They offer two versions of the truth? One is real, the other is a painted lady........
Not quite correct, they offer two versions; neither of which are even remotely similar to competent and objective reporting.
Waiter: We have two menu choices, dog poop, or horse poop.
Customer: Yuck! I don't want either!
Waiter: But you have your choice you ingrate!
Two versions of a lie - a lie, and a flowery lie.