Facts are difficult to verify. Consider the source. Consider the evidence, if it can be found. Hidden agendas apparently abound. Consider agenda.
The first place to look at may be SNOPES.
“The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.”
Do your own due diligence.
“FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania….a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.”
Do your own due diligence.
“PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics…. The PolitiFact state sites are run by news organizations that have partnered with the Times.”
Do your own due diligence.
“Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.”
Do your own due diligence.
Due Diligence
What is due diligence? Research and investigate. Seek the truth. Verify the source. Find out for yourself. Separate facts from opinions. You can maybe find facts using fact checkers, but do your own research. Track down sources.
Liars
“Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.” – Revelation 22:15
“An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.” – Proverbs 14:5
Liars lie for many reasons. A chief reason is to control others, to influence others for an agenda, which may not align with those being influenced. “The truth shall set you free.” Are you?