01/05/2020
The fruitcake David Icke has had his Facebook account deleted, following repeated warnings about the spreading of dangerous 'misinformation' - let's be clear, that's just another word for lies.
Icke, who was once a respected sports journalist, has been sharing absurd theories for the last thirty years. He has been the subject of ridicule for most of this time.
This has not stopped him creating and sharing false and misleading theories, creating fear and mistrust amongst those who read and, surprisingly, believe his fanciful (or should I say dangerous) conspiracies.
He is not alone, of course.
There are many people who spread nonsensical stories; they seemingly revel in the turmoil they create.
Icke claimed, in a YouTube video in April 2020, that the coronavirus pandemic was linked to 5G mobile phone networks. Icke actually said "If 5G continues and reaches where they want to take it, human life as we know it is over... so people have to make a decision." This actually led to a number of phone masks being hit by arson attacks and some telecoms engineers being subjected to abuse.
He isn't the only one creating havoc and mistrust with stupid ideas.
The Orangutan president of America has been a high profile pusher of falsehoods. He does this whilst whining about others, allegedly, spreading fake news. He is usually criticising those who are highlighting the idiotic ramblings of the worst president the US has ever had.
President Chump has most recently been stating that he has seen evidence that the coronavirus sweeping across the world, is the result of a man made substance created in the Wuhan province of China. Such claims have been made a number of times, with a few differences to keep the discussion going.
However, scientists and fact-checking organisations have repeatedly disputed such claims, clearly explaining why they are nonsense. In America, the intelligence services have been very clear in explaining that such claims are untrue and should not be entertained; and yet idiots like Trump continue to spread the manure without understanding the damage they are creating.
There are far too many of these bizarre and unhelpful claims.
Below is one example of the lies being promoted:
Tasuku Honjo has expressed his frustration at the lies being spread and the fact that his name is being used to misinform others. He said, “At this stage, when all of our energies are needed to treat the ill, prevent the further spread of sorrow, and plan for a new beginning, the broadcasting of unsubstantiated claims regarding the origins of the disease is dangerously distracting.”
Too many people share 'facts' they see promoted on the web, especially though social media, without undertaking any fact checking activity. The secret is to remember that the internet has enabled an incredible surge in misinformation.
The age old adage of 'lies, damn lies and statistics' should be remembered.
Along with the incredibly wise words of Queen Victoria, who is known to have said:
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