What do you think - Does truth eventually conquer lies?

CPO Nate S. — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:44:49 -0500

I grew up believing that "A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY!"

As I became an adult (about a million years ago LoL), I realized that not everyone had been given the blessings of truth, at least as I understood the meaning of the word. At some point our naivete melts into austere realism. It does not mean you lose your idealism, it means, simply, that you open your eyes.

Yet, our HOPE in "Truth" and what the sunshine of truth exposes can be sanitizing. Perhaps, those in our nation whose eyes are closed because they are comfortable with "little lies" will, perhaps open their eyes.

The TRUTH is it is all about perspective! I was exposed to tag lines like:

"One person's garbage is another person's art"

"One person's nasty inhuman terrorist is another person's freedom fighter"

"One person's lump of clay is another person's lump of clay that is the next - David"

etc.

These dualities are often hard to deal with, because they often force people to pick a side and call the side they pick - "Truth":

- e.g. "garbage" vs "art"
- e.g. "terrorist" vs "freedom fighter"
- e.g. "unformed lump of clay" vs "a formed statue of grace and beauty widely acclaimed"

That is why having an INDEPENDENT mine set and have affiliation to NO party allows the truly independent mind and spirit to see TRUTH and LIES for what they are!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jan 8 at 2020 6:48 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:48:06 -0500

Truth only stands a chance if you can get the facts out there.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2020 7:31 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:31:19 -0500

Truth conquers lies if and only if passions flames have stopped blowing smoke.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Jan 8 at 2020 7:40 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:40:52 -0500

A great preamble for what I consider a controversial conclusion. Gallup says we have 28% republicans, 31% democrats and 38% independents as "political affiliations" in the USA. Then we look at our Congress where there are approximately 4 independents in the House and Senate combined. Why don't the number of Independents in Congress reflect the the number of voters who claim to be Independents? I submit the reason lies in their pride in being beholding to no group. Our political structure revolves about two parties. As evidenced by the numbers above, the Congress that makes our laws consists of members of those two parties. Declaring one's self as a member of one of the two major parties means you get to participate in decisions concerning the direction of that party if you involve yourself in the infrastructure of the party.
Today, the election of a candidate from either of the two parties in a national election is dependent upon the number of independents who vote for that candidate, but what are they voting for? They vote for the candidate or party whose platform is perceived to be closest to their personal values, or espouses their view of a single issue they consider to be more important than any other. In short, they have to compromise and select the party or candidates public statements they believe to be true and an indicator of how they will vote or lead when they assume their office.
I opine that, until Independents can be organized enough to take a unified stand on issues (a contradiction in terms if there ever was one) , they will be nothing but endorsers of the best liars. The best solution takes time and dedication. The "personality" of the two governing parties has changed over the years because those individuals with independent minds who are real thinkers have exercised their independence with the structures of the two parties and changed the party's direction. The truth wins, but it takes time and the effort of many.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 7:45 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:45:54 -0500

Only with perseverance - and facts help. It doesn't work universally.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 8:07 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:07:33 -0500

*Trustworthy* (and Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean & Reverent notwithstanding) —but— in many ways “Be Prepared* says it all.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 8:52 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:52:14 -0500

Someone with some power has to want to hear the truth and not believe the BS and then take action.

Response by MSgt Steve Sweeney made Jan 8 at 2020 10:17 PM

MSgt Steve Sweeney — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:17:05 -0500

Eventually someone or some group will know what happened, but often not enough people, or we learn about it way too late for it to be important or for anything to be done about it. A quote attributed to Tolstoy goes, "History would be a wonderful thing – if it were only true." - but did he actually say it? Who knows... and even if we could say for sure, would it matter?

Response by SPC Deon Holmes made Jan 9 at 2020 7:04 AM

SPC Deon Holmes — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:04:49 -0500

The masses are never given truths. But they are given lots of propaganda and fluoride to keep them busy. The one thing I consistently pray for is for the highest of truths to be revealed to all peoples of the earth. Not the little lies of man, but the truths that would give us all the freedom to live in peace and love. There are no ideologies in these truths. There are no left wings or right wings. No lies of black, white, brown, red, yellow or polka dots machines. The absolute universal truths will shine a bright light to reveal all to those who want to see.

Until then, those of us who are on this life long journey seeking these truths have to keep in mind that the lemonade isn't really lemonade, and the Nutella sandwich isn't really Nutella!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 11:06 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:06:05 -0500

No, many lies become the truth when everyone who knows the truth passes on.

Response by CPO Nate S. made Jan 9 at 2020 11:29 AM

CPO Nate S. — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:29:38 -0500

Please forgive misspelling of "concurs" vs the correct and mean to use "conquers". Fingers hit submit button too fast.