One of the biggest pieces of bunkum shoved down the American throat was the story of the 1929 Italian election. For this I cannot blame my colleagues.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A false story about a historical event was widely accepted in America. The author feels he cannot blame his peers for believing it.
- In plain terms
- A lie about a 1929 election was spread widely; colleagues are not at fault for believing it.
- What can you take from it?
- False narratives can spread even among peers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do lies spread in media?
- How do you verify history?
Another view
It lacks context on why the story was spread.
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