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factoid fetishism

The obsessive use of obscure or misleading facts, often historical, to prop up an ideology with a smug attitude of revealing ‘secret’ knowledge, ignoring broader context and fueled by mistrust in official narratives.
Citing the USS Liberty as proof of a conspiracy while ignoring friendly fire stats is peak factoid fetishism.
by Glum Standard June 24, 2025
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