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Originally posted by Kadath
Actually, I was referring to the fact that many politicians, including the President have at one time said one thing and later said something in direct contradiction to the first statement. That's what you leave yourself open to: casting yourself as a hypocrite. Also, while I'm sure your job is important, I doubt it's as significant and as publicized as Counterterrorism Coordinator to the President of the United States. So it might be a little easier for you to stick to your guns, as it were. It's also probably easier to toot your own horn; millions of people aren't looking at your every word and calling you a liar.
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My stance is far from hypocritical. I have always maintained that we should not accept politicians lying. In this case I am not accepting Clark's lying. It's completely consistent.
As far as my job and it's importance, the very fact that Clark was charged with protecting the country should be MORE reason for him to stick to his guns not less of one.
FWIW, it's never easy to "stick to your guns" in the face of opposition that could end or severely handicap your career. Anyone who thinks it is has probably never tried it.