What I can't understand are the people who choose to believe such whopping untruths only based on the statements of a convicted felon, a proven liar, someone who hates just about everyone else. Why do his followers want to believe his lies? Are they afraid of him? Do they want his approval? Do his lies justify their own hatred and prejudices?
It is a choice, believing without proof; a weakness, not a strength. His statements are never proven, never include facts. He just throws this stuff out there, after mulling over his hatred and jealousy until he comes up with a way to hurt something or somebody. He demands loyalty as the justification for belief. Loyalty versus proof. There's something seriously wrong with that.
How does believing and jumping on board with the lie, even without proof, suit THEIR purpose? People are innocent until proven guilty. Just because someone you "believe in" says something doesn't make it true. Just because you dislike someone doesn't make their statements lies, either. As discerning beings, we should consider the source, the facts, and the circumstances. Again, why do they want to believe his lies? We know what his lies say about him, but what does believing them say about his followers?
I will be so sad when the burden of proof is no longer the norm in this country, when facts no longer matter. We will all be slightly less human as a result.
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Why do they WANT to believe? That is the exact right question. From what I can tell by talking to someone who is determined to believe that the self-styled "freedom" convoy in Ottawa did not include any of the unlawful behaviour some participants were charged with, I can only deduce that they picked a "side" before facts were known and now are unable to move off their position. Any evidence that doesnt support their initial belief is discounted as "fake news" and they refuse to even consider it for one moment.
ReplyDeleteAnd as we well know "beliefs" are based on emotions, not the intellect.
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