Posted on 02/01/2005 6:18:37 PM PST by Destro
February 01, 2005
US GI hostage story and photo faked; MSM falls for it--again
Looks like this was a fake, now that we've seen the photo, and kudos are due to A Small Victory, Wizbang and Free Republic for calling it.
It looks like this was a GI Joe-type doll on sale on the internet. Note the face, plus the gun and the fact that you don't see anyone's hands in the photo.
In addition, the Pentagon has verified that no soldiers are missing presently.
Score another one for the new media, as the MSM gets scammed again.
Posted by mhking at February 1, 2005 03:07 PM | TrackBack
Heck, I've run into some FReepers who have the balls to pull off a stunt like this. Either to see how far MSM goes with it or to see if the Islamists take cedit for it. But really, I have absolutely no idea who did this or why.
"Your being praised."
There's that 'your for you're' missusage again!
Kinda looks like Elvis with those lapels.
I read earlier today that there is someone in the military named John Adam, but he was a recruiter. It is an unusual name though. More like a first and middle name.
I think the Islamists would do it. Remember those pics of Osama with all the American stuffed toys?
I think the Islamists would do it. Remember those pics of Osama with all the American stuffed toys?
The dolls are available in Iraq based on what I read earlier today. That doesn't mean the doll came from there though. This could have been done anywhere... US, Germany, Iraq, Canada....
Here's the first mention I've seen that this could be a GI Joe figure:
"Is it just me, or does this look like a dummy? Fake? It looks like a GI joe doll."
59 posted on 02/01/2005 2:17:48 PM EST by finnman69
LOL
So that was you!
Hide-quick.
There are some people from DU that would like to talk to you.
"Remember those pics of Osama with all the American stuffed toys?"
No. Never saw that. Have a pic?
That's 'cause it's my site.
Thanks for the heads up!
Just damn.
If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...
"I swear, neither I nor Cobra had anything to do with this."
Too bad. Somebody is going to be famous over this. Or infamous. I just wish I had been able to see the TV pukes spurting this crap today. First glimpse I got of the photo it was obviously fake.
LOL!!!
I agree! I knew John Adams and Dan Rather is no John Adams!
Remember those pics of Osama with all the American stuffed toys?
Like Evil Bert?
Excellent!
I believe "John Adam" is the name of a street in London where anti-war types gather for protests. Could this be the work of some war protestor?
Could be named after John Adams
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