copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: claims the World Economic Forum has purportedly declared humans must eat feces and drink urine to fight climate change (Post, 2023-06-29)
Evidence (2024-10-08): The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international non-governmental organization, think tank, and lobbying organisation[1][2] based in Cologny, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded on 24 January 1971 by German engineer Klaus Schwab. [...] The World Economic Forum claims to be impartial and that it is not tied to any political, partisan, or national interests. Until 2012, it had observer status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, when it was revoked; it is under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Council. The foundation's highest governance body is the foundation board.[56] [...] A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research investigated the sociological impact of the WEF. It concluded that the WEF do not solve issues such as poverty, global warming, chronic illness, or debt. The Forum has, according to the study, simply shifted the burden for the solution of these problems from governments and business to "responsible consumers subjects: the green consumer, the health-conscious consumer, and the financially literate consumer."[192]
Claim: claims the World Economic Forum has purportedly declared humans must eat feces and drink urine to fight climate change (Post, 2023-06-29)
Evidence (2023-07-21): Climate Change deniers sometimes come up with bizarre and unpleasant claims to discredit the organisations and individuals campaigning for climate action. One recent claim targeting the World Economic Forum claimed that WEF had declared that humans would have to eat faeces and drink urine to fight climate change. Let’s look at the claim in detail. [...] A viral video said that the World Economic Forum (WEF) had purportedly declared that humans would have to eat their own faeces and drink urine to fight climate change. [...] As per a USA Today report, WEF spokesperson Yann Zop says, "The World Economic Forum never made such a statement that 'humans must eat faeces and drink urine to fight climate change; these are false claims to discredit the important work that the World Economic Forum does on serious global challenges." More can be read here
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2019-10-14): The Daily Caller found no evidence that the quote originated with Washington. His estate at Mount Vernon considers it a “spurious quotation.”
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2024-10-01): Hendry, a retired Marine Corps Reserves Chief Warrant Officer Three, paraphrased George Washington in his speech: "The willingness by which young people are likely to serve their country in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2024-01-01): The following is a list of quotations misattributed to George Washington that have been sent to the Mount Vernon library in recent years. This list will continue to grow as research staff at Mount Vernon become aware of other misattributed or false statements that have been cited as belonging to Washington. When available, an example of this misquote is provided in context, including published books, speeches and periodicals. [...] While this quote is not from George Washington, he did express his perspective regarding helping war veterans. For Washington's thoughts on the treatment of veterans, see for example, "George Washington to the President of Congress, 24 September 1776," and "George Washington to John Bannister, 2 April 1778." [...] This quote was actually stated by George Washington's ghost, in an episode of The Simpsons.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2019-10-25): FACT CHECK: Did George Washington Say This Quote About The ‘Willingness With Which Our Young People Are Likely To Serve In Any War’? [...] The Daily Caller found no evidence that the quote originated with Washington. His estate at Mount Vernon considers it a "spurious quotation." [...] Nevertheless, the quote has been falsely attributed to Washington by numerous public figures, including the late Arizona Sen. John McCain and former Maine Rep. Bruce Poliquin.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2024-05-19): As we commemorate this special day, let us reflect on the wisdom of our first President, George Washington, who once said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." Washington’s words are a powerful reminder of the debt we owe to our veterans. Their willingness to serve, often at great personal cost, is influenced by how they see their predecessors treated. Unfortunately, despite the gratitude expressed on days like today, our nation falls short in providing the continuous support our veterans need and deserve. [...] On this Armed Forces Day, let us honor our service members by pledging to do better. Let us remember George Washington’s words and strive to treat our veterans with the respect and appreciation they have earned. Their willingness to serve in future conflicts will depend on how we care for those who served in the past. Actions speak louder than words, and it is time for us to act.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2024-10-09): A striking statement such as this should be met with action, but it seems little has been done for our veterans, even in recent years.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2013-05-09): From the beginning, our founding fathers saw how perceptions shaped our military and our ability to defend our nation. The statement made by George Washington is no less true today than it was when our nation was first established. [...] Fortunately, generations later, our brave young men and women still feel the call of duty and are willing to go whenever and wherever needed to serve our nation. But that might not always hold true. Little things that show appreciation for their selfless service mean a lot to our current and future Soldiers.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2024-04-10): I also see hope in the efforts of our Department of Labor and Industry; the "Virginia Works" and Virginia Workforce Connection. We are looking to leverage these efforts in aligning Service member, Veteran, and family member skills and experience with specific industry needs and opportunities. Similarly, I think we can align regional opportunities by skill/industry so that Veterans and their spouses will be better prepared to look for their "connection". And additionally, but by no means a last or final step, would be to better identify the specific jobs, careers, and industries that our colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical schools address with their upskilling and reskilling programs. It must be made more consumable for our veterans. I see that across all the services and benefits that our Veterans and families have earned. As George Washington said centuries ago, the best way to provide for generations of Americans tomorrow and after, is to ensure that they have those willing to serve and protect our freedom and liberty. They will judge us on the continuing story of our Veterans, and how we show our thanks and appreciation.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2013-10-08): President George Washington captured the true essence of remembering those who fought for us. It is their treatment by everyday citizens and the respect and admiration of those citizens that impacts future generations to come. In the company of these 33 men and women, I found a renewed spirit of hope for our humanity and nation.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2021-09-09): Why Veteran Treatment Matters [...] President George Washington’s proclamation that a nation will be judged by how it treats its defenders—meaning its veterans – seems not only prescient but apropos in our current day and age. The judges who matter most are the young people who will be tomorrow’s defenders, and their judgment will inform their decisions to raise their right hands, take the oath and fight for their country. Or choose not to serve. [...] Here’s what that young person will likely not know, however. While our government faces many problems in how it administers benefits and healthcare to veterans, many veterans, because of their military service, enjoy financial security, have good educations, possess strong work ethics, and receive excellent healthcare. Veterans are also generally well-regarded by their local communities and receive many city and county benefits, such as property tax exemptions, college tuition assistance and even dedicated parking spaces in some areas for Purple Heart recipients. Veterans also regularly benefit from random acts of kindness by strangers in the form of upgrades to first class on flights, anonymously paid dinner tabs, and a simple "thank you for your service" by citizens who don’t care what you look like, what your politics are or the number of military decorations you’ve earned. All that matters is their service.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2019-11-03): For these reasons and more, we must never stop working to ensure our veterans receive the respect that they deserve. As a Marine, I swore to always remain faithful to those serving by my side. That includes ensuring our veterans receive the care they are due after they return home.
Claim: Claims George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (Viral Quote, 2019-10-14)
Evidence (2023-07-21): The quote I started this note with is one of my longtime favorites, and is one that I reference often in my work at Team RWB. I wholeheartedly believe that when our partners like Neuro, HOIST, or Lids host giveback campaigns (all three have done so this month alone), they’re not only proving their commitment to America’s veterans—they are showing future generations that the nation appreciates its service members and veterans.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-07-12): Ramaswamy voted in 2004 for the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. He did not vote again until 2020, according to state records.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-08-01): FACT CHECK: Did Vivek Ramaswamy Vote For The First Time In 2020? [...] During an interview with Scripps News on July 12, Ramaswamy said, "Yup," when the journalist said Ramswamy had voted for the first time in 2020. He made the same claim in an earlier interview on The Breakfast Club, a popular radio program, saying, "I voted in 2020" when asked when he first voted. [...] Washington Examiner investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky provided Check Your Fact with the voting records, which were obtained through a public records request. The records show that Ramaswamy voted in 2004 but did not vote afterward until 2020.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-07-26): Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy clarified a discrepancy about his voting history, admitting on Wednesday that his claims about voting for the first time for President Trump in 2020 were not true. [...] Ramaswamy, a former pharmaceutical executive and political newcomer, previously told Scripps News in a July 12 interview that he had not voted before the 2020 election. [...] In an earlier interview in June, Ramaswamy, 37, told the Breakfast Club radio program he voted for the first time in 2020 and claimed his 2021 book, "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice System," was partly a reflection on why he was politically inactive for decades.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-08-01): Ramaswamy voted in 2004 for the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. He did not vote again until 2020, according to state records. During an interview with Scripps News on July 12, Ramaswamy said, "Yup," when the journalist said Ramswamy had voted for the first time in 2020. He made the same claim in an earlier interview on The Breakfast Club, a popular radio program, saying, "I voted in 2020" when asked when he first voted. [...] Washington Examiner investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky provided Check Your Fact with the voting records, which were obtained through a public records request. The records show that Ramaswamy voted in 2004 but did not vote afterward until 2020.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-09-28): Vivek Ramaswamy: Eight things Republican presidential candidate believes - Published Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old biotech multi-millionaire running for US president, has said he wants to ban "addictive" social media for children. [...] Mr Ramaswamy has voiced support for raising the voting age to 25.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-08-17): Vivek Ramaswamy is in a crowded Ford Explorer zooming through New Hampshire. It's early August, and the Republican presidential candidate is racing between campaign stops, taking questions from three reporters while strategizing with a campaign aide. At one point, the SUV shakes as his driver veers onto the highway's rumble strip, but Ramaswamy looks only momentarily startled before launching back into a response. Every presidential candidate needs to be able to do more than one thing at a time—to walk and chew gum, hold babies and deliver speeches. But nobody in the GOP field multitasks quite like the uber-wealthy Ramaswamy, 38. He's already had a busy day, jetting from Washington—where he visited the courthouse where Donald Trump was about to be arraigned to express his outrage—to the Granite State, where he took questions at a lunchtime meet-and-greet and a backyard party. His team blanketed both events with pamphlets listing Ramaswamy’s 10 "truths." (Among them: "there are two genders," "human flourishing requires fossil fuels," and "the nuclear family is the greatest form of governance known to mankind.") The first-time candidate told attendees about his plans to eliminate the Department of Education, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service. And he said he'd take "America First" even further than Trump, by pulling back on support for Ukraine and deploying troops to secure the southern border.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-12-15): Why is Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doubling down on conspiracy theories? Vivek Ramaswamy is increasingly talking about conspiracy theories, a move that some experts say is a last-ditch effort to boost his poll numbers. [...] Mr Ramaswamy's statements have won him the support of a number of influential characters on the far right, who see any attention as an advancement of their cause.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-07-10): How Vivek Ramaswamy Became A Major Presidential Candidate According to FiveThirtyEight’s definition, there are currently 11 major Republican candidates for president. Ten of them have previously held or currently hold major elected office (president, senator, governor, representative, mayor) — and then there’s Vivek Ramaswamy. But you wouldn’t guess at his lack of political experience from how he’s performing (at least so far). The Ohio businessman and first-time candidate has managed to poll higher than three current or former governors and receive about as much Google search interest as a former vice president and a former U.N. ambassador. [...] Ramaswamy had another big advantage over the other non-politicians in the GOP primary: He already had a platform from which to reach the Republican base. In 2021, Ramaswamy wrote a book called "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam" warning against the creep of liberal politics into business practices. As a result, even before his presidential campaign, he was a frequent guest on conservative cable news to talk about the dangers of "wokeness." From December 18, 2020, through the day he launched his campaign, he appeared on Fox News at least 110 times and Newsmax at least 12 times. That includes 20 appearances on a "Fox and Friends"-branded show and 22 appearances on Tucker Carlson’s show — on which he announced he was running for president on Feb. 21, 2023.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-12-07): Why Vivek Ramaswamy got the most 'boos' at the Republican debate as he went after Haley, Christie "We need somebody ... who absolutely is going to be a fighter," he said. On the fourth Republican debate stage, with just weeks to go before the Jan. 15 Iowa's caucuses begin the 2024 primary, Vivek Ramaswamy's night kicked off with a question about whether he can unify the country despite having a bit of a self-professed "know-it-all" demeanor. [...] The two had a heated exchange after Christie attacked Ramaswamy in defense of Haley, "If you want to disagree on issues, that's fine, and Nikki and I disagree on some issues, but I'll tell you this: I've known her for 12 years, which is longer than he's ever started to vote in a Republican primary," Christie said.
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2023-08-31): Over a span of four days, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made two different false claims about what he wrote in his own 2022 book. [...] Ramaswamy, a businessman, did offer some positive words about Trump in "Nation of Victims." He wrote that he voted for Trump in 2020 because he was "the candidate who best embodied American greatness" and liked that Trump "refused to apologize for the things that make America great." [...] Todd then read aloud the part of the book in which Ramaswamy wrote of the 2020 election: "The fact that all of our governmental institutions so unanimously found no evidence of significant fraud is telling. Furthermore, I’ve talked to many Republicans at all levels of government, and not one has ever presented convincing evidence that the 2020 election was stolen from President Trump; very few have seriously tried. I don’t believe that most Republican politicians actually think the election was stolen."
Claim: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023-07-12)
Evidence (2024-01-16): Vivek Ramaswamy is an entrepreneur from Ohio and is running for President of the United States in 2024. He is a member of the conservative wing of the Republican Party. We assign Vivek Ramaswamy a Right Biased and Mixed factual rating due to a few failed fact-checks and holding some views that are at odds with the consensus of science. [...] - Climate Change: Limited Action – Vivek Ramaswamy’s economic plan involves moving away from what he refers to as the "climate cult" and, instead, liberating the potential of nuclear energy. Ramaswamy said he’s "not a climate denier" but sees the world’s warming as "not entirely bad." He says the goal of limiting carbon emissions is "flawed" and that "people should be proud to live a high-carbon lifestyle." During the 1st Republican debate, he declared the Climate Change Agenda is a "Hoax." [...] Recent Failed Fact Checks - "Young Americans across this country are no longer proud to be American." – Half True - Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020. – False - "The climate change agenda is a hoax." – False - "The reality is the anti-carbon agenda is the wet blanket on our economy. And so the reality is more people are dying of bad climate change policies than they are of actual climate change." – False (M. Huitsing 07/25/2023) Updated (08/24/2023)