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Politicians & Lies: Why Should We Trust Them?
Politicians have a knack for keeping secrets, and this episode dives right into that juicy topic! We're unpacking the age-old tradition of leaders bending the truth about their health, and boy, does it get wild. From FDR's hidden paralysis to JFK running on pain meds, we explore how past presidents have navigated their health issues while keeping the public in the dark. And let's not forget the current chatter about Biden's alleged cancer diagnosis—surprise, surprise! With a history like this, we’re left wondering: if politicians can't trust us with the truth, why should we trust them at all? So grab your favorite snack and settle in as we dish out the details and share some laughs along the way!
Diving into the murky waters of political honesty, the discussion takes a candid look at the age-old tradition of politicians bending the truth to suit their narratives. We kick things off with a bold statement: politicians have a penchant for hiding the truth, especially when it comes to their health. From FDR’s secret struggles with paralysis to JFK popping pain medications while running the country, the list of leaders who kept their ailments under wraps is long and colorful. It’s almost like a rite of passage for politicians to portray a picture of perfect health, even while battling their own personal demons. The conversation flows seamlessly into the present day, spotlighting Joe Biden and the recent bombshell about his health. The revelation of advanced cancer wasn’t just shocking; it was almost expected, considering the historical context of political deception. We can’t help but laugh a little at the absurdity that politicians think they can keep these things under wraps forever. So, let’s break it down: if they can't be transparent about their health, why should we believe anything else they say? Come join us as we unpack the layers of trust—or the lack thereof—in our political leaders, and remember, honesty is the best policy… unless you’re a politician!
Takeaways:
- Politicians have a history of hiding the truth about their health, and Biden's not special.
- FDR and JFK were both masters of deception regarding their health while in office, but why?
- The trend of politicians only telling the truth when it benefits them is concerning and ongoing.
- Biden's advanced cancer revelation isn't shocking, given the history of political dishonesty we've seen.
- Ronald Reagan's cognitive decline mirrors Biden's situation, raising concerns about transparency in leadership.
- The question remains: if politicians can’t be trusted with the truth, how can we trust them at all?
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Transcript
The truth we don't tell.
Speaker A:This is commentary from James Brown.
Speaker A:Joe Biden isn't the first president to lie about his health.
Speaker A:FDR hit his paralysis.
Speaker A:JFK ran on pain meds and adrenaline in Glover.
Speaker A:Cleveland.
Speaker A:Well, he had secret jaw surgery.
Speaker A:Let's not leave out Woodrow Wilson, whose wife ran the country after his stroke.
Speaker A:And toward the end, Ronald Reagan looked a lot like Biden, with good days and bad, struggling with cognitive decline in the White House.
Speaker A:That's the tradition, politicians telling the truth when it suits them.
Speaker A:So when news broke that Biden had advanced cancer, I was not shocked.
Speaker A:And I wasn't surprised that we're only learning about it now because the Biden administration was many things, and honest isn't one of them.
Speaker A:For years, handlers and allies hid Biden's cognitive decline.
Speaker A:They lied about it until they couldn't even hours before the debate with President Trump.
Speaker A:When the world saw it live, and with a track record like that, is it really a leap to think that they'd hide something else?
Speaker A:So here's my if politicians won't trust us with the truth, why should we trust them at all?
Speaker A:Let me know in the comments and support my work@jamesbrowntv.substack.com on that note, I'm James Brown and as always, be well.
