"Short of the serious consequences and public shock that will eventually occur, I doubt any well-intentioned, knowledgeable poltician would be brave enough to actually 'tell the truth' about the serious issues soon to confront us and expect to survive even a primary campaign."
Did you watch the State of the Union address last night, Wizard?
Our straight-talking President must have given you some reassurance. Although we are soon to hit the wall, he is tentatively thinking of moving his hand towards the currently wide-open throttle.
"I must go now. For they are leaving, and I am their leader."