As our government becomes more and more polarized, what can we do to ensure that facts and data hold out?

I'm not suggesting that lying should be illegal (in fact, it's often unintentional), but when an MPs statement can later be proven to be false, shouldn't they be forced to publicly apologize?

The truth shouldn't be political.

  • bigboopballs [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    After all, if the status quo doesn't work for the average person, they will naturally look for alternatives (or get politically disengaged).

    Most people have been disengaged for at least 50 years.

    • barrbaric [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Yes, but for white people, at least, it was the disengaged that came from being comfortable and where it didn't matter what the government did because they would be fine either way.