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johntday / As_I_surmised_on_rad_20250507131651.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:16

The statement consists of two core claims: 1) that the Houthis suddenly agreed to a truce with 'us', and 2) that this is Iran’s strategy to get a deal to their liking. The first claim is generally supported by credible reporting that Saudi Arabia and the

As I surmised on radio last night when the Houthis suddenly agreed to a truce with us. This is Iran’s strategy to get a deal to their liking. Doesn’t take Einstein to figure it out.

johntday / Our_system_has_been__20250507131625.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:16

The statement presents a strongly conspiratorial and pessimistic narrative about systemic corruption and establishment opposition to Trump. The referenced claims mostly fail to provide direct evidence of entrenched systemic corruption or establishment ef

Our system has been corrupt for a very long time. Most in the political class know it because they’ve benefitted from it. Step in @realDonaldTrump and try to make the system (and America) GREAT AGAIN, and lo and behold, the establishment kicks into overdrive and works to destroy everything and everyone in their way (including a POTUS). Not sure the nation can survive if we don’t use this moment in history to make the necessary corrections to overcome a past that allowed corrupt behavior to seep in so deeply and became so ingrained, making it much harder to reform. We’ll see what these next few months bring. Wake up people! @elonmusk @DOGE

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johntday / #ad_For_years,_big_f_20250507131539.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:15

The statement that 'most cereals are packed with hidden sugars that can cause weight gain, low energy, and irregular bowel movements' is partially true but slightly exaggerated. Many popular breakfast cereals do contain significant amounts of added sugar

#ad For years, big food companies told us cereal was a healthy way to start the day. But now, one top doctor is sounding the alarm... “It turns out, most cereals are packed with hidden sugars that can cause weight gain, low energy, and irregular bowel movements,” he says. In this short video, Dr. Steven Gundry reveals what’s really in your morning bowl of cereal — and what to eat instead. 👉 Go to to discover the TRUTH about cereal.

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Most cereals are packed with hidden sugars that can cause weight gain, low energy, and irregular bowel movements.	inconclusive

🤖 Conclusion [70/100]: The statement that 'most cereals are packed with hidden sugars that can caus

johntday / .@ByronYork:_The_Whi_20250507130612.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:06

The statement makes several broad and specific claims—primarily that the White House debated giving Biden a cognitive test but covered it up, accused critics of spreading 'cheapfakes', engaged in deception about his cognitive abilities, and that Biden's

.@ByronYork: The White House debated a cognitive test for Biden—but chose the cover-up instead. They cried “cheapfakes,” smeared critics, and denied what voters saw with their own eyes. The inside story was deception. The outside story? Unmistakable decline.

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johntday / Fauci_lied_about_gai_20250507130459.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:04

The statement contains several parts, most of which are not well supported by available evidence. The strongest refutations are for the claims that Fauci lied about gain-of-function research and that Trump ended such research in the USA. Fauci's testimon

Fauci lied about gain-of-function. It cost us dearly. Thankfully, President Trump is ending gain-of-function research in the USA. Promises made. Promises kept.

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johntday / More_violent_pro-Ham_20250507130423.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:04

The statement makes two claims: (1) that violent pro-Hamas, anti-American, antisemitic attacks are occurring on college campuses, and (2) that such actions are not and never have been constitutionally protected free speech. For claim 1, the evidence is

More violent pro-Hamas, anti-American, antisemitic attacks on our college campuses -- NO, THIS IS NOT AND NEVER HAS BEEN CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED FREE SPEECH!

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johntday / Those_lies_about_the_20250507130359.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:04

The primary statement asserts that 'lies are being told about the Anti-Boycott bill and its impact on free speech.' The only directly supportive evidence is from an article noting that some boycotts (and, by implication, discourse about them) may be base

Those lies about the Anti-Boycott bill and free speech

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There are lies being told about the Anti-Boycott bill and its impact on free speech.	inconclusive	https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2006/mar/27/freespeechandleftwinglies

johntday / China_spy_bases_also_20250507130342.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:03

Based on the referenced sources, the claim that "China spy bases also in our hemisphere, in Cuba" is accurate. Both cited news outlets (CBS News Miami and Scripps News) report that the U.S. government has confirmed the operation of a Chinese spy base in

China spy bases also in our hemisphere, in Cuba

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China spy bases also in our hemisphere, in Cuba	verified	https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/us-confirms-china-has-had-a-spy-base-in-cuba-since-at-least-2019-3/	China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort

johntday / Iran_and_Hezbollah_i_20250507130314.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:03

The statement combines several elements: 1) Hezbollah's activity in the Western hemisphere, 2) Israel critically wounding Hezbollah, and 3) Iran representing a grave threat in the Western hemisphere. 1) The presence of Hezbollah in Latin America is wel

Iran and Hezbollah in our hemisphere, thanks to Israel Hezbollah is critically wounded but Iran remains a grave threat -- in our own backyard

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johntday / Is_there_a_Monroe_Do_20250507130215.md

Created May 7, 2025 13:02

The first part of the statement, that China, Russia, and Iran are operating in South and Central America, is supported by the first source, which provides specific examples of economic, diplomatic, and military engagement by those countries in the region

Is there a Monroe Doctrine anymore? If so, why are China, Russia, and Iran operating in South and Central America?

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