[okie01]

I can't make this stuff up, I swear

The media's deployment of these prepositions suggests either:

a. They are ignorant of the size of Swift boats, thinking them larger and more self-contained -- e.g., like destroyers.

b. Or they are parroting the Kerry campaign talking points, thus participating in the lie.

Of course, it could be both...

[mattdono]

Actually (and sadly), I think it is just answer b.