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Originally Posted by loquitur
DC_Dux, there is nothing wrong with pointing out inaccuracies of fact. Facts trump argument every time, or should. But an opinion -- which is a conclusion drawn from a fact or an inference, not a fact itself -- is just an opinion. An opinion isn't a lie; it can't be. If you disagree with it, that means you find other inferences more persuasive, or you think the person didn't take into account things you think s/he should have. It doesn't mean the person is lying.
Let me give you an example...
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loqutor....I agree with you about facts vs opinion. I would never call someone here a liar for expressing an opinion that I find flawed for whatever reason.
But I will pointed out when the facts are counter to that opinion.
Let me give you an example....a recent post of Ustwo:
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Originally Posted by Ustwo
I do have to wonder, what do you think congress is afraid of that would make them so reluctant to nail a political opponent? They never had such reservations in the past, look at all the investigations done 'just because' by prior past democratic congresses of republican presidents.
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He is not a liar...there are just no facts to support his opinion about past Democratic Congresses.
Perhaps he read it on another message board or blog or just decided that its true and didnt bother to fact check...or perhaps someone will read it here and spread it further on other boards. Is the truth served by spreading opinions that have no basis in fact?