• silence7@slrpnk.netOP
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    3 months ago

    It’s equally weak because it’s all bullshit. The problem is that the press isn’t willing to assess truth on this kind of thing, and then center that.

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      3 months ago

      Remember Kerry was miligned by much of the veteran community because he protested against the war in Vietnam. The swiftboat claims helped to fit into a narrative that his service record was flawed, especially against GWB’s controversial record with losing flight status with the Air National Guard.