Truth is, we like to be lied to

My dog Thurber has been lying to me. It only figures, because it’s impossible to avoid mistruths these days. We just exited a miserable election cycle in which truth stretching, name calling and vote pandering were all in high gear — and inescapable. Our politicians in both major parties really know how to lie. They know most Americans disdain complexity and want to hear promises that resonate —…

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