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Post #29,317
by screamer
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2/21/02 9:44:24 PM
2/21/02 9:46:33 PM
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New Reminds me of an old joke...
Three accountants are interviewing for a job. The prospective employer ask each one, "what's two plus two?"... Okay, so you've heard it before.

Yeah, that's right, the one who gets the job answers, "what do you want it to be?".

I have a feeling that will be the answer to your question on truth as well. I understand your rationale for asking, maybe he'll bite, but there's really nothing to be gained here. The "truth" is a goal that we all strive for, but as you well know, the truth in history is that history is written by the conquerors, the educated, the random scraps of bs papers that survive the razing of the city-state...

Sorry in advance for interferring. Us leftest ideologues can't help but spoil the fun.

You're right, the more I think about it, I'd like to know what the "truth" is myself...
Just a few thoughts,

Screamer

"All I want is the truth"
John Lennon

"Nietzsche has an S in it"
Celina Jones
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Post #29,376
by Brandioch
2/22/02 12:00:16 PM
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New "Truth" with the big "T".
I have a feeling that will be the answer to your question on truth as well.
I'm glad you're so in touch with your feelings. Or did you miss the "T" in "Truth"?

Feel whatever you want to feel. We'll see what his answer is to that question. But I don't think he will answer that question.

Why won't he answer it? Is it because he's afraid "The Truth" won't be able to stand on its own? Isn't it "The Truth" after all? Or are we discussing his opinions?

I understand your rationale for asking, maybe he'll bite, but there's really nothing to be gained here.
Sure there is. He can demonstrate how wrong I am and support his earlier statement. You remember the one? Allow me to re-quote it for you:
When Leftists ideologues say there is no real truth, the truth itself becomes politicized. But remember, truth was here first.


The "truth" is a goal that we all strive for, but as you well know, the truth in history is that history is written by the conquerors, the educated, the random scraps of bs papers that survive the razing of the city-state...
I think you're confusing "Truth" with "stories". Many times, these "stories" are reported as "historical fact". But they are still "stories". He refered to "truth". He said the "truth" was here first.

You're right, the more I think about it, I'd like to know what the "truth" is myself...
Me too!
     Oped: Conservatism defined - (marlowe) - (30) - Feb. 21, 2002, 06:18:12 PM EST
         Re: Oped: Conservatism defined - (JayMehaffey) - (9) - Feb. 21, 2002, 07:31:59 PM EST
             About the nuclear family. - (marlowe) - (1) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:28:58 AM EST
                 Actually it worse then that - (JayMehaffey) - Feb. 22, 2002, 01:24:06 PM EST
             Also, about that military thing. - (marlowe) - (1) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:38:20 AM EST
                 Whoa there! - (Brandioch) - Feb. 22, 2002, 12:13:28 PM EST
             Re: Oped: Conservatism defined - (wharris2) - (4) - Feb. 22, 2002, 12:36:52 PM EST
                 How it differs - (JayMehaffey) - (3) - Feb. 22, 2002, 01:06:25 PM EST
                     Amazing truths - (wharris2) - (2) - Feb. 22, 2002, 01:14:27 PM EST
                         The real diff between modern "liberals" and "conservatives" - (marlowe) - (1) - Feb. 22, 2002, 01:26:43 PM EST
                             Exactly. - (inthane-chan) - Feb. 22, 2002, 02:03:18 PM EST
         And I'll ask it again. - (Brandioch) - (19) - Feb. 21, 2002, 07:46:21 PM EST
             what the truth "is" - (boxley) - (14) - Feb. 21, 2002, 07:55:36 PM EST
                 No dodging, no jokes, no bullshit. - (Brandioch) - (13) - Feb. 21, 2002, 08:05:21 PM EST
                     Good question. - (inthane-chan) - Feb. 21, 2002, 08:42:06 PM EST
                     Reminds me of an old joke... - (screamer) - (1) - Feb. 21, 2002, 09:46:33 PM EST
                         "Truth" with the big "T". - (Brandioch) - Feb. 22, 2002, 12:00:16 PM EST
                     I don't play rigged games, so don't ask. - (marlowe) - (9) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:15:30 AM EST
                         cop out - (boxley) - (4) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:29:45 AM EST
                             Cop out yerself. - (marlowe) - (3) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:41:58 AM EST
                                 facts/cases arnt truth - (boxley) - (2) - Feb. 22, 2002, 12:22:42 PM EST
                                     Well, facts sure as hell ain't falsehood. - (marlowe) - (1) - Feb. 22, 2002, 01:46:02 PM EST
                                         This just keeps getting better. :) - (Brandioch) - Feb. 22, 2002, 02:27:55 PM EST
                         Thank you, God. - (Brandioch) - (2) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:45:12 AM EST
                             Marlowe is quoting: - (Ric Locke) - (1) - March 2, 2002, 10:29:22 AM EST
                                 However the world changes, - (Ashton) - March 2, 2002, 07:07:05 PM EST
                         Tautologies - don't leave home without a handful, especially - (Ashton) - Feb. 22, 2002, 08:12:18 PM EST
             Actually.. JC had one of the cleverer answers to that one, - (Ashton) - (3) - Feb. 22, 2002, 04:11:39 AM EST
                 Nicely phrased. - (Brandioch) - (2) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:52:02 AM EST
                     So all this is a lie? - (a6l6e6x) - (1) - Feb. 22, 2002, 10:22:24 PM EST
                         Revealed Truth on 'adiposity' - (Ashton) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:34:35 PM EST

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