The “Real Deal,” the Opinions of an Army Veteran about Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Warfare–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Army Master Gunner Red Thomas writes about chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Based on his training, he describes the effects of various weapons and gives tips for what to do if you experience them. The …
The Real Deal-thoughts about terrorist warfare from a veteran-Truth! Read More »
President Clinton Once Delayed a Critical Attack on Iraq Because He was Watching a Golf Game–Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The email quotes a new book by Lt. Col Robert Patterson, who served as a military aide to President Clinton from 1996 through 1998. Patterson says that planes were ready to launch against Saddam …
Outback Steakhouses Serve a Steak and Shrimp Dinner to Thousands of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan –Truth! Summary of eRumor: The story is that Outback Steakhouses joined arms with the military and flew thousands of steaks, shrimp, onions, beverage, and dessert to Kandahar in Afghanistan to give the troops a break from T-rations. The …
Outback Steakhouses serve dinner with all the trimmings to troops in
Afghanistan-Truth! Read More »
British Journalist’s Commentary on England’s Response to The Attack on America–Truth! Summary of eRumor: An article said to have been published in the London Daily Mirror and written by Tony Parsons. The article criticizes anti-American sentiment in England. The Truth: The article is authentic and was published in the Mirror on the one-year …
The British commentator's remarks about 9/11-Truth! Read More »
The Military Wife Who Responded to the Anti-War Talk in a Restaurant–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The account of a military wife whose husband was deployed to Iraq. She was in a restaurant where she overheard some ladies talk critically of President Bush, the military, and the war in Iraq. The military wife spoke her mind…and …
Koran 9:11 Refers to the American Military Action in Iraq–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A verse in the Koran, which happens to correspond to the date of the Attack on America, predicts that “the wrath of the Eagle” would be felt throughout the lands of Allah. The Truth: This is a hoax. The quote …
Forward an Email for Jasmine, Who Lost Her Father in The World Trade Center and Whose Mother Needs Surgery–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The message is allegedly from an 11-year-old named Jasmine whose father died in the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and whose mother is hospitalized. She says …
The message includes the comments of U.S. District Court Judge William Young and his January, 2003 sentencing of convicted “shoe bomber” Richard Reid. In his comments, the judge explains to Reid why the stiff sentence was righteous and just.
Golden Corral Restaurants Have Decided to Leave God Out of “God Bless America”–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: It is said that in September of 2002, a customer of Golden Corral in Tyler, Texas noticed that the windows of the restaurant, which were painted with a patriotic theme, also had the phrase “Bless America” with “God” left …
Golden Corral restaurants leave God out of "God Bless
America"-Fiction! Read More »
The State of Florida has Allowed A Muslim Woman to Have Her Drivers License Photo Taken with Her Face Covered–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The story claims that a Muslim woman objected to uncovering her face for a drivers license picture, so the state of Florida allowed it. The story then goes on to quote a …
