Truth Be Told.

       I have a friend whose name is Truth B. Told. Truth B. Told is a quiet man, he rarely speaks out, but is known by many. Now Truth B. Told has a firm belief in not accepting lies or exaggerations. Truth B. Told has little respect for those who, especially in positions of authority, say one thing and do another. Of all those in authority, the folks he most disapproves of are politicians. And among politicians, the truth be told, Truth B. Told reserves his greatest derision for the newbies.
       Political newbies are those individuals who, later in life, decide to run for high office. But have never had any experience that could be construed to be relative to the responsibilities of that high office. Some are even in office and running as incompetent incumbents Yet, in order to appear more suited to that high office, will endlessly point out the failings, real or imagined, of his or her opponent. Truth be told, its not the real that bothers Truth B. Told, but the imagined that he finds troublesome.
       I'm sure you'll find examples of such people in many election campaigns across the country. Someone decides he or she wants the attention afforded them by such a campaign. Some see such a campaign and high office as a means to increase their personal or business value and as being even more important than the office and responsibilities themselves. For these people, truth be told, Truth B. Told finds no value to society. Truth B. Told considers such a candidate to be a cancer on the soul of a society.
       While it seems to be standard operating procedure for politicians to puff up their own capabilities and run down their opponent's, other politicians go far beyond this and begin the childish game of name calling. Truth be told, this is exactly the worst behavior possible, and in Truth B. Told's mind disqualifies them for any office. Truth be told, Mr. Truth B. Told is right on.