Did the FBI Report No Deaths at Sandy Hook?
A distorted reading of a bureau chart was just part of Alex Jones’ barrage of disinformation.
Fact Checks
Harry Reid Behind Bureau of Land Management Land Grab of Bundy Ranch-Pending Investigation!
Rumors are flying on the Web about a stand off between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and a cattle rancher named Cliven Bundy. Conspiracy theorists alleged that Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) masterminded the incident to make way for additional development of solar energy farms in the state of Nevada. Other allegations said Reid’s son, Rory, is the legal representative for ENN Energy Group, a Chinese firm that is building the solar energy plant 35 miles from the Bundy’s ranch.
Obama Campaign Volunteer Poses as a Doctor at a Town Hall Meeting-Truth!
A forwarded email about a woman named Roxana Mayer who passed herself as a doctor who asked a question of Congressional Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at a Town Hall Meeting.
Charles Stanley Speaking Out-Fiction!
A pro-McCain Email claiming to be from Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries about the loss of Christian heritage in the United States and asking prayer warriors to start prayer chains petitioning God for the election of Presidential Candidate John McCain.
Michael Reagan's Article About "The Butler"-Truth! & Fiction!
This is a forwarded email that contains an article allegedly written by Michael Reagan. The email said that this is Reagan’s review on the film called “The Butler” and at the end of the article there is a plea to forward it on to friends telling readers to boycott the film.
Family with Down Syndrome Child Meet McCain and Palin-Truth!
This eRumor is a transcript of a conversation between a caller and talk radio host Rush Limbaugh that aired on the EIB radio program. The caller, Kurt in Philadelphia, told Rush how Senator McCain and Governor Palin noticed a sign that his family had brought to a rally which said, “We Love Kids with Down Syndrome.” The candidates asked Secret Service agents in charge security to request a an audience with the family.
Questionable Images of President Obama-Digital Manipulations!
Our visitors and subscribers send us photographs of President Obama for the fun of it and sometimes ask us if they are real.
PBS Palin Poll-Truth!
An email pleading that readers to participate in an online PBS poll asking if viewers believe that Governor Sarah Palin qualified for the office of Vice President of the United Sates.
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Subpoenas Sermons-Truth!
Houston Mayor Annise Parker allegedly handed down subpoenas for transcripts of sermons that pastors gave at local churches in response to opposition to an anti-discrimination ordinance that city officials signed into law in May 2014.
Pelosi On A Plane-Truth! & Fiction!
A forwarded email that complains about Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, using a “Big Fat Jet” that has the capacity for 200 passengers and wastes fuel when she travels alone from her home state of California to Washington DC.