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cab67

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24. Why would they bother correcting him on the spot?

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:43 PM

15 hrs ago

He'd just tell them they're wrong and move on. Most reports will include the correct information. Most people would realize he's wrong, but his hardcore supporters would accept what he says as inerrant truth and some of those who know its excrement will still support him.

There's almost no point anymore. The best alternative is to simply not put a microphone in front of him.

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Even if he were correct, using THEIR language, that makes us exceptional! karynnj 15 hrs ago #23

Why would they bother correcting him on the spot? cab67 15 hrs ago #24

I don't know..they all need called out on the spot. Misinformation flows because of silence so he gets away with it Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #31

The misinformation would flow even if he was corrected. cab67 13 hrs ago #32

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