Truth Be Told

Through the words of many wise people, Truth be Told will search for the threads that can illuminate our current societal debates and issues with truth, whether it be American style health care, public education, the free market versus socialism, the vagaries of Wall Street, U.S. foreign policy or any other issue that emerges. Tying history and common sense to current events, we will visit the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of notable historians, economists, presidents and everyday men and women as we seek to find and tell the truth.

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  • Could it be that American, and world, history has been reduced to a political agenda item? We must rise above any urges to frame the teaching, and embracing, of American history as a liberal or conservative cause.

    Let's Teach American History Again

    Could it be that American, and world, history has been reduced to a political agenda item? We must rise above any urges to frame the teaching, and embracing, of American history as a liberal or conservative cause. Published 12:51 p.m. January 29, 2010 - Comments

     
  • George Washington became known as the father of our country for outstanding leadership, character, and ability to apply wisdom at pivotal moments.

    A Miraculous Escape from New York City

    George Washington became known as the father of our country for outstanding leadership, character, and ability to apply wisdom at pivotal moments. Published 1:29 p.m. January 25, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Martin Luther King, and many other sincere leaders like Abe Lincoln and others since, had a dream that character would prevail over color in treatment of Americans.

    MLK Would Be Disappointed

    Martin Luther King, and many other sincere leaders like Abe Lincoln and others since, had a dream that character would prevail over color in treatment of Americans. Published 1:37 p.m. January 18, 2010 - Comments

     
  • It’s a risky business dealing in

    Radical Cures

    It’s a risky business dealing in "radical cures." For over 200 years, Americans have been willing to let the federal government conceive of and administer those cures. Published 4:27 p.m. January 15, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Is abstract equality the path to utopia? Human nature seeks prizes for success and accepts penalties for failure.  When the system seeks to change human nature, new ways to win or lose emerge.

    Abstract Equality

    Is abstract equality the path to utopia? Human nature seeks prizes for success and accepts penalties for failure. When the system seeks to change human nature, new ways to win or lose emerge. Published 9:40 a.m. January 9, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Future Shock is Alvin Tofflers term for too much change in too short a period of time.  A glance at notable futurists and history indicates 2010 will be a turning point year for Americans.

    Future Shock 2010

    Future Shock is Alvin Tofflers term for too much change in too short a period of time. A glance at notable futurists and history indicates 2010 will be a turning point year for Americans. Published 3:36 p.m. January 7, 2010 - Comments

     
  • American's are still most concerned about the economy and increasingly about terrorism, yet health care has dominated the Congressional agenda

    2009 Year In Review: Health Care Versus The Economy and Terrorism

    American's are still most concerned about the economy and increasingly about terrorism, yet health care has dominated the Congressional agenda Published 11:24 a.m. December 31, 2009 - Comments

     
  • On Christmas day 1776, George Washington's troops assembled at the feery landing and were given the password for the day,

    George Washington: An American Christmas Icon

    On Christmas day 1776, George Washington's troops assembled at the feery landing and were given the password for the day, "Victory or Death." Published 10:57 a.m. December 23, 2009 - Comments

     
  • The actions of American elected officials in recent months, and especially the last 24 hours, have taken on an eerie similarity to those of delegates not representatives.

    When Representatives Transform Into Delegates

    The actions of American elected officials in recent months, and especially the last 24 hours, have taken on an eerie similarity to those of delegates not representatives. Published 10:33 a.m. December 21, 2009 - Comments

     
  • Traditional Americans love peace and hate war.  A battle between one world view represented by Islam and another world view represented by Judeo-Christian beliefs began in the 7th century.

    Peace: Can It Really Be An Option Between America and Islam?

    Traditional Americans love peace and hate war. A battle between one world view represented by Islam and another world view represented by Judeo-Christian beliefs began in the 7th century. Published 4:18 p.m. December 16, 2009 - Comments

     
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