44 posted 102 days ago by Lethn 102 days ago by Lethn +47 / -3 19 comments share 19 comments share save hide report block hide replies
"we understand he did X"
Is that some English weasel word version of "allegedly" that the press uses to avoid responsibility when they misreport inflammatory information?
Seems that way.
Using the passive voice without actually attributing sources or using direct quotes.