I wonder how Americans would react if they knew the truth, the whole truth

[Philosoraptor]

and nothing but the truth, about EVERYTHING? If they knew how much money has been stolen, how many lives have been snuffed out, how many acts of tyranny and deception have occurred since 2000?

I wonder how they'd react if the curtain of lies was ripped away and the ugly truth of the matter were revealed?

Could we handle the truth?

[acmavm]

1. They don't want to know. Seriously, they don't. Half of their

time is spent avoiding reality.

[YOY]

5. and what passes for a 'liberal media' is proof of that

That and the shameless drivel that passes for entertainment.

[LibDemAlways]

14. You've got that right. I have

many acquaintances who tell me they don't discuss or follow "politics." And these are otherwise fairly bright people who just couldn't be bothered to pay attention as they and their country are sold down the river by the assholes in power. One woman actually proudly told me recently that she only follows "entertainment" news and thinks most Americans are like her. Sadly, there's more than a little truth to that.

[Virginia Dare]

2. The truth is there....

it's for all to see if you choose to see it.

[mmonk]

3. The willingly blind

are the most adamant in their blindness.

[we can do it]

4. They Don't Want To Know - It Might Require Thought or Action

But they do know who won Amurcun Idull ......(of course their votes counted there)...

[bryant69]

6. No we couldn't

And by we I certainly include participants of Democratic Underground and myself.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[bklyncowgirl]

7. Nobody knows the entire truth--does anybody really want to know

As Plato put it what we see as reality is really shadows on the wall. Jesus (I think) said "The truth shall set you free"

But let's face it, nobody really wants to see the entire truth. We all cling to our shadows--only these days they're on our TV sets and not on the walls.

If the truth were really known people on all sides of the political divide would have some of their most cherished beliefs devestated. Most of us would be happier with shadows that were a little closer to the truth as we see it.

[Totallybushed]

8. I think

the American people WANT the truth.

I just don't think they know how to find it.

[spanone]

9. Most are too worried about filling up their SUVS.

[pscot]

10. The only way you get Americans to face the truth

is to tatoo it on Angelina Jolie's butt.

[tomp]

11. since 2000?

how about if they knew the real history of the u.s. since 1900 or even since 1945? the truth is a big thing.

[Iniquitous Bunny]

12. Most people seem more comfortable

living with their heads in the sand. :(

[seemslikeadream]

13. Henry David Thoreau

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.


no time for all this truth seeking

[bobthedrummer]

15. What is KNOWN to be true is under constant supression via strategic

influence, perception management and other pragmatic devices that have failed to prevent the truth from emerging.

It's truly evil.

[JitterbugPerfume]

16. There are none so blind

as those who WILL NOT see


most people do not give a shit as long as they are comfortable

[leftofthedial]

17. they'd grumble, make a few internet jokes about politicians

blame Clinton's blow job, buy a six-pack of Victory beer on the way home and watch football/American Idol on TV