"You can't just make stuff up... The American people aren't stupid," Obama said.

Decius wrote:

Sigh, maybe he isn't qualified to be President after all...

What he means is that Americans want leaders who think their lies through, present them in believable ways, confidently and firmly deny evidence to the contrary, and stay one step ahead of the questioners. It's not about Truth so much as the illusion of truth.

Recall, from June:

The closer we get to election day:
1. The harder it will be to know whether or not the candidates are lying.
2. The more authoritarian the candidates will act.

Also:

I've come to the conclusion that you actually want shifty, dishonest politicians elected by an apathetic populace. This means that things are working.

So, isn't this what you wanted? Make up your mind already!

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