“Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides.” -Margaret Thatcher
Voters must know that there is no virtue or moral high ground in claiming the political middle when we haven’t verified whether politicians and their surrogates are telling the truth. Fear of conflict, laziness, or a lust to be liked can lead us to surrender our discernment. As a consequence, we’d rather cop out or conform to the social vanities driving popular cultural narratives than risk losing our livelihood, relationships, or social capital.
Compromise has its place in solving many of life’s problems, but some issues require a firm choice. Two plus two equals four—not five. Yet politicians excel at twisting simple facts–bewitching voters into believing that every issue demands a government intervention and a bipartisan compromise—as if both parties are not infiltrated by self-serving actors riding dirty.
The Solomon Rule: Identifying truth in politics
Voters must learn to recognize good and bad actors in politics and know when compromise is possible—and when it isn’t. Just as negotiating with terrorists is futile, there can be no compromise with political manipulators who deceive and exploit the trauma and affinities of the public.
If our answer is “both are corrupt; I’m not choosing either,” then we lack wisdom. While such a position appears wise and above the fray of political tribalism, it’s actually weak. Claiming the middle ground is not as clever as many tend to think it is.
You are not off the moral hook to make a choice–when your country and countrymen’s freedom, and well-being, are at stake. Even when poor and sub-optimal are your only choices – sub-optimal is better than poor. And not choosing is a choice.
The Solomon Rule teaches us to discern truth by observing politicians’ actions and reactions, not just their words. In 1 Kings 3:16-28, Solomon had two immoral women before him, seeking a favorable judgment. Both looked similar in appearance and circumstance. It was hard to tell which person was telling the truth.
Solomon exposed the liar by proposing a solution that quickly revealed their true intent. Voters must apply the same wisdom—by carefully evaluating politician claims and watching how they react, especially under pressure and scrutiny.
While it’s true both parties—at the highest levels—serve similar interests as the Uniparty, one of them still provides a narrow space for righteous people to exist and express dissent. A place where bold and principled individuals can speak up, fight for reforms with better ideas, and challenge corruption.
About bias and disclosing mine…
Given the current political climate and media responses to Elon Musk & DOGE, I feel the need to point out that bias can be good in so far as it’s rooted in truth and good morals. For one can be biased toward good or evil.
For example, a person who—consistently (not perfectly)—demonstrates a bias toward godly living, truth-telling, fairness and the like is someone I’d want leading and influencing me, my family, my country, and the world.
Journalistic bias is only a problem when they don’t disclose or suspend it as journalistic ethics require. Op-Ed columns and shows allow journalists plenty first amendment freedom to share their personal opinion on news.
I am biased toward conservatism in lifestyle and politics. Disclosing my bias allows readers to evaluate my insights for credibility and usefulness.
Unpacking bias: We are all biased, and it’s okay
Everyone has biases—it’s normal and often smart. A less complex word for it is personal preference–which doesn’t register as being biased or discriminating, but it is.
For, we all make healthy discriminating choices daily like where to live, who to marry, and which school is best for our kids. And we do it based on thoughtful research on what benefits us. This kind of wise decision-making is what should be applied when selecting people for powerful positions of governance.
The issue isn’t having bias; it’s what our biases are based on. Do they align with truth and goodness or deception?
So how do we separate truth from political manipulation in news, entertainment, and public discourse to prevent being deceived? How do we recognize bias in media, movies, sports, or award shows when they inject unsolicited political opinions into what should be neutral spaces?
Most importantly, how do we react when truth challenges our biases—especially those shaped by race, politics, or social circles? The following five tips reveal how identifying truth, and smoking out lies, starts with asking the right questions.
5 Tips for navigating fake news and media bias
Tip #1: Examine yourself
Examine your political bias. Are your beliefs based on what is actually true or what you (or those who influence you) prefer to be true? Regularly questioning your assumptions and information you consume reduces opportunities for self or external deception and it strengthens confidence in beliefs rooted in truth.
Tip #2: Examine your source and consult more than one
“At the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every word be established. If he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” 2 Corinthians 13:1 and Matthew 18:5.
“He who answers a matter before he hears it–this is folly and disgrace to him.” Proverbs 18:13
Listen beyond your preferred sources. Engage with full discussions—podcasts or congressional hearings, not just clips. Clips work if you already know the context of an issue, but if not, learn before reacting. You may find you actually agree with those you’ve been conditioned to oppose.
Tip #3: Avoid groupthink
- Are your opinions shaped by curious independent thinking or the social vanity of wokeness (or other political correctness)?
- Do you align with your race, religion, party, or peers on issues without critical examination?
- Are you free to disagree on politics within your social circle without penalty?
- Do you notice any social consequences applied to people in your life or in culture who challenge preferred political narratives?
Tip #4: Use the Solomon Rule to identify fake news & bad bias
Like Solomon, pay close attention to what people do verses what they say. And when in doubt, simply ask to verify your perception or assumptions. Bias becomes a problem in media when:
- It is hidden and not openly disclosed or suspended, especially if you are a journalist.
- It is based on ignorance, deception, or omitted facts.
- It spreads in echo chambers lacking ideological diversity.
These are all hallmarks of propaganda.
Tip #5: Value Truth Over Bias
Prioritize truth over bias—intellectual honesty demands it. If your bias aligns with truth, then it’s validated. If not, question it, adjust, or abandon it. Honest people disclose their beliefs, explain their reasoning, and let you decide. They don’t fake neutrality or manipulate emotions to push an agenda.
The marketplace of ideas, may the best idea win
The cure for bad ideas are better ideas. But how can people recognize superior ideas when political manipulators influence media outlets to mischaracterize, demagogue, censor, or omit them? Free speech allows all ideas to compete. Human intelligence helps us discern good ideas from bad ones — separating truth from propaganda.
In a free market of political ideas, voters should demand competency, debate, and an honest forum to compare and contrast ideas. Just as businesses must daily prove their value to consumers to survive, so should politicians. Ignoring competing perspectives weakens our ability to make informed decisions.
Conclusion
America’s house is on fire—Democrats are the arsonist and Republicans in name only (RINOs) are termites gnawing at the foundation as they run cover for Uniparty corruption. One destroys quickly, the other slowly. Trump and his team are the fire department, fighting to save the structure of our nation.
Daily revelations of waste, fraud, and abuse from DOGE expose why Democrats—backed by RINOs and the global left—have worked frantically to sabotage and even assassinate President Trump.
Political manipulators have infiltrated media, entertainment, and academia; shaping public opinion to favor their Marxist ideas through propaganda. They rely on voters being too emotional, naive, or distracted to notice the socio-psychological finesse.
That’s why I’m writing this—to wake us up to apply the Solomon Rule and recognize political deception, no matter its source. The only path to restoring America is an Americans First commitment at the ballot box rejecting Democrats and RINOs at every level in 2026 and beyond. Until they are held duly accountable for their crimes and beg the pardon of the Americans they’ve robbed and pretended to serve, they lose their privileged powers to govern.
