Just the Facts

In civilized society, we are often in situations where “it just isn't polite” to say what you think. In polite company, you don’t bring up politics or religion, for fear of offending.

But how far should you carry this politeness? Do you remain silent when someone else in the gathering isn't? When should you speak the truth?
ALWAYS.
I've felt for a long time now that we’re living in two alternate universes. Despite the fact that facts aren't personal, people seem to be wandering around under the influence of facts of convenience. I’m convinced that the world would be a better place - and my country in better shape – if we all had the same facts. Even if it does make some people uncomfortable.
Democracy demands an educated and informed electorate.
Of course, it might be gentler and more productive to let people try to think through the discrepancies themselves.
If the economy has been in recovery for over four years, why is it so important to extend unemployment benefits? Why are record numbers of people on food stamps? Why are more and more people dropping out of the workforce?
If the climate experts know their science so well, why did they have to change their pronouncement of “global warming” to “global climate change”? And if our industry is causing warming, why was it warmer in the middle ages than it is in our industrial times? How was our production of greenhouse gases causing Mars to get warmer at the same time?
If showing the rest of the world our peaceful intentions will improve the world, why is Iran still trying to build nukes? Al-Qaeda on the rise? Russia in the Ukraine?
If you really care about working people at the lower end of the financial spectrum, why do you push for an increase in minimum wage (which will eliminate entry level jobs)? Why would you refuse to enforce immigration laws (when the illegals you champion are taking more of those low-income jobs)?  
If you repeatedly say things that aren't true (our ambassador was killed over a video, you can keep your doctor, Al-Qaeda is on the run, he was just a guy in the neighborhood, the science is settled, we are more respected around the world), what does that make you?  
Just saying….

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