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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]You’re the owner of this forum, why haven’t you clamped down on any of these anti-Goulet AstroTurf posters here who start these little small potatoes opposition research threads trying to throw mud? It seems like you censor anything too conservative, but allow folks to come on here spreading salacious rumors of racism, probably spread by campaign staffers of competing candidates?
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People in attendance at the Chamber of Commerce debate say that Goulet made racist remarks. Those are first-hand reports, not rumors. If the reports are false, that could easily be demonstrated by the Chamber releasing the video of the debate. But, the Chamber has refused. Why wouldn't it want to disprove false allegations? The obvious answer is that the reports of Goulet's racist statements are true. Once again, monied business interests are backing Goulet. He definitely has the rich and powerful vote nailed down. 
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Jeff, this is just grossly irresponsible. First, you should us who exactly these mysterious people are who supposedly heard this (Why do I suspect it's Goulet's political opponents?). Second, you should tell us what exactly Goulet said so everyone can decide for themselves whether it's in fact racist. Third, you should give Goulet a chance to respond to accusations he said something racist.

Otherwise, you're just in the business of libeling people.

We all get a little dumber every time Jeff speaks. [/quote]

I completely agree with you that Goulet's exact statements should be clarified and he should have a chance to respond. Sadly, the Chamber of Commerce has refused to release the video of the event so we have to rely on reports of those who were there.

According the The Washington City Paper:

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/556619/eric-goulet-painted-voucher-holders-as-criminals-during-ward-3-debate-attendees-say/

[quote]such a video might be especially damaging to the Washington Post’s newly minted endorsee in the Democratic primary: Eric Goulet, [/quote]
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[quote]Goulet apparently managed to offend attendees by turning a moderator’s question about how to make the ward more diverse into an answer about Black housing voucher holders in new homes along Connecticut Avenue NW.[/quote]

Of course, this could easily be clarified if the video were released.

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Cool. So you actually have no idea what Goulet said? And neither does the City Paper (as it acknowledges). But you're going to go ahead and declare him racist because (checks notes) the Chamber won't release the video? How is this not libel again? [/quote]

Here is what I wrote: “People in attendance at the Chamber of Commerce debate say that Goulet made racist remarks.” Since some of in attendance are people I know and trust, I have confidence in their version of events. If Goulet would like to pursue libel charges, I will be happy to subpoena the video. But something tells me he won’t be interested. 
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It's kind of hilarious that you dont even know what he said. [/quote]

I know what those in attendance have reported he said. I also know that the Chamber of Commerce could easily clear this up. Do you think the video should released?[/quote]

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