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21 More Alternative Facts

I only speak the truth!

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21 More Alternative Facts
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During President Trump's first Press Secretary conference, Sean Spicer, spent most of his time addressing false reporting that occurred via Twitter. He mostly stressed tweets regarding the crowd sizes at his inauguration, a trivial and petty move by his administration. Even more ridiculous, Spicer stated firmly, "This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration- period, both in person and around the globe." We know that this cannot possibly be true. It has been confirmed that President Trump's inauguration garnered about 31 million views. President Barack Obama had just under 38 million viewers in his 2009 inauguration. Trump, himself, even estimated 1.5 million people in attendance on January 20, which is still below the 1.8 million estimated at the 2009 inauguration. What makes matters worse is Kellyanne Conway, the Counselor to the President, interviewed with Chuck Todd on NBC's Meet the Press the next day and referred to Spicer's lies as "alternative facts." Immediately, Twitter, the very thing that started this whole debate, blew up with people tweeting their own "alternative facts." Here is a list of 21 more alternative facts that I've come up with.

1. The Merriam-Webster definition of a feminist is a man hater.

2. The most trusted people on television never have memory problems (looking at you, Brian Williams).

3. Betsy Devos is the most qualified candidate for Secretary of Education we've ever had.

4. I really don't miss the Obama's.

5. Building a wall around Mexico needs to be done and Mexico will end up paying for it.

6. 2016 was a solid year for American politics.

7. 2016 was a solid year for Taylor Swift.

8. La La Land doesn't deserve all the hype.

9. When I say "I'm on my way," I'm always on my way.

10. Twitter memes are never absolutely hilarious.

11. Africa by Toto is a bad song.

12. The moon is made of guac and that’s why it costs extra at chipotle.

13. Coffee is not a morning necessity.

14. My student debt doesn't keep me up at night.

15. Shrek's soundtrack needed less Smash Mouth.

16. Team Dean is the only team you should be on.

17. Dessert before dinner is not acceptable.

18. The "the" in "The Ohio State University" is important.

19. Miami University is the greatest school to ever exist.

20. OU's wifi is faster than the speed of light.

And lastly, and most important, something that everyone needs to know: I voted for Donald Trump.


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