To the liberal/communist mind, a lie is not a "lie". It is merely a means to further the communist cause and is, therefore, justified.
To communist, a lie is only a lie not when you lie to the public, but Rather when you lie to the state. e.g., the old Soviet Union.
I don't know if Dan said this, but if he didn't, he should have.
Nah... I was thinking of a different quote... one that Dan used to explain why he thought Clinton was honest even though he lied.