Truth is matter of conscience it should not be sujective based on political ideology. Yet we see it all the time. One side attacks the other for their bad acts while defending their own against the same type of actions.
I am a conservative and I will defend conservative principle to the end, but I do not consider myself a good conservative first. Being a decent and honest person trumps all political allegiances for me. If something is wrong it is wrong and whether the person committing this wrong holds the same political beliefs as I is irrelevant if they have violated the public trust.
What's your opinion?
2007-03-16 03:16:47 · 22 answers · asked by Bryan 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Great question very very thoughtful. My answer or opinion is no, but critical thinking is because that is what we need to understand one another. And I disagree; truth is not universal(altho there are universal truths) it is quite subjective; there is no one truth and nothing is black and white. Ever see the movie Roshomon (it shows how different people who witnessed the same event see the event...)? Everything has shades of grey and every issue has degrees in which either party could actually be in agreement, right now there is a deep polarization that has been created and the U.S is divided by extremes; extremes equal this "one truth" kind of mentality. No one party holds any absolute truths only opposed ideologies. There are no absolute truths when its comes to political ideologies, so again my answer is that truth is completely relative...kind of scary in way but at the same time quite liberating.
2007-03-16 03:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Yemaya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right about the record, which of late has suffered. The record is more pliable than it has ever been in my recollection. I wish the conservatives would get upset with Attorney Gonzales' remarks about habeas, I see it appearing twice in the constitution, article 9 and and again in the bill of rights.
Basic truth is lost and constitution has never been so weak before. No-fly lists with no way to get off them, extra judicial murder, kidnapping and torture from American soil, indefinite detention, network of secret prisons, gulags in lawless territories beyond the reach of the courts and corruption on a grand scale in every part of government. Even Haliburton is leaving town.
I note that Republicans have not always been or are conservatives. Before you call your self conservative take a look backwards and see what conservatives have championed; Jim Crow laws in the south and segregation, slavery , they opposed the pasteurization of milk, the eradication of small pocks and public education too.
Say you hold many conservative views, this sounds better. When you say you are a conservative or liberal you are saying you don't need to think for your self and I know this is not true.
2007-03-16 03:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ron H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This spread of disinformation is making politics less about what moral and social issues are correct and best for the masses and more about who has the better lobbyist or who can spin the media the best or who has the least amount of skeletons in their closet. It has become not who is the best for the job, but who is the lesser of two evils. But, people will defend these people and their actions with rabid fervor. Why is the big question. Perhaps because the ideology of competition is so ingrained into our society that we feel our side must win rather than elect the other party, who may in fact be better suited for the job. Maybe. But I do know one thing, that this dichotomy between parties is tearing politics apart.
2007-03-16 03:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you whole heartily I am also a conservative and I am not afraid to rip into any party or ideology if I believe what they are doing is bad for society, truth is truth ,and I have done so many times on yahoo, what disturb me most about a lot of liberals even thought intellectually they are aware the people that speaks for them are doing harm they will say nothing, or refuse to criticize them.
2007-03-16 03:41:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ynot! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truth is the greatest casualty in our society today...not just in political ideology...
When misinformation is wrapped up in a pretty package...we buy it. Whether it comes from a politician, the media or our friends.
With respect to politics, specifically, we have an obligation to hold our elected officials to task for their words and actions. But we don't. We allow them to lie and cheat and steal (both sides, folks), and we complain without doing anything about it. The best examples of this are the conspiracy theorists, specifically, the 9/11 crew. If they TRULY believe that the American government played a part in that disaster...they have an OBLIGATION to do something about it. But they don't. Not really. They blog and email and spend sleepless nights looking at suspicious websites and videos. But in the end...they do not hold their leader to task for the actions for which they believe he is categorically responsible.
Its time for 'put up or shut up'...you can't be complaining about the loss of truth unless you are willing to do something about it.
2007-03-16 03:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course truth is irrelevant when it comes to the two party system. The only thing that is important to our politicians is whether the public perceives them as right, or in many cases, less wrong.
When we have an environment where our two party system can work together towards the same goal, unbiased by what their party says they should think, then America can start to fix itself.
Until then, each side will continue to polarize America by their blatent bending of the truth. As it stands today, any conservative can say "See, the libs lie!!", just as any lib can say the same. Neither side is better then the other.
Where is Ross Perot when you need him.... =D
2007-03-16 03:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by theswamii 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Truth and honesty are noble characteristics, if we lived in a world where everyone subscribed to them it would be a marvelously dull utopia.
If there are a plethora of opinions associated with a given subject then it stands to reason that expressing your opinion truthfully will turn more people against you than will agree with you.
Therefore a successfull politician uses guile and deceit to express opinions that appeal to the masses in order to succeed. Thus gaining the opportunity to act upon their true agenda. A truly great politician is one who can sustain the illusion for a substantial preiod of time.
In a simple sense they believe the ends justify the means. If their agenda is to improve the well being of the nation rather than their own agenda that is enough for me to respect them.
2007-03-16 03:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by Wayne Kerr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sound bites cause most of the 'lies'.
Given the evidence as presented at the time and the exact wording of a resolution before them, they make the decision that appears to be best for their constituency and beliefs.
On the 6PM news, that comes out as "McCain voted YES".
When McCain tries to explain whatever it was, people accuse him (and any other pol) of nuancing, weasel words or even lies.
Most politicians dont lie about facts.
2007-03-16 03:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by jinoturistica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in reality truth never comes in a 'yes or no' package, in politics all that really matters is just that. when allegiance can cost you power truth definitely takes a beating.
political ideologies are almost always shrouded in enrollment strategies and mass hysteria. truth is a matter of convenience, spelled out when it is safe to.
2007-03-16 03:32:47 · answer #9 · answered by capricious_me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right is right, wrong is wrong, we are both oldschool you and I, but I question whether you are actually conservative and not a moderate.
It doesnt matter to me whether a person is, for that matter, rep. or dem., its what they offer in way of solutions and honesty. For instance, lying to get your country intoa war, thats obviously wrong. Facts are facts, and trumping up falsehood to push your agenda, it borders on evil-because afterall people put their lives on information thats supposed to be true, not some whim.
I will support honesty, always, but the line between honesty and lying is gray, for afterall a bit of "news" is amoral, isnt it?
2007-03-16 03:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by gaia_fanatic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋