“There is No Such Thing As Too Much Truth”

Hello Joyce - an interesting word and one that has certainly changed in definition, concept and perception in my time on this planet.  And in so many ways I could never imagine.   While I won't be here to see it, I do wonder how history will reflect on these times as well as the subject you addressed in this post.   

Truth should always win out.  Total transparency and nothing less.  There are always 2 sides to every story - neither should be stifled or silenced.  Great post.

Amen Joyce !   The truth shall set you free !

Hi Joyce,
In the context you are referring to, I totally agree. There are times when truth can hurt someone and serve no particular purpose. I don't believe in lying, so if you can't tell the truth (and the whole truth), it's best not to say anything.

If the media (including social media) would follow those simple guidelines, the world would be a far better place.

I think there could be some personal relationship exceptions that fall into the moral dilemma category, but that's getting off track from your point.

As we sort through misleading information, finding the truth is sometimes a challenge.

Hello Joyce and Bob Woodward was so right with his quote.  I hate to get into our government issues but we have lots of problems with some people.

Good afternoon Joyce,

Certainly agree with Bob Woodard but have to admit our world has unfortunately changed and way too many are not reading or comprehending this quote. If it doesn't serve their agenda they resort to miss truths. Sad but true.

Joyce, In a world where things can be confusing, truth is like our strongest weapon against being clueless and unfair. We must stick to being honest, getting things right, and being open about stuff, to keep things safe and fair.

It is far simpler to tell the truth that to start lying. The lies can get out of control and one has to be particularly sharp to remember what lies they tell whom.

Hi Joyce- it's sad that we can no longer assume that what we've read or were told is the truth. True journalists are hard to find...now we have newsreaders who are told what to say. What we want is the unvarnished, unslanted facts so that we can make an informed opinion or decision.

Loved your post and ironically if you call me about one of my vacant land listings I sound like I am trying to talk you out of buying it. In reality I want you to realize what you will be facing and I do not want to hear later that I did not tell you so, Endre

I believe that to be true, but it seems that the truth also gets me in trouble a lot as well, haha.

Joyce Marsh - the truth is something I guard and cherish. I agree with Bob Wood. There is too much propaganda and misinformation. Too many lies and one-sided stories. Sadly, it has become an epidemic. I detest gossip too. Sadly, it is easy to get entrapped by people who strongly believe what they hear or read about other people and use it to their advantage to spread more vicious lies. 

Finding the truth from others, including the news reports, can be tricky and often takes a lot of digging. Too bad it's not more evident what is true or not!

Most self-proclaimed journalists are nothing but opinionists who are paid to push an agenda, Joyce. The truth becomes ever more elusive as it is stifled or pushed as lies by those who care only for their version to be front and center.

It's terrible!

Who would believe 30+years ago that almost all of our New Media Sources would actually Filter what gets presented to the citizens of the USA . Many refuse to Cover things that are happening all around us . When you talk to someone who watches the channels that deliberately cover up news , they think the things you are saying are crazy and you are a Conspiracy Theorist ! 

Once upon a time journalists reported what happened - not their opinion of how and why it happened - and what we should think, say, or do about it. I'd like them to follow the old saying on "Dragnet." "Just the facts."