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Six in ten people want UK to re-join the European Union
(omnisis.co.uk)
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this post was submitted on 12 Aug 2023
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You forget not everyone bothers with the news.
Yep, reading facts gets in the way of good old fashioned jingoism!
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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Alternative facts!
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.
That seems to be contrary to the standard definition of "fact". Perhaps you meant to say:
Okay, to be pedantic, "not all things presented as fact are true"
Well that sure changes the message of your first comment..