Fake News and Alternative Facts

Its ironic that we live in a society that clamors for truth, craves honesty and when it is shared our dispensed its frowned upon. Dismissed with a minimum of concern and in most cases even ignored. Ah but lies, now that seems to be something that is more palatable or easily to digest and for the most part we seem more willing to accept it as truth. So what is it about the truth that is so upsetting to people? What is it about the truth or being honest that people would rather deal with falsehood as oppose to the real thing? You hear it all the time, "fake is the new real" or how so-called reality shows are so popular in pop culture, the only about them is very little is reality based. For those who are not so inclined to think for themselves or are used to being to how and what to think, then this is perfect for them. Why? Because alternative facts will be something that will always fit you mental and emotional composition. It will always provide a platform and and a way of thinking that will enable one to hold onto misguided rhetoric and hateful doctrine. Here's the thing, in the movie A Few Good Men, I truly think Jack Nicholson's iconic line spoke volumes then and more so now.Alternative facts and fake news has given people the excuse they needed to hold onto and believe in the things or ideals that they have held onto to despite the evidence the says this in not working. I think the brother Frantz Fanon said it best:

Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are
presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new
evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is
extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it
is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize,
ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.”

So tell me what do you think

Peace