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June 27, 2011

RNS Retracts Original Report on Delta & Saudi Arabia
— Ace

And I have previously headlined a post "Delta: Innocent?," but didn't make it clear: I think this story is false, too.

I should have my head examined for ever giving something credence that came originally from World Net Daily.

Posted by: Ace at 05:58 PM | Comments (50)
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1 I am sick and tired of the motherfuckin' jews on this motherfuckin' plane!

Posted by: Samuel L Farrakhan at June 27, 2011 06:01 PM (so1xa)

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3 I know, it's wickedly utile

Posted by: Truman North at June 27, 2011 06:04 PM (K2wpv)

4 anyone know where I can get some utile shoes?

Posted by: ace at June 27, 2011 06:05 PM (nj1bB)

5 no? no one? never mind then. I'll get some futile ones.

Posted by: ace at June 27, 2011 06:07 PM (nj1bB)

6 The shitty thing is that this story got traction really quickly, and people wanted to believe it after the fucktards at BWI insisted on charging 10th Mountain for their baggage. A certain well-known blogger who really knows how to beat the drums (nobody here) ran with it, and that's two black eyes for Delta, one undeserved. I wonder if a retraction will appear over at that site. I sure as hell hope so.

Posted by: tmi3rd at June 27, 2011 06:07 PM (WRtsc)

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8 Your head's fine Ace. But how bout we get Mike Wallace's head examined.

Posted by: 57 states at June 27, 2011 06:08 PM (sMgrb)

9 I should have my head examined for ever giving something credence that came originally from World Net Daily.

So, you're saying I can't trust this guy?

http://tinyurl.com/43mqod5

Posted by: Llarry at June 27, 2011 06:13 PM (SI/pw)

10 My dad called me utile once--ONCE!!

Posted by: Brumby at June 27, 2011 06:14 PM (wQ9jX)

11 WorldNetDaily - "We're not as crazy as InfoWars!"

Posted by: Clubber Lang at June 27, 2011 06:15 PM (QcFbt)

12 WorldNetDaily - "We're slightly more credible than DebkaFile!"

Posted by: Clubber Lang at June 27, 2011 06:15 PM (QcFbt)

13 I guess now the TSA won't be checking my foreskin, or lack thereof. Or will they anyway?

Posted by: Dang at June 27, 2011 06:20 PM (TXKVh)

14 This thread is deader than a shrunken head at a Hacky Sack festival.

Posted by: CoolCzech at June 27, 2011 06:20 PM (kUaEF)

15 Ace, WND is about a month away from writing 'Bat Boy dines at White House' articles. Corsi is a lunatic. If you want to quote suspect news, contact any moron here. We can make up better stuff than WND.

Posted by: Joejm65 at June 27, 2011 06:20 PM (enK59)

16 13 I guess now the TSA won't be checking my foreskin, or lack thereof. Or will they anyway? Posted by: Dang at June 27, 2011 10:20 PM (TXKVh) I saved mine and use it as a condom!

Posted by: Ben Stein at June 27, 2011 06:21 PM (kUaEF)

17 my weakness is that i want believe the stuff i see on WND, but their track record is so horrible I'm forced to not believe it.

Posted by: Shoey at June 27, 2011 06:25 PM (m6OUa)

Actually, reading Delta's blog, the original story doesn't look that far off. Delta is claiming they will enforce the Saudi "visa restrictions." From the blog...

For this particular concern, itÂ’s important to realize that visa requirements to enter any country are dictated by that nationÂ’s government, not the airlines, and they apply to anyone entering the country regardless of whether itÂ’s by plane, bus or train.

We, like all international airlines, are required to comply with all applicable laws governing entry into every country we serve. ... weÂ’re responsible for making sure that you have the proper documentation before you board.

The Delta blog is referencing the RNS retraction as a statement of their own policy -- instead of, um, their own policy. Interesting.

Posted by: Ella at June 27, 2011 06:26 PM (yy68W)

19 Another False 'True' story 'leaked' to discredit the blogosphere...

They are coming at us from every angle...

Keep your powder dry and sharpen your blade...

Oneway

Posted by: Oneway at June 27, 2011 06:33 PM (cu2EA)

20 I should have my head examined for ever giving something credence that came originally from World Net Daily.

I think I referred WND to you after USA Today retracted. Feel free to kick my ass.

Journalisticly speaking of course.

Posted by: John P. Squibob at June 27, 2011 06:36 PM (/U/Mr)

Wait untill a Jooo Terrorist blows one up

Then you'll see...

Posted by: Still stylin' and no profilin' TSA at June 27, 2011 06:36 PM (ZUWaD)

Corsi only believes that a 6 foot tall, invisible rabbit is his BFF, Alex Jones believes 6 foot tall, invisible rabbits secertly control the whole world.

but neither of them are as crazy as i am, i actually believe that we can force our government back inside the boundries of the Constitution... sans six foot tall, invisible rabbits.

Posted by: Shoey at June 27, 2011 06:38 PM (m6OUa)

23 We are actually starting a new Female NASCAR style racing series

Posted by: Riyadh Bob at June 27, 2011 06:42 PM (ZUWaD)

Sooo. little mistakes get a pass. Mention AW (think, root beer) and a seventeen year ole, and BAMMMMMMM!

Posted by: mghorning at June 27, 2011 06:42 PM (6RFsN)

25 Didn't this story gain traction because Delta did such a poor job of explaining its Saudi deal?

Posted by: andycanuck at June 27, 2011 06:44 PM (vtqbC)

26 Posted by: Shoey at June 27, 2011 10:38 PM (m6OUa)

Off your meds tonight?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at June 27, 2011 06:44 PM (LH6ir)

27 28, LOL. Hooray, I can use my Delta Miles Card again.

Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at June 27, 2011 06:58 PM (NtTkA)

28 Okay, so who posted McCartney's "Coming Up" as a "mystery click" in the headlines bar? Was it Ace? That shit's some weird homegrown new-wave gold right there.

That entire album (McCartney II) is a gem, as a matter of fact.

Posted by: Jeff B. at June 27, 2011 07:07 PM (hIWe1)

29 I've been burned by trolls in these comments threads; notably by that dickhead who claimed that Obama's black male support had gone down to 68%. I don't think I ever trusted a WeirdNut Daily report, though. "WND... less credible than a Palin Steele review of 'Kick Ass'"

Posted by: Zimriel at June 27, 2011 07:08 PM (DMl5J)

30 "WND: Remember To Check The Fourth Letter Of The Third Paragraph Of Every Prime Numbered Page"

Posted by: Zimriel at June 27, 2011 07:11 PM (DMl5J)

31 Yeah...I think this is close to the example of a dull story being given a sensational headline.

Fact: Delta Airlines proudly announced a "partnership" with Saudi Airlines.
Fact: Saudi Arabia has discriminatory policies, particularly towards Jews.
Fact: Delta will not let anyone fly without the proper documentation, including all required visas.

Put those together and you can write that sensational headline that is sorta arguably true.

The reason why people bought it is that it appeared on the USA Today website and was fed to them via the wire services.

We still seem to buy into the layers and layers of factchecking.

Posted by: AmishDude at June 27, 2011 07:14 PM (73tyQ)

32 "I should have my head examined for ever giving something credence that came originally from World Net Daily." Why, yes. Yes you should.

Posted by: Conservative Phantom at June 27, 2011 07:23 PM (ub509)

33 I should have my head examined for ever giving something credence that came originally from World Net Daily. The only reason to read WND is to see interesting things that you then confirm somewhere else that's trustworthy. There's enough wasted effort following up those interesting WND stories that if you never look at their site, you don't miss much.

Posted by: Comrade Arthur at June 27, 2011 07:24 PM (KOAYS)

34 I used to work for an oil company which partnered with the national oil company of a conservative Gulf nation. The fliers these two put out would make you sick. "The nation of Ismailiya is proud of its traditional ways" like it was some down-home fishing burg in Louisiana. That is a real problem with WND (and it's why I'm increasingly suspecting them of being Left trolls). They find a problem with the Left's account of things - Obama's past, among them. Then they blast the fish lanterns at something almost the truth. The Right blogs go rushing after the bait. The Left blogs have a good laugh at our expense. Meanwhile, Obama's radical connexions go ignored and US corporations continue to make deals with the worst villains in mankind's history.

Posted by: Zimriel at June 27, 2011 07:25 PM (DMl5J)

35 Obama is a secret Unitarian! #storiesIreadonWND!

Posted by: Comrade Arthur at June 27, 2011 07:27 PM (KOAYS)

36 Syria, Uruguay conclude Mutual Assistance treaty. #storiesIreadonWND!

Posted by: Comrade Arthur at June 27, 2011 07:28 PM (KOAYS)

37 Rogue Forecaster from the Federal Reserve reveals true inflation rate is 12.4%! #storiesIreadonWND! (actually, that's sort of plausible)

Posted by: Comrade Arthur at June 27, 2011 07:29 PM (KOAYS)

38 Pop: I don't blame just WND. But yeah. When they lead the voting Right - Conservatives - to believe in bullshit (not the stuff you bring up), it gives the Left cover to call Conservatives a bunch of dangerous loons. I think that the stuff we (me too) fell for in 2008 did us real damage. I won't list them now; I assume there's a memory here. It was clear to moderate voters that we were desperate, and "desperation is a stinky cologne". I do NOT want to relive October 2008 next year.

Posted by: Zimriel at June 27, 2011 07:43 PM (DMl5J)

39 "I should have my head examined......"

--Ace

(see what I did there?)

Posted by: Chris Wallace at June 27, 2011 08:01 PM (FVhEi)

40 19 "Okey doke. Who believes this shit? The nation that preferred for 15 schoolgirls to be burned alive rather than let them out of their burning school (they actually would not let them leave the building) without the "appropriate street attire" ... Uh huh."

Good fucking GOD , man! Did you ever take Critical Thinking 101? Some asshole mullahs preferred for some schoolgirls to be burned alive, not "a nation". No one in Riyadh decided that shit in advance. ("Yes, next time there's a fire where girls are trapped in building, we won't let them out.")

And why would supposed Saudi policy regarding Jews mean that Delta was
going along with it? Has no fact adduced over the last few days about visa checking, about "codeshares", sunk into your head?

Saudi Arabia's a backward place, but let's try to remember that tens of thousands of Americans and Europeans go there annually, including (according to the testimony of some here and elsewhere) some Jews.

I want Obama out of office as much as anyone, but Drew was right to whack your tiny member the other night for making shit up.

Posted by: Jim Sonweed at June 27, 2011 08:41 PM (FVhEi)

41 I want Obama out of office as much as anyone, but Drew was right to whack your tiny member the other night for making shit up.
Posted by: Jim Sonweed

The only person making stuff up is you Jim. Apparently your panties are STILL in a knot. As with the previous thread, you said you "consider myself schooled" yet you did not mention a single fact that I had wrong. As such you have zero cred. Got that? Why do you continue to BeClown yourself? I know... If I keep on showing what a liar you are you are going to cry to either (A) your mommie, or as you did before... Aceeeeeeeee. Either way, it would be best to grow a pair before you try to run with the big dogs and post here. As I recall, you had exactly (2) facts on the previous thread. The rest was all nonsense. Obviously you failed at Critical Thinking 101. At best you are a Concern Troll, at worst well.... eat a few more lead filled paint chips and you tell me. I do suggest however that you put the bong down. It is not helping matters any. To show you I am reaching out, I give you a cup of STFU.

Posted by: political correctness czar at June 27, 2011 09:25 PM (UPNlB)

42 Hat tip to AmishDude. Back when the story first broke, I did a few minutes of history checking and posted the links showing where the story originated from USA Today. THEY are the pros. If THEY did not
fact check shame on them. I am still willing to file this under Fake but Accurate as 99% of the alleged MBM news is anyways. For those wondering am I biased? When it comes to Israel and the protection of people who just want to be left alone and worship as is their G-d given right I say Fucking "A" Right I am biased. You know what, unlike the multi-cultural/fair and balanced idiots in the so called Main Stream Media, I have a constitutional right to be biased and say so. If anybody does not like FACTS, too effing bad. Go ahead and rip away on WND if it makes you feel better. Go ahead and make jokes about Sarah Palin while you are at it. There are things that that are an abomination to the Lord, one of these is to bear false witness against your neighbor. Somewhere in the Delta Airlines story is a question. A very basic question. The literal definition of the Koran is "submission". Has this American based corporation agreed to submit and discriminate against Jews, People of the Book and Non Believers and while doing so violated federal laws. Somewhere there is "truth" and at this point it is not for me to divine. So let's leave it to the Ad Agencies and Damage
Control spinsters to add a little sugar here and honey there. All better now right? Sure it is. Some things in life are not sure or absolute. But when it comes to matters of Dar al Harb or Dar al Islam, truth is a thing you can take it to any Sharia compliant bank. I never said I was an expert, but it
would be a dishonor to the 2752 innocent people who died, if I did not clearly say Everything I Needed to Know about Islam I Learned on September 11, 2001. Oh yes, one question for the Mensa level genius people people who are in charge of security at all US airports. How many 85 year old white women highjacked airplanes and flew them into buildings Sept 11 ? With all due respect (which in Algebra would rate negative zero, I say Fuck the TSA) Congress should defund/abolish this retard agency.

Posted by: political correctness czar at June 27, 2011 09:33 PM (UPNlB)

43 I never get tired of always being right.

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How dumb is their "reasoning", you ask?
#51 has a better argument!

Posted by: Chuckit at June 28, 2011 05:35 AM (w4TjI)

45 BTW, again, you know the O.J. story was also a hoax, right ... right?

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