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Six in ten people want UK to re-join the European Union (omnisis.co.uk)

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[+] Blamemeta@lemm.ee -35 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Thing is, not all facts are true. And once you think you're being lied to, there's little chance of being convinced otherwise.

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[–] SpacePirate@lemmy.ml 37 points 3 years ago (2 children)

not all facts are true

wat

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[–] insomniac@sh.itjust.works 17 points 3 years ago

Alternative facts!

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[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee -1 points 3 years ago

Something someone claims as a fact could actually be a lie. Eg, "72% of statements people make on the internet are false" is false, but sounds like a fact to those unaware.

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[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 26 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Thing is, not all facts are true.

That seems to be contrary to the standard definition of "fact". Perhaps you meant to say:

People aren't always right when they state something as fact.

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[+] Blamemeta@lemm.ee -11 points 3 years ago

Okay, to be pedantic, "not all things presented as fact are true"

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[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 point 3 years ago

Well that sure changes the message of your first comment..

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