Double speak by Politicians

Donald Rumsfeld once said in 2002, regarding the limitations of intelligence reports.

There are known knowns; there are things we know we know.
We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns — the ones we don't know we don't know.

Gobbledegook from Politicians

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Sounds like a whacked out version of the Arabian proverb.

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[center] [b][u] Knows and Knows Not[/u][/b][/center]

He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool; avoid him.

He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a student; teach him.

He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep; wake him.

He who knows and knows that he knows is a wise man; follow him.

Attributions:
Persian apothegm, Sanskrit Saying
Chinese Probverb
Persian Proverb Confucius
Richard Burton, Anonymous Arabic Proverb

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Sicarium · 46-50, M

There's plenty of political doublespeak, but this actually makes sense.

Known known: your paycheck
Known unknown: you will have an electric bill, but you don't know the exact amount
Unknown unknown: the medical bill from the accident you might have in six months

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Sicarium Good explanations👍️

windinhishair · 61-69, M

He is correct in his assessment. And it is those unknown unknowns that pose the greatest danger.

Grateful4you · M

All I know is I know not.

SW-User

That is still pure genius compared to anything Trump has ever said.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@SW-User In fact, what he said is very sound. Almost tongue twisting, but the epistemology is based in fact.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

@SteelHands Totally agree, one smart fellow he was/is

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