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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums(Oops) U.S. Energy Secretary Duped Into Fake Interview With Russian Comedians
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/us-energy-secretary-duped-into-fake-interview-with-russian-comedians_us_59780e70e4b0e201d57978f8?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry optimistically discussed expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy matters during a lengthy phone call this month with a Russian prankster who Perry thought was Ukraines prime minister.
Perry actually was talking with comedians known in Russia for targeting celebrities and politicians with audacious stunts, Energy Department spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes said in a written statement.
Pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov are sometimes called the Jerky Boys of Russia, after an American duo who put out recordings of their prank phone calls in the 1990s. They have made faux calls to British singer Elton John, who thought he was speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and others.
These individuals are known for pranking high-level officials and celebrities, particularly those who are supportive of an agenda that is not in line with their governments. In this case, the energy security of Ukraine, Hynes said.
During the 22-minute call on July 19, Perry, whose department oversees the U.S. nuclear weapons program, discussed a range of topics in a business-like tone, including sanctions against Russia and helping Ukraine develop oil and gas.
Perry actually was talking with comedians known in Russia for targeting celebrities and politicians with audacious stunts, Energy Department spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes said in a written statement.
Pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov are sometimes called the Jerky Boys of Russia, after an American duo who put out recordings of their prank phone calls in the 1990s. They have made faux calls to British singer Elton John, who thought he was speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and others.
These individuals are known for pranking high-level officials and celebrities, particularly those who are supportive of an agenda that is not in line with their governments. In this case, the energy security of Ukraine, Hynes said.
During the 22-minute call on July 19, Perry, whose department oversees the U.S. nuclear weapons program, discussed a range of topics in a business-like tone, including sanctions against Russia and helping Ukraine develop oil and gas.
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(Oops) U.S. Energy Secretary Duped Into Fake Interview With Russian Comedians (Original Post)
Snarkoleptic
Jul 2017
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JHan
(10,173 posts)1. yup,
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)2. Nice gif!
It's amateur hour in the West Wing.
The_Casual_Observer
(27,742 posts)3. Oh what a dumb ass!