>>>Politics and truth are not rational.
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>>To decide that truth is not important in the world of politics ...

>...I did not say truth was not important [in the world of politics].
>It just does not matter to many in the political arena.

So, its important to politics, but it doesn't matter to most of the people in politics.

You're sounding something like a politician yourself. If you ever consider running for office, drop me a line. I'm working on a few things that could help you out.