Halliburton Hastens to Complete KBR Spinoff: James Baker Drives the Getaway Car

[CorpGovActivist]

Halliburton and BakerBotts are making a madcap dash to spin off the politically-radioactive KBR unit:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=kbr+spinoff

Too little, too late - and James Addison Baker III botched this one up ("big time," as Dick might say).

Stay tuned for the lawsuit and news stories.

Meanwhile, notice how BushCo. hastened to kick this into high gear after the mid-terms:

1. KBR registration statement completed, and other "systems checks" filed, to warm up the engines for the getaway: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001357615&owner=include&count=40

2. Latest parent company filings: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=&CIK=hal&filenum=&State=&SIC=&owner=include&action=getcompany

The MSM is ***all over*** this story, especially since it has all the hallmarks of a panic-stricken transaction.

For additional details and backstory, please see my journal: http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist

- David A. Smith, Editor of www.HALwhistleblowers.org and www.BushBunglesBrigade.org
(not to be confused, ever again, with David R. Smith, the as-yet-unindicted VP of Tax at Halliburton, my former employer)

[notadmblnd]

1. how interesting

Thanks for keeping us posted, althought I don't often post, I always read your threads.

[CorpGovActivist]

2. Thanks...They Really Do Think...

... they may still be able to get away with this.

They've got another "think" coming, as the saying goes.

- Dave

[electropop]

38. Google for "sbinet boeing kbr"

You'll see how contracting works in this gov't.

[CorpGovActivist]

40. I Worked in the Halliburton/KBR Proposal Group...

... I lived it.

; )

- Dave

[electropop]

44. I was one of the early readers of your work.

:-)

I lived it too!

[CorpGovActivist]

48. You Don't Say?

Shoot me a PM when you get a chance!

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

3. Good Morning!

It's been quiet for a few days, there must be lots of action behind the scenes, ;)

[CorpGovActivist]

5. Right! Please Read Edited OP

Silence is golden.

; )

- Dave

[LiberalEsto]

25. You can almost hear the roar

of the shredders

[CorpGovActivist]

26. The Rotors of the Escape...

... helicopter, lifting off from the South Lawn?

Is that what you're hearing?

- Dave

[LiberalEsto]

29. That too

Since I live near the flight path from the WH to Camp David, we will hear some of that copter roar.

[CorpGovActivist]

34. Almost Get Jaded to It Living Here, Huh?

I enjoy when out-of-town visitors see the military transport helicopters. It's easy to get jaded to it, huh?

; )

- Dave

[electropop]

37. I hear 'em over my office sometimes...

in the Reagan Building (gack).

[CorpGovActivist]

41. The New One?

Down on 14th?

- Dave

[electropop]

45. Yup. RRB/International Trade Center

[CorpGovActivist]

49. Interesting Tenants...

... including one I got to know pretty well.

- Dave

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. I was wondering where you were.

:) I missed you and was worried.:scared:
Just waiting for the election dust to settle, eh?

It seems James Addison Baker III is running our governemnt behind the scenes. He's defending the Saudi family against the 911 family lawsuits against the regime, he's helping Tricky Dick to rid himself of the Halliburton mess, and now he's on the board that's suppose to clean up poppy Bush's baby's Iraq debacle. What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-With-James-Addison-Baker-III and our Government??

I do hope he's about to be brought to his knees along with Cheney? BRING ON THE NEWS STORIES and LAWSUITS! I'm more than ready!

[CorpGovActivist]

6. James Addison Baker III = Palpatine

He is not the kindly old man he appears to be.

- Dave

[fooj]

61. Palpatine...

The ultimate personification of evil.:nuke:

[CorpGovActivist]

62. Baker Is All Smiles...

... until the indictments come; then watch him turn into all sneers.

- Dave

[fooj]

63. At the risk of sounding impatient...

tell me that this will happen sooner than later. I'm sick to death of hearing about this bullshit "Blue-Ribbon Panel" re: the ISG. Ugh......

[CorpGovActivist]

64. No Worries about Impatience...

... but knowing the right time to go public is a good part of the prosecutorial strategy in any given case.

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

7. Halliburton Crawling on My Sites After This...

Subject: Halliburton/BakerBotts Hasten KBR Spinoff: James Baker Drives Getaway Car

From: [e-mail]
Date: Mon, Nov 13, 2006 10:34 am
To: [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]
Bcc: (redacted list of trusted MSM contacts)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

As Halliburton and BakerBotts insist upon proceeding with the shell game known as the KBR spinoff, there seems to be little choice left but for in-the-know shareholders to seek an injunction to put a stop to this sham.

James Addison Baker III and his law firm may think they prepared the perfect getaway car, but the KBR unit is not the appropriate vehicle for Richard B. Cheney or David J. Lesar - or for their aiders and abetters - to be taking a ride in.

If you would like to receive a copy of the Complaint once it is filed, please let me know.

David A. Smith, Editor of www.HALwhistleblowers.org and www.BushBunglesBrigade.org
(not to be confused, ever again, with David R. Smith, the as-yet-unindicted VP of Tax at Halliburton/KBR)
**************************************************************************************

At 10:44 a.m., I began receiving site traffic from Halliburton's headquarters in Houston.

- Dave

[in_cog_ni_to]

8. Interesting. They're scared, they know the game is up.

I cannot WAIT to watch this go down.

[CorpGovActivist]

9. You're Watching It...

... in real time.

Unlike Iran-Contra, Resolution Trust Corp., etc., there will be no cover-ups for BushCo. this time.

- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

10. Hoots David!

I'm awatchin`:hi:

[CorpGovActivist]

14. Do Some...

... aprayin', too!

; )

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

13. wow, The Google is awesome!

wink, wink!

[CorpGovActivist]

15. The Google Got 'Em...

... that's the BushCo. epitaph, writ large.

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

11. receiving site traffic

I bet they went to code brown mode when they saw that e-mail.Especially teh redacted Bcc list.Or was it redacted?

[CorpGovActivist]

12. They Cannot See...

... the bcc: recipients. You may have noticed that I put the Halliburton spokesflak in the cc: line, though, so that everyone could see that I played fair and put her on notice.

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

16. I would like to see

her to,cc and Bcc lists on the e's she sent out upon recieving your E.

[CorpGovActivist]

17. So Would...

... a few people with badges, I bet.

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

18. With warrantlees wiretapping being all the rage these days?

Gotta protect the homeland from terra!

[CorpGovActivist]

21. Ironic, Huh?

Some of those vigilant badge-wielders took the new powers, and used them against the bad guys.

; )

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

23. Bwahahahahahahahahaha

I just threw that out for a laugh!
I guess the joke was on bushco!
Boy I wish someone in DOJ would start imitating a colander.or mis address some emails.

[CorpGovActivist]

24. Sealed Indictments...

... eventually have to be unsealed, you know.

- Dave

[Canuckistanian]

32. What? Is there another "Sealed v. Sealed" out there?

If so, then I see Abu Gonzales' fingerprints on this one.

[CorpGovActivist]

35. Nope...Mentiroso Gonzeles...

... sits atop an agency where the career prosecutors don't trust him.

- Dave

[G_Leo_Criley]

56. sealed vs. sealed

whoa! Mentiroso vs a certain special counsel's office perhaps is what this sounds like it could be ...

gee... :popcorn:

glc

[CorpGovActivist]

58. Mentiroso Gonzales Is ...

... after all, a Vinson & Elkins partner:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vinson+elkins+enron

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=vinson+elkins+alberto+gonzales

As usual, where BushCo. racketeering is concerned, he has his eyes wide shut.

- Dave

[G_Leo_Criley]

101. oh what a tangled web . . .

jeez... They've simply run roughshod like the freakin' hoodlums, punks, and racketeers that they are. No oversight, no nuthin' ...

"Ethics, schmethics" is apparently the BushCo motto.

Got Oversight now though.

glc

[CorpGovActivist]

102. Got Oversight, Got Indictments, Too...

... as will probably soon emerge.

- Dave

[radfringe]

19. stories about this still seem

to be "below the fold" -- nonetheless, I have :popcorn: ready and to quote my niece when she was just 5 yrs old and about to enter kindergarten

"I'm on chicken tenders"...

(we think/hope she meant TENTERHOOKS) ;)

[CorpGovActivist]

22. LOL...

... that's a good one. Chicken tenders!

:rofl:

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

27. "I'm on chicken tenders"...

you think she might like some BBQ chickenhawk?

[CorpGovActivist]

28. I Suppose There Are Worse Things...

... she could be addicted to, but still, that's funny as hell.

Kids say the darndest things!

; )

- Dave

[wicket]

20. K & R

:kick: :kick:

[Buttercup McToots]

30. Love it...

Saw this on a MB
KBR = (Killed, Bagged & Replaced)

:rofl:

[CorpGovActivist]

39. I've Got My Own...

... take on what KBR stands for (see my website).

; )

- Dave

[The Backlash Cometh]

31. "James Baker drives the Getaway Car." LOL!

That's an image for you. Like the Keystone cops, but they're not cops.

[Buttercup McToots]

33. Can't wait

fer the party
:popcorn:

[CorpGovActivist]

60. Gives a Whole New Meaning...

... to "finger food," let me tell ya!

; )

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

42. They're the Bush Bungles Brigade...

... but yes, bumbling like the Keystone Cops, for sure!

- Dave

[Blackhatjack]

36. Houston Chronicle 11/12/06 Story .... LINK records/employees subpoenaed...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/4327560.html
Houston Chronicle
Nov. 12, 2006, 4:43PM
Nigeria bribery case heats up again
Several probes active, but charges have not been filed in delta inquiry


"Halliburton's SEC statement said that some of the employees suspected of making improper payments are still active Halliburton agents and consultants."

<snip>

"Halliburton's lengthy statement indicates that the company is cooperating with the Justice Department and SEC investigations in the United States and with the Nigerian government inquiry.
Many company records have been subpoenaed and made available to investigators, Halliburton said in its SEC filing."

<snip>

"In addition, Halliburton states that a number of current and former employees and former executives have been subpoenaed by the SEC."

<snip>

"Halliburton officials have also declined to name the employee who was recently suspended or to reveal the location outside Nigeria where they believe improper business practices may have been used to obtain contracts."

<snip>

"The company agreed to the SEC's request for a so-called tolling agreement extending the statute of limitations."

<snip>

"Some investigators involved with the case expect the Swiss to deliver financial information within a month. This would allow investigators in the United States, France, Switzerland and Britain to decide whether to file criminal charges."

<snip>

"We have reason to believe, based on the ongoing investigations, that payments may have been made by agents of TSKJ to Nigerian officials," the company stated. "In addition, information recently uncovered suggests that, prior to 1998, plans may have been made by employees of the M.W. Kellogg Co. to make payments to government officials in connection with the pursuit of other projects in countries outside of Nigeria."

[CorpGovActivist]

43. The Spinoff Is Coming under Intense MSM Scrutiny...

... as well it should.

James Addison Baker III waltzed right into the trap.

- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

46. Wow

Talk about puttin` himself in the limelight
just b/4 the shyte hits the fan....
:dunce:

[CorpGovActivist]

50. James Addison Baker III Probably Should've Listened to His Granddaddy...

... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=baker+keep+out+of+politics

; )

- Dave

[GliderGuider]

67. I just noticed this in the timeline section of that article

• September 2006: A former Halliburton employee says he has evidence proving the company has embarked on a campaign to cover up all wrongdoing, including attempts to mislead federal investigators.

• October 2006: That employee is suspended.

It gave me a quiet little smile. Here it comes.

[CorpGovActivist]

68. Well...

... the September part is interesting. The October part is puzzling.

- Dave

[GliderGuider]

69. I wondered about that as well.

It made me think you're not the only one out there with his own personal flash drive full of goodies.

[CorpGovActivist]

70. I Know for a Fact That Others...

... have trod up to Capitol Hill.

: )

- Dave

[GliderGuider]

71. There ought to be a law

against having this much fun.
:headbang:

[CorpGovActivist]

73. Oh, Please...

... you're in Canada: I could tick off 10 things that mean you have more lawful fun at your disposal on a daily basis.

: P

- Dave

[GliderGuider]

76. Call me weird, but

For good clean fun very little beats watching from a relatively safe distance as a soi-disant Empire self destructs before my eyes.

I haven't had this much fun since the pigs ate my sister.

[CorpGovActivist]

78. I'd Like Some...

... of what you're drinkin'!

; )

All kidding aside, I get your meaning and take your point (well, except for the pigs - is that like dingos eating babies?).

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

75. I was re-reading your letter to Sen Byrd & Rockefeller...

You say you "worked at Halliburton’s Kellogg, Brown & Root offices in Arlington, Virginia from August 2001 (just before the September 11th attacks) until April 2003 (just after we went to war in Iraq)."
http://www.halwhistleblowers.org/092006senateinvestigationrequest.pdf

Maybe I missed reading elsewhere, but I was wondering whether you were you suspended, terminated, or resigned from Halliburton?

[CorpGovActivist]

79. I Was There...

... on contract. The contract was not renewed after my boss went overseas, to backfill one of the LOGCAP-related positions.

- Dave

[Pastiche423]

47. Does haliburton et al

have anything to do w/LNG?

[CorpGovActivist]

51. Absolutely!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=tskj+lng+nigeria


My part: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=nigeria+gas+david+smith+kbr


- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

52. Up Ye Go, Laddie

;-)

[G_Leo_Criley]

53. Re: Halliburton Hastens to Complete KBR Spinoff: James Baker Drives the Getaway Car

Up ya go! Scoring you a perfect 10 for getaway car image.

Good to be home and back on computer again.

Please stay safe Dave. :yourock:

glc

[CorpGovActivist]

54. Dick and James Addison = Bonnie and Clyde

; )

- Dave

[G_Leo_Criley]

100. bwahahaha!!!

Dick = Bonnie!?!

The mind reels at the image ... :rofl:

glc

[CorpGovActivist]

103. They've Grown Predictable...

... deep down, I think they wanted to be caught.

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

104. Nah, they want to ride off into the sunset

and live forever on an exclusive island in the South Seas!

:hide:

[kitkat65]

55. Hi, David! Missed you.

Lately I've had the Circle Jerks "When the Shit Hits theFan" running through my head.

[CorpGovActivist]

57. I've Had...

... Star Wars music running through mine!

: )

- Dave

[Lugnut]

59. K&R

:kick:

[DemReadingDU]

65. afternoon kick

[CorpGovActivist]

66. Sunk in ...

... yet? Gavels in both houses!

: )

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

72. WooHoo!

We're still pinching ourselves, and planning on watching C-Span for hours every day starting in January!

:woohoo:

[CorpGovActivist]

74. I Think a Third TiVo...

... may have to be snagged this holiday season.

; )

- Dave

[bleever]

87. It's going to take a while.

K&R!

Glad to see you back.

[CorpGovActivist]

88. With the Mid-Terms over...

... the focus shifted for a few days; the latest moves by BushCo. (e.g., the Halliburton/KBR spinoff) are desperate. Some good people are working on countering them.

; )

- Dave

[David Zephyr]

77. K&R.

This deserves attention here.

[BeHereNow]

80. Damned STRAIGHT this deserves attention!

So why the hell did I find it on the second page?
KICK the hell out of this thread people~

I am swooning at the aspect of watching this unfold.
Nixon will look like an alter boy caught drinking
the communion wine compared to these
criminals...
No wonder the Bushies are preparing to flee to Paraguay, eh?

BHN

[CorpGovActivist]

81. This Implicates Baker and the Bushes...

... and all the aiders and abetters.

I expect some MSM outlets to do more "groundwork" articles during the transition - and then for all hell to break loose in January.

- Dave

[BeHereNow]

82. I want all hell and then some beaking loose...

Thank you so much for being such an informative and
valuable member of our DU family...you are amazing.
BHN

[CorpGovActivist]

83. I Think You're Going to Get...

... your wish, come January 3rd!

; )

Thanks for the kind words. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the journalist/blogger who turned me on to DU. Great bunch of people here!

- Dave

[BeHereNow]

84. BHN salivates as she contemplates

the blood-letting of the corporate criminal (on edit: CRIMINALS)
responsible for the destruction of her country...

And yes, I agree, there are some fabulous people
here. I feel honored to have met many of them over
the years and sincerely hope I have the opportunity to
count you among them one day.

I REALLY think we should have a national DU meet up.
I have my list of suggested DU speakers already made up.
You are on my top five list, along with some other fantastic
members.
Okay? Okay!

BHN

[CorpGovActivist]

85. I Think a National Meeting...

... is a fantastic idea. I said something similar in the heat of the pre-election lead-up.

It'd be a helluva good time!

: )

- Dave

[BeHereNow]

86. Should we invite some key Democrats?

Senator Byrd and Henry Waxman?
Dorgan? Boxer?

If we picked a great location with access to
a large convention hall or center and organized a registration/reservation
committee, I say, what's stopping us?

Perhaps we should submit the idea to Skinner&Company?

BHN

[CorpGovActivist]

89. Seems Like a Winner...

... maybe Skinner would entertain the notion?

- Dave

[BeHereNow]

91. Don't know...the idea has been floated here before-

I have no idea what the official DU administrative stand is
on such a notion.

But yes, I too think it is a winner.
Now, "What say the Skinner?"

If we time it right, perhaps it could be part of a DU celebration
of justice, FINALLY, being served?

Hmmm. January, the axes fall-
February, the wheels of justice grind.
March, who KNOWS?
April or May sound like great months for
a national DU meet up.
What say you?

BHN

[CorpGovActivist]

96. If It Were Held in the DC Area...

... you'd be hard-pressed to find a nicer time of year than late April.

: )

- Dave

[BeHereNow]

90. Kicking for the late crew...

I made dinner and ate with the husband man,
but I am back now to kick this puppy again!
BHN

[radfringe]

94. Jan 3?

Sounds about right to me.

right now we have the old rubberstampers still running things on limping legs. I haven't expected any big serious investigation to start-up in Congress until the new congress is in session.

I know from your postings that alot of groundwork and behind-the-scenes stuff have been put into motion. I'm looking at it as rehearsals and production preparation before "opening night".

[CorpGovActivist]

98. Great Analogy, Plus...

... the committee budgets' transition, office space, new hiring, etc. is in full swing already.

- Dave

[Quantess]

92. !

:kick:

[midnight]

93. Kicking and digesting.

I will have to read more throughly, but curious about Jan. 3 date?

[CorpGovActivist]

97. New Congress Sworn in...

... on January 3rd.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twentieth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

- Dave

[Buttercup McToots]

95. Good Mornin`

:)
Lots of interestin` wee tidbits on the
news shows last night...
Makes me wonder what Tweety knows...
from the direction of his questions...
Good Mornin!
Tis a fine fine day...
:donut:

[CorpGovActivist]

99. The News Is Making the Rounds Here in DC...

... BushCo. is in major trouble, and James Addison Baker III is exhibiting unusual flop sweat.

- Dave