Quote by Stephen Colbert

In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be actively ignorant. One motto on the show is, 'Keep your facts, I'm going with the truth.'

In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be a

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that holding onto an unsustainable or irrational belief requires a deliberate choice to ignore factual information. It suggests that individuals who cling to such positions consciously reject evidence in favor of their own version of truth. The quote, particularly the phrase "Keep your facts, I'm going with the truth," demonstrates a preference for subjective truths that align with personal biases, rather than objective realities. It implies that maintaining an untenable position requires an active disregard for factual knowledge.

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By Stephen Colbert

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