February 20, 2011 01:51 AM UTC

Defense Denver's latest lie: John McBride, "Team Leader"

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(There is probably more than one “John McBride”.  there is certainly more than one MADCO – though I love to dance. – promoted by MADCO)

Picking at the loose strings dangling from the poorly organized and very possibly illegal efforts of the undocumented organization Defense Denver to recall Denver Public Schools board member Nate Easley, I’ve found some remarkable things. In my last post, I showed evidence I Googled that raises serious questions about the role of fellow DPS board member Andrea Merida in this recall effort, despite her denials of any involvement. The truth is, Merida proudly advertises her work on behalf of Defense Denver, as part of her political consultant business Progressive Juice.

http://coloradopols.com/diary/…

Today, I give you another piece of the puzzle.

Possibly a very important piece.

As MotR ably documented, the recall petition against Mr. Easley was filed by a failed DPS school board candidate named John McBride. Defense Denver, asserting its lack of any requirement to file disclosures, has insisted that they are not involved with McBride in any way. As MotR explained in her excellent post, the lack of any relationship, as denied by Defense Denver, between that organization and McBride is a crucial point for the legitimacy of their undisclosed activities.

Caplis & Silverman would know to contact John McBride about the recall, since as a media outlet, they would know to use the official information.  John McBride is not a DeFENSE organizer, as has been said before.

That’s what Defense Denver said about Mcbride on 2/02.

The recall committee is filing (may have already filed) an issue committee.  Expenses for that, like copying petitions, are being tallied and will be reported.  The recall filer, John McBride, is not DeFENSE organizer.

Again Defense Denver, 2/02.

The recall was initiated by McBride. Not DeFENSE. MotR is right to question the viability of an organization that lacks transparency, but I’m not seeing any evidence that links the two other than similar policy goals.

Former FPE redstateblues, making a very honest and laudable attempt to defend Defense Denver on the (at the time) unknown question of McBride’s involvement with the group.

Are you referring to the recall committee filed by John McBride?  That was filed too.  Entities don’t file recalls. People do.

Defense Denver again drawing a line between itself and McBride just yesterday.

It should be obvious why Defense Denver cannot have any involvement with McBride, because that would completely obliterate their claim that they are just a group of parents and really super dedicated volunteer community heroes who are not formally connected to the recall. This is the basis of their response that they don’t have to file disclosures.

Defense Denver’s account on the blogs has said that several people have access to it.

It looks like they didn’t all get the message about McBride “not being involved!”

http://www.squarestate.net/sho…

Here are some point-person contacts.

You’re welcome to call and find out more.

To get involved contact our Team Leaders:

Montbello/Far North East Jackie Skalecke 303-371-3811 *

Northeast – Mandy Hennessy – 720-224-412

Spanish Speaking Parent Organizer – Mario Ramirez – 303-526-8712 *  

Media Inquiries – John McBride 720-270-3527      

by: DefenseDenver @ Sat Feb 19, 2011 at 14:39:09 PM CST

Despite repeated statements from Defense Denver denying that the filer of the recall, John McBride, is involved with their organization, today Defense Denver identified him as one of “our team leaders,” specifically the “leader” who handles Defense Denver’s media inquiries.

Ladies and gentlemen, either Defense Denver needs to immediately correct a hugely embarrassing misstatement, or this house of cards is about to fall…