If you've followed the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, you know that many of their points aren't "he said, she said" but are actually Kerry circa 1969 v. Kerry circa 2004. Kerry's story changed/changes in a material way.
The media has the same problem with consistency. But that is to be expected, because the media is simply an unaffiliated organ of the Democrat/Socialist party.
You're right! I only wish MORE American citizens REALLY knew that fact! But they don't.