2006-09-18 06:23:54 · 17 answers · asked by mitchegen 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
What inspired this question was Harry Reid
(Senate Minority leader)stating on talk radio
(Ed Shultz show) that whatever Bush tells
you..believe just the opposite.
2006-09-18 14:13:44 · update #1
No. You should never blindly accept authority. You need to use your own judgment and weigh the reality of his actions against what he is telling you. All politicians at the federal level believe in plutarchy, which is not the system our founding fathers envisioned. We shouldn't believe a darn one of them, Republican nor Democrat.
2006-09-18 06:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Much of what he says is true; like he feel it important Congress clarify the Geneva treaty. You have to listen, then process what you hear because the lies are not out and out lies, but lies by omission, or misrepresentation. Mr Bush is a master politician and gifted in misleading you; Like he never said that.....With Election year here we are going to be bombarded with half truths, misrepresentations, and its an opportunity to Practice our listening skills, just listen carefully
2006-09-18 06:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by longroad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It's best to get a variety of sources to determine the accuracy of the statements made by elected officials. History will reveal the truth, usually after it is too late!
2006-09-18 06:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who has been elected to any office is a suspect source of information. They paint rosy, as opposed to realistic, portraits of their accomplishments and are not above manipulating the masses if it serves them in the long run.I'm sure you've heard the old joke.
Q: "How can you tell a politician is lying?"
A: "You can see his lips moving!"
As unfortunate as that is, that is the reality of the situation.
2006-09-18 06:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush is a stand-up guy. You can believe him.
Clinton never told the truth. He was a pathological liar. But... it was fun listening to his bull. He was a fun president.
2006-09-18 06:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he tells you the sky is blue check to make sure. This guy should go into the fertilizer business with all the bull crap that spews from his mouth.
2006-09-18 06:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not just your President.The government also.Never believe them ever.All a politician is good at is lying.
2006-09-18 06:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your choice
2006-09-18 06:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Angel of Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. All politicians are liars.
2006-09-18 06:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by n0n0stalgia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not this president unless you are a complete idiot.
2006-09-18 06:26:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋