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marmar

(78,084 posts) Sun Oct 6, 2024, 09:41 AM Oct 6

One word that drives me crazy -- Disinformation [View all]

....... and watching MSNBC this morning, I kept hearing "Disinformation" from guests and hosts describing what Trump and Vance have been spewing about FEMA and any number of other issues.
They are LIES - easily provable as such. "Disinformation" and "false claims" are weasel words. (I think Michael Steele actually did call them lies).
That's my Sunday morning rant. I hate that weak ass word.

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One word that drives me crazy -- Disinformation [View all] marmar Oct 6 OP

They are flat out lies liberal N proud Oct 6 #1

There's nothing wrong with the word disinformation. TwilightZone Oct 6 #2

I don't think the masses get the nuance. marmar Oct 6 #3

I agree, just call them for what they are, LIES. Emile Oct 6 #4

I'd quibble here Metaphorical Oct 6 #5

the distinction is disinformation is broader in scope--a sort of racketeering of lies cadoman Oct 6 #6

I think you should always call a lie, a lie and the teller of such a liar. Why mince words? appleannie1 Oct 6 #7

They need Keith Boykin over there Montauk6 Oct 6 #8

Byron "I'll do literally anything for money" Donalds paleotn Oct 6 #10

I know, we're back once again... paleotn Oct 6 #9

It's annoying to me too. msfiddlestix Oct 6 #11