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Heard an interesting story about Edwin Edwards this morning
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:34 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:34 am
Talking to a few people who work in Baton Rouge airport back in the 70s and 80s.
We got to talking about the new Barry Seal movie and how the movie exaggerates a lot of stuff.... While leaving out some even more outlandish things.
One of the old guys started laughing and talking about the time the governor flew down to south America for a dove hunt. On the way back, Barry was at the same small airport and said he was overweight and wanted the pilot to "throw some stuff in the back". Being they were friends, he did. He flew 3-400lbs of unknown cargo back to Louisiana in the governor's plane with the governor in it.
Definitely got a chuckle.
The old timers played the game fast and loose.
We got to talking about the new Barry Seal movie and how the movie exaggerates a lot of stuff.... While leaving out some even more outlandish things.
One of the old guys started laughing and talking about the time the governor flew down to south America for a dove hunt. On the way back, Barry was at the same small airport and said he was overweight and wanted the pilot to "throw some stuff in the back". Being they were friends, he did. He flew 3-400lbs of unknown cargo back to Louisiana in the governor's plane with the governor in it.
Definitely got a chuckle.
The old timers played the game fast and loose.
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Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:38 am to X123F45
I just don't believe it.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:38 am to X123F45
Wouldn't surprise me and would be one of the few times that EWE broke the law unwittingly.
Fighting the urge to jump in a Google/wiki hole... I've read a ton on Seal, just interesting to review some of the details.
Fighting the urge to jump in a Google/wiki hole...
I've read a ton on Seal, just interesting to review some of the details. Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:38 am to X123F45
Knowing Fast Eddie, he flew the load on a state plane and state fuel then charged Barry cash and put it in his pocket.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:39 am to X123F45
I bet ol' Edwin knew what was onboard and took his cut.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:42 am to TheFonz
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bet ol' Edwin knew what was onboard and took his cut.
There wasn't much he didn't know.
Isn't much he doesn't know now either.
I'd give ten years of my life to have the knowledge floating around in his head.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 10:45 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:44 am to X123F45
Back in the 70's, my parents would help friends of theirs with their catering events...
One was some political event for Edwards.... Edwards was hitting on my mother while she was right next to my father... She told him my husband is standing right here, he replied back, "so"....
Dude had some balls...
One was some political event for Edwards.... Edwards was hitting on my mother while she was right next to my father... She told him my husband is standing right here, he replied back, "so"....
Dude had some balls...
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 10:45 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:44 am to X123F45
quote:i'm really looking forward to American Made with Tom Cruise as Seal this fall
We got to talking about the new Barry Seal movie and how the movie exaggerates a lot of stuff
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:21 pm to X123F45
Yeah, dammit, jumped into the hole.
Did our own WBRZ help out Seal? Factoid I never saw before:
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Did our own WBRZ help out Seal? Factoid I never saw before:
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In November of 1984, a documentary entitled "Uncle Sam Wants You" was produced and aired by WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge. The documentary was prepared by investigative reporter John Camp and outlined Seal's experiences as a drug smuggler and federal informant.
Max Mermelstein, a former drug trafficker and member of the Medellin Cartel, testified that in December of 1984, he attended a meeting at the Miami home of Raphael Cardona-Salazar, another member of the Medellin Cartel...Away from the others, Mermelstein, Cardona-Salazar, and Cano watched a video of "Uncle Sam Wants You", and Mermelstein was instructed that he had been selected to take care of Barry Seal.
LINK
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:25 pm to X123F45
I love hearing stories of when he would gamble on the Belle...they'd shut down whatever deck level he was on...they said he was an amazing gambler.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:28 pm to LSUsmartass
i remember during the trial in the 80s he would sometimes walk BACKWARDS to the courthouse so the reporters covering him wouldn't have to
i also remember the prosecutor's daughter was at LSU at the time and she was catching all kinds of hell in class because her dad was after EWE.
i also remember the news barry seal was released to the halfway house off plank road and then the murder a couple days later. crazy that was happening right down the road.
good times.
i also remember the prosecutor's daughter was at LSU at the time and she was catching all kinds of hell in class because her dad was after EWE.
i also remember the news barry seal was released to the halfway house off plank road and then the murder a couple days later. crazy that was happening right down the road.
good times.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:32 pm to LSUsmartass
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I love hearing stories of when he would gamble on the Belle...they'd shut down whatever deck level he was on...they said he was an amazing gambler.
On his campaign fundraising trip to France they went to Monte Carlo and he won over $10,000 playing craps.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:35 pm to X123F45
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:36 pm to CAD703X
Wasn't Seal killed in front of the Salvation Army store on Airline where he was doing his community service...?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:43 pm to X123F45
quote:How can you discuss what was left out and what was exaggerated when 1.the movie has not been released and 2.you were not there when all that shite went down.
We got to talking about the new Barry Seal movie and how the movie exaggerates a lot of stuff.... While leaving out some even more outlandish things.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:43 pm to Hangover Haven
Yes that's where he was shot .
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:45 pm to upgrayedd
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I just don't believe it.
I am not saying it is true, but it sure wouldn't surprise me.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:46 pm to CAD703X
quote:close, it was the salvation army on airline at winnbourne.
i also remember the news barry seal was released to the halfway house off plank road and then the murder a couple days late
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:48 pm to X123F45
Anyone have a link to further reading about Barry Seal? A non-wiki link?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:50 pm to Hangover Haven
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Wasn't Seal killed in front of the Salvation Army store on Airline where he was doing his community service...?
yeah he was staying at a halfway house somewhere in that area. didn't recall it was during community service that it happened.
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