You are the ones ignoring the facts
Unless you like pablum, sanitized Op-ed pieces written by paid officials.
You both need to look at the photos and read the story. You can't say this is an elaborate hoax. Neither one of you has the experience or talent to refute this properly, just the guts to make fun of it.
One day very soon, you may very well be eating your words.
Personally, I can't wait.