In our society and politics, does context even matter anymore? Are there really two sides to every story?

[DarcyDuke]

A few pals were tossing back a few on the beach.

Sandy: Charlie, what would you do if aliens landed and tried to abduct us?

Charlie: I would kick their alien asses and send them back to where they belong!

Now imagine the leftwing headlines..
Charlie..

Racist
Xenophobic
Violent extremest
Terrorist
Facsist

[seeyounexttuesday]

The left is incapable of critically thinking, being intellectually honest, and not getting emotional.

[DarcyDuke]

I admit, I may have heard his name a few times, but I had no idea who Charlie was. Now it appears that the experts are coming out of the woodwork.

[noohair]

Context is everything to understanding. Opinion in a vacuum had no meaning...

[ohsheeT]

There's only one side and that is the truth if you can't be honest and tell the truth. Then you don't get a side

That's why I don't understand why we keep re electing liars and cheaters and thieves.

[Zionne]

Context always matters, but in today’s fast-moving media and politics, it often gets lost people grab quick headlines or clips and run with them. There are usually multiple sides to a story, but not all sides are equally honest, informed, or fair. The challenge is slowing down enough to sort truth from spin.

[DarcyDuke]

Was there anything confusing about my premise?

[DonaldDarko]

Context matters or you wouldn't be writing this. You're not the only one who sees through their lies.

[Xawyx-2]

Well, sometimes there are even three sides to every story.

[DarcyDuke]

Name another side to my scenario.

[Xawyx-2]

For example, when it comes to politics, the usual sides are left-wing, right-wing and the centrists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrism

[DarcyDuke]

I didn’t ask for a link. Do you possess a thought of your own on my scenario?

[Xawyx-2]

Sure, for example, three friends having an argument, and every friend has a different opinion.

[DarcyDuke]

That’s not my scenario that’s your scenario. Try harder or go away.

[Xawyx-2]

Sandy's side, Charlie's side, and Alien's side :P

[qwerty2469]

There are 3 sides to every story. What she said, what he said, and the truth

[DarcyDuke]

Amen

[Iron_Man]

People have different opinions