Although we, as citizens, have always been concerned with the truth particularly when it comes from the lips of our world leaders, it wasn't until recently that the media has boiled down this desire into what is now called the "Fact Checker". Its hard to say who capitlized on this first (i.e. FOX, CNN, etc...) but it certainly makes things easier for citizens to determine whose been "lying" and whose been telling the "truth". This title, "Fact Checker" becomes a beacon and something to rely on in order to decipher what our presidential candidates are saying. Its hard to say whether or not this is a good thing, because I wonder at what point do we need to do the work for ourselves and actually live up to the standards of our democracy?
the following article translates some of the things Romney said in his most recent political blunder. But I suppose that demands on what the Fact Checker makes of his statements.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57515033-503544/fact-checking-romneys-47-percent-comment/
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