Welcome to the 2016 All American Liar's Contest

Welcome to the 2016 All American Liar's Contest

Just because we're still firing up the engines for Issues Under Fire's return, doesn't mean there's nothing interesting to focus on until all hell breaks loose. Right before your eyes, every broadcast and cable news network is featuring the world's best liars for your infotainment this month. The 2016 presidential election is in full swing now and both Democrats and Republicans have fielded what each Party feels is their most convincing prospects. To date, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, two of America's most successful liars, currently lead the pack. 

During this early primary process, you'll have an opportunity to witness theses intensively coached, highly polished and dark money funded professionals give the performances of their political lives. These are the most cunning, devious and misleading political creatures on earth. You could learn a lot from watching them carefully. But don't be fooled by the warm embraces, the firm handshakes or the eye to eye contact, for these are skills acquired in liars school 101. The astute observer will be paying particular attention to how they play to the cameras, while avoiding or deflecting direct questions. 

For those who truly want to learn, they must keep in mind at all times, that little if anything the political creature says is sincere or even possible, no matter how passionately they deliver their lines. If you can accomplish this, you'll be able to appreciate the level of skill these creatures possess in the fine art of deception. Although they'll all be working from carefully prepared scripts, each will have their own unique style in connecting with people.  

If you're an ambitious person with designs on a career in sales, marketing or a faith based path and don't have the cash for a crash course in how to scam a sucker or fleece a flock, observe and take copious notes from these seasoned politicians.

Bottom line: While the 2016 presidential elections may be nothing more than the biggest liar in the world contest, a novice could learn a lot. Granted, you'll never learn anything truthful from a politician, but understanding how a liar lies could benefit someone greatly if this lesson is learned thoroughly and soon enough.  

Box 13: The Sad Night 1948

When Dan Holiday receives a copybook at Box 13 from an unknown source, he's soon contacted by a lying ass couple doing all they can to get the book from him. Dan, being no fool senses trouble ahead and a good story to follow. Enjoy and share this adventure.