The Gentile Witness Book II, Elijah (11 page)

“We will be right back.” 

Chapter 21

6:30 AM Friday Kansas City, Missouri Bears News Affiliate Studios

Don and I were watching our competitor’s network, as was the custom at our Bear News affiliate studios in Kansas City. Brad Williams was back to his old tricks of lying between his teeth. Evidently, the Waldger Group wanted to discredit the sermon last night by calling the whole sermon of Elijah and Enoch a fraud. I wondered how much they had to pay the guest from Las Vegas to make his statements and setup the fake walking in the air scenario.

“John that was a lot of crap that came from them this morning,” Don said interrupting my thoughts. “I can’t believe they went to this extreme and then to put the Yale Professor on. The fact is we cannot predict earthquakes period. What this professor said was a pure lie. We are trying but to date according to US Geological Society we may have an idea where earthquakes may occur but not when…and not to the exact magnitude, time of the quake exactly to the second and as Jack did. This is not counting the death and injury toll he predicted correctly.”

“I agree, “I really don’t know how they convinced the Professor from Yale one of our leading Educational Institutions to lie. The BS he talked about on weather patterns are from thousands of years ago and even that data is suspect. I guess we knew the disinformation process would start soon.” 

I thought about the lies as usual from the Network then looked over at Donald and said, “I noticed they are doing the exclusive coverage of the Waldger Group today. First off, the Waldger Group has never invited anyone from the Press or News Media ever to their meetings. They are usually kept secret very secret. Strange this was so very strange.”

“With this being a first and everyone’s curiosity about the group I assume their ratings will probably start going up tomorrow.” Don said, “Now they will certainly go up if the Network has some more juicy information from Waldger that the Public would like to hear about the witnesses and their so called fraud.”

“I don’t know Don. All I can say is that we will stand by what we saw and what we know. It will be up to the viewers to decide who is right and who is wrong…but I wanted to ask you another question about something that is bothering me and I need to get with our legal department I suppose.” 

“Sure what’s the question you have?”

“The question I have is if they declare martial law here in the U.S., can they censor the media?”

“I don’t know John. I have never thought about it. This is America and freedom of speech is guaranteed by the Constitution.” Don paused, thinking about this statement then asked, “But why do you have a concern all of a sudden?”

“Well I am concerned because I think they can and there is a rumor around that like in California where they are currently under martial law when the hurricanes hit they well may declare Martial Law there also. That would include all the states along the entire Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf. Now I was thinking that since we already know The Network is the government’s darling they would naturally be the one to handle the emergence broadcast rules that can be by the stroke of a pen put into effect. That would put a muffler on us and other broadcasters for some time. Moreover, if that is the case, I am not sure what that will mean for us. You and I both know we are the people’s sounding board and definitely not in the Governments best graces most of the time.” 

“I suggest you do as you know you should do. Call legal at Corporate. It can’t hurt.” 

“I think I will do that after the morning broadcast. In the meantime, I need to get on the air here soon with the day’s news. I am sure people want to know our take on last night unlike Brad’s lies. We have Elijah and Enoch’s interview, the rain in Northern Africa, hurricanes, refugee status in California, and finally what Enoch and Elijah are doing…especially what they are doing!”

I turned to walk towards the broadcast booth stopped then turned around and asked “One other item Don that’s on my mind. Have we been able to get any coverage at any of the temporary refugee camps in California?”

“No they are not letting anyone in at all. There are some rumors of shortages and less than favorable conditions but no confirmation. They literally are stopping all reporters at the gates. Bear like everyone else have a crew outside twenty-nine Palms but they are just sitting there. We only have some footage of trucks and busses coming in and out.” 

“What about the Network…are they in?”

“No they are not even there outside the gates! Last check not one truck or one reporter was there, it’s like, how can I say it…they don’t want to cover it.” 

“Really, I guess if they are not there for sure the Government is not going to let anyone in. Then they know there is probably a tight lid on this. Anyway can we get one of our people in under cover like we did in Guantanamo during the time the 911 prisoners were held there?” 

“Already in the works John, as soon as I get some confirmations I will let you know. In the meantime, we have a lot to do and we need to get ready, it is almost airtime and we need to begin discrediting Brad’s BS from his show this morning. I had the writers write up some summaries for you to help offset their garbage news.”

A runner came across from the newsroom with a cell phone in hand calling out and waving to John to get his attention. John turned towards the runner and as he approached him asked, “What’s the rush?”

“You have a very important call I had it transferred to my cell for I think you may want to take this call.” 

“Who is it?”

“Mark Anderson Jacks attorney I mean Enoch.”

John wondered to himself why he would be calling so early he took the phone, placed it to his ear, and said “Hello Mark.”

“Yes it’s me John glad I was able to catch you before your morning broadcast. I have some news for you that you might use in regards to the lies and slander by the Network’s Brad Williams.”

“What do you have?”

“Well first off you knew we were suing them for breach of contract on Jacks first interview and slander. Well after I heard their lies today, I got my assistants out of bed in Chicago and told them to finish the suit and add the slander today. I also asked them to fax to you copies of statements from the Lottery officials that there was absolutely no problems with the payout and the drawing. You see before Jack took the money we thought that someone would start rumors like this so we covered those bases up front.”

“Great Mark and when will the suit be filed and how much?”

“9:00 AM Central time in federal court in Chicago. We are suing the Network for two hundred and fifty million. Brad Williams for using the words fraud, liars, cheats, etcetera, five hundred million. But hold on John that’s not the best part!” 

“Oh.”

“You saw the part of the Yale Professor today right.”

“Yes we did and it seemed a lot of gobbledygook no science there, why do you ask?”

“Well I have some friends in the Science department and I called them from Enoch’s room. We had a talk, they agreed with me, and they said that first thing this morning they calling a press conference and are censoring the Doctor for putting the College at risk.”

“Really” John said, “That’s great news but why are they doing that?”

“You see no one can predict earthquakes or hurricanes and they all know it. I rather put in their minds they were at risk of suit the next time there was an earthquake resulting in damage. They agree with me and based on what the professor said that the next earthquake that occurs that Enoch does not predict would be on their doorstep. The basis for suit would be you said…on National TV, you could predict earthquakes before they happen. ‘Why didn’t you warn us?’ They do not want to be a part of the lies.” 

“So what time are they doing the press conference Mark?” 

“9:00 AM Central Standard Time. They are not wasting any time.” 

“I will see if we can get a correspondent there by then to cover it live.”

“Good Idea John. So you know I asked my associate to fax me the document they will use and you will get it first!”

“Thanks Mark thanks ever so much now I know why Enoch hired you.”

“Thanks for the compliment but I am not through. I also talked to Lucas you remember his firm does all Jacks setup advertising etc. Well anyway, he has also sending a statement that they did not put a platform in as the magician in Vegas suggested. He is also contacting his attorneys to notify the magician they intend on filing a suit if they do not get a retraction from him and The Network. See it will all work out now and Brad will have egg all over his face.”

“I broke out in a big smile for I liked nothing better than catching Brad in lies as I said “Thanks Mark I will go look for the fax and also send us a copy of the suit.”

“Will do John will do” Mark said as he hung up.

I did a little Jig then called Don over and said, “Guess what!”

Chapter 22

6:30 AM Friday
Kansas City, Missouri Center City, Enoch’s Suite

Veronica, Mark, Reverend Marks, Luke, and I were eating breakfast in my room and had been watching the morning news. We decided to watch The Network instead of Bear News for John Roddenburg’s broadcast show times were an hour later.

We watched with intense interest the magician from Vegas, his remarks, and his display of walking in thin air. We all laughed at the comments made by the Professor, but Brad got our attention with the comment about the lottery issues.

Mark after seeing some of this excused himself saying he needed to make a few calls immediately. 

We all sat and chatted while Mark was on the phone. After about a half hour and still on the phone he called Luke over to him. He held the phone to his chest as they talked…I overheard Luke say “I agree…” then Mark went back to the call. 

A few minutes later, he came back to us with a big smile on his face. 

“I just got off the phone with my team in Chicago and we will file the papers in Federal court today and we added the lies to the suit that Brad spread today. And I have some really good news.”

He was excited I could tell, “I got hold of a friend of mine at Yale and he told me this professor Brad had on will be censored today by the college for making false statements and putting the college at Risk. You see if another earthquake were to occur people could sue the college for not warning them about a quake coming and since this professor said they could do it they are at risk. See how simple it is to nail liars. Luke here is going to send a demand letter from his firm demanding a retraction. Being a part of fraud would ruin his business. I also called John Roddenburg and gave him the skinny on all of this. He will break the news in his broadcast this morning. That will put Mr. Brad Williamson on the defensive!”

“Great job Mark” I said “and you did all this while you on the phone over there?”

“Yep just a few calls and presto we have an instant Brad killer!” He said as he smiled from ear to ear. 

We all clapped and everyone told him what a great job he did.

Mark then said, “If you will excuse me then I will try and see if I can get a flight back today…I have a lot on my plate. I have a ticket back but it is not until tomorrow afternoon. It is going to be tough, for the airports are jammed here with people coming for the Waldger meeting and leaving after the sermon last night.”

“Mark.” Veronica said, “You can take our private jet. We will not be using it for a few days. I will make the necessary arrangements for you.” Without waiting for an answer, Veronica then stood and walked over to use the telephone to arrange for Mark to return to Chicago.

Thomas turned and asked me, “Am I going to Mexico City to set up like here Enoch?”

“Yes you will. I thought you knew that.” 

“Well I assumed so but no one really said anything definite.” 

“Well you are it my friend, I assume your passport and other travel documents are in order?”

“They are. I can leave as soon as you would like.” 

“As soon as you wish, work with Luke here. You did a great job here Thomas. Now, any line on local flavor in Mexico like you did here in KC. Some things like their music, choirs, and maybe Mariachi Bands?”

“I am sure I can come up with something, as a matter of fact if it is Ok with you I have a person I have used in the past when I needed cultural advise from the Hispanic population in Chicago. Would it be OK I offer him a temporary assignment with us?”

“I don’t see a problem with that Thomas. Just let Veronica know what you need for money and she will take care of it.”

“Thanks Enoch we will make Mexico City even better than KC.”

“I am sure you will Thomas, I am sure you will.”

Veronica hung up the phone, came, and stood by us. “They have to file a flight plan for you Mark, but they think they can get you out of here around 11:00 or so. Is that alright?”

“Yes I can be ready by ten to leave for the Airport it’s only about twenty minutes away.