Did Theodore Roosevelt Say Immigrants Should ‘Assimilate to Us’?
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt did indeed say that immigrants should become “loyal Americans,” although the actual origins of the quote have been fudged.
Fact Checks
Obama Campaign Volunteer Poses as a Doctor at a Town Hall Meeting-Truth!
A forwarded email about a woman named Roxana Mayer who passed herself as a doctor who asked a question of Congressional Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at a Town Hall Meeting.
Was ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ Written to Comfort a Grieving Daughter?
The creation of the popular Christmas story was more straightforward than you might think.
Family with Down Syndrome Child Meet McCain and Palin-Truth!
This eRumor is a transcript of a conversation between a caller and talk radio host Rush Limbaugh that aired on the EIB radio program. The caller, Kurt in Philadelphia, told Rush how Senator McCain and Governor Palin noticed a sign that his family had brought to a rally which said, “We Love Kids with Down Syndrome.” The candidates asked Secret Service agents in charge security to request a an audience with the family.
"Obama, You No Longer Scare Me, You Terrify Me" by Lou Pritchett-Truth!
A forwarded email with an open letter to President Barack Obama from author Lou Pritchett. In it Pritchett lists many of the unanswered questions about the President’s background which raises concerns.
Michael Reagan's Article Saying "Welcome Back Dad!"-Truth!
An eRumor claiming to be from Michael Reagan who saw his dad, President Ronald Reagan, reborn. Only this time he’s a she! Meaning that after her blockbuster acceptance speech at the GOP 2008 convention, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin resurrected his father’s spirit.
Washington Post Published Critical Opinion About President Obama-Confirmed Authorship! But Inaccurate Attribution!
This is a forwarded email that contains an opinion written by Matt Patterson that was allegedly published in the Washington Post. The email calls attention to how such criticism could come from a newspaper with a reputation for being extremely liberal.
An Alaskan Fishman's Commentary About Governor Sarah Palin-Confirmed Authorship!
This is a forwarded commentary by Dewie Whetsell, a fisherman, former fire chief and poet from Alaska about Governor Sarah Palin.
Alaskan Bush Pilot Views on Sarah Palin-Truth!
The personal comments of a life time Alaskan who is extremely proud of Governor Sarah Palin, calling her a “straight shooting, hard charging, get it done gal” by bush pilot Butch King.
Did a Single Volcano Eruption Erase Years of Carbon Dioxide Reduction Efforts?
A chain email turned social media post painted a discredited Australian researcher as a hero for climate deniers.