Don't be fooled by The Donald

Reality Check Corner
​Non-Alternative Facts for The Donald
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There is no practical difference between the words sh*thouse and sh*thole.  Senators Purdue and Cotton, it doesn't matter which one was said.

The globe is warming.  On March 22, 2017, it was reported  by NASA that the Arctic ice cap reached to its smallest wintertime maximum ever recorded, and the summertime minimums continue to shrink as well.  While climate varies naturally, a quick look at the composition of our atmosphere compared to historical norms will show that we are far outside of a natural cycle. Readings for other greenhouse gasses such as Methane and Nitrous Oxide are also well outside of historical norms.  We caused these changes and need to own up to our responsibility.

The Director of the FBI has unequivocally stated that the Obama White House did not wiretap or Trump Tower, as reported by NBC News.

​The National Center for Policy Analysis and Forbes have reported that economic factors including the low cost of natural gas and the increased automation of the coal mining industry are most responsible for the loss of U.S. coal mining jobs.  Gutting EPA regulations that have helped us achieve the cleanest air in a generation will not bring back coal jobs. 
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As explained in the Washington Post, it is unfair to compare the onetime purchase of a mobile phone to the monthly obligation of paying for health insurance.  While iPhones may be expensive, the reality of the connected world we live in is that personal communication devices are becoming a necessity for all members of society.  With the home landline disappearing from our national landscape, many people rely on their mobile device for business and personal communication.  Making the false comparison between cellular phone ownership and health insurance is like comparing one apple to  a whole tree full of oranges.