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think

(11,641 posts)
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 09:56 PM Nov 2014

Elizabeth's greatest gift to us: Truth can trump politics

Win or fail. Know your facts. Do your research. And tend to your convictions.

Sincerity shines in a day and age where bullshit is peddled everywhere. I think even Obama sees that now....

My quarter and dimes worth of quick commentary....

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Elizabeth's greatest gift to us: Truth can trump politics (Original Post) think Nov 2014 OP
Researching the truth is important for all candidates. Thinkingabout Nov 2014 #1
And explaining WELL the truth shows it's results think Nov 2014 #2
There is so much we do not know, and will never know. sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #3
True. There will always be gray areas that must be left to opinion as facts fail think Nov 2014 #6
Thank you, sabrina! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #9
maybe Doctor_J Nov 2014 #4
Ya, lies do win when Dems lie down. & Certainly the soul gets abused upon entering that realm think Nov 2014 #5
And unfortunately as you mention the soul think Nov 2014 #7
I agree. nt MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #8

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
3. There is so much we do not know, and will never know.
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 10:56 PM
Nov 2014

What we do know is, that there is a concerted effort to silence messengers.

And a real fear of the people having access to information.

But you are correct that sincerity does shine 'where bullshit is peddled everywhere'.

 

think

(11,641 posts)
6. True. There will always be gray areas that must be left to opinion as facts fail
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:03 AM
Nov 2014

And where unhappy facts exist yet knowledge abounds the truth still carries a price. Especially for the messengers.

Yet sometimes truth shines so brightly it is it's own shield.

jmo...

 

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
4. maybe
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:23 PM
Nov 2014

The fact that the right wing has completely taken over during the last generation contradicts that claim however. If she can keep her soul AND win the white house AND actually initiate some populist reform, I'll agree with you

 

think

(11,641 posts)
5. Ya, lies do win when Dems lie down. & Certainly the soul gets abused upon entering that realm
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 11:43 PM
Nov 2014

And to some extent Obama is weathering that challenge.

Still let others come forward and speak BOLDLY.

It's time.....

 

think

(11,641 posts)
7. And unfortunately as you mention the soul
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 12:28 AM
Nov 2014

Warren has already started hedging opinions to save face in the party. So the soul may already be compromised and my words useless.

as usual.....

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