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Killgore Trout Beclowns Himself

Posted on | June 22, 2010 | 50 Comments

Dave Weigel of the Washington Post contacted me seeking a denial of an assertion by one of Charles Johnson’s LGF henchmorons that I was the anonymous “Tea Party consultant” who wrote the Playboy article:

“I’m almost certain it’s him. He’s making up a lot of the details and probably exaggerating his influence . . .”

Fool. You missed three telltale clues:

  1. The Playboy article disses Eric Odom. Eric’s a friend of mine and I specifically criticized the consultant for taking an unnecessary and unfair shot at a good guy.
  2. The consultant writes like a consultant. Compare the consultant’s Playboy article to some of my recent long-form work, e.g., “The War on Watchdogs” and especially “Battle Cry in the North Country.” The styles are entirely different.
  3. A good reporter never burns his sources. Never publish anything that might enable someone to discover the identity of an anonymous source. At this task, the consultant failed.

I don’t know the identity of the consultant, but my sources do, and I can’t say anything more about the consultant without risk of compounding the damage he’s already inadvertantly done.

Killgore Trout overlooked obvious evidence that contradicted his thesis, but what else do we expect from a moron who worships at the shrine of Charles Johnson and thought it was “clever” to plant racist slurs in the comments at Hot Air?

Category: Charles Johnson, Neutral Objective Journalism, Tea Party

Comments

50 Responses to “Killgore Trout Beclowns Himself”

  1. Moe Lane
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 5:49 pm

    Dude. That makes about as much sense as suggesting that *I* was the guy who wrote that piece for Playboy. Heck, Dave Weigel should have laughed that one off right away.

  2. Moe Lane
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 1:49 pm

    Dude. That makes about as much sense as suggesting that *I* was the guy who wrote that piece for Playboy. Heck, Dave Weigel should have laughed that one off right away.

  3. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 5:58 pm

    My Hot Air mission was clever. I uncovered the racism at Hot Air by going to Hot Air in the middle of the night and posting racist comments.

  4. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 1:58 pm

    My Hot Air mission was clever. I uncovered the racism at Hot Air by going to Hot Air in the middle of the night and posting racist comments.

  5. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:03 pm

    I also specifically chastised Killgore for his actions at Hot Air. But he meant well, so no harm and no foul. Hot Air is a wingnut racist site. I said so.

  6. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:03 pm

    I also specifically chastised Killgore for his actions at Hot Air. But he meant well, so no harm and no foul. Hot Air is a wingnut racist site. I said so.

  7. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:04 pm

    Wait till RSM suddenly gets an invitation to the Playboy Mansion. It is just a matter of time.

  8. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:04 pm

    Wait till RSM suddenly gets an invitation to the Playboy Mansion. It is just a matter of time.

  9. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:06 pm

    Buy my calendar. 30% off at Amazon.

  10. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:06 pm

    Buy my calendar. 30% off at Amazon.

  11. CGHill
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:09 pm

    Oddly, I read that piece last night, and thought, “Well, about the only thing we know for certain is that it isn’t Stacy or Smitty.”

  12. CGHill
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:09 pm

    Oddly, I read that piece last night, and thought, “Well, about the only thing we know for certain is that it isn’t Stacy or Smitty.”

  13. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:11 pm

    I secretely wish for an invite to the Playboy Mansion, even if I do not care for girls that much. Because the rest of you want to go and you will be jealous of my success.

  14. Dave C
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:11 pm

    LGF: A case study in people not knowing what they don’t know.

  15. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:11 pm

    I secretely wish for an invite to the Playboy Mansion, even if I do not care for girls that much. Because the rest of you want to go and you will be jealous of my success.

  16. Dave C
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:11 pm

    LGF: A case study in people not knowing what they don’t know.

  17. CrustyB
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:13 pm

    “Sure enough, it’s him.” -Killgore Trout

    This is an example of the classic liberal tenet that if you can imagine something that makes it so. LGF is truly a site for liberals only.

  18. CrustyB
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:13 pm

    “Sure enough, it’s him.” -Killgore Trout

    This is an example of the classic liberal tenet that if you can imagine something that makes it so. LGF is truly a site for liberals only.

  19. Patrick
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:16 pm

    Charles Johnson is a Pedophile who likes to molest little boys.

    That’s right a said it, SUE ME Johnson, just farking try it!

    I’ll burn your sorry ass during discovery…

    I’ve got so much dirt on that idiot’s criminal record, it would shock everyone, if I ever released it. It’s nice to have friends in high places. Especially with the FBI, where anyone’s shit can be gotten with a simple PHONE CALL.

  20. Patrick
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:16 pm

    Charles Johnson is a Pedophile who likes to molest little boys.

    That’s right a said it, SUE ME Johnson, just farking try it!

    I’ll burn your sorry ass during discovery…

    I’ve got so much dirt on that idiot’s criminal record, it would shock everyone, if I ever released it. It’s nice to have friends in high places. Especially with the FBI, where anyone’s shit can be gotten with a simple PHONE CALL.

  21. Bob Belvedere
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:19 pm

    ROTFLMAO. You couldn’t write that bad if you wanted to, Stacy. Where’s Conor?

  22. Bob Belvedere
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:19 pm

    ROTFLMAO. You couldn’t write that bad if you wanted to, Stacy. Where’s Conor?

  23. Steve in TN
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:35 pm

    The point lost in all this is that RSM really is a shade too Gonzo.

  24. Steve in TN
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:35 pm

    The point lost in all this is that RSM really is a shade too Gonzo.

  25. Count Vikula
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:44 pm

    Neoconfederate? Not even close.

  26. Count Vikula
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:44 pm

    Neoconfederate? Not even close.

  27. Matthew
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:48 pm

    LGF and its band of idiots

  28. Matthew
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 2:48 pm

    LGF and its band of idiots

  29. COBRA
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:07 pm

    CJ and LGF make me vomit…

  30. COBRA
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:07 pm

    CJ and LGF make me vomit…

  31. wombat-socho
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:16 pm

    Steve in TN: There is no such thing as “too gonzo”. Either you’re willing to take it all the way, to wherever it leads – or you’re not.

  32. wombat-socho
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:16 pm

    Steve in TN: There is no such thing as “too gonzo”. Either you’re willing to take it all the way, to wherever it leads – or you’re not.

  33. Stogie
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:26 pm

    Well, Kilgore Trout must be the fish that rots from the head down. His head is clearly rotten. What a complete jackass and FOOL.

  34. Stogie
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:26 pm

    Well, Kilgore Trout must be the fish that rots from the head down. His head is clearly rotten. What a complete jackass and FOOL.

  35. Stogie
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:31 pm

    ..and it must be even more rotten being Charles Johnson’s BITCH. Back on your knees, Kilgore.

  36. Stogie
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:31 pm

    ..and it must be even more rotten being Charles Johnson’s BITCH. Back on your knees, Kilgore.

  37. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:43 pm

    Update: Sure enough, it’s you. You are plugging the article on your blog…

    Dana Loesch in Playboy? (via google)

    I know some of the people in this guy’s network, and I don’t believe he was authorized to disclose that operational detail. There will be repercussions…

    UPDATE III: My source sends along a couple of photos showing how the article is presented in the print edition:

    So when is Hef having you over at the mansion?

  38. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:43 pm

    Update: Sure enough, it’s you. You are plugging the article on your blog…

    Dana Loesch in Playboy? (via google)

    I know some of the people in this guy’s network, and I don’t believe he was authorized to disclose that operational detail. There will be repercussions…

    UPDATE III: My source sends along a couple of photos showing how the article is presented in the print edition:

    So when is Hef having you over at the mansion?

  39. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:44 pm

    Stogie, I am honored to serve Charles Johnson. In what ever way he might need.

  40. Killgore Trout
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:44 pm

    Stogie, I am honored to serve Charles Johnson. In what ever way he might need.

  41. Thomas L. Knapp
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 7:55 pm

    “Dave Weigel of the Washington Post contacted me seeking a denial”

    Did he get one? I didn’t notice one in this article.

  42. Thomas L. Knapp
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 3:55 pm

    “Dave Weigel of the Washington Post contacted me seeking a denial”

    Did he get one? I didn’t notice one in this article.

  43. Rodan
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 10:48 pm

    10# Patrick,
    Please come over to theblogmocracy.com

    We have an email contact and would love to get any information you have on Charles.

    RS McCain,

    We gave you a tribute on Daedalus! Good work exposing Killgore as a liar!

    http://diaryofdaedalus.com/2010/06/22/rs-mccain-exposes-killgore-trout-as-a-liar/

    Good going!

  44. Rodan
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 6:48 pm

    10# Patrick,
    Please come over to theblogmocracy.com

    We have an email contact and would love to get any information you have on Charles.

    RS McCain,

    We gave you a tribute on Daedalus! Good work exposing Killgore as a liar!

    http://diaryofdaedalus.com/2010/06/22/rs-mccain-exposes-killgore-trout-as-a-liar/

    Good going!

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  46. Charles Johnson
    June 23rd, 2010 @ 3:58 am

    The fact that there is a ton of evidence that it is not you PROVES that it is you, McCain! Behaving and writing in a manner opposite to your norm is exactly what you would do if you were trying to hide your identity!

    Also, denying it proves it more – that’s just what a guilty person would do!

    Furthermore, if this individual is found, and it turns out not to be true, that is the nail in the coffin that proves your guilt: only a truly guilty person would hire someone to confess and take the fall for him!!

  47. Charles Johnson
    June 22nd, 2010 @ 11:58 pm

    The fact that there is a ton of evidence that it is not you PROVES that it is you, McCain! Behaving and writing in a manner opposite to your norm is exactly what you would do if you were trying to hide your identity!

    Also, denying it proves it more – that’s just what a guilty person would do!

    Furthermore, if this individual is found, and it turns out not to be true, that is the nail in the coffin that proves your guilt: only a truly guilty person would hire someone to confess and take the fall for him!!

  48. William Teach
    June 23rd, 2010 @ 1:55 pm

    Excitable Chucky still has a blog?

  49. William Teach
    June 23rd, 2010 @ 9:55 am

    Excitable Chucky still has a blog?

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