opinion (Remove filter)
The Fact-Check Paradox
"The Fact-Check Paradox" explores the contradiction at the heart of modern fact-checking: while meant to clarify truth, fact-checkers often impose their own interpretations, leaving people uncertain about what’s verified and what isn’t. This creates a paradox where the pursuit of truth may, in fact, cloud independent judgment. The poem tries to emphasise the need for individuals to think for thems...
Thursday 9th January 2025 6:55 pm
Food Banks Are Bad
Some Advice From Edwina Currie, Former MP
Don’t give thanks
for local food banks
they encourage
the feckless
the greedy
the emotionally needy
the reckless
the addicts
the idle-by-habits
the drunkards
the hopeless
the gormless
the homeless
the wasters
the smokers
the cheaters
the faceless
the indigent
the immigrants
the lazy
the crazy
the tattooed dog owners
the debtors
th...
Friday 7th February 2014 10:16 pm
Recent Comments
John Marks on The nutritional value of a bullet
4 hours ago
Tom Doolan on HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND
4 hours ago
Graham Sherwood on HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND
5 hours ago
Graham Sherwood on The nutritional value of a bullet
9 hours ago
Pinnochio on Am I Enough?
11 hours ago
Red Brick Keshner on The nutritional value of a bullet
15 hours ago
Tom Doolan on Social Media Man
17 hours ago
Red Brick Keshner on upon a shot that lit the roof alight; June 29, 1613
1 day ago
Robert Mann on November Heart (Updated)
1 day ago
Rolph David on Máxima's Royal Mock
1 day ago