[SOC] more tidbits

[JMcAulay]

At 11:47 PM 03/06/2003 -0000, Dave (G0DJA) wrote:
>> In my usual interest of pedantry, I would mention that IRA funding sources
>> within the US were private citizens, not the US Government.
>
>I'm so pleased that you are so sure of that statement.  Ollie North mean
>anything to you?  Are you sure he acted alone, and that was the only part of
>the world.

Dave, I'm never sure of anything.  Whatever I say is subject to change upon
review of previously unseen data.  So if my sureness is what pleases you,
please accept my full permission to become unpleased.  Based on everything
I've ever been able to dig up on the topic, the US Government was not
feeding the IRA any funds or weapons.  If anyone has any information to the
contrary that's other than speculative, I'd appreciate seeing it.

Yes, Ollie North means something to me.  He's the former Lt. Colonel who
told Senator Al Gore around ten years ago that he thought Osama Bin Laden
should be assassinated.  (North was told that we don't do things that way.)
 He also was accused of involvement in shady underground dealings such as
arms for hostages and dealings with the "outs" in Nicaragua.  Again, if you
have anything other than speculation that he was funneling cash or weapons
to the IRA, I'd really appreciate seeing that.

73
John WA6QPL  SOC 263