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Originally Posted by Ohio

I was merely contrasting with Trump. The Dems pretty much get a free pass on everything, yet Trump is continually condemned as a liar.

For example, using the latest SOTU, Dem "fact checkers" condemned his statement that "One in three women is sexually assaulted" on the journey north to the border. The number comes from a 2017 Doctors Without Borders report. The report found that 31.4 percent of women had been sexually abused during their transit through Mexico. But we know that 31.4% does not equal 33.33%.

Hence Trump "lied" again. We have "proof."

And gullible Americans believe this fake news.

Actually, 1 in 3 is far closer to 31.4 percent than 1 in 4. Therefore the estimate is considered accurate given the precision of the statement.

This is not a "Trump" phenomenon, it is a political phenomenon. Trump as president tries to take credit for every good thing, and spin everything that happens as some miracle due to his expertise. The republicans applaud every self congratulatory comment because they all can be understood to say "give me a job again in 2 years".

The other party sits sour faced and throws shade at every single thing said, regardless of rhyme or reason, simply because polls show these are the hot button issues they need to hammer home. Their supporters have been sold that Trump is a liar (surely he has some responsibility for this impression) so they have to continue to hammer that home.