African Press International says obstacles to releasing tape have been removed

[Roadwarrior]

Wouldn't hold my breath ...but Philip Berg and Jerome Corsi believe
that API  have the interview tapes
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http://africanpress.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/the-major-hurdle-that-threatened-to-block-the-release-of-the-michelle-obamas-true-interview-tapes-has-now-been-removed/

The major hurdle that threatened to block the release of the Michelle Obama’s true interview tapes has now been removed.
Posted by africanpress on October 19, 2008

The legal hurdles that API feared in connection with the release of the tape has now been settled. The American people has soon to be treated to the truth about the true personality of their (probably) incoming first Lady.

API is soon to conclude an agreement on which of the media channels in the US is to air the Michelle Obama tapes. This has come about because many news channels have shown great interest in getting the tapes so that they air to the American people before the elections.

Many Americans are waiting and we promise to satisfy their desire very soon. The delay in releasing the tapes is due to two things:

1. The legal issues that may arise after we release the tapes.

This one has now been cleared and API feels safe and is no longer in fear when it comes to a legal battle that may come when the information gets out.

2. Choosing one media channel to air the tapes in the USA.

When we wrote the story, many people contacted us asking for the verification. At the same time, many media outlets have contacted API and would like to be the sole network to air the tapes. What we are finalising now is to come to an agreement with one channel that will have to air the tapes unedited.

After noticing the desire that has been exhibited - to have the tapes out, may be you Americans would like API to air the tape through a particular news channel. Your advice will be appreciated.

We are also seeking to agree with the particular channel that we will finally choose to give the tapes to, that they study the US laws properly so that we are not sued. Some have informed us that there are some states in the country that do not have laws that the Obama’s can use in attacking API. It may be wise that the tapes get aired in such a State to avoid court cases being filed against us.

The important thing we are discussing with the US news networks is if they are ready  to take the whole responsibility in case the Obama camp reacts using the courts.

We understand the desperation some people may have due to the delay that has been exhibited by us, but API is interested in being safe after the release of the tapes and this seems to be achieved now.

Some who have been impatient have called us so many names. That does not bother us much because we know we have the information.

When people say API is not known or that it is a small thing, we get surprised. People must never forget that all the huge media networks started somewhere small and became what they are today. Credibility is not our fear because we know we have a true copy of the interview. Failing to bring forth the truth is what would bother us, and yet we know that we will accomplish.

The urgency of the matter is known to API, but we wish to state that we are not served with a situation that will destroy us even if  we have to move slow but sure, so that any loopholes that may give anyone a chance to take us to court is closed tightly.

We are about to reach the end of this saga and all those who favour the truth will rejoice. We know we will also hurt many who will see us as a news agency that interfered with the US politics. We believe, however, that where there are two competitors competing against one another one will win and the other will win, in cases of course where a draw is not an option.

It is important now for us to inform the readers that any person or persons sending us comments ¨which contain some bad word or words will not be published. We will only continue to release serious comments with no abusive language.

Published by Chief Editor - African Press International.

[jaime]

whatever tapes exists, we should have access to them.  look what they did to Cindy McCain the other day, implying she might have another stroke, like they care.  I'm referring to the NY Times.  there was nothing in that article of substance, just trash.

didn't The Anoited One say their wives "are off limits," well, why does this only apply to Ape Face and not Cindy McCain?

[Roadwarrior]

http://texasdarlin.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/challenge-to-african-press-international/

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TD has just about had it with African Press International
I agree with TD......release the tape ...or admit it was a fraud
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Challenge to African Press International
October 19, 2008 by texasdarlin

“Put Up or Shut Up”
[td NOTE:  There will be no links to API permitted on this blog until/unless they publish evidence to back up their story.]

Last Tuesday, Oct. 14, African Press International (API) “broke” a shocking story about Michelle Obama that has undoubtedly resulted in thousands if not millions of new hits to their website.  We covered the “story” when it broke, and we covered it again when they published an update two days later.

We’re not covering the story anymore, effective NOW.  I suspect that the whole thing was a hoax.  If I’m wrong, and if API is in possession of an audio recording in which Michelle Obama essentially confirms her husband’s Indonesian citizenship, it’s irresponsible for API to delay release of this evidence, as it goes directly to Obama’s eligibility to be President of the US. With 16 days remaining until our election, the luxury of taking your time to find the highest bidder or get final-final clearance from your lawyers has passed.So, our challenge to API is this:  Put up or shut up. Your credibility is on the line and, much more importantly, the legitimacy of the US Presidency is on the line.  This is no time to be playing games or worrying about legal consequences.  If you were so concerned about the legalities involved in collecting this evidence, you would not have collected it in the first place.  And if you were not prepared to publish the documentation to back up your “story,” frankly you should have withheld the story all-together.

If API releases this tape, which they should do on their own website first, we will cover the story again.  But not until then.

In the meantime, with or without a recorded rant by Michelle Obama, I stand by Judah Benjamin’s analysis from Oct. 16, re-published below.

[By the way, "Judah Benjamin" writes exclusively for the TD Blog.  Requests to re-publish his work should be sent via a comment.]

[Christian Zionist]

Let us all pray that this tape and the whitey tape surfaces before the elections!