Comment Re:Truthiness (Score 1) 703
I would define Colbert's "truthiness" as true or wise in a philosphical sense, independent of whether the facts actually support it or whether it has anything to do with facts at all.
Thus a statement can be manifestly false, and yet contain considerable truthiness. Its veracity transcends reality.
Thus a statement can be manifestly false, and yet contain considerable truthiness. Its veracity transcends reality.