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Summary

The article reflects on the nature of truth in politics, particularly through the lens of Donald Trump's behavior and the broader implications of speaking one's truth.

Abstract

The piece, titled "What Is The Truth?" delves into the complex relationship between truth and power, using Donald Trump as a case study to explore how individuals wield their version of the truth. It suggests that while speaking one's truth requires strength, the consequences of doing so can be both constructive and destructive. The article emphasizes that truth is often perceived differently based on personal benefit and that in the realm of politics, or "politricks," promises and propaganda can distort reality. It also contemplates the long-term impact of today's political actions on future generations and the legacy left behind in biographies and history books.

Opinions

  • The author perceives Donald Trump as unapologetically displaying his negative traits, reinforcing public perceptions through his actions.
  • Confidence is seen as a positive trait, but its overuse, especially in men, can be perceived as egotistical.
  • The article posits that personal qualities such as kindness and honesty attract others, suggesting that these traits are in short supply in public discourse.
  • It is argued that truth is subjective and can create winners and losers, depending on one's perspective and vested interests.
  • The author criticizes the current state of American politics, where ethical compromises are made in the pursuit of power, disregarding the moral and dignified conduct of political figures.
  • There is a concern about the historical legacy that political figures will leave for future generations, questioning whether their actions will be viewed favorably.
  • The article concludes with the notion that revealing one's truth about others ultimately reflects on the character of the speaker.

What Is The Truth?

A Story about the Truth and Politricks.

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Watching Donald Trump interview with Lesly Stahl last night and I wonder. Donald Trump isn’t afraid to show the worst side of him. And he shows it every chance he gets. He isn’t afraid to be himself. All of the bad things that are said about him, he goes out of his way to prove them right. It takes a lot of strength to speak the truth. The truth hurts, but is the truth helping him? The bible says life and death are in the power of the tongue.

Many of us commit suicide using our tongue. He is sure of himself, optimistic, and confident. That is such a good thing. But confidence can destroy the one who overuses it, and in males, it is seen as being egotistic. Anyone with or without power that speaks their mind is powerful and strong, but what they say, can bury them or make them great.

The good side of many of us pulls people to us. Good qualities like kindness, consideration, honesty, patience, understanding, love, empathy, etc, pulls humanity to everyone that possesses or shows it to everyone. Our world is short of the truth, and when someone speaks their mind, it’s their truth, not yours or mine. As most of the time, the truth depends on which side you are on and how you benefit from it. The ones who benefit from the truth will fight to make it known. While the ones who don’t will fight to keep it hidden. The truth creates winners and losers.

In the game of politics/politricks, the truth is missing in action, as many promises made aren’t fulfilled. Propaganda is spread without facts to substantiate words spoken. Politricks have sunk to a new low in America, as the world sees educated, smart, powerful men, stooping so low forgetting their ethics, morals, and dignity to gain power, not caring who is watching.

These men have children and grandchildren who will pay the consequences for their actions, choices, and decisions in the future. We are writing our biography by how we live and the choices we make. Think about your life, do you want your life to be recorded for the future generation to see. The autobiographies and biographies that were written, are they telling the truth? All of the truth? For Eg., Adolf Hitler, are his descendants happy with what history told about him? What about the other dictators?

History can be a friend or a foe.

Telling YOUR truth about others will reveal the real truth about you.

Thank you for reading this piece. I hope you enjoyed it.

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