The Illusion of Truth
The Illusion of Truth: The Legacy of Propaganda The "Illusion of Truth" effect, often associated with Paul Joseph Goebbels and Nazi propaganda, describes how repeated exposure to a statement—true or false—increases its perceived credibility. The Claim: "The Island of Ireland is Ready for Unity" This assertion is misleading. A clear and litmus test of Irish unity is the situation on Garvaghy Road, Portadown. As of Autumn 2025, the nationalist residents of Garvaghy Road, remain deeply uncomfortable ( to put it mildly) with proximity of their Protestant/Unionist neighbors for even a few brief periods amounting to 90-minutes annually. Unionists/Protestants should not expect different treatment in the Republic of Ireland’s 26 counties. In the Republic, where Roman Catholics make up a disproportionate share of the Garda Síochána (89% of Gardaí, compared to less than 3% Protestant)*, recruitment does not reflect the balanced 50/50 approach seen elsewhere...