fast-and-loose

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Definition of fast-and-loose in English English dictionary

play fast and loose
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions
play fast and loose
To ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits ones purpose

I cannot say that the there were any outright lies in the editorial, but it does play fast and loose with the truth.

play fast and loose
act recklessly, act rashly, act hastily without thinking ahead