The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
To give this some context, the Washington Post found that Obama's false or misleading claims *across 2 terms (8 years)* was 11. Yes that's 11, as in an average of 5.5 per term as President.
If Trump's mouth is open ... he's lying.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda
Thank you for sharing! I've heard journalists argue that this is what covering Trump should look like, because it is in fact a big part of the story. -
To give this some context, the Washington Post found that Obama's false or misleading claims *across 2 terms (8 years)* was 11. Yes that's 11, as in an average of 5.5 per term as President.
If Trump's mouth is open ... he's lying.
If Trump told the truth, even inadvertently, now that would be newsworthy.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda I had a quick gander through NOS.nl but wasn't able to find an article. Would you have an example? I'd love to see one and share it
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda
You mean NOS right?
I noticed that too. I think it was around the time he was making threats about Greenland.
They suddenly said "Trump said XYZ, which is a lie, because..."
Before that they would always say "Trump said XYZ, but didn't provide any evidence for it"
I'm happy they have stopped cowering and are calling out the outright lies.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda maybe in time it will be corrected to, “who sometimes tells the truth”.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda we were saying earlier how the BBC gives his words weight they simply don’t deserve by even attempting to analyse whatever statement he made last. Completely agree with this approach, he’ll say the opposite in a week’s time when it’s so his advantage so whatever.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda I vepueve it was Adam Neely, a bassist, who I heard say "Repetition Legitimizes". This holds true is much more than musical context.
The more we say it, the more people will internalize it and really understand it.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda "President Trump said something today, but given that he lies and goes back on his word so often, there's really no point telling you what it is that he said."
Next story.
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@thomholwerda @RonJeffries Now we just need to have the UK BBC do the same and lead by example. (I noticed The Guardian has started doing something similar. Some of the live update comments/asides are hilarious and tragic in equal measure)
@thomholwerda @RonJeffries @thirstybear
If you're waiting for the BBC to do the same, it would be wise not to hold your breath -
The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda
One might hope for "usually" and to have it cautiously extended to the SpokesTrumps but yes, nice. -
The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda It’s rare these days for journalists working for big media corporations to present the truth as is.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda I'm so tired of media quoting Trump religiously as if what he says is inherently important.
This little twist on the habit cheers me up
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To give this some context, the Washington Post found that Obama's false or misleading claims *across 2 terms (8 years)* was 11. Yes that's 11, as in an average of 5.5 per term as President.
If Trump's mouth is open ... he's lying.
@gsymon @thomholwerda Simply unbelievable, if not for the fact that we've seen it and it's true.
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@thomholwerda "President Trump said something today, but given that he lies and goes back on his word so often, there's really no point telling you what it is that he said."
Next story.
@rvedotrc @thomholwerda Exactly. What Trump says is not the story.
The story is what he's doing or what you think he is trying to do. Tell us that story, - if it's news. Use his words as evidence when relevant.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda This should be the absolute default, both about him and about Elon Musk
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@thomholwerda maybe in time it will be corrected to, “who sometimes tells the truth”.
@thomholwerda @bobthomson70 .. by accident,"
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda it's something the bbc could benefit from. And I daresay quite a number of other state broadcasters. Too much, no doubt, to expect commercial media to be very keen though.
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The Dutch version of the BBC (very simply put) has started consistently stating in every article about Trump that he has a history of lying and saying nonsense. It's really satisfying.
"President Trump, who often lies, said that..."
It's a small thing, but it cheers me up.
@thomholwerda more outlets need to do this. I'm utterly sick and tired of reporters couching this bullshit in terms like "controversial" and "alleged." It's not controversial, it's fascism.
