#fowc #conflate
Combining facts , data , and hearsay
Often produces a decent story,
Noted at expense of the facts
For years the newspaper teams have done it, and too
Late for the subject to get a right of reply
As he reads, the breakfast spoon falls into the porridge, and
Then , he’s in a word with his solicitor – who in turn
Engages in conversation with the newspapers editor to pack it in
