Bryan Stevenson, a public interest attorney and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, talks to Charlie Rose about the challenge of owning up to America’s history of racial injustice — and why he feels that we cannot let the worst moments of our nation’s history define us. The full hourlong interview airs on PBS on Aug. 20; visit www.charlierose.com for more.
Abject adjective (EXTREME)
abject misery, poverty, failure, etc.
the state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.:
They live in abject poverty.
This policy has turned out to be an abject failure.
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The BBC uses the word ABJECT in a video on the Liam Allan issue
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Explore ‘Truth Be Told,’ a page that explains the phrase used to convey honesty and authenticity, often prefacing candid or forthright statements.
The expression “Truth be told” is often used as a precursor or introduction to a candid or honest statement. It implies that the following statement will be an unvarnished truth or a sincere admission, often used to provide context, reveal information, or express an opinion. The key points of the expression “Truth be told” are:
Honesty: “Truth be told” suggests that the statement that follows will be truthful and transparent, without embellishment or deception. It indicates a willingness to be forthright and sincere.
Authenticity: The expression conveys a sense of genuineness and sincerity, implying that the statement to follow will be an authentic representation of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or beliefs.
Context-setting: “Truth be told” is often used to provide context or background information that may not be readily apparent, setting the stage for a more candid or revealing statement to follow.
Subjectivity: The expression acknowledges that the statement to follow may be the speaker’s personal perspective or opinion, which may not be universally accepted, but is being shared in an honest and candid manner.
Preceding a candid statement: “Truth be told” is often used as a preface to a statement that may be blunt, direct, or potentially uncomfortable, indicating that the speaker is about to share something without reservation or pretense.
Overall, “Truth be told” is a phrase used to convey honesty, authenticity, and a willingness to share a candid or sincere statement. It is often used to preface statements that may be forthright, subjective, or revealing in nature.
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A twisted affair
- Liam Allan was a 19-year-old criminology student when he was falsely accused.
- Prosecutor Jerry Hayes said: “It’s the most appalling case of non-disclosure I’ve seen in 40 years.”
- Prosecutor Jerry Hayes said: “It’s the most appalling case of non-disclosure I’ve seen in 40 years.”
- Diederik Stapel, pure fraud without scientific research. The biggest science fraud ever. They call him a master forger in the previously mentioned television programme Profile of the Week.
- Robert Jones: “one of the worst racially inspired miscarriages of justice ever.”
Three unimaginable issues.
Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this website.
Each time a twisted event that should never have happened.
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Een verwrongen gebeuren
- Liam Allan was een 19-jarige student criminologie toen hij valselijk beschuldigd werd.
- Het hele verhaal in een 5 minuten durende BBC video.
- Het hele verhaal in een 5 minuten durende BBC video.
- Diederik Stapel, pure fraude zonder wetenschappelijk onderzoek. De grootste wetenschapsfraude ooit. Een meestervervalser noemen ze hem in het eerder genoemde televisieprogramma Profiel van de Week.
- Robert Jones: “Een van de ergste racistisch geïnspireerde rechterlijke dwalingen ooit.”
Drie zich niet voor te stellen kwesties.
Deel 1, 2 en 3 van deze website.
Iedere maal een verwrongen gebeuren die nooit ooit zou mogen kunnen ontstaan.
1 Bryan Stevenson: ‘A Nation That Lynched Isn’t Just a Lynching Nation’ (Aug. 20, 2015
Gepubliceerd op 20 aug. 2015
Gepubliceerd op 18 jul. 2017
