When the US Democrats took control of congress, I looked forward to a few interesting congressional hearings about the war on Iraq. I didn't want flippant entertainment, I passionately believe that Bush and Blair should be tried for war crimes in The Hague. Congressional hearings are a good start in this direction.
My expectations have been exceeded from the start. The Democrats have brilliantly decided to begin with US Army "spin stories". Two of the main ones were:
1. Pat Tillman, American football star, died heroically fighting the enemy.
2. Jessica Lynch "had been wounded by Iraqi gunfire but kept fighting until her ammunition ran out."
It turned out, of course, that Tillman was killed by friendly fire and Lynch's gun had jammed without her firing a shot.
The chickens have come home to roost. Pat Tillman's brother has testified that the US Army's spinning was "horrific". Jessica Lynch has called the army's story about her "not true".
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