The House of Commons would be empty if liars were thrown out

[tinfoilhat 11]

We do undoubtedly need honest, conviction politicians with integrity.

 

But the electorate also have to be grown up enough to take the truth when it's offered.

 

Too often the politician is rewarded with loss of support when he tries to tell it how it is. So you can't blame them for obfuscation if not outright lying.

 

You've got that right Anna. The person who wins elections is the slickest, not the cleverest or the honest. But in fairness it's been the case for a long time now.

[Plain Talker 11]

Dennis Skinner MP (Labour, Bolsover) speaking in the house of commons:-

 

""Half the Tory Members opposite are crooks"

Speaker: "The honourable member MUST withdraw that remark"

Skinner: "OK, half the Tories are not crooks"