About Michael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Question I want to have the odds on a politicizing telling the truth
each comment is true or false
odds maker says 70% True 30% false
I want to know what your odds are.
I was a salesman. We were told a prospect has two reasons when he says no. Reason 1: What sounds good. Reason 2: The real reason, then that is where we started asking a let of questions.
My quesion Could this be done, and how.
Answer Hi Dan,
Politicians, like others, occasionally lie. But for the most part, politicians tell the truth. One major reason for this is that if they lie about many things, they are likely to get caught in a lie and that will hurt their credibility. That said, politicians are highly adept at shading the truth: that is saying something that is technically true but from which people may draw false inferences. This is often what happens if the truth is unpopular. Of course, if the truth will help their popularity, politicians are happy to tell the truth.
