copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2018-07-19): On December 5, 2013, the news of Nelson Mandela’s death popped up on my screen. I felt a rush of sorrow and was taken aback by the strength of my emotions. It was as if someone close to me had died. And though he was 95 at the time, I was still shocked by his death. His larger-than-life persona made it seem as if he would always be there to learn from and to look up to. [...] Nelson Mandela lived a life like no other. From being imprisoned for 27 years for his efforts to end apartheid, to becoming the first black president of South Africa, to continuing to fight for the world’s most vulnerable people well into his 90s, he was a man who never really retired from his life’s mission. Perhaps what always strikes me most is how he succeeded in bringing others along on the ride as, among Nelson Mandela’s many talents, he was one of the greatest communicators of our time. [...] Nelson Mandela, with his inimitable spirit, used the power of communication to improve the lives of millions, including to raise the status of women. Today would have been his 100th birthday. In his honor, maybe we can all strive to live up to his ideal: "We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference."
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2017-05-03): It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." The movie attributes the quote to Nelson Mandela, but it’s actually adapted from a passage written by writer Marianne Williamson, from her book A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2019-06-30): In 2007 the website of the Nelson Mandela Foundation posted an article about the misattribution:[5]Website: Nelson Mandela Foundation: Living the Legacy, Article title: ‘Deepest fear’ quote not Mr Mandela’s, Date on website: November 9, 2007, Website description: The Nelson Mandela … Continue reading In her book A return to love: Reflections on the principles of a course in miracles, Ms Marianne Williamson writes "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. This quote, and especially Williamson’s closing words "As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others," is often incorrectly credited to Mr Mandela. [...] For those who saw my quote from A RETURN TO LOVE misattributed to Nelson Mandela last night on the CNN Heroes Awards show, here is the Mandela Foundation official correction: https://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/deepest-fear-quote-not-mr-mandelas/ …. I’d be honored had Mr. Mandela quoted the words, but he didn’t. An urban myth.
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-10-01): Colorado to California transplant "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Nelson Mandela [...] Shows: Parks & Rec [...] Stay in the know - our newsletters contain all the latest updates and event information.
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2012-08-24): The average person could hardly be faulted for thinking the stirring words quoted above were spoken by former South African president Nelson Mandela, as they have been attributed to him in numerous web sites, films, books, and motivational posters, often cited as a passage from the speech Mandela gave upon his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa. [...] This oft-reproduced reflection about "our deepest fear" originated with the 1992 work A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles, the best-selling first book by author Marianne Williamson (who later sought the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination). Of the misattribution of her words, Several years ago, this paragraph from A Return to Love began popping up everywhere, attributed to Nelson Mandela's 1994 inaugural address. As honored as I would be had President Mandela quoted my words, indeed he did not. I have no idea where that story came from, but I am gratified that the paragraph has come to mean so much to so many people.
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2020-05-14): It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. [...] And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. [...] The famous passage from her book is often erroneously attributed to the inaugural address of Nelson Mandela. About the misattribution Williamson said, "Several years ago, this paragraph from A Return to Love began popping up everywhere, attributed to Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inaugural address. As honored as I would be had President Mandela quoted my words, indeed he did not. I have no idea where that story came from, but I am gratified that the paragraph has come to mean so much to so many people."
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-09-20): The Nelson Mandela Quote That Makes No Sense [...] The Most Famous Nelson Mandela Quote That Wasn’t His [...] It has been used by Hilary Clinton and many others. You can find it in movies and award ceremonies. They were all wrongly attributed to Nelson Mandela for over 25 years.
Claim: Claims Nelson Mandela said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2019-09-17): The auditorium was full. I will never forget what happened to that large group of people when Nelson Mandela entered and made his speech. An energy spread through the room that was filled with emotion and excitement. His words touched me personally, as if he had written them for me. Like no-one else, he made a connection and encouraged me to make my dreams come true. Afterwards I spoke to other attendees there. They had felt the same experience. [...] Back to Nelson Mandela [...] As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.’ * Nelson Mandela used the words of Marianne Williamson, from ‘Course of Miracles’ for his inaugural speech.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-17): Moore’s letter is authentic. The State Legislature also has the power to impeach a DA.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-18): Georgia state Senator Colton Moore, a firm Donald Trump supporter, is calling for an emergency special session of the state's legislature to investigate the actions of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, which he said could lead to impeachment proceedings. [...] On Thursday, Moore wrote to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp requesting the convening of a special session to "review and respond to the actions of Fani Willis." [...] Alafair Burke, a Hofstra University law professor and former deputy district attorney, told Newsweek this week that a special session of the Georgia legislature might be able to remove Willis, but this would be extremely legally contentious.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-29): A number of Republican figures are continuing to target Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she indicted Donald Trump over his alleged criminal attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. [...] Clark D. Cunningham, a professor of law at Georgia State University, said that he believes "100 percent" that Republicans will try to remove Willis from office on October 1 using the PAQC. However, it is unclear if the move will be successful, given the commissioner's power to remove a local prosecutor is new and never been tested. [...] Republican state Senator Colton Moore has called for an emergency session of the state legislature to review the actions of Fulton County District Attorney, and previously called for Willis to be impeached for allegedly targeting Trump with her investigation.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2024-09-15): Warnings of civil war [edit]On August 29, 2023 while appearing on Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast, Moore claimed that his constituents could be "fighting in the streets" if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is not prevented from prosecuting former president Donald Trump and his 18 alleged co-conspirators for violations of Georgia's RICO statute and other offenses connected with the attempts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.[46] While recalling a conversation with another senator, Moore stated "I don't want a civil war, I don't want to have to draw my rifle."[47] He also suggested that Georgia Republicans "have the legislative authority to call in the state troopers and bring [the Georgia State prosecutors] in."[46] Suspension by Georgia Senate Republican Caucus [edit]On September 28, 2023, the Georgia Senate Republican Caucus indefinitely suspended Moore, issuing a statement saying "Moore has knowingly misled people across Georgia and our nation, causing unnecessary tension and hostility, while putting his caucus colleagues and their families at risk of personal harm".[4] This followed Moore's vocal advocacy for the impeachment of Fulton County, Georgia district attorney Fani Willis, who had indicted Donald Trump and 18 other people on felony charges. Moore replied, "The Georgia RINOs responded to my call to fight back against the Trump witch hunts by acting like children and throwing me out of the caucus".[4]
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2024-01-26): Georgia representative introducing bill to impeach Fulton County DA Fani Willis FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Georgia Representative Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) from Cherokee County plans to introduce H.R. 872, seeking to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleging the misuse of her office for political gains rather than the pursuit of justice. [...] State Sen. Colton Moore of Trenton tried to persuade fellow Republicans to call themselves into special session over the summer to go after Willis but never got close.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2024-02-01): Georgia Republican state Senator Colton Moore has said the state Senate's vote on Friday to create a special committee to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is "the first step towards impeaching and defunding this corrupt prosecutor." [...] On January 26 the Georgia Senate voted 30-19 to launch a special committee to investigate Willis' conduct, though it can't directly sanction the district attorney. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, the following day, Moore said: "Investigating Fani Willis is the first step towards impeaching and defunding this corrupt prosecutor. We cannot let up the pressure now... we must DOUBLE DOWN.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-17): Colton Moore, a Republican state legislator in Georgia, is calling for an emergency session to consider impeachment of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. [...] Moore called for an emergency session to review and respond "to the actions of Fani Willis" and possibly impeach the Fulton County District Attorney who has filed racketeering charges against Trump and 18 of his associates. [...] Colton Moore Wrote That the Georgia Legislature Should ‘Impeach Fani Willis’ If Appropriate
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-09-29): ATLANTA - Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus is suspending a GOP state senator who attacked them for opposing his plan to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for indicting former President Donald Trump. [...] Moore was the most prominent backer of a special session to impeach and remove Willis or defund her office, winning Trump’s endorsement. Kemp denounced the call as "some grifter scam" to raise campaign contributions for Moore, in a news conference that was unusually impassioned for the buttoned-up Kemp. [...] Despite Moore getting the boot, some Republican state senators are backing a plan to seek Willis’ removal by a new state prosecutorial oversight commission. The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission is supposed to begin work sometime after Oct. 1, when the state Supreme Court approves its rules. The body was created with the aim of disciplining or removing wayward prosecutors.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-17): Georgia GOP Lawmaker Calls for Fani Willis’ Impeachment ‘UNDER ATTACK’ A Republican state senator in Georgia penned a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday moving to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her damning indictment against Donald Trump and 18 of his allies. "In our opinion an emergency exists in the affairs of the state, requiring a special session to be convened… to include, without limitation, the review and response to the actions of Fani Willis," Colton Moore’s letter, which he shared on Twitter, read. He tweeted that "America is under attack," claiming he’s "not going to sit back and watch as radical left prosecutors politically TARGET political opponents." In a statement to far-right website Breitbart News, Moore said "We must strip all funding and, if appropriate, impeach Fani Willis." The supposed threat of impeachment comes as Willis and her office attempt to drastically speed up Trump’s trial timeline, proposing a start date of March 4, 2024—the day before Super Tuesday. But, even as a fellow Republican, letter recipient Kemp has made it clear that the 2020 election in Georgia was not stolen, seeming to side with Willis. Willis gave Trump, who faces racketeering and conspiracy charges, until next Friday to turn himself in.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-21): FACT CHECK: Does The Georgia State Legislature Have The Power To Impeach DA Fani Willis? [...] BREAKING: Republican Georgia state Senator Colton Moore moves to impeach Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis for her actions against Trump. [...] The Twitter post shared an image of a letter that State Senator Moore wrote to Governor Brian Kemp requesting a special session to review DA Fani Willis. This review is the first step in possible impeachment proceedings.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-09-28): Georgia Republicans have removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' biggest threat. State Senator Colton Moore announced on Thursday that the state GOP voted to oust him over his calls to defund and investigate the district attorney in the wake of her sweeping RICO indictment that named former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies as co-conspirators in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. "Today's removal is a direct result of me calling on my Republican colleagues in the Senate to do their job and sign onto an emergency session to investigate Fani Willis," Moore said in a statement shared with Newsweek. "The Georgia Constitution clearly outlines the legislature's power to call an emergency session to investigate a judicial officer. After urging my Republican Senate colleagues to join me...they responded by acting like children and throwing me out of the caucus."
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-09-29): ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus is suspending a GOP state senator who attacked them for opposing his plan to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for indicting former President Donald Trump. [...] Moore was the most prominent backer of a special session to impeach and remove Willis or defund her office, winning Trump’s endorsement. Kemp denounced the call as "some grifter scam" to raise campaign contributions for Moore, in a news conference that was unusually impassioned for the buttoned-up Kemp. [...] Despite Moore getting the boot, some Republican state senators are backing a plan to seek Willis’ removal by a new state prosecutorial oversight commission. The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission is supposed to begin work sometime after Oct. 1, when the state Supreme Court approves its rules. The body was created with the aim of disciplining or removing wayward prosecutors.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2024-04-14): A Republican state senator in Georgia has moved to impeach the Fulton county district attorney, Fani Willis. [...] In a statement reported by the rightwing media outlet Breitbart, Moore said: "We must strip all funding and, if appropriate, impeach Fani Willis." [...] "Corrupt district attorney Fani Willis is potentially abusing her position of power by pursuing former president Donald J Trump, and I am calling on my colleagues in the Georgia legislature to join me in calling for an emergency session to investigate and review her actions and determine if they warrant impeachment.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-18): In a letter to the governor filed Thursday, state Sen. Colton Moore claimed to have the support of "3/5 of each respective house" in the state legislature regarding his efforts to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. [...] GEORGIA STATE SENATOR MOVES TOWARD IMPEACHING DA FANI WILLIS OVER TRUMP CHARGES Moore is moving to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over the charges brought against former President Donald Trump.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-21): Former President Donald Trump attacked Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Monday, accusing him of blocking an effort to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after her office brought election interference charges against Trump last week—and while the legislature has the tools to impeach Willis, it’s unlikely the effort will succeed. [...] Trump made the comments after Republican Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore asked Kemp in a letter last week to call a special session to investigate and potentially impeach Willis for "potentially abusing her position of power by pursuing former President Donald J. Trump." [...] Even after the state legislature is in session, the idea of removing Willis faces long odds: Georgia’s constitution lays out a process similar to Congress’ rules for impeaching federal officials, meaning the House would vote on whether to impeach Willis, then the Senate would conduct a trial, and a conviction requires a vote from two-thirds of senators.
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2023-08-30): Georgia Republicans are considering ways to punish District Attorney Fani Willis after she indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants earlier this month. [...] Gooch acknowledged that there are limits to GOP attempts to reprimand Willis. He joined other party leaders in condemning a petition by first-term Republican state Sen. Colton Moore to force a special legislative session to impeach the district attorney. That move would require the support of three-fifths of the legislature and, therefore, would need votes from Democratic members. [...] "There's a lot of angry people in this state on both sides of this issue. But there's still a majority of the Republican base who feel like there was fraud in the 2020 election, and they don't feel like it was completely vetted properly and investigated," Gooch added of why they're seeking retribution against Willis. "And that's why a lot of these people are still upset today. They don't feel like they were heard. And I think Colton Moore resonates with those people, and they support what he's saying, but maybe not the way he's saying it and the way he's conducting himself in the chamber."
Claim: Georgia state Senator Colton Moore move to impeach Georgia District attorney Fani Willis (Viral post, 2023-08-17)
Evidence (2024-03-19): The Georgia Senate approved a version of a bill Tuesday that would enable a new commission to investigate complaints against prosecutors. With a 29-22 vote in favor of Senate Bill 332, the Professional Attorneys Qualifications Commission moves a step closer to begin reviewing allegations of misconduct filed against district attorneys and solicitor generals across the […] [...] One group of Georgia state lawmakers is calling for a special legislative session to defund, investigate, impeach or otherwise punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she charged former president Donald Trump and 18 others with trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. That group includes Republican Sens. Colton Moore of Trenton and […] [...] Gov. Brian Kemp chastised a lawmaker on Thursday for demanding a special state legislative session in order to impeach the Fulton County prosecutor leading a sweeping election collusion case against Donald Trump and his inner circle. Kemp on Thursday joined state House Speaker Jon Burns on the list of Georgia GOP elected officials who have […]