Of late, we are hearing an abundance of discussion regarding the subject of truth.  I recall my youth, more and more…it seems, where my teachers slowly and systematically taught me about truth.  I learned that 2+2=4.  Later came the multiplication tables and learning cursive, yes I am old, and my first forays into history.

‘Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in December 1620.’    Wikipedia

We were taught about our Presidents, from our first, George Washington, to the president in office when I began school, John F. Kennedy.  I remember hearing, on numerous occasions, that anyone could be elected President of the United States.  I wondered how this could be possible.

As I grew and matured I could not help but notice that many of my elders expounded what they assured me was truth…when in reality it…