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I just spoke directly to Bruce Riddle, the source of this story. This story is true, but Bruce is upset because this was not supposed to get wide distribution. His phone is ringing off the hook. He indicates he only meant to send it to family, and someone put it out to the wider audience.

But I wanted you all to have this information so that as the attacks on Sarah Palin intensify, people will know part of the real story about her counterpart in this race. Character and trust are central to our deliberations.

Already the attack machine has been trying to dig dirt on Sarah Palin. Here we have real insight into the character of Sen. Biden.

I joked with Bruce that maybe this will turn out to be a good thing: maybe Biden will pay up!

~~Allan

Family, I feel an obligation to honesty and truth to share with you some facts. My Father and Mother instilled in me the values and morals of treating people fairly and always being honest. If you purchase something, you pay for it. If you borrow something, you give it back.

I have been “stiffed” three times in my 30 year professional career by someone who I rendered services to, gave a finished product to, but who refused to pay for those services even though they acknowledged the services and products were correct, were what they asked for, and were never challenged for not being correct. I am lucky in having only three, but those three hurt badly.

Joe Biden was one of those people. I worked on his 1988 Presidential campaign financial disclosure engagement. I busted it for him and got everything right. He stiffed me for over $15,000 worth of work. He refused to pay once he dropped out of the race. I did similar Capitol Hill campaign financial disclosure work for Bob Dole, Pat Buchanan, and a Democratic candidate for Ambassador to New Zealand. All of those folks paid even though they lost the election or did not get the appointment. That type of work is very demanding and very tedious because your efforts are scrutinized by Congress. Biden did not care.

I am on the Board of Directors of a company that owns a majority position in a private jet management company in Northern Virginia. They manage jets for businesses and rich folks. They also charter planes to the public. This past winter John Thompson chartered over $250,000 worth of air time. He paid every penny.

Joe Biden, in his latest unsuccessful run for President, chartered over $150,000 worth of air time. He PAID ZERO. He continues to refuse to pay stating his race is over and he is out of money. He never once complained about his flights. Joe Biden is a rich man. He could pay.

Joe Biden is a liar and a cheat. I know it firsthand. Character is what life is all about. Joe Biden is a man of bad character and sets a bad example for America.

I feel compelled to share this dark side of a man who asks for your vote and trust.

Best Regards, Bruce D. Riddle, CPA, CFP
BDR Associates, LLC
2401 Research Boulevard, Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20850
Work – (240) 631-1981
Cell – (301) 580-7800
Fax – (240) 631-2778
Website – www.bdrtax.com

Lest our readers think that Bruce Riddle is a partisan Republican, check his public record of campaign contributions:

From City Data — ROCKVILLE, MD Political Contributions by Individuals

Bruce D. Riddle, (Zip code: 20852) $4600 to HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT on 05/16/07…

Margaret Riddle, (Zip code: 20852) $2300 to HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT on 12/07/07…

From City Data — ROCKVILLE, MD Political Contributions by Individuals

Mr. BRUCE D RIDDLE, (Zip code: 20852) $1900 to FRIENDS OF HILLARY on 03/13/08

Mr. BRUCE D RIDDLE, (Zip code: 20852) $2100 to FRIENDS OF HILLARY on 03/13/08

This list is based on the data made publicly available by the Federal Election Commission. City-Data.com has made no additional attempt to verify the accuracy or validity of the names on this list and it cannot individually remove or update any of the information.

[Editor's note: We have transcribed directly from the published material. We make no effort to explain what appear to be duplicate listings.]

Here is independent verification from Open Secrets.

Here’s a reference from Politico that refers to the unpaid bills of various candidates:

At the end of April … Delaware Democratic Sen. Joe Biden’s [campaign] owed $1.2 million.

You can’t help liking this fellow even more when you read this story from the Washington Times — Good shots in Iraq:

Relaxing in Baghdad isn’t the easiest thing for military personnel, but thanks to Bruce Riddle, a Rockville, CPA and member at Lakewood Country Club, troops there are finding it a little easier to get their minds off the turbulence.

Riddle’s nephew, Steven Labows, is a naval officer who is on a one-year assignment with the Army in Baghdad. When he arrived, he found a small, make-shift driving range built on a dump just behind one of Saddam Hussein’s former palaces, which the Army had taken over and turned into an operations center. Through a series of e-mails, Riddle got involved. His nephew said hitting balls in the 120-degree heat was hard on the hands, and their biggest need was for gloves. Riddle went to work, and while raising money for gloves he came across others with contacts who were interested in helping and his efforts blossomed into a network of people and companies in the golf industry that wanted to help the military build a real driving range….

Go read the whole article. Here’s a guy who is obviously a Democrat, who values honesty and character, and supports our troops. Good to know.

UPDATE September 6 — According to Snopes in a posting yesterday, Sen. Biden has paid his debts in full. The fact remains, he stiffed Mr. Riddle, for 20 years, and $15,000 is no little sum. So, the next time Sen. Biden starts telling me I should be suspicious of others’ motives and integrity, I believe I’ll change the channel.

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