Fact checkers stating opinion as fact?

Reason takes PolitiFact to task for suggesting that a high speed rail line proposed in Florida would actually not incur cost over-runs. Whether it will or it won’t is a matter of opinion, but I would say that if the government is involved, cost over-runs are almost a given. I can’t think of a single government project that came in under budget. Just look at the Cash for Caulkers boondoggle in Seattle.

The fact is that government is not penalized for cost over-runs. In fact, everyone involved gets paid more for dragging their feet. This leads to cost over-runs nearly every time. And that’s the fact Jack.

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