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because people are more likely to lie to those they care for the most on a personal level. I care more about what my father's opinion than that of the entire constituency of Texas. Hence, I can admit to all of Texas that I smoke pot but i would virulently deny this to my father. why? because I dont want him to think ill of me.

Also, keep dishonest in context. Bill didn't want to get caught cheating on his wife because that carries with it HUGE headaches (divorce, listening to the bitching, pissed off kids, didn't want her to get hurt but couldn't keep it in his pants, ect). we all know the vast majority of politicians do this. Bill's support went up when it was revealed that this is what happened because most people can identify with lying to those you love to avoid hurting them. didn't your parents ever take you to get a shot and tell you it wouldn't hurt?

This is not the same as saying " OMFGWTF, NO! SADDAM HAS THE BOMB!1!! /I/ NAO!!!UMD!" like certain, re-elected republicans i know of.

Hitler was a war veteran, believed in strict chivalry, was well mannered, abhored liars, owned two dogs, went to church on sunday, and was good with children. He also brought about the mass exterminations of millions of Jews, Gypsies, Jehovas witnesses, Communists, Anarchists, Blacks, handicapped people, and gays.

Ted Bundy used to help old ladies cross the street and would dress up as a clown to entertain little kids at hospitals.

Ya, Their personal lives were REAL good indicators of their qualities as leaders...

in before Hitler-bundy 08