Without truth and facts on the table the political process becomes pure fiction. If this was a Netflix series, it would be wildly entertaining. But this is the United States of America, and the resulting gridlock has become life-threatening to the republic most Americans hold dear.
The White House calls the news media “fake news.” At the same time, lies and personal attacks coming from the White House are “fake news.” And when you add the fake news streaming from political adversaries and foreign countries, you have nothing short of a fictional adventure novel!
Campaigns are expensive. Instead of passing good legislation, legislators spend much of their week making donor calls and visiting with lobbyists… quickly becoming indebted to them. And making donor wishes a legislative priority mostly results in more fiction.
Lies, innuendos, exaggerations, personal attacks, conspiracies, and rumors, are all contaminating the entire political system. Both parties are responsible. And both are equally guilty.
Our country’s only hope is a complete change of people, culture, and expertise in the White House… and a whole new set of truth-committed, values motivated, “statesmen” setting the agenda in Congress.
Before it’s too late, we simply must find and support the right candidates for 2020. And then, we need to make damn sure they get elected!
Larry D. Lauer 
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