A small exercise given to me by a friend
helped to show my perceptions of truth against solid facts. It is how
politicians work: on a need-to-know basis. The "truths" they tell are
belied by omission of certain facts. It is always too late when you know the
difference as we have discovered to our cost in the not-so-distant past. Anyway,
three men are running for political office and the following were the facts
given to me by my friend about their character to help me decide on my vote.
The first candidate was responsible for the imprisonment of 120,000 citizens
without trial. He was also a prolific liar while cheating on his wife for over
20 years with his long-term mistress.
Number two candidate was a chronic
alcoholic who polished off more than a half bottle of whiskey a day; also a
chain smoker who struggled with his obesity. This was not helped by the fact
that he never rose out of bed before noon every day.
The third candidate did not drink or
smoke, save for an occasional glass of wine. Courage and determination were his
trademarks and he was also awarded a medal of honour for both after saving an
officer from certain death under a hail of gunfire during battle. He was
married just the once and never had a mistress.
My decision had to be made on the
information given so far.
It came as a shock to know that the first
candidate was three-time president and most beloved leader of the US, President
Franklin D Roosevelt.
The second was Winston Churchill.
The third was Adolf Hitler.
I came away promising myself to be careful
what I wished for, who I vote for, and what I believe in. For me, the truth is
still out there.
Barry Clifford
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