Here's a lie: I went to Cornell University. (I didn't.)
Here's a factual mix-up: I was offered a scholarship to Cornell.
In reality, I talked to the Cornell folks after high school, and was told I was a good candidate for a science scholarship.
It's possible that I could get that a little mixed up later. That's what I think happened with Carson.
“Here’s a factual mix-up: I was offered a scholarship to Cornell.
In reality, I talked to the Cornell folks after high school, and was told I was a good candidate for a science scholarship.
It’s possible that I could get that a little mixed up later. That’s what I think happened with Carson.”
Except no one at West Point has a record of even speaking with Carson on the matter!
>> Here’s a lie... Here’s a factual mix-up
A little bird didn’t swoop in and drop that “factual mix-up” into Carson’s book. Carson (or his ghost writer) PUT IT IN ON PURPOSE — because it SERVED a purpose. In this case it made Carson look good.
Some candidates don’t have problems with these (as you parse them) “factual mix-ups” because they are CAREFUL not to “mix up” their facts. In other words, they work hard to eliminate claims that are not true.
Ted Cruz has never been caught in a “factual mix-up” — let alone a lie — because he is not guilty of using them.
Exactly. This seems to be a most reasonable explanation.
Instead, folks here embrace Politico. Amazing.
“In reality, I talked to the Cornell folks after high school, and was told I was a good candidate for a science scholarship.
It’s possible that I could get that a little mixed up later. That’s what I think happened with Carson.”
Bull, nice try.
There is absolutely no way you can misinterpret being admitted to a U.S. Service Academy. I’m a USAFA grad and you have to apply through your congressman or senator, get your appointment there and then be accepted by one of the academies. It’s a long process and a big deal when you receive an appointment. There is no way Carson mixed this up. He lied plain and simple and that is unforgivable. You don’t lie about military service.