Just Because It’s Factual, Doesn’t Make It Truthful, Right?
Written by: Kim Sawyer
Hasn’t this been the longest, most drawn out, downright negative presidential campaign ever? If not, it sure feels that way. Anyhoo, as I wait patiently (wink) for this election to come to pass, I start to think about what each candidate has said about each other. For example, McCain’s camp has accused Obama of associating with terrorists just because he knows William Ayers. On the other hand, Obama says that McCain supports cutting Social Security in half, which basically twisted McCain’s words about deregulating the health insurance market. I bet you’re wondering where I’m going with this. Well, in looking at the antics of both candidates during this campaign, my question to you is:
Just because something is factual, does it make it completely truthful?
Before answering, think about it first. When McCain says Obama is palling around with terrorists who target their own country, he is referring to William Ayers, a Chicago professor of education, who, in the 1960s, was part of a radical antiwar group that set off pipe bombs in bathrooms in the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon. Keep in mind that when all of this was occurring, Obama was only a little boy! While it is true that Obama knows Ayers, he and Ayers haven’t had an ongoing relationship in over three years – way before Obama’s run for presidency.
Of course this question can be applied to other situations -not just the current presidential campaign. So, without further ado, I turn the mike over to you as I would love you hear your thoughts on this topic.
Tags: 2008 Presidential Election, McCain, Obama, William Ayers
October 16th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I think things that are facts can be twisted to still be word for word, and therefore still “facts”, but twisted in a way that distorts the truth. Like how they have propositions coming out that says vote yes to doing x, which is a factual. But advertising leaves out details that this same propositions will also do y and z. So although factual in stating one goal, it is not completely truthful in stating all of its goals.
~ Kristi
Kikolani – Poetry | Photography | Blogging Tipss last blog post..Moon Photography
June 29th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Very helpful information specially the last part I care for such information a lot. I was looking for this particular info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.
June 30th, 2011 at 12:40 am
Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog