Joe Lieberman

One of the largest problems that exists in politics is dishonesty.  Our Founding Fathers were some of the most honest and virtuous men on that ever lived.  Just think of the initial creation of the Constitution.  Many states refused to ratify it, feeling the federal government was given too much power.  So it was agreed that amendments would be passed immediately after ratification that further limited the federal government.  Those amendments are now known as the Bill of Rights. 

An agreement like that would be impossible today.  The Democrats have reneged on so many promises, like securing our borders(OnTheIssues.org) and cutting spending (ATR.org), that it is impossible to trust a word they say.  There is no honor in this leftist government anymore.

Which leads to Joe Lieberman.  He calls himself an Independent, a title not earned.  On every vote and issue he sides with the Democrats after pretending to disagree.  Even the media counts him as a Democrat vote on every piece of legislation.  He claims to be an Independent to win elections, which is highly dishonorable and dishonest.

So when he discusses the security on the United States border, it should be no surprise that he does so out of both corners of his mouth.  He believes that the border is very secure, yet there is still so much more to do (CNSNews).  With this statement, he appeases everyone.  Those that argue the border is not open can agree with the first part, and the others that feel it is not can agree with the second part.  Well, Senator, which one is it?

His obvious pandering is bad, but his true intentions are revealed at the end of his statement.  Lieberman believes that securing the border is important, but that doing so should not hurt the liberty of Americans.  This is something the Senator will have to explain.  How can ensuring our safety on the border and preventing illegal immigrants, drugs, and terrorists from slipping through be a detriment to our freedom?  The entire premise of this statement is completely flawed and contradictory.  What this last statement really means is he doesn't want to do anything about the borders, because doing so hurts his Democrat allies.  The bit about liberty gives him a reason to oppose a tighter border.

Much of Washington is wildly corrupt, yet I do think there are a handful of good people.  It's politicians like Joe Lieberman that will ensure the right people never make the spot light in a positive way, and that's infuriating to conservatives.  It's our job to expose liars like Lieberman and show the blatant double-speak of the left.