Alternative Facts
Thanks to Kellyanne Conway a new term has now been added to our discourse; “Alternative Fact”, to join the ranks of “Post Facts” and “Fake News”, with one major difference; it having the official blessing of the new administration as legitimate truth. That is when put out by the new administration’s press secretary!
And to make it worse, Conway’s subtle threat and poke at Chuck Todd about “rethinking their relationship should he continue this line of referencing”. You start wondering if all the satire about the impending closed and censored press may in fact go beyond comedy, ushering a new era of an “Alternative Democracy”. Scary, right?
Or is it all the continuation of a masterful manipulation of the Media, and hence the public’s attention, a diversion from the real story, the more embarrassing and damning news of the day, the historical worldwide turn out at the March, protesting President Trump’s stance and the policies he plans to advance.
The March has in fact brought about new hope, not just because it has provided a platform to the “Alternative” voice, but because it has given a new birth to activism.
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The peaceful and respectful fashion in which the massive demonstrations were conducted all throughout the world is indeed a testament to human decency.
This is democracy at its best.
Hopefully the new administration will listen, will take note of, and, will in fact take the voices heard into account when formulating policies. Or pay the consequence.
But the equally significant byproduct of the March was a new awakening, a revival of a sense of community and reaffirmation that we indeed are all in this together. It was as if the masses who stayed home on election day woke up to the reality of the consequence of their inaction, pledging never again to stay dormant, not to be discouraged, or let hope give way to despair. Let us hope that this renewed sense of idealism will carry forward, constructively, peacefully, in lock step with the new administration as it promotes policies that are progressive and in line with the betterment of the society, obstructing those that do not, but more importantly, working all angles to effect policy change in our direction.
Indeed, it is just getting interesting.
P.S. A piece of advice to Kellyanne Conway; the art of wining the hearts and minds is partially in the ability to admit when wrong, at least every so often. It will only go to further one’s credibility when one listens, and when one concedes partway. Forceful yelling only goes so far, for so long. It gets tiring quickly, not to mention counter-effective. Just watch.
