Truth-A Much Needed Offset in a Political Culture Beleaguered By Mendacity

Mr. President taking responsibility-though I believe you assumed more than your fair share of blame in the Affordable Care Act computer roll out-was the right thing to do. Leading by example up front  and forthright usually takes more strength and courage than leading dubiously in the shadows from behind. Besides leading from behind and in the shadows is a precarious position to occupy because it often invites equivocation and buck passing.

  It seems the truth is not an option of choice in the political arena these days with Republicans who have done everything imaginable, even craft bold faced lies, to thwart the President and Democratic ideals at every turn in the media and on the floors of the Republican controlled House of Representatives. What is so difficult or forbidding about telling the truth even if it makes your opponent look good and you have to eat a measure of crow? Perhaps the same thing which a used car salesman envisions who is not so likely to sell a car which may have hidden defects? If only the car was put in tip top shape and no corners cut to make a fast sale in the first place, a full disclosure or a least an honest presentation could be made? In a political arena rife with intentional misguidance, puffery and gainsay it is refreshing to hear an influential leader speak the truth and not pass the responsibility on to someone else, something that could have easily been done in this instance.  For that, I commend and thank you.
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