"Look! What's that over there?!?!" exclaimed Sinij, "I sure hope no one noticed that I'm deflecting again."

If the details in this story are accurate, then his actions are deplorable. Having said that, this kind of dishonesty happens from both sides, all the time. If you find this behavior exceptional, given the caliber of politician we have to choose from today, then you're not paying attention.

That certainly doesn't make it acceptable, but we have to pick one, or rise up in arms. Since the later option won't be good for anyone, except the hardened criminals who have plenty of practice, I'll choose the former option for now.

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