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 they don't have to be blatantly false either 
 Nope, but that’s sovereignty and free speech means people have the right to say things others don’t agree with or that are untrue; however, this quote was also a joke and taken out of context, which is the whole point of the, “overheardincornychat” hashtag. Your concern over a random internet note intrigues me though. 
 Of course I believe it is your right to say what you think. I am not a US admirer, but these times demonstrate the importance of the first amendment. By the same token, It's my right to do the same.  It ingrigues me that it intrigues you.