The Truth? Don't be so sure.

Look, we are not big fans of the phrase "Fake News", just because people use that to ignore everything they don't want to hear and don't want to be true.

Equally, we are not big fans of believing everything you are told, especially when it is something you really want to hear and want to be true.

Wise Old Bastards always try to use a bit of common sense and critical thinking whenever they hear something, before deciding whether it is true. 

And especially before they decide to pass on or forward information:  if you are recognized as a Wise Old Bastard, what you say means something to people, who count on your years and wisdom to sort through the crap, and only offer up what is kinda pretty sure to be true.

Let's try to take that responsibility seriously -- and make sure we are laughing our asses off while doing it.