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I have not seen anyone admit that they lied - I have seen several point out that what they said when asked about a policy was more nuanced than what was a sloga

by robhu 10y ago

I have not seen anyone admit that they lied - I have seen several point out that what they said when asked about a policy was more nuanced than what was a slogan, but that is not lieing. Can you please reference where you saw a politician actually "admit they lied"?

vmateixeira 10y ago
Sure, here you go... http://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/nigel-farage-labels-350m-nhs-promise-a-mistake http://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/nigel-farage-labe... http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7943774.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS89532410.jpg http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7943774.ece/ALTERNATE...
- rlpb 10y ago
  You've fallen victim to media spin. Farage did not claim this. In case you read the articles differently, Farage wasn't part of the "Leave campaign". He was part of the Leave.EU campaign. The media want to portray Farage as a hypocrite, so they write their articles to make it seem like he is. But understand the distinction between the two different campaigns, read the article carefully, and you'll see that the article doesn't actually say this.
  - vmateixeira 10y ago
    I don't like the independent but it seems to disagree with you.. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-referendum-nigel-farage-nhs-350-million-pounds-live-health-service-u-turn-a7102831.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-refe...
    - rlpb 10y ago
      I'm just critically interpreting the facts as presented in articles you linked, which as I pointed out do not support your claim. At least your newest citation allows readers to judge for themselves. I think it's a stretch to claim that it was a campaign promise [from Farage], but that's up to you to decide. I voted Remain, BTW, and don't support UKIP. But I'm not prepared to grab pitchforks on a tenuous claim of hypocrisy either.
      - vmateixeira 10y ago
        I see what you mean, and I can see how it can be a stretch to blame Farage (although I don't believe Boris will keep that promise either). Farage took the risk by promoting himself towards the same goal and is paying for that. The problem is that many people voted based on that and many other lies and are feeling betrayed. Now the guilt will vanish as usual... will be no one's fault.. but somehow someone will be able to fulfil their agenda.

by robhu 10y ago

vmateixeira 10y ago

Sure, here you go... http://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/nigel-farage-labels-350m-nhs-promise-a-mistake http://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/nigel-farage-labe... http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7943774.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS89532410.jpg http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7943774.ece/ALTERNATE...

rlpb 10y ago
You've fallen victim to media spin. Farage did not claim this. In case you read the articles differently, Farage wasn't part of the "Leave campaign". He was part of the Leave.EU campaign. The media want to portray Farage as a hypocrite, so they write their articles to make it seem like he is. But understand the distinction between the two different campaigns, read the article carefully, and you'll see that the article doesn't actually say this.
- vmateixeira 10y ago
  I don't like the independent but it seems to disagree with you.. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-referendum-nigel-farage-nhs-350-million-pounds-live-health-service-u-turn-a7102831.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-refe...
  - rlpb 10y ago
    I'm just critically interpreting the facts as presented in articles you linked, which as I pointed out do not support your claim. At least your newest citation allows readers to judge for themselves. I think it's a stretch to claim that it was a campaign promise [from Farage], but that's up to you to decide. I voted Remain, BTW, and don't support UKIP. But I'm not prepared to grab pitchforks on a tenuous claim of hypocrisy either.
    - vmateixeira 10y ago
      I see what you mean, and I can see how it can be a stretch to blame Farage (although I don't believe Boris will keep that promise either). Farage took the risk by promoting himself towards the same goal and is paying for that. The problem is that many people voted based on that and many other lies and are feeling betrayed. Now the guilt will vanish as usual... will be no one's fault.. but somehow someone will be able to fulfil their agenda.