M.J. Rosenberg kidnapped by space aliens? Mitchell, TPM not confirming
Readers who had been wondering why TPM Café's M.J. Rosenberg had no follow up on his early report http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/01/19/great_news_george_mitchell_to_be_middle_east_speci/ that renowned peacemaker George Mitchell would be named MidEast Envoy, grew concerned when a what seemed to be a mere rumor-of-the-day as to Rosenberg's having gone missing was not promptly denied. Rosenberg, who had been strongly expected to further comment but did not do so Wednesday or Thursday, had instead, some sources indicated, been abducted by extraterrestrials.
A source close to the TPM Editor & Publisher, speaking in an impatient-sounding voice and requesting anonymity, at first cast doubt on the swirling speculation, then gave rise to new questions in suggesting that even if Rosenberg had been kidnapped by space inhabitants, the seizure might only be temporary and the commentator could well be soon repatriated to USA. Mitchell had put on a brave face at Thursday's State Department appointment ceremony, projecting a confident image that suggested he knew nothing of either
