More MEK money fallout: Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein paid $12,000 for speech

Matt, thank you so much for shining a light on this issue. Bernstein should know that the MeK provided the US with the majority of the intel and info on "the substance of what the controversy is." I suppose we just have to wait until the administration stops staring at Ahmadinjad, and realizes the MeK's potential in bringing democratic change to Iran. **The MeK** The MeK has been illegally placed on the US FTO list. That's a fact, as shown among the evidence, which also debunks false allegations about the organization, on this site: http://delistmek.com. You're right for calling the Iranian American Community of Colorado a "group" since its members compose of a social network. What social network *isn't* "shadowy?" **Camp Ashraf** Nonetheless, this group, along with thousands of other Iranians, many in San Diego including myself, feel for the members of the MeK--who the Iraqi regime has inhumanely attacked at their own home - http://campashraf.org. Matt, you can understand this *humanitarian emergency*, and why MCs such as Bob Filner and others listed in Mike444's comment want to show support. **Lobbying and Funding** I've personally encouraged my representative to attend such events, in which he has found much to learn and value. That does not make me a lobbyist Bernstein alludes to, although I appreciate the pay raise.
— August 31, 2012 5:55 p.m.