Trust, but verify is a form of advice given which recommends that while a source of information might be considered reliable, one should perform additional research to verify that such information is accurate, or trustworthy. The original Russian proverb is a short rhyme which states, Доверяй, но проверяй (doveryai, no proveryai).
1. Selective Trust Minus Any Effort To Verify
2. Imprisoned by Blind Acceptance of Authority
Blind acceptance of authority can trap people in a false reality designed by authority figures to preserve their power.
That dynamic is humorously presented in this cartoon. However, it's not the least bit funny when religious and political "leaders" aided by propagandizing media outlets use it to pit one group against another to keep both from discovering the deception which imprisons them.
3. A Failure of Trust
Those food labels and expiration dates are there for a reason, folks. It's not big government trying to tell businesses what to do. It's your government telling them to give you the information you need to make an informed decision.
4. Hmmmm...Looks like a November recall is needed.
Some defective airbags are actually bloviating windbags.
5. When there is no option to verify...
6. The Non-Apology Apology
This is yet another ploy used to promote blind trust in and acceptance of authority.
7. Treat me, or else IRS you for tax evasion!
You are entitled to laugh at this one.
8. You can't teach algebra to a goldfish, and you cant teach ideologues to think.
Note: I intend to use the following, slightly-modified version the title above as a standard response to right-wing bullshit wherever and whenever I encounter it.
I'd supply links to the many facts which refute your bullshit, but it would be a waste of my time. Just as you can't teach algebra to a goldfish, you can't teach "true believers" to think.
I have verified the accuracy of that message. I trust you'll agree. If you like it, feel free to use it.
9. Sometimes, it's better to take preemptive measures than to trust.
10. When Verifying, Follow The Money
Optimism is one thing; historical perspective is another thing altogether.
11. Who do you trust? (Whom do you trust? for my fellow grammar Nazis.)
Today cartoonist Steve Benson appears to have chosen to trust the emotional appeals of the fear mongers and to disregard the factual arguments presented by medical experts.
I'd like to ask Mr. Benson this simple question: Would you go to the likes of Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, or Rush Limbaugh for a colonoscopy based on where they consistently stick their heads?
12. A Completely Different Kind of Trust
This one's just for fun.
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