Arrrgh!

I hate how certain things get picked up and used by everyone. Take “fake news” as an example.

I am an auto racing fan. This morning I am reading some coverage of yesterday’s Begian Grand Prix at Spa.

World Champion British driver Lewis Hamilton, came second in yesterday’s race won by Sebastian Vettel in a Ferrari. Hamilton drives for Mercedes Benz.

Hamilton talking after the race said he thought Ferrari had some trick things going on in their cars.

British newspapers played it up and did headlines saying Hamilton said Ferrari used tricks (hinting illegal) to win the race.

Hamilton this morning is saying he never meant that. Tricks can mean legal parts or systems that are just advanced beyond what everyone was doing before. A new trick.

So what did he say? Hamilton is quoted as saying the headlines are “fake news.”

We are going to have to deal with Trumpisms for some time aren’t we? We have let the BS artist put his BS into the world’s language. Lasting damage.