Media spins Adm Mullen comment as criticism of Obama.

[Mugsy]

Run time: 03:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwbB02-rCVw   Posted on YouTube: July 21, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: July 21, 2008 By DU Member: Mugsy Views on DU: 750

 
After Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, was asked on what he thought of a set withdrawal date (without regard for conditions on the ground) in Iraq, the major media networks selectively clipped his comment to suggest he was criticizing Barack Obama.

I compiled the media clips, what Mullen was *actually* asked, followed by video of what Obama has ALWAYS said about a "conditions-based" withdrawal from Iraq.

[Mugsy]

1. Am I alone here?

Am I alone in thinking the MSM was trying to imply a criticism of Obama's plan that just wasn't there?

[mmm413]

2. You're not alone

I watched the entire clip. What is said is there are no more troops to fight in Afghanistan while we still have all our forces in Iraq. And that he can't fight a third war (Iran).

[Crabby Appleton]

3. dress khaki "throwback" uniform

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/10/navy_new_uniforms_071002w/