A scary thought.

Lying has become fashionable. Acceptable. In the news business. And in politics.  Because lies are more entertaining than the truth. Lies sell.  Easier than real facts. Than the truth.  Some business and political leaders are out to sell us a bill of goods. To increase ratings. To get more readers and viewers. And they know how. Because more and more people want to be entertained. Rather than informed. That’s why Donald Trump has emerged.  A shrewd entertainer. A showman. A potential president of the United States of America.  Because more than anything. He’s a bold, straight-faced liar. He tells entertaining lies.  Acceptable to millions of voters. Who knows? Maybe even a majority. He could win the election. Of course, he’s still a long-shot. But he’s getting closer and closer. As election day nears.  Because he’s such a brash fibber. Who knows how to manipulate and entertain an audience. To get away with outlandish lie telling. Maybe all the way to the White House. Yes, it’s a scary thought. For Halloween. And beyond.  --Jim Broede