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i can't believe red doesn't take precedence over cleaning the shower. where are your priorities, man ????
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<Taken from the security hidden
wire recordings of the conversation between Red Edwards and the Secretary of State. Not admissable in a court of law. As this was not a wiretap, only Red's side of the conversation was recorded, along with other comments in the room. Gaps denoting the response from the other end of the line are denoted by matching double arrows.> <Red> I call this number, and I get Kaitempi Kate? <Jake> Well, this is the number I call when I need to speak with her. You should get a communication officer who will patch you through to her. And her name is not Kaitempi Kate. <Red> You're right, I shouldn't insult the Kaitempi. <Jake> Are you usually this respectful. <Red> Naw, I prefer to call her somethin' else, but I got enough anti-defamation organizations on my back as it is. Did you know there's a slime mold defense league? Strangled sound in the background, turning into guffaws. Source not identified... <Jake> Just get on with it, before I find a window to jump out of. Sound of telephone number being punched. <> <Red> I need to speak with the Secretary of State. <> <Red> No this isn't Jake ------. This is Red Edwards. <> <Red> This is an authorized call. I have been authorized by Jake ----- to provide certain pertinent information concerning the hostage situation in San Antonio. I need to provide it to the Secretary of State personally. <> <Red> No, he's out reviewing the situation right now. This is of critical security importance. Can you scramble the line when I get through? <> <Red> Good. I'll ask at this end. <Red> Major, how do I scramble the line? <Major Ruiz> You push that button there. <Red> Thanks, Major. <To the line> Ready at this end. <> <Red> On at this end. <> <Red> Receiving 5 by 5. Short gap of no particular information. <> <Red> Howdy, Ms. ------. I need to discuss this deal down here in San Antonio. <> <Red> No, this isn't Jake -----. This is Red Edwards. <> <Red> He had his reasons for delegating, ma'am. <> <Red> That's awful drastic, ma'am. Couldn't we settle for keelhauling? <> <Red> I agree this is serious business and your time is important. Can I pass on my information necessary for your decision making process? <> <Red> I'm the negotiator down here for the situation, workin' through the FBI. I - <> <Red> I repectfully disagre- <> <Red> I know who you are, ma'am. Do you know who I am. <> <Red> Can't we leave dead rats out of this. <> <Red> SHUT UP, BIGMOUTH! ... I'm here to save your backside, not fry it. And I'm not Bill, I don't have to put up with your <expletive deleted>. <> <Red> I dare real easily. I'm reportin' straight The Prez on this one. He isn't gonna take too kindly to your kibitzing when I tell him. <> <Red> This ain't Mena. The Chicago mob will step on your boys like Cartiff on a toad. They threw you a bone to shut you up as long as you behaved. You know that and I do. They don't take kindly to freelancing in Chi-Town. <> <Red> Yes, this is a secure line. I saw to that right off. <> <Red> Obviously you're not a lady. I'm only doing this a favor for Bubba. <> <Red> Yep, that Bubba. The one who introduced you to the commodity broker, and Lord knows who else. <> <Red> We're old buddies. We were out fishin' when the Prez's call came though. He might take offense if I showed up missin'. <> <Red> That wasn't a threat, just an observation, ma'am. <> <Red> Look, ma'am, you've got a busted flush. Can't we just put this to sleep without anybody getting hurt. It's easier on everybody. <> <Red> I know you don't like them, but another Wacko, and you can kiss 2016 bye-bye. You know how the Republican would play it. Vote for ----- and die. It'll make Willie Horton looks like Mother Theresa. And you know they'll do it. <> <Red> I'm happy with not callin' the Prez about this as long as you pull your hands out of this deal. And that includes any other A-teams you've got assigned on this project. <> <Red> I'll need to see the faxed stand-down orders. <> <Red> In a word, no. <> <Red> I'm don't think highly of any ambitious politician, anywhere. <> <Red> 5 minutes, fine. And ma'am, try and have a nice day, anyways. <> <Red> Look at the bright side, ma'am. I leave here and my prize is back to negotitation with religious zealots. And it's my backside if it doesn't work. The buck stomps here. <> <Red> Goodbye, Madame Secretary. Phone hung up. <Red> I hope I don't have to do that one again soon. Anybody got a Pearl? I need one after that. <Apparently looks at watch> <Red> OMG, it's 6 PM. I gotta get back and feed the clowns and hostages. Jake, here's the FBI phone number. Call 'em when you get the stand-down fax. If you or the Major want to come by as observers, feel free to drop in. I'm outta here... Transcript ends here. Last edited by Greg Anos; 12-09-2009 at 09:36 AM. |
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Well, things are certainly getting hot on this case!
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And there's more to come.... More twists and turns that the route to a politician's wallet... So stay turned for the next episode of The Case Of the Drowning Baptists, coming evenutally to a thread near you... |
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I raced back to HQ. Even as I was running
from the car, I was punching Micah's number. "Temple Of God Annex. The sun is setting but Christ is rising." Panting, "Red here, pantin'. Is Micah available?" "Micah speaking. You're late, Red." "I was dealin' with some Breckenridge Elkin idiots. Just got back." "I took the liberty to pitching over the food list. Did you solve the sniper problem?" "Yep. Just some crossed jurisdictional wires. I'm confirmed to be runnin' the show at this end. And I don't use snipers." "When is the food?" " Gimme a minute to check it out at this end. I'll call you back in 5 minutes." I thundered through the door. The Hoover Doll sneered, "The thundering herd..." At least I think that was what he said. "Never mind my showing up in the Richter Scale. Is the food here?" “Over in the corner. The tele- evangelist wants to talk to you. He's out back.” I wandered out back. The tele- evangelist was talking to skinny young guy I didn't know. "Who'se the new guy?" "His name is Nate the Great. I asked him to come along with me so that he could take over the trolley work later. I have sermons to write." There was something vaguely familiar with his appearance, but I couldn't put a finger on it. "Well, let me call Micah as clear it with him." I gave Micah a ring. Lo and behold he actually answered. I guess food was a motivator. "What now, Red?" "The tele-evagelist wants to bring along an assistant. He's complaining that he doesn't have enough time to write Godly missives for his flock." "Yes, he discussed it with me over lunch. He can bring over one unarmed assistant." "Well. he won't have any weapons. God granted him with a couple of arms at birth." "God doesn't like bad jokes." "Just didn't want any misunderstandings. Chow's coming in a couple of minutes." I hung up and gave the tele-evangelist the high sign. They loaded up the trolley and pushed it over to the brewery. I filled in the Hoover doll about the sniper hoo-rah. "You didn't really tell the Secretary of State to buzz off." He looked concerned. "Sure did. 'Bout time somebody did. No wonder Bill was always cattin' around. Y'all got a Pearl around here?" Having taken care of the beverage department, I looked out at where the sniper was. I saw him backing out, slowly There's something uplifting about watching a competent professional at work. My thoughts were interrupted by a shout. "Hey Red!, there's a Major Ruiz her at the door to see you. " "Let him in!" Major Ruiz walked over and handed me a fax. "Here's your official stand-down orders." "Thanks, Major. Want a Pearl?" "How about a soda instead?" "Sure", and I got him a soda (I'm not getting paid any advertising money, so no plug.) "That was a nice job, watching the sergeant back out from his position. Real smooth and professional. I hope he doesn't get marked down for my spottin' him." "He won't, Red. Will you need us around?" "Major, I really hate to say no. These things are so unpredictable. Have you worked with the FBI before?: "No." "Hmmm. Major, let's use this as a joint training exercise for both sides." I waved over the Hoover Doll. "Gentlemen, I'd like for you to pair up your men for the rest of the stand-off. I know it's not normal, but I think both sides can learn from each other. And that'll be good for both groups. However, we're gonna get the T.O. straight from the get go. The FBI has the legal authority, and the Marines are just being observers. Anything else would be unconstitutional. Agreed?" They both agreed. The hoover doll said, "It's nice to see somebody trying to follow the law around here." "Easy, the Major was following order he didn't particularly like." The Major nodded. "Now, it's getting late and I'm gettin' hungry. Does the FBI budget extend to some more Sea Island carry-out? And Major, would you care to join us?" Last edited by Greg Anos; 12-09-2009 at 09:35 AM. |
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