Tom Paine 1949
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I have listened to “the word” of our own country’s “democratically elected” leaders lie us into disastrous wars. I “take the word” of dictators and totalitarians with even more skepticism.
Evidence of China’s success in slowing the virus is clear (whatever the final numbers), evidence of its economic successes even clearer — even though the statistics that State and CCP institutions provide is often opaque. Even in China there are multiple sources, if you know where to look, that sometimes reveal the truth. Until I see real evidence, I will remain agnostic on this issue and use my own judgement reviewing sources. If it turns out the “secret report” to Trump has solid evidence, based in the medical community in China, for example, I might change my opinion.
Evidence of China’s success in slowing the virus is clear (whatever the final numbers), evidence of its economic successes even clearer — even though the statistics that State and CCP institutions provide is often opaque. Even in China there are multiple sources, if you know where to look, that sometimes reveal the truth. Until I see real evidence, I will remain agnostic on this issue and use my own judgement reviewing sources. If it turns out the “secret report” to Trump has solid evidence, based in the medical community in China, for example, I might change my opinion.
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