Politifact vs. Facts (and Rick Perry)

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Politifact vs. Facts (and Rick Perry)

By: Leon H. Wolf (Diary) | July 27th, 2015 at 12:54 PM

Over the last few years, a number of (allegedly) non-partisan fact checking organizations have come out that purport to provide a neutral analysis of the claims of politicians. I’m at a loss as to what function these organizations are even supposed to provide – at least over and above what you could find for yourself through competent use of Google. In reality, of course, they mostly provide an excuse for marginally talented leftist hacks to criticize Republicans. None of these organizations fits that bill more than Politifact.

 

Today we have a pretty good example of the problem inherent in all these websites. In a speech he gave in June 2015, Rick Perry touted his “border surge” wherein he deployed the Texas National Guard to aid border control efforts on the border.

 

Now listen, everyone with a brain – even the Donald – understands that illegal immigration is a complex issue and that the solution to it will inevitably involve a complex and multifaceted approach. That being said, Rick Perry is not a college professor and he does not have several hours to give a dissertation defense as to the various possible effects of his “border surge”.

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gekster • 8 hours ago

If the left is lying about you or distorting the facts,
you must be doing something right.