Politicians and the Truth
Many years ago I was the editor for a weekly newspaper. That is the reason my grammar is lacking, but it isn't the point of this post. I want to share a piece of an article in the local daily newspaper. It concerns the comments of the junior senator from Kentucky, Jim Bunning. It seems Bunning made a comment or two that surprised the local residents. When a reporter called to question Bunning on the comments the following exchange took place:
"When a reporter attempted to play an audiotape of Bunning's comments for him, the senator said, "I didn't say that at all. I don't want to hear it. I'm not going to get into a confrontation. I'm going to excuse myself. Thank you."
He then hung up"
I love that when confronted with the facts Bunning put his fingers in his ears and chanted "I'm not listening! I'm not listening! You can't make me! You can't make me!"
At least that's what I envisioned. It wouldn't be much different than what I saw many another politician do when confronted with proof. After a year of covering local politics I swore never to interview another politician.
And I haven't. Another life goal realized.
