Anonymous Op Ed in N.Y. Times

[Doug]

The N. Y. Times claims to have published an anonymous Op Ed from a "Senior White House Official."

My money is on the Times staff writing this piece and claiming it came from a cabinet member.

The "Fourth Estate" has become the "Fifth Column."

 

[T.Lex]

I'm pretty sure it was an administration official, although the "senior" status will probably be debatable.

I also think it was someone from the diplomatic corps. That's where (IMHO) Trump would be more likely to defer to staff influence because he knows that's not his strong suit and I don't think he really cares about it. Not coincidentally, other than the trade war, I think that's where most of Trump's "hidden successes" are.

 

[Leadeye]

Maybe it's one of Bob Woodward's Book and Snake buddies helping with sales.

Always follow the money

 

[HoughMade]

I'm pretty sure it was an administration official, although the "senior" status will probably be debatable...

I agree. It's someone who, if they said the name, we would all respond by saying: "Who?"

 

[T.Lex]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45435813

The Beeb seems to find some more evidence of Pence involvement.

I took a quick look at his staff, and a few names are familiar to me - a kind of Indiana Cohort.

I'm changing my answer about who it might be. Seems to me there's a good chance the author could be from that group. Not particularly high up, but the VP has connections all over government. Not particularly influential ones, but the kind who get invited to meetings and report back and sometimes get a seat at the big table to talk.

They could easily 'prove' they are a 'senior' member of the administration, but be out of the limelight enough that they probably wouldn't even be asked if they wrote it.

Also, they would have a bit of an inferiority complex that might drive them to write and send that kind of letter.

 

[historian]

I'm certain it is part of Pence's people. That is what it looks like.

 

[Expat]

Do we know if the Clinton people in the Travel Office are still there?

 

[T.Lex]

I'm certain it is part of Pence's people. That is what it looks like.

There's one particular guy that I didn't particularly like. He's probably a decent guy, but he and I just didn't click. I kinda hope its him.

The problem is, anyone who has spent much time around him probably suspects him, too.

 

[BobG23]

Jesus told mike pence to write it.

 

[T.Lex]

Jesus told mike pence to write it.

And, predictably, Pence delegated it to an associate, while still taking credit for it behind the scenes.

 

[rw02kr43]

Aren't Democrat leadership and Times staff the same thing?

 

[T.Lex]

In looking at a few of the names associated with Pence in the administration, I think we'll know the author before midterms, or at least by the end of the year. I think this person wants people to know who they are, and they aren't too happy about where they are now.

 

[d.kaufman]

Being as the times wrote a piece back in, i believe 2010-11, where they claimed senior officials were the source, but turned out to be an intern, im placing my bet there. Someone on the staff, but has no real access to the inner workings.
I believe its just another "nothing burger" from the fake news to try and help further the liberal agenda.

 

[Alpo]

I agree. It's someone who, if they said the name, we would all respond by saying: "Who?"

That's what they said about Mark Felt.

 

[T.Lex]

That's what they said about Mark Felt.

Linda Lovelace appreciated the marketing. Or so I heard.

 

[Alpo]

I'd wager that only a very small group understands.

 

[T.Lex]

I'd wager that only a very small group understands.

Probably. But those that do are at least grinning right now.

 

[DRob]

How about those of us who couldn't care less what the NY Times publishes?

 

[T.Lex]

How about those of us who couldn't care less what the NY Times publishes?

Then this thread is probably REALLY boring.

 

[Expat]

I thought the full name was "failing new york times"