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Propaganda Debunking

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

6. No, I want to prove it is false if I can.

Reply to Scuba (Reply #4)

Sun May 13, 2012, 04:37 AM

May 2012

I have already pointed out that just naming references like they have without complete tracking to the source makes it look authentic, but is probably a smokescreen. She and her husband are too easily led by the noses by this crap, so I want to be able to show her they are lies or exaggerations.

Generally, there is just enough truth to these pieces to be dangerous. Once they get started and aren't debunked, they continue to do their damage.

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I received a RW email from a friend of mine, asking if I could read and point out errors for her. [View all] Frustratedlady May 2012 OP

Check to see if Snopes has done the work for you, first ... zbdent May 2012 #1

I did earlier, but couldn't find the one like I received. There was a similar one, but Frustratedlady May 2012 #2

If it isn't on Snopes, Curmudgeoness May 2012 #3

Thanks for those sites. I'll give them to try. eom Frustratedlady May 2012 #5

I'd just send it back to the originator and say "sources not complete, do your own homework". Scuba May 2012 #4

No, I want to prove it is false if I can. Frustratedlady May 2012 #6

Good for you. Hope it helps. Scuba May 2012 #7

Yes you can and should post it here. progree May 2012 #8

You must go to the dungeon with me...here goes: Frustratedlady May 2012 #9