jomar
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You have described trump and MAGA leadership perfectly. Well done.Laz and posse in the nut shell. Masters at twisting the truth, always promoting the exception over the norm as reality.
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The "art of twisting the truth" is a form of manipulation used to control a narrative, deceive others, or avoid accountability
. While blatant lying is straightforward dishonesty, twisting the truth involves a more subtle and insidious approach that manipulates reality to serve a specific purpose. It is a practice used by individuals and groups, from interpersonal relationships to large-scale politics.
Techniques used to twist the truth
Motives behind twisting the truth
- Lying by omission: Instead of making false statements, the manipulator leaves out crucial information that would contradict their desired version of events.
- Rationalization: Manipulators justify their inappropriate or harmful behavior with seemingly logical excuses to make themselves appear reasonable or blameless.
- Gaslighting: This tactic involves creating a false narrative so convincing that the victim begins to doubt their own memory, perception, and sanity.
- Sophistry: A sophist deliberately twists facts and uses clever but false arguments to gain an advantage or win an argument.
- Selective attention: The manipulator draws attention to certain facts while completely ignoring others. They may focus on a single piece of a person's behavior, for example, to create a false impression of their entire character.
- Diversion: When pressed with a question or accusation, the person twisting the truth will change the subject to avoid giving a direct answer.
- "Alternative facts": In the political sphere, this is a tactic of presenting demonstrably false claims as though they are a legitimate alternative to the truth.
- Creating "alternative truths" in fiction: In creative writing, twisting the truth can be used to make a story more memorable and compelling. Authors walk a fine line between fact and fiction to cause an audience to question the authenticity of a work.
People twist the truth for many reasons, including:
- To gain power and control: Some use it to control others or a situation for personal gain.
- To avoid negative consequences: Individuals may twist the truth to protect their image, hide guilt, or avoid punishment.
- For self-preservation: In extreme situations, a small lie or distortion of the truth might be viewed as a way to save one's career, relationships, or even life.
- Because of personality disorders: Individuals with certain personality traits, such as malignant narcissism, can be prone to using manipulation and deception as core behaviors.
- For financial or status gain: A person may lie or embellish details to secure a financial deal, get a promotion, or improve their social status.