From: The Gulf of Tonkin: The Ghost Attack that Sparked a War

How can you spot when someone is only giving you one side of a story?

Just like the NSA analysts, people often filter out information that does not fit their narrative. Looking for what is missing is key to finding the truth.

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When reading an argument, actively search for the strongest point made by the opposing side.

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The U.S. government hid the fact that its ship was helping with secret military raids against Nor...

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The second naval attack on August 4, 1964, never actually took place.

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Intelligence agencies deliberately selected and altered data to make it look like an attack occur...

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The Gulf of Tonkin: The Ghost Attack that Sparked a War

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