Donald Trump tells "the truth"?

[Iris]

Someone on a friend's Facebook page is claiming that Donald Trump tells "the truth" and CNN said, so it has to be true. WTH? When asked the truth about what, he said "you know; it's been in all the news."


Seriously? Are people really this stupid?

[handmade34]

1. yes, unfortunately

a lot of "people really are this stupid"

[Xipe Totec]

3. Willfully so. nt

[cheapdate]

6. Yes. People are that stupid.

I even heard some "serious" political commentator on NPR explaining Trump's appeal and they also used the word "truth" (I immediately changed the station to some music instead.)

Trump says Mexican immigrants are "rapists" and "drug dealers". He says he'd "take care" of ISIS. and that he'd build a 50-foot wall the length of the US-Mexico border and make Mexico pay for it.

Holy crap. Idiocracy.

[handmade34]

9. ...

from 2011

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/marcia-sirota/reality-television_b_950269.html

The popularity of reality TV is representative of our declining civilization. We no longer read books and our writing skills are practically non-existent. We're clueless or worse, apathetic about history, geography, science, politics and art.

We talk about the "dumbing down" of North America, and while it's impossible to know whether reality TV is a causative factor or merely a symptom, I'm certain that it's not doing us any good.

An educated public is an empowered one. Informed citizens who ask important questions and challenge the status quo are the backbone of our democratic society.

As the economy continues to tank and politicians become indistinguishable from reality TV stars, it might be a good idea for us all to forgo our daily dose of reality TV. Perhaps we might consider picking up a book or engaging in some intelligent conversation, instead...

If we stop feeding our brains and souls with the false and disturbing images on reality TV and instead, take in something more intellectually and spiritually nourishing, we'll have the opportunity to become engaged citizens with the power to make significant changes in our own lives and in our communities.

I know that the solution to our current economic and social problems is not anywhere near as simple as giving up reality TV, but I'm more than certain that it's an excellent first step.

[wildbilln864]

2. well yes...

they are! Some are. A sad thing but it is that way.

[Takket]

4. Tell your friend fox news said Hillary tells the truth

See how that goes over lol

[AuntPatsy]

5. Yes

[John Poet]

7. 'The Truth' according to an arrogant, racist, misogynistic ass-clown, I'm sure.

Did I forget to say 'pig'? yeah, I guess I did.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

8. It seems that the 'walking reality show' insults everyone he knows

he is only a showman