2007-06-17 03:24:48 · 20 answers · asked by Ringo G. 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
people dont like being wrong
2007-06-22 08:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by pancake on my face 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes for humans it can be easier at times to keep believing the lies.The hurt and sense of loss to realize you've been duped aren't easy to deal with,that's a psychological thing.
Continue to believe the lies even if you know subconsciously they are false can be a defense mechanism to avoid the pain.
This does not only apply to politics but to human existence in general.
2007-06-17 12:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think a person's ability to search himself for the truth is a measure of maturity and intelligence. A person who can recognize his/her own weaknesses has a leg up; or, I like to think that way.
For instance: People who are adament about overturning Roe vs Wade have never had to make a decision about abortion. When they do make a decision based on the reality of the situation, mal formed fetuses', gang rape, etc., it's usually a rational decision to abort. Then do they become hypocrites?
The 'war on terror' in Iraq? Is that an attempt to 'Democratize' a regime? Or is it a mass deceit? Do we believe our President?
Thanks
2007-06-25 06:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by telwidit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's expose the truth:
The Illuminati-Staged US Presidential Election
http://www.rense.com/general58/suspre.htm
The GW Bush Gang: IG Farben 2001
http://www.rense.com/general7/gw.htm
2007-06-24 03:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a hard thing to admit you've been dupes. This is why con artists get away with it for so long.
2007-06-24 03:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by swinger_32839 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The lies are so much prettier though and don't require as much thinking. If you believe the lies you can believing you are the right side.
2007-06-17 10:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie is awesome!! 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It appears to be the case. Goebles said"Tell a big enough lie and people will believe it"
2007-06-24 22:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by donnie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some people. I choose to see the truth even if it's the truth I didn't believe.
2007-06-17 10:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
many people believe this way until the lie becomes untennable in its implications
2007-06-17 11:33:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me... no... but then again I don't believe that I'm believing any lies. As a Conservative I try to have facts, not feelings, to back up my core beliefs.
2007-06-17 10:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
For some maybe - but not for me - I'm one of the "Fool me once, shame on you" guys.
2007-06-24 11:26:21 · answer #11 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋