Diary of Disturbing Disinformation and Dangerous Delusions

This claim:

“I worked for an anti-war president.” — Former Obama aide Johanna Maska

Our response: That’s a clear revision of history. While President Obama may have used anti-war rhetoric, his actions tell a different story. For instance, he authorized military interventions such as overthrowing Muammar Khadafy in Libya, which led to chaos, and conducted drone strikes with an average of three per hour in his final year. Despite calling Iran’s treatment of women a moral issue, critics point out that under Iran’s regime, women face forced hijabs, violence, honor killings, and executions for activism. Actual Iranian women like dissident Masih Alinejad continue to risk their lives fighting for rights, revealing the stark contrast to the narrative of progress often claimed.

This statement:

“We don’t have moral high ground [on Iran’s treatment of women].” — Nina Turner

Our response: This dismisses the brutal reality for women under Iran’s regime—where marital rape is permitted, violence against those not complying with laws, and death sentences for activists are common. Instead of relativizing, Americans should listen to women like Masih Alinejad, who lives under threat for speaking out.

This column:

“Killings in Arizona and Minnesota highlight the crisis of Christian extremist violence.” — MSNBC’s Ja’han Jones

However, the real problem isn’t religious extremism but mental illness and reckless rhetoric that incites violence. Recent attacks, such as the shootings of two lawmakers and the murder of a pastor, are linked to individuals with disturbed motives, not mainstream Christian beliefs. Meanwhile, violence linked to left-wing extremists—like the assassination of a CEO, attacks on Israeli diplomats, and arson targeting political figures—illustrates that dangerous behavior stems from various sources, not solely one side.

This assertion:

“Democrats are very orderly. They’re almost too orderly for fascism.” — Joy Reid

Our response: Claims of Democratic orderliness ignore recent events. Since last November, protests have turned violent with riots, arson, vandalism, and arrests at immigration centers. If this is “orderly,” the chaos of recent months contradicts the statement, revealing the falsehood of its premise.