The mainstream press is so upset over the lies that Congressman-elect George Santos has told that they are besides themselves. In their eyes, Santos sullies the much-vaunted concept of democracy that US officials spread around the world through force of arms, a concept that pretends to result in only the most virtuous, honest people serving in government. Actually though, Santos will fit right into Congress and, for that matter, the entire Washington, D.C., establishment. That’s because the entire welfare-warfare state way of life has long been characterized by lies, liars, and frauds. Let’s look at a few examples. James R. Clapper, Jr., served as director of the National Intelligence Agency from 1992 through 1995. He lied to Congress about the federal government’s secret, dark-side surveillance activities against the American people. He figured that his lie would never be exposed, especially by his cohorts within the national-security establishment. But much to his surprise and chagrin, his lie was exposed by Edward Snowden’s revelations. Mind you, Clapper didn’t just lie. He was under oath when he lied. That means he committed perjury, which is a federal criminal offense — in fact, a felony. Was he ever indicted and prosecuted? …read more
Source:: Ron Paul Institute