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LeighAnn

(2,446 posts)
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:25 PM Aug 2012

Become a "Spin Detector"

FactCheck.org invites you to help in their efforts to debunk BS in campaign speeches, videos, and literature. From their site:

The 2012 campaign season is well under way, and we could use your help monitoring the candidates and potential candidates running for president, Congress and governor. We are asking you to consider becoming a “Spin Detector” for FactCheck.org. We want you to send us campaign materials — videos, robocalls, campaign fliers — that you suspect may contain false or misleading information, and we’ll check it out. We may even write about it.

For instance, we’re looking for videos of candidates making dubious claims at campaign appearances in your area. What events could you videotape? Candidate forums, stump speeches, campaign events or even casual conversations the candidates have with you and your neighbors as they walk about town shaking hands and kissing babies.

We also want to know about questionable claims made in campaign fliers mailed to your home, fundraising solicitations emailed to you, or robocalls left on your voice mail.

More here
http://www.factcheck.org/2011/02/spin-detector/

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Become a "Spin Detector" (Original Post) LeighAnn Aug 2012 OP
The upload page is not just for videos LeighAnn Aug 2012 #1

LeighAnn

(2,446 posts)
1. The upload page is not just for videos
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:30 PM
Aug 2012

You can submit pics with dubious claims found on Facebook. I just sent them this one because I'll bet anything it's BS


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