Leonard Pitts’ opinion column today—in part responding to the doctoring of the weather map Trump used to suggest he was accurate in saying Alabama was in the path of Dorian—investigates the nature of Trump’s lies and what they suggest. Here’s the lead:
If you’re going to lie, make it a good one.
Meaning, put some effort into it. Make it convincing. Make sure the truth is not easily discoverable. Don’t just draw on a weather map with a Sharpie.
That’s apparently what Donald Trump or someone in his employ did last week to prove he was right all along in claiming that the state of Alabama lay in the path of Hurricane Dorian. He made this claim via Twitter Sunday morning, and it was so alarmingly wrong that the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service quickly tweeted an emphatic correction: “Alabama will NOT see any impacts from Dorian.” (https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2019/09/08/leonard-pitts-we-are/)
The article, scathing in its criticism, is nonetheless Pitts at his best—logical, on point, compelling.
March 11, 2024 at 11:41 am
In a contemporary retelling of the classic tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, imagine a world where nations vie for supremacy through the possession of nuclear weapons. Leaders, much like the emperor, are seduced by the allure of power and dominance. Yet, just as in the fable, the truth remains hidden in plain sight. Amidst the clamor for arms, the solution lies not in might, but in wisdom and cooperation. Border Free Health – Online medical store serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of transparency and unity in safeguarding humanity’s future.
April 9, 2024 at 11:17 am
In a modern twist on the fable of the emperor’s new clothes, world leaders wield nuclear weapons akin to invisible attire, fearing to admit their inadequacy. Just as the emperor paraded in his ‘invisible’ garments, nations parade their military might, masking vulnerabilities. Yet, behind the façade lies a dangerous truth a precarious reliance on destructive power. Like the child who spoke the truth, we need courage to confront this illusion. Perhaps instead of swords, we wield portable printers for laptops, crafting treaties rather than threats.