What is more dangerous than to deceive by choice and design? When did unethical – pathological lying become the new normal?
Remember when accusing someone of lying was a serious assertion resulting in loss of respect, damaged reputation, disqualification or loss of employment?
Remember when pursuit of the truth was a norm connected to democratic principles?
So when did pathological lying become acceptable and the new normal?
Let’s cut to the bone. What does it say about our democracy, identity and citizenship when a vote is cast for a politician whose identity – whose brand has been to deceive pathologically by choice and design?