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“Great Daniel Patrick Moynihan said that everyone's entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. I'm not sure that's true anymore.” quote by Steve Schmidt
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“Great Daniel Patrick Moynihan said that everyone's entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. I'm not sure that's true anymore.”

Steve Schmidt

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Source Speech: Political Commentary, 2018

Everyone should have opinions, but facts are objective and non‑negotiable; this principle is eroding.

In simple terms: Opinions differ, facts stay constant; truth is fading.

Key Takeaway

Defend factual integrity.

Themes

politics truth opinions media

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • news consumption
  • education

Key Concepts

epistemology public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we protect factual standards?
  • What role does media play in shaping facts?
A Different Perspective

Facts can be politicized and ignored.

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