Military

Schwartzkopf's statement about God's appointment with Bin Laden-Unproven!

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Norman Schwartzkopf’s comment on Forgiving Bin Laden- Unproven!   Summary of eRumor:  The message says that General Norman Schwartzkopf was asked about forgiving the terrorists responsible for the Attack on America. He is alleged to have responded by saying, “I believe that forgiving them is God’s function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting.” …

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The POW confronts anti-war protestors in Moscow, Idaho-Fiction!

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The POW’s Confrontation with Anti-War Protestors in Idaho–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:This is a long story (it appears below) about a macho confrontation between a Vietnam era American POW and anti-war demonstrators in the university town of Moscow, Idaho.  The protestors were against the U.S. military action in Afghanistan after the terrorist attacks on …

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"It's Not About Sex"-an open letter to Bill Clinton from a veteran-Truth!

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“It’s Not About Sex,” an Open Letter To Bill Clinton From a Retired Army Officer-Truth!      Summary of eRumor:   This is a widely distributed email of a letter to President Clinton about character.  It says it was written by Eric Jowers, a retired Army officer from Alabama. (See copy on lower portion of …

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John McCain's POW story about the pledge of allegiance-Truth!

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John McCain’s POW Story About The Pledge Of Allegiance–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A moving story from Senator John McCain, who was a POW in Vietnam. It’s about a fellow prisoner named Mike Christian who fashioned an American flag out of bits and pieces of clothing. The POW’s would say the Pledge of Allegiance on a …

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Marines show more respect to Bush than to Clinton-Fiction!

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The Marines At the White House Are Showing Respect for George W. Bush That They Did Not Show to President Clinton–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: The eRumor claims that the Marines of the presidential “Marine One” helicopter are showing George W. Bush greater respect than they did Bill Clinton.  It says that recently, the …

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NPR interview with General Reinwald-Fiction!

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NPR Interview with “General Reinwald”–Fiction!   Summary of eRumor:    A first-hand account of hearing an interview on National Public Radio between a female host and U.S. Army General Reinwald.  The General is describing a Boy Scout Troop he or the base is sponsoring, and mentions that, among other things, the boys will be learning how …

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The meaning of the folding of the American flag-Truth! & Fiction!

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The Meaning of the Folding of the American Flag-Truth! & Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: Message alleges that there is meaning to each fold of the American flag, for example, at a military funeral when the flag is presented to the family of the person who died.  Most of them are of spiritual and religious …

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Vice President Dick Cheney's view of the military-Fiction!

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Published Letter of Dick Cheney’s View of the Military–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email is making the rounds after Mr. Cheney’s election as Vice President.  It’s a feature that says it was published in the Washington Post and includes personal observations about the military.  (See the entire email below.)   The Truth: This was not …

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President Bush's hospital salute to a soldier injured in the terrorist crash into the pentagon-Truth!

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President George W. and Laura Bush’s Hospital Salute to a Soldier Injured in the Terrorist Crash into the Pentagon-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The account of a visit by President and Mrs. Bush to the Washington Burn Center shortly after the terrorist attack of a hijacked jetliner at the Pentagon.  According to the story, Mrs. Bush …

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