I certainly don’t think I can tell the difference in every case.
But the most basic validation (is this a creditable source, does it reference creditable sources) is really a good starting point.
This post doesn’t pass either of those.
There are more advanced techniques that can be used to fact check after that. But as a general rule (unless you really enjoy fact checking), if you’re not reading an official source and what you’re reading isn’t referencing an official source, it’s likely not worth giving any weight to.
It’s frustrating because this government didn’t make up the name. This is a well understood system. By calling it by the typical name it should be easier for people to look into it understand it.
But so many people lack the ability to look into things and instead just listen to what politicians say.
But of course none of that matters these days. 😞