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Fake News

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Just A Man, Jul 30, 2020.

  1. Just A Man

    Just A Man Well-Known Member

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    Truman.JPG Fake news has been around for a long time . . .
     
    Just A Man, Jul 30, 2020
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    MJ Davies Well-Known Member

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    I've heard this in a song. I didn't know it was based on a quote by Poe until just now looking it up.

     
    MJ Davies, Jul 30, 2020
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  3. HonestJoe

    HonestJoe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Yes, a couple of centuries earlier than that picture at least.
     
    HonestJoe, Jul 30, 2020
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  4. Just A Man

    Just A Man Well-Known Member

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    Yep, as long as there were people delivering the news.
     
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    Wildjoker5 Well-Known Member

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    "Its easier to fool people than to convince people they've been fooled." - Mark Twain.
     
    Wildjoker5, Jul 30, 2020
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