When information is presented to us, the conclusions we reach at first glance may be what the presenter wants us to conclude, and may not reflect reality. For example, how MUCH hypocrisy; how MUCH falsehood; how MUCH racism; how Much of ANYTHING (!) is relevant and important.
Split a screen in two. Put a Leftist on one side and a Traditionalist on the other. Let the subject be Hypocrisy. The Leftist will cite example after example of conservative icons demonstrating hypocritical behavior. The Traditionalist will cite example after example of liberal/’progressive” icons demonstrating hypocritical behavior.
The casual viewer will conclude, “Both sides do it, they’re EQUALLY wrong!”
Here’s the problem. The split screen and selection of examples demonstrate that the sin of hypocrisy exists on both sides. What it DOESN’T show is the DEGREE to which each side engages in it.
It’s like the games played with representations of statistics. The following two graphs show identical data. Which presents the rosier picture of growth?
Back to the Hypocrisy graphic. By splitting the screen into two equal parts and by showing the same number of examples on each side of the argument, one would be led to believe that the Left is no more prone to hypocrisy than the Right. Usually, the argument devolves into a shouting match (either figuratively or literally!) in an attempt to bludgeon the opponent.
Whom to believe? What are the FACTS?
I wish we could tell you. Unfortunately, all we can do is give you our OPINION. We recommend that you employ critical thinking, do your own research and arrive at your own conclusion on virtually any subject. JUST DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ OR SEE!
PS, our OPINION is that the Left’s circle in the Hypocrisy diagram above is in reality a hundred times larger than the one on the Right. Think of the representations you’ve seen comparing the circumference of the Earth compared to that of the Sun. THAT’s a better depiction of the imbalance!
