Tag Archives: deceit
“Show Boat” Ethics: Defining Deceit
A famous scene from the musical “Show Boat” illustrates why deceit is lying, and also an ethical use of it. Continue reading
“Blue Bloods” Ethics: The Good Lie?
“Blue Bloods” explores the dilemma of the necessary lie. Continue reading
Unethical Quote of the Week: President Obama (Sigh!)
President Obama intentionally misled the public about history, the law, and the Supreme Court. Otherwise, he was right on the money. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Quotes, Government & Politics, History, Law & Law Enforcement, Leadership
Ethics Dunce: Glenn Kessler, Washington Post “Fact Checker”
Of all people, a Washington, DC “fact-checker” should know that deceit is a lie. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Ethics Dunces, Government & Politics
Unethical Quote of the Week: The Washington Post
The Post’s anonymous critic of Ron Paul wants to remain anonymous to avoid being critical. WHAT??? Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Quotes, Journalism & Media
Spin, Rationalizations and Denial From the Ron Paul Faithful: An Ethics Lesson
The deceitful lengths Ron Paul supporters will go to in defense of their flawed standard-bearer! Continue reading
Filed under Character, Government & Politics, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Race, U.S. Society
Why Would Anyone Trust A Company That Tricks Them Into Opening Its Junk Mail?
The letter arrives in an envelope that works very hard to look like it will contain an official IRS document. The mailing stamp has an elaborate eagle and flag logo; a large 2011 is posted in the lower right-hand column. Also there: a statute number TITLE 18 SEC. 1702 US CODE. There is a window in the envelope, and the address that is visible appears on institutional pink paper.
Oh-oh. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial
