I think you are referring to our brief conversation about reliable news articles on the topic of comparing H1N1 and other epidemics/pandemics to Covid - 19. I mentioned Googlin' and to save time avoid:
noun, plural trump·er·ies. something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff. nonsense; twaddle: His usual conversation is pure trumpery. Archaic. worthless finery.
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