People often remark that the Richard Nixon White House set a new low for unethical behavior and rampant lying. Nixon at least had an excuse for his devious behavior. He had done something bad and didn't want to get caught, so he lied. Bush, as far as I can tell, just lies out of force of habit and because "win at any cost" has become the standard operating principle of his party.
Consider this as well: Even though he was a liar, Nixon had some decent ideas. He toyed with introducing a national health care plan, and, get this, a guaranteed minimum income plan. With Bush, we just get lie after lie without any good policy initiatives.
Morbo nails it. This is a must read.
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