Why so much hypocrisy in politics?
'Our aversion to hypocrisy [in] politics coexists with a widespread tolerance of hypocrisy when it comes to ourselves.' –David Runciman, Boston Globe, www.boston.com, Feb.3, 2009.
In Canadian politics—as in daily life—hypocrisy is nearly ubiquitous. Catching politicians in acts of hypocrisy is a staple of reporting, and commentary on politics ("gotcha"). Politicians themselves devote much effort to pointing out the hypocrisy of opponents. The internet has made ...
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