Truth isn't what is sought anymore Dark Skies. Political Correctness is the rule of law. We claim to have Freedom of Speech in this Country, but when the TRUTH is spoken the person is vilified or called intolerant.
The Truth is the Truth, and NOT saying it doesn't change that!
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but [wanting] to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires; and will turn AWAY their ears from the TRUTH, and will turn aside to myths." 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Although this Scripture was talking about Spirituality, the same can be said about political leaders.
Amazing, but true. Hits the nail on the head. The Truth is the cornerstone of spirituality. Lying for political expediency negates spirituality even if that's not the intent. Sometimes I wonder if our leaders are not immature spiritually and therefore in over their heads.
As Rabbi Daniel Lapin says:
Politics is nothing other than the practical application of your most deeply held moral and spiritual values.
When a leader obscures the Truth or tiptoes around it, a shot is fired across the bow of the Spirituality (cap intended) of his/her followers, his/her nation, and, indeed, the world.
It is a blow to the Truth and a boost for the father of lies.