Backes' whole shtick is that Vickie was telling the truth, that she was on the stairs soon after the last shot- the same time that Oswald would have been there, had he been coming down from the 6th floor. So, she would have seen him, or at least heard him.
But, bpete denies Vickie's story and agrees with the Warren Commission that she could NOT have been on the stairs around the time that Oswald was using them.
So, why do these two guys get along? Why does Joseph Backes call bpete "Sir" when bpete thinks Joseph Backes is full of shit?
Joseph Backes should be calling me "Sir" because my position is at least close to his. How close? Well, as close Prayer Man is to Doorman on that top landing because Backes seems to like the Prayer Man idea. He respects the researchers who claim it. He refers to them as "honest." And he says: "if it turns out to be true..."
So, why aren't these guys bitter enemies? Why is there nary a harsh between them?
They remind me of the Fiver Club from Saturday Night Live.
"You're great! No, you're great! No, you're great!
Here's how it went at their recent meeting. Of course, for them it's not the Fiver Club, it's the anti-Ralpher Club. The new inductee Joseph Backes has just arrived. He knocks on the door. bpete opens it.
bpete: Joe! Congratulations! Welcome aboard!
Joseph Backes: Thanks, Mr. bpete.
bpete: Please, call me Duncan.
Joseph Backes: Okay! Duncan.
bpete: You know, we've had our eye on you ever since you came up with that "Ignorant C_nt" routine. Classy stuff.
Joseph Backes: Wow, thanks, that's flattering.
bpete: Yes. There was some concern when you started pushing the Vickie Adams story, but we forgave you for that.
Joseph Backes: Oh, OK, thanks.
bpete: Step into our reading room. I think you'll like it. Kleep, look who's joined us.
Kleep Klopp: Joe, Joe, young lad! Let's have a look at you. You look smashing!
Joseph Backes: Thanks, Mr. Klopp.
Kleep Klopp: Please, call me Mr. Kleep Klopp.
Joseph Backes: Wow! OK, Mr. Kleep Klopp.
Kleep Klopp: Now Joe, sit down. You know, I hope you appreciate the responsibility that comes with being an anti-Ralpher. It takes a certain caliber of Kennedy-killer to do it.
Mark O'Blase': (enters with a towel wrapped around his shoulders) Hey Kleep! You really should dip into the pool. The water is a perfect 80 degrees.
Kleep Klopp: (to Backes) He practically lives here.
Mark O'Blase': Joseph Backes! Welcome aboard!
Joseph Backes: Hi, Mr. O'Blase'.
Mark O'Blase': Joe, let's get you fixed up. Care for some supper?
Joseph Backes: Sure.
Mark O'Blase': Waiter!
Robin Unger: (enters, carrying menus). Here you are, Mr. O'Blase'. Welcome aboard, Mr. Backes.
Joseph Backes: Robin, you work here?
Robin Unger: Work is work.
Kleep Klopp: I'll have the John McAdams, and go easy on the pork this time.
Robin Unger: Good choice, Mr. Kleep Klopp
Joseph Backes: Wow. So many choices. What do I do?
Kleep Klopp: Try the David Von Pein-apple upside down cake. It's surprisingly good.
Robin Unger: And to drink?
bpete: Grey Goose chilled straight up
Joseph Backes: I'll have a beer.
Mark O'Blase': I'll have one of Cinque's green drinks.
(Laughter bursts throughout the room.)
Mark O'Blase': No, make that a Ripple.
(there is a ruckus at the door)
bpete: We're having that problem again at the door. I'll take care of it.
(opens the door and addresses OhLeeRedux)
bpete: Ollie, I've told you before. This club is for members only.
OhLeeRedux: But, I hate Ralph too! I swear!
(bete slams the door in his face)
bpete: Amateur. I got rid of him, Gentlemen.
Mark O'Blase'. Very good, Duncan.
Joseph Backes: Well, everyone, this has been great, but I have to get back to my hate blog.
Kleep Klopp: What are you talking about? You can do it from here.
Joseph Backes: What?
Kleep Klopp: Of course. You're an anti-Ralpher now. Google has got a special facility for us using their satellite.
Joseph Backes: Really?
bpete: Sure. Mark, hand him the club phone.
Mark O'Blase': This is a direct line to Blogspot.
Joseph Backes: Hey, great!
Mark O'Blase': (hands Backes the phone) Make yourself comfortable, lad. Say whatever you want.
Joseph Backes: Uh, we've got a really nasty show. We're going to make fun of Ralph's cowlick. Jason Burke is here. So, stick around; we'll be right back.
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