It's Always The Opposite

I hope this isn't intuitively obvious, but in most facets of life what often appears to be the case is often the opposite.  This theory trumps most logic, and becomes a somewhat distorted, albeit accurate way to judge most circumstances.  The only disturbing part of this theory is how do you teach it to kids without destroying faith and trust?

Here are a few choice selections, but feel free to add your own.

*  The staunch, vehement anti gay politician is usually a self hating gay person.
*  The "healthy choice" advertised super food is usually a chemistry set full of carcinogens.
*  The ultra religious among us are usually masking overwhelming guilt over personal actions or thoughts.
*   Visible, public charity may be an offset for something heinous.  True charity is silent and anonymous.
      (grand scale charity may be an exception - but possibly not).
*  Public statements of, "I am not a .............." usually means the opposite.
*  Face saving/feeling saving private statements usually mean the opposite.
*  Ultra hawkish politicians most likely have never fought and never served.
*  The biggest bullies in life usually are the most frightened and cowardly when confronted or challenged.
*  Corporations that mount altruistic ad campaigns are doing the exact opposite.

The Audacity of Stupid

The greatest difference in society and politics today is that it is no longer shameful to be uninformed or incapable of processing complex thoughts.  Prior to this last decade, students that didn't know the answers in class tried to be as inconspicuous as possible, in order to avoid humiliation.  Now these former D students seem to wear their ignorance as a badge of honor.