Exactly, but unfortunately, butterdezillion just doesn't see it that way. I think she is seeing what she wants to see, and with the prodding of a few others (apparently behind the scenes) is getting some encouragement to continue on. Who knows what their agenda might be; perhaps it is to make butterdezillion here look like a kook, and Freerepublic by proxy? But I have a feeling she is being manipulated in some way.
It's a good example of many things, but especially of how appearances and first impressions aren't always correct and that the truth is often found beneath the "see" level.
If you're dealing with people who routinely lie to your face as easily as breathing, you should question everything they tell you, especially the Big Things.
How someone handles the little things is a good indication of how they'll handle the big things and the current administration lies about EVERYTHING!