Surprises me how far they’ve fallen in five years of war, but with CENTCOM denying and bloggers on their case, it looks like the narrative they’ve been pushing finally caught up with them–in the form of some bogus Iraqi cops who seem more likely to be insurgents spreading lies. Given AP’s reach, however, the lies are already working memes across the rest of the MSM and may be impossible to reclaim.
But the Defense Department is trying, with this rebuttal site which can seem too picky, but ought to be taken seriously as more than just "the government position." It’s unusual, to say the least.
UPDATE AP is fighting back by reiterating, etc. Austin Bay says an independent investigation is needed, and while you’re at it, revive the National News Council to do it.
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