want you to know that there are a lot of girls I passed up in order to be with you today. MSNBC was ready to go all the way and I had to turn them down.
AB: I want to go back.
JO: And I want a hand job, but we don't always get what we want. I'll take you back if you insist though.
f. Woliner jokes are under number 11
6. Persona
James should have a more sleazy persona than normal, with slicked back hair and exposing his chest. It should be entirely over the top. The persona should be very touchy-feely,ideally wearing gold chainds and wih cigarettes.
7. Timeline
a. Filming and time-stamping the original 2 minute speech explaining the future punk
b. lining things up with CNN
c. sailing - Tuesday August 17, 2010
d. aftermath
8. Additional informations and research needed
a. Boudreau's biography and background, for discussion during the operation.
9. Jokes and one-liners
Abby, this is the pleasure palace, and I want you to show you the inner sanctum.
I want to take you to a higher place, CNN must be a tough place to work, let's make some headline love.
It's not news, it's CNN.
10. Video that must be time-stamped and released prior to Tuesday:
My name is James, I work in video activism and journalism. I've been approached by CNN for an interview where I know what their angle is: they want to portray me and my friends as crazies, as non-journalists, as unprofessional and likely as homophobes, racists or bigots of some sort. Abby, who works for Anderson Cooper at CNN, a network notorious for journalistic malpractice, wants to lull me into thinking she's my friends so she can use me and hurt my career.
Instead, I've decided to have a little fun. Instead of giving her a serious interview, I'm going to punk CNN. Abbie has been trying to seduce me to use me, in order to spin a lie about me. So, I'm going to seduce her, on camera, to use her for a video. This bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who comes on at five will get a taste of her own medicine, she'll get seduced on camera and you'll get to see the awkwardness and the aftermath.
Please sit back and enjoy the show.
11. Woliner one-liners and jokes
a. In general, about her
"She said what?? This woman's facts are more flimsy than her reputation at the sorority house."
"I saw her and her friends gather outside the studio after the show....I thought I was walking into an audition of 'The Contender' "
"She has a winning, gold-medal personality. Too bad the special olympics don't feature that event."
"After her last poltical rant, NOW organized a campaign to repeal the 19th amendment."
"She really is two-faced. And they're both hideous."
"After all these years, she's got former schoolmates going public to speak out against her. I never thought one could make so many enemies in the second grade."
"It's no surprise she advocates wealth redistribution, as her next three ex-husbands will one day attest"
"Some question her intelligence, but I think it takes a strong mind to regurgitate the talking points of a 60's burnout who lived in a van for three years."
b. In person, to her
"We should meet up after this for a cup of coffee. If I'm paying though, I expect at least a hand job afterwards."
"I see some sharks in some distance...but I promise to protect you, for a small price (looks her up and down and smiles)."
"I always knew you wanted to get me alone, I just figured it'd be at a cheap motel involving handcuffs."
"I love it when you look at me like that. Makes me want to ravage you Ghengis Khan-style."
"Your breasts are incredibly perky. What did that run you...seven, eight grand?"
"You've got amazing lips. I'll bet you've made many football teams happy."
"We should come back to my place after this. I've got a brand new Sony with 3 hours of memory."
"Don't listen to people who say you wear too makeup. I like it. It says to the world, 'I'm worth at least $300 an hour'."
"I can tell you work out and eat right. Just so you know, semen is a great source of protein."
"Since we're at sea, do you want to role play? I'll be the captain and you can be my gallows wench."
12. The overall narrative
a. The theatrical narrative - "on stage"
On stage you are portraying yourself as a tortured artist who is having difficulty finding female companionship due to your art. You are doing this interview because you have to, but you want to creatively and physically connect with this woman in order to fulfill your male desires.
b. The video narrative - "off stage" - the final video product
Off stage the narrative is that you don't take CNN seriously and consider their reporting to be a joke. You can use a hardline feminist critique against women like Boudreau in order to blunt charges of sexism and also to confuse liberals who will, no doubt, try to use this and any action you take against you. By pointing out the good journalists who aren't photogenic, you play into their higher beliefs against objective beauty in order to cut Boudreau down to size. Fundamentally this is all just a way to hurt CNN, but the final product should emphasize how unserious Anderson Cooper and CNN's "journalism" is, and how, noting that ridiculousness and the ridiculousness of their anchors, you decided to play a joke on them instead of giving them a legitimate interview.
As they seduce subjects, so shall they be seduced. As they tell packaged stories ridiculing their subjects, so shall they be ridiculed.
13. The "joke"
The joke is that the tables have turned on CNN. Using hot blondes to seduce interviewees to get screwed on television, you are faux seducing her in order to screw her on television.
14. Acting and adaptation
As the operation is going on, James will have to adapt and adjust to her mood and her reaction. If she is pulling away, withdraw and pull her back in. If she's unsure, comfort her and reassure her. Vacillate between somewhat serious interview and the come-hither persona as needed in order to confuse her judgment and also keep her on the boat.
She wants to do the interview, she spent thousands of dollars to do this interview, she is invested. Our job is to make sure she doesn't run away or break too soon. You want to make sure you have plenty of video and pre-reveal moments before the reveal, and not to proverbially "shoot your load" before the catalytic moment, the big reveal for her. So keep her hooked and use hot-cold and push-pull kind of psychological tactics in order to keep her in the skit.
Minions / fellow culture warriors involved:
Ben R. Wetmore (who wrote the document)
Geoff Woliner (who wrote the "one-liners and jokes" under point 11, I'm 99 per cent sure)
Jonathon C. "Jon / John" Burns (He of the "crazy permutations" and the "Intentional Inflictment of Emotional Distress [lawsuit] concerns", a founding member of St. Louis Tea Party)
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| James O'Keefe, Jon Burns and Ben Wetmore (Photo taken in 2011, i.e. some months after their failed CNN-shaming plot.) |
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| Geoff Woliner |
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