(Pulled this out of the old dustbin).
I suspect that current day politicians aren't the prolific liars of the days of yore. Bear with me a minute.
In days of yore, politicians heaped praise on themselves and lauded themselves on the wonderful jobs they have done and the great things they will accomplish in the future. A lot of lying took place.
In our current environment, politicians still do those things, but the real meat is in attacking the opponent with smears, etc. Unfortunately, most of these attacks on the character of their opponents are quite likely true.
Granted it is only my opinion, but based on that last paragraph... I consider today's politicians more honest than those of the past.
That is NOT to be construed as politicians of today being more honest, trustworthy, or ethical. Quite the opposite.
All the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum.The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal.On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. - H.L Mencken ?1920?
That was from nearly 100 years ago and while some people might look at some of the recent elections and nod their heads in agreement... it should be noted that most of Mencken's quote are very past tense.
Politicians have become more adept at avoiding the truth, massaging the truth and spinning the truth.
Just sayin...
