Camouflage and Coverup: The Dutch Commission Report on the Malaysian MH17 Crash is 'Not Worth the Paper it’s Written On'
Peter Haisenko
“Weasel wording” consists in using “words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that a specific and/or meaningful statement has been made, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated, enabling the specific meaning to be denied if the statement is challenged.” … “Some weasel words may also have the effect of softening the force of a potentially loaded or otherwise controversial statement through some form of understatement.” (Gary Jason 1988)
One thing must be stated outright: This report does not lie.
It just can’t lie since there is nothing new in it. I myself have never seen such a meaningless plane crash report. What comes as a surprise, however, is the report’s diplomatic, sophisticated choice of words, which loses itself in ambiguous terminology.
It was probably planned this way, so each party can continue to defend their version of what happened with zeal.
Let’s take a closer look at this report.
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