How predictable, right wing choosing what is fact and what is truth only when it suits them. 😂
Let's talk about "Legal Credibility." It’s important to understand that credibility in a court of law has limitations. When someone swears to tell the truth, it doesn’t mean their truth is the same as fact. This applies to everyone, from whistleblowers to those sworn in on January 6th. To explain this better, let’s break it down:
In court, facts are concrete evidence like documents or physical proof that can be verified. Truth, however, is how these facts are interpreted or perceived. The right wing often pushes their version of the "truth," which can be subjective. Isn’t it ironic that Trump hosts a platform called Truth Social? It’s like the ultimate used-car salesman pitch, and MAGA followers subscribed to it. But I digress...
When a witness swears to tell the truth, they’re sharing what they honestly believe, which may not perfectly match the facts. This is why we need to separate facts from truth. Lawyers present both facts and witness testimony to argue what they think the "real" truth is based on the evidence.
For example, if Person A and Person B both hear a loud bang, Person A might think it’s a gunshot (their truth), while Person B thinks it’s a car backfiring (their truth). But the fact is, the bang was caused by a firework. They both interpreted it differently, but the fact remains the same.
In court, the goal is to find the truth that fits the most reliable evidence... Not that you'd know anything about evidence.