The inter-tangling of fact, spin, opinion and party positions, only seem to cloud the truth. In any event, it's interesting, to see who, and how certain people pull out of the situation, anything they want to see, and block out any understanding of the other side. Both sides are employing the same psych games, with their respective audience.
One, of course, is lying, more than the other..which does not justify either side doing it....but be prepared to alter your positions, should more come to light!