If you're going to lie frequently, wouldn't it also make sense to lie well?

I’ll tell you what would be good for the economy, would be to outsource George Bush.

• Sen. John Edwards (D-NC)

Gosh, I just don’t think I ever said I’m not worried about Osama bin Laden. It’s kind of one of those exaggerations.

• George W. Bush

I’ll repeat what I said. I truly am not that concerned about him.

• George W. Bush, March 13, 2002

Bush may not be dumb, but he sure does think the rest of us are. You have to assume your audience is a bunch of borderline morons to tell as many whoppers as he does.

• Molly Ivins