We are Drowning in Opinions - "Public Opinion" can be based on morality or propaganda.
The Court of Public "Opinion" versus a Real Court that Relies on Facts
opinion ə-pĭn′yən noun – A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.
"Public Sentiment Is Everything": Abraham Lincoln and the Power of Public Opinion
“Our government rests in public opinion,” Abraham Lincoln said in 1856. And how could it be otherwise (he explained in 1859), since “in a Government of the people, where the voice of all the men of the country, enter substantially into the execution, – or administration, rather – of the Government – in such a Government, what lies at the bottom of it all, is public opinion.” “Public sentiment is everything,” he replied to Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. “Whoever can change public opinion can change the government.” – Allen C. Guelzo – Gettysburg College
Outside Courtroom where OPINIONS MANIPULATE
Clinton’s lawyers said his actions were ‘morally reprehensible’ but not impeachable. – U-S President Bill Clinton has denied having an affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and asking anyone to lie. Clinton made the denial when he appeared at the White House. An opinion poll at the time showed that the scandal was beginning to affect the popularity rating of Clinton..
In The Courtroom where FACTS RULE
Donald Trump at the recent fraud trial in N.Y.- Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron has already ruled Trump committed fraud for years.
Outside Courtroom where OPINIONS MANIPULATE
Outside the courtroom, Trump claims everyone is out to get him. It’s a witch hunt. It’s Biden’s fault. It’s everyone’s fault but his. Is he poisoning the jury pool? You Betcha!
