it's ok to lie about Kerry's service, but not state facts about McCain's service

McCain campaign attacks John Kerry's war record, says Swift Boat Veterans for Truth were simply telling the truth
(Americablog)
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So, somehow calling McCain a "hero", but stating the fact that his heroic deeds do not qualify him for the presidency is somehow horrible, but lying about John Kerry is A-OK!

My gawd, wouldn't it be amazing if there really was a "fair and balanced" news media who wouldn't let people get away with this insane biased bullshit? Will we ever have a major media outlet that is not ultra-far-right-wing? I can't even imagine it...