Posted on 11/06/2013 1:11:18 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Among the many rules I grew up with, two stand out. The first was to never call someone a liar, which was considered the worst character indictment one could issue. The accuser had best be prepared to fight or be fleet of foot.
The other was a dictum so oft- repeated that it is permanently tattooed on my brain: “If you’ll lie by omission, you’ll lie by commission.”
This first rule sheds light on why it was so shocking when in 2009 Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) shouted, “You lie,” as President Obama was addressing Congress. Beyond an insult to decorum, it was widely viewed as another tipping point in our descent into incivility.
Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), popularly known as Obamacare, has been released upon the land — sort of — Wilson is being regaled in Republican quarters as the voice of Cassandra, though his outburst was prompted by Obama’s saying the ACA wouldn’t insure illegal immigrants.
“The big lie,” as the president’s broken Obamacare promise is now known, was that everyone could keep his or her doctor and insurance policy under the ACA. No one, Americans were justified in inferring, would be remotely inconvenienced by Obamacare. Instead, the reality is well-known: Millions are expected to lose their insurance policies, while others will see their premiums skyrocket.
It is still jarring to my adult psyche to impugn another, especially the president of the United States, as a liar, so I won’t. But it is not possible to pretend that the American people have been told the truth. Nor is it possible to pretend that Barack Obama has been completely honest.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
“......There were also expressions of urgency from Democrats.
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., asked if the website in use in his state could be streamlined.
When Tavenner said she would look into the issue and get back to him, he said: “Can we do that today?”........
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Wow, even the WAPO is catching on. That is a real milestone.
The big question is...What will the minions do as this Commie destroys what is left of America?
Hey Kathleen Parker - nice to see your eyes opened a little about ObamaCare... now you need to look at 'homeland security' also known as Obama's private army... then check out the purge happening in the armed forces and ask yourself a question... How many times can Obama fool you ( I know you don't like the term "lie"...) before the real horrors start?
She’s the ultimate UniParty tramp. Probably has an obama tattoo above her ass.
Obama did not lie by omission because he often put “Period” at the end of his lies.
Dr. Jekyll and Kathleen Parker. Leo Pitts-lite.
She needs to pick a side.
“...it is not possible to pretend that the American people have been told the truth. Nor is it possible to pretend that Barack Obama has been completely honest.” So, then, the conclusion is?
Kathleen Parker: She can’t quite call Obama the liar he is.
It’s even worse than reading David Brooks, George Will and Charles Krauthammer.
It was to get votes. Now were stuck. He doesnt need to worry about relection.
No pretending necessary.
Poor Barak was (is) out of the information loop.
He didn't KNOW; therefore what he says canNOT be construed as lying.
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