Credible doesn't mean "true." It means "not incredible."
The fact that this is the best case scenario here - for all sides - is irrelevant to anyone likely to comment. Pragmatism is dead in this area.
This issue is just too hot for anyone to be rational about with the current Zeitgeist, and it is wise to, if not say nothing, at least use a throwaway account!!!
[1] At least I think so -- three different people suddenly found themselves unable to complete a sentence in a way that didn't make them look stupid.