Alincolnism?

[John V]

Verifiable means that one is capable of verifying the subject at hand, verified means truth has been established. So yes it is circular, but not comparable to Christian/theist biblical/religious text circular reasoning since this is entirely based upon true historical data and reality.

This begs the question, what constitutes "true" historical data.

Are you seriously asking what can and can't be verified? Not a disparaging question, I'm truly wondering as to whether you're serious or if you're playing the obstinate laughing boy.

Yes, I'm asking. "Verifiable" seems to be a weasel word that people started tossing around on the boards relatively recently. If no one offers criteria defining it, then it is indeed a weasel word. If we have criteria, we can see if people are using such consistently or pulling an ad hoc.

The comparison fails utterly.

Can't really say without knowing the criteria.