Objective “Truth” Is Hard to Recognize
I have more questions than answers, and I do not think I am alone
Somebody does not have their story straight. Who honestly believes the story they are presenting, and who is attempting to cover mistakes, bad news and nefarious intent? I really do not know, but I know what I believe, based on the facts before me so far. Unless those facts and opinions change dramatically before Nov. 5th, I know who I am voting for, too.
What set me off on this, my current rant? This:
Israeli Military Says Bodies of 6 Hostages Recovered From Southern Gaza
My Comment:
Richard Kelley
1 day ago
Israel: As long as the United States of America is a country “Of the people”, and is governed “By the people” we will be “For the people” of Israel.
We condemn the views of our Marxist Universities, MSM and politicians who would have you accept the invasion of your country, abduction and murder of your citizens.
We support your efforts to rid the world of them.
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It is an article that appeared in The Epoch Times yesterday. As a Conservative Constitutionalist, I find The Epoch Times one of the few publications that presents a world view I can understand. In times when ‘objective news’ is nowhere in evidence (who, where, when, what, and why - - here are two opposing views - - make up your mind who you want to support) I gravitate toward the Epoch Times because they invariably agree with my world view, and question most of the far-fetched conjecture, and thinly veiled opinion that appears in the MSM, where all ‘catch-phrases’ are identical from one news outlet to the other. It also appears those identical “Catch Phrases” are fed to them by the far-left lunatic fringe, and/or DNC.
So, that is what prompted the question, “Where IS Objective Truth?”
I found the sneak attack on Israel, along with the attendant ‘shock-terrorism’ of rape, murder, dismemberment, and kidnapping so horrendous I expected even the most hard-core Hamas apologist would immediately condemn it, and call for immediate support of an Israeli counter-strike. Since American Citizens were among the hostages taken, I also expected immediate action on the part of the Biden Administration to support Israel.
Needless to say, my expectations were not only ‘Not Met’ but the reaction on Marxist-inspired college campuses, on Capital Hill, and from the Biden Administration were (in my view) a national disgrace.
“But don’t you UNDERSTAND?” my critics screamed. “Innocent women and children are being KILLED> by the Israelis!” YES! I DO understand! That is what happens in war! Innocent people die, when those they allow to represent them commit outrageous acts against sovereign countries! STOP protecting and sheltering them! Give them up! Rid yourself of them, and live in peace!
I will not be drawn into the 2000-year-old battle of whether the State of Israel has a right to exist. I believe it does. I recognize there are an opposing views. If I look at history during my lifetime, and the culture under which I have lived since birth, I find the values of my culture so much in line with that of Israel, and so far, removed from the values of Islam, I have no problem with the question of how MY country should align itself in the conflict Israel has with its’ neighbors. I understand that stance comes at a price, and that we have been forced to pay that price several times since Israel became an independent Nation.
Now. Take a deep breath, count to ten. Exhale.
What are we trying to do here? Oh, yes. We are searching for “objectivity,” and looking at how opposing forces present their opinions to influence support for their side of an argument.
So, I addressed my response to The Epoch Times article in the form of an apology for the propaganda campaign condemning Israel for defending themselves; for finally saying, “ENOUGH,” and vowing to pound Hamas far enough into the ground to ensure the safety of their citizens.
I was pleased (and NOT surprised) by the response – 21 people supported my opinion; one opposed my opinion. I believe if the article had appeared in the NYT, it would have been presented differently, and the results to MY response (if it had been allowed to be published) would have had a far different result.
What can one conclude?
As we approach the day to decide how our country will be governed for the next four years, we have very little information on what that governance might entail from KaMAHala Harris, and quite a clear vision of objectives from Donald Trump. Many believe KaMAHala has no more idea what her vision is, than Joe Biden had of HIS vision. One might conclude that we will be bombarded with well planned ‘position statements’ in the coming weeks, with very little information regarding whose position we are seeing, or much time for debate, consideration, or compromise.
Does anyone else feel there might be something ‘not quite right’ about Joe Bidens transformation from ‘Sharp as a Tack’ to ‘Unfit for Re-election’ in less than a week, or KaMAHala’s selection as the Democratic Presidential candidate BEFORE the Convention?? Just wondering - - -