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Politicians need to tell the truth

Sep 17, 2008 - 04:05:15 CDT

By DALE WILSON
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I think it is high time we put an end to all of lies by politicians. How is it that each one can tell us opposite stories, yet they are all right? They can not all be right while telling different tales. How do we go about forcing them to tell us the truth? I have an idea. We should make it a law that anytime a politician is speaking on behalf of, or about the government, in any form or venue, that they are under oath. Whether it be a campaigning, a political ad, a speech on the congressional floor, a photo op, a press release or communication with a lobbyist, or anyone else, they are under oath. If they violate this oath, they are then subject to the penalty of perjury. I feel that this should help. While we are at it, why not stiffen the penalty for perjury to something like 25 years mandatory for first offense, and double it for each subsequent offense? Let America hear the truth - not the partisan lies and half truths.

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dante wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:47 PM:

" DALE, there is such a thing as executive privilege, that means,at least under the current administration, that you can do AND say ANYTHING you want, without consequences. at least as long as "justice" is a man YOU appointed. lets hope this STOPS now, and the perps are punished before they can flee the country or are granted pardons. the dictator-oids must not be allowed to take and hold power in this country. anymore. never, ever again. "

Dew wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:53 PM:

" Economic Conservative: Do you know that NONE of the people served subpoenas are going to testify now? They have filed suit to not meet until the whole Legislature is there because they feel this a 'railroad' job.... just can not imagine the Democrats would pull a stunt like that! Isn't it strange, when they couldn't nail her with 'she had a Downs Syndrome baby that should have been aborted' to 'Bristol Palin is actually the baby's mother', to 'Palin has five kids to raise she should not be VP" even though she has been a mayor and Governor of Alaska, (more executive experience that Obama has) They resort to this kind of mudslinging! Hollis French, a big Obama supporter is behind this..... OCTOBER SURPRISE? NO, NOT ONE BIT OF A SURPRISE..... Especially considering Sarah Palin had an 80% favorable rating in Alaska! Show me one person here in the lower US that have that kind of rating! "

The Point wrote on Sep 17, 2008 4:52 PM:

" It costs $28,000 to house a prisoner for one year in North Dakota. Is it realistic to lock someone up for 25 years for lying? Mr. Wilson, do you want to pay for that incarceration? Get your head on straight before you write stuff like that. You look like an idiot. "

Dew wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:49 PM:

" No, MamaMia, They do NOT have the Bridge, now do they?
How about the lies that Obama says they he does not take PAC money? How about the lie that he says "McCain wants to be in Iraq for 100 years.".. forgetting of course, the part where McCain said, "as long as we are not losing our soldiers" I guess Obama does not know that we are still in Geramany, Japan and over 100 other countries! AND McCain did NOT say "I want to stay in Irag for 100 years" to begin with! If there is a mudslinging fest going on, it was the Obama Camp that began it with that statement!
And don't forget the famous line of Obama.... "leave my wife alone" when she (the very angry woman) had her mouth open at the wrong time again!
Oh BTW.... does Hillary still stand by her statement that "Obama is not ready to be president"? "

Dew wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:40 PM:

" Daycare Mom wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:16 AM:

" Amused-Good Idea! I'd like to know about all of those things also. Wish there was a Media who cared enough to tell the whole truth. But I don't suppose they would be around for long.

You are right! But there are some places that do tell the truth but, when all the candidates lie to begin with it is hard to tell the real truth. I do watch a lot for TV and read a lot. Some papers are better than others and FOX News does put out the truth and then they let the voters decide but, there again you have the people that are so used to all the Left wing liberal news media, like CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NYT, and then of course things like Huffington post, move-on, media matters and others that they will never believe the real news that comes out! I know they will be bashing my posts as soon as it is put up! I don't listen to the people on the radio, do not listen to Rush or most others unless I just catch part of it while visiting people, etc..... I heard a bit of Joel Heitkamp this morning and I just thought, gezz is that guy stupid! That man certainly does not belong on the radio! So I turned him off! "

kev wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:11 PM:

" Anyone that is upset with our government with its two party one political view should be voting third party this year. Change starts from the bottom up, not the top down like these two parties would have you believe. Vote your heart this year and not just for the guy you think is going to win. "

Economic Conservative wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:06 PM:

" Me thinks it very strange that Palin has served notice she won't cooperate in any corruption investigation against her in Alasks. She has just taken a page from the George Bush, I am too important to be held accountable for my actions. Lying is a way of life for politicians. "

Amusing wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:28 AM:

" Amused says:
"Tell me these people are not his role models? Do you think this country should be run by the mob? " Hey big guy this country is being run by the mob RIGHT NOW, just open your eyes. Yea, don't look back unless its at Obama , besides that way we can repeat the same bull thats brought this country to the mess that were looking at now, amazing how the world looks with blinders on. "

Amused wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:45 AM:

" To Amusing- You dwell in the past. If Obama is going to be the leader, I want to know about his financial ties to the known terrorists William Ayers and others, we have a right to know. I want to know about his financial ties to Wall street, we have a right to know, I want to know about his financial ties to the convicted and fradulent organization ACORN, we have the right to know. I want to know more about His pastor who hates America and white people. We have a right to know. Tell me these people are not his role models? Do you think this country should be run by the mob? "

Amusing wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:02 AM:

" To amused : Hey you wanta know about some politicians who lyed to the American public to start a war thats cost countless lives and billions a month???? or does that not matter in view Charlie Rangle. Wanta know about an economy thats in the tank after years of Republican leadership???.........Naaa you wanta know about Biddens son, I think I am begining to understand now,...... thanks... "

Daycare Mom wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:16 AM:

" Amused-Good Idea! I'd like to know about all of those things also. Wish there was a Media who cared enough to tell the whole truth. But I don't suppose they would be around for long. "

Amused wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:52 AM:

" It is common knowledge that every ad has a grey area but I think an even bigger problem is our News Organizations that distort and spin everything to fit their personal agendas. For crying out loud, there used to be investigations before a story. Now they just spew whatever they what. We have a right to the truth, but since they wont give it to us, it is our duty as individuals to seek the truth on our own and not blindly follow a party. I beg you to investigate Obama on your own, after all, Sarah Palin is not running for president and she gets acquitted of some trumped up media charge every day. I want to know more about Reverend Wright, I want to know more about William Ayers, I want to know more about ACORN, I want to know more about the Earmarks for Michelle Obamas place of work, I want to know about the 10 million dollars Wall Street gave Obama, I want to know more about Joe Bidens son the lobbiest, I want to see Obamas Columbia Transcripts, I want to hear more about all the Government run Green Jobs Obama will create- specifically, whos gonna pay for them, I want the Media to PROVE 95% of Americans will get a tax cut under his plan. I want to know how Obama feels about Charlie Rangle!!!!! "

MamaMia wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:46 AM:

" You mean as in "Thaaanks, but nooo thaaanks. . . ta that briidge ta nooowhere"? "

Snookered wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:30 AM:

" Methinks there wouldn't be any politicians left. It would be refreshing to see some of these people go to prison for their actions. Start with Charlie Rangle for one. Included should be the heads of the major corporations that we are bailing out left and right. But, what do they get? Millions of dollars in bonuses for all their good work. Ain't that America. Little pink houses for you and me. "

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