Which, if any, fed agencies/people do you believe to be 100% factual when they issue data/speak? Why?

[DrPepper12]

[Anonymous]

Politicians and bureaucrats of both parties only issue information if it serves them or their party. Neutral information like, here's what you need to know about this tornado is probably true, political information such as, here's what we spent your tax dollars on, is probably highly manipulated.

[DrPepper12]

Is that a personal hunch? Examples of a PATTERN of manipulation?

[AviatorTom]

Politicians often tell us to "trust and verify" yet they get upset when we do the same to them.

Simple rule: Do not trust anything the government tells you... until and unless you verify it with independent sources.

[AviatorTom]

Thanks for MHO

[Anonymous]

None. I learned in Britain not to trust any government or their agencies. Studies, surveys, reports, statistics and all manner of data can be manipulated to give a preferred political outcome. Too many conspiracy theories have come true.

[DrPepper12]

Example? Like brexit?

[Opinion Owner]

The invasion of Iraq.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

The CDC and their primary goal is just medical health and safety, so I trust them

[DrPepper12]

Even with Bobby McBrainworms et al running the show? 😳

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Didn’t they remove the CDC from federal funding and oversight?

[AI Opinion]

In my experience, federal agencies strive for accuracy, but no source, including government, can be considered 100% factual at all times. Agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reputable for data rigor due to their methodologies and transparency. However, the complexity of data collection and interpretation can introduce errors. It's vital to complement their data with diverse perspectives, remaining critical and informed. Always consider context, updates, and corroboration with other reliable sources to gain a comprehensive understanding.

[exitseven]

None of them The government does not serve the citizens, the government serves itself.

[DrPepper12]

A peril of any large institution unfortunately.

[Twodogs0525]

I think NOAA gives factual data. The problem is, other's misrepresent it.

[LiamJHayden]

None. They all either flat out lie or manipulate statistics by selecting a specific range that "proves" what they want to show.

[Anonymous]

I think Advisor Smith explained it quite well, but I disagree with him on the government.

[Anonymous]

None.

[msc545]

None