Posted on 05/31/2019 2:09:19 PM PDT by Hojczyk
Number 76
The Wall Street Journal reports the Navy used a “tarp” to cover the name of the U.S.S. John S. McCain so that President Trump wouldn’t see it on his recent visit to Yokosuka, Japan. (The late Sen. John McCain frequently attacked Trump and cast a deciding vote contrary to McCain’s campaign promise to repeal Obamacare. Trump also attacked McCain and derided McCain’s performance as a soldier in Vietnam where McCain was held as a Prisoner of War.)
After the tarp news is reported, reporters quote McCain’s daughter attacking Trump as if he had given the orders to cover the name.
It is further reported that the U.S.S. John McCain was kept out of Trump’s view, and that sailors wearing hats with the ship’s name on it were turned away and/or given the day off so that Trump would not see the McCain name.
However, shortly after these news reports, key parts of the storyline began to fall apart.
The one grain of truth appeared to be that, in advance of Trump’s trip, a military official sent an email directing that the U.S.S. McCain be kept from Trump’s view. However, importantly, that direction was not followed. Further, Trump and White House aides indicated Trump played no role and was unaware of the direction.
Significantly, military officials stated that it was untrue that a tarp was placed over the ship’s name to block it from Trump’s view. They say it was the other way around: a tarp on the ship for maintenance was removed for Trump’s visit.
Further, U.S. officials said a paint barge in front of the U.S.S. John S. McCain was ordered to be moved for Trump’s visit and was gone by the time he arrived
(Excerpt) Read more at sharylattkisson.com ...
Media “mistakes” or outright lies? One definition of a lie is “an attempt to deceive.” This is what the Dems and the media do often regarding PDJT.
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On twitter, James Woods @JamesWoods got banned for:
“If you try to kill the King, you best not miss’ #HangThemAll” - an apparent reference to the Mueller report.
Bet nothing will happed to Ms. Meghan
“However, shortly after these news reports, key parts of the storyline began to fall apart.”
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
All in a day’s work for the Enemy Media when it comes to President Trump.
You’ll find any ‘corrections’ to the initial story buried on page 32, under the fold, a month later and in the smallest font available.
I seriously doubt that a list of 76 “errors” is definitive. A definitive list would probably have 200 or more by now.
“McCain’s daughter attacking Trump ...”
When whales attack!!
The Ministry of Propaganda is in the business of propaganda.
Truth has nothing to do with the narrative.
Trump also attacked McCain and derided McCain’s performance as a soldier in Vietnam where McCain was held as a Prisoner of War.
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McCain was not a soldier.
He was a Naval aviator who was shot down because he flew too low.
He was injured because he didn’t follow correct procedure for ejection.
He sang like a bird to get better treatment.
Definitely not a hero.
Yep. She missed the 5 NY Times retractions on their Charlottesville reporting.
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You're right - the media doesn't make those 'mistakes' when it makes a democrat look bad...
It's bias plain and simple.
America needs more Sharyl Attkissons.
Media “mistakes” referencing Dems are in their favor. Maybe this is how the propaganda media adds up all their “mistakes” to be “fair and balanced?”
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