John McCain Falsely Claims Sadr Declared Ceasefire -- Again!

Think Progress:

Appearing on Fox News Sunday this morning Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) repeated the false claim that Muqtada al-Sadr declared the ceasefire in Basra last week, which he pointed to as proof that Sadr didn't "think he was winning" the battle in Basra. He also said that the Iraqi army performed "pretty well":

It was al-Sadr that declared the ceasefire, not Maliki. ... With respect, I don't think Sadr would have declared the ceasefire if he thought he was winning. Most times in history, military engagements, the winning side doesn't declare the ceasefire. The second point is, overall, the Iraqi military performed pretty well. ... The military is functioning very effectively.

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Comments

[Fasteddie1515]

I'm kind of worried about Senator Mcgrandpa. At one time I was thinking about supporting him if my candidate did'nt get the nomination. But I realized I'd have to bite the bullet and back the democrat. Supreme's are to important

[ajax2]

John McCain should be cut some slack as he is only reading the false reports given to him by his Neo Con handlers.

[angelbravo]

No way this clown should ever be President!

[TN]

I don't think the average american is even following the war. They are so sick of it they just tune it out.

[speakingtruth2power]

Unlike Hillary, JW McBomb usually doesn't know he's lying.

Reality gets very flexible at JW's age and mental condition.

[gcallaghan]

it's the same old republicunt line. NEVER let facts interfere with the message.

[forpeace]

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Too bad Joe LOOserman wasn't there to correct him Again!

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[zizyphus]

The Iraqi resistance is just trying to get the US occupation out of Iraq. As soon as we leave they will be able to form a true government.

McCain and the rest of the military only spread disinfo, and outright lies to the public. The sad thing is, the longer we stay in Iraq, they more vulnerable our country becomes.

[anney]

Mr. Magoo speaks again!

[SLone08]

hahahaha... Mr Magoo was a man of peace! Don't insult him like that!

[rollingdivision]

Al-Sadr calls for end to violence, political solution to deadly clashes
The Associated Press
Published: March 27, 2008

NAJAF, Iraq: Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr wants a "political solution" to the crisis that has led to deadly clashes between his followers and government security forces this week in Baghdad and the oil-rich south.

In a brief statement released in this holy Shiite city south of Baghdad, al-Sadr said he wants "everyone to pursue political solutions and peaceful protests and a stop to the shedding of Iraqi blood."

The statement was relayed to he media by al-Sadr's close aide Hazem al-Aaraji.

[frappe]

John, we are beginning to have serious doubts about your integrity and truthfulness. On several occasions, even after being corrected, you persist in promulgating and perpetuating lies -- statements that you know to be false. What gives? What's up with you? Why won't you admit the simple truth? Are you like Bush who refuses to accept reality and will only listen to those who tell him what he wants to hear? Why do you persist in perpetuating falsehoods? Are you losing your mind or is it deceit? Either way, it's not good.

[iPolitics]

This is what happens when you have a gutless, soft press who's in bed with McCain. After a BBQ that is

[frappe]

During presidential elections, the mainstream press always seems to lean to the right. When Kerry was swiftboated in 2004, why didn't the press focus its attention on Bush's pathetic military record? Instead they had countless discussions on Kerry's military record which was far superior to that of the Bush. How kind of them to spare Bush. Hypocrites.

[moda31]

the fact that this man could be elected in nov. scares the crap out of me. if he hadn't had extensive notes i'd be willing to bet he wouldn't even have remembered half the stuff he talked about on his biography tour.

[tompoe]

The follow-up question, then, becomes, who's in charge in Basra, today, jerk?

[Ping]

Excellent question.

[Charmed]

Dang on it, that picture makes me feel sorry for him.

[transendentilist]

He deserves no pity. Although he is pitiful.

[Ping]

"Man's gotta know his limits"

McCain's just not properly wired to be President.