Author Topic: Remember when Forged papers might have worked? (Read 1158 times)

Gunslinger · « **on:** May 27, 2006, 10:00:13 AM »

I'm not sure if many of you have been following the Jesse Macbeth story but it just got more interesting. The milblogs are basically owning this guy for goin on an anti war video as a vet claiming to have taken part in and seen many attrocities committed.

Basically the Army came out and said that Macbeth had never served as a ranger, nor special forces. Friday, somone posted his "DD214" on myspace to try and validate his story....even though the video he appeared in at peacefilms.org was removed on the 23rd. Even IVAW (iraqi vets against the war) has started to distance themselves from this guy. (it should be noted I support anyones right to protest and respect their opinion based on the merit of message and the conduct of their actions)

Ok on to the latest and greatest. Can you spot the problems with these discharge papers:

http://www.armyranger.com/bb/files/770776017_l.jpg

It would all be pretty laughable if it wasn't for the sickening comments he's made about the army. AAn Army Ranger BBS basically tears the fake apart.

here's another good summary of the story. Check out his "picture" in BDUs and ranger baret.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:14:39 AM »

If what is written on the DD214 was true, he would have enlisted when he was 16, and gotten into the rangers when he was 18. Of course, that is assuming he JUST GOT OUT.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:20:56 AM »

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
If what is written on the DD214 was true, he would have enlisted when he was 16, and gotten into the rangers when he was 18. Of course, that is assuming he JUST GOT OUT.

Pay particular attention to the font in block 11 and 13 also note the spelling of "qualified"

lukster · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:21:09 AM »

I'm surprised CBS didn't run his story.

Shaky · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:29:58 AM »

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Originally posted by lukster
I'm surprised CBS didn't run his story.

"Fake but accurate"

straffo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:32:00 AM »

I don't know what smell the worst :
a psychotic guy pretending to have been Ranger
or
an army engaging a psychotic guy ?

Urchin · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:32:06 AM »

Didn't the "F YOU" in the black box at the bottom kinda give it away?

lukster · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:33:12 AM »

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Originally posted by Shaky
"Fake but accurate"

I guess when you think you know the truth no lie is too brazen to prove it.

straffo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:39:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Shaky
"Fake but accurate"

Remind me of the "fair and balanced" motto

lukster · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:42:26 AM »

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Originally posted by straffo
Remind me of the "fair and balanced" motto

How so?

Golfer · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:45:55 AM »

Faux News

lukster · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2006, 12:20:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Golfer
Faux News

Must be an inside joke, I don't get it.

moot · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2006, 12:23:37 PM »

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=28212&dict=CALD

lukster · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2006, 12:29:48 PM »

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Originally posted by moot
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=28212&dict=CALD

I know what faux means and I know that "fair and balanced" is the motto of Fox News. What I don't get is how "fake but accurate" reminds straffo of "fair and balanced". The phrases may sound a bit similar but how are they similar in meaning? Like I said, must be an inside joke.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2006, 12:30:36 PM »

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Originally posted by lukster
Must be an inside joke, I don't get it.

The French word "faux" means fake of imitation. In French it is pronounced "foe" ... mispronounced in english, it says "fox"

Making fun of names is one of the most advanced forms of rhetoric.

--- Mr Obvious