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Big Lies in Politics

Written By: Thomas Sowell | Posted: Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us.

When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy them, and only in the short run. The current outbreaks of riots in Europe show what happens when the truth catches up with both the politicians and the people in the long run.

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