https://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-regarding-advisory-25-11-01/download
5 pages of followup info here but no real explanation except for
bureacratic / legalese and
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Repeating an idea over and over to establish its truth is a logical
fallacy known as ad nauseam or the proof by assertion
there is another word - what is it?
Repetition not only increases belief but also makes corrections less
memorable. Cognitive scientists suggest the "Truth Sandwich" method to
counter it: state the truth first, briefly mention the lie, and then
repeat the truth again to ensure the final impression is fact-based.
tautology is the word we were looking for -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tautology_(language)
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