Journalistic conventions make it hard for reporters to deal with a big, complicated lie.

The definition of a gaffe is when a politician tells the truth.

Journalistic conventions make it hard for reporters to deal with a big, complicated lie.

Many 'hard' scientists regard the term 'social science' as an oxymoron. Science means hypotheses you can test, and prove or disprove. Social science is little more than observation putting on airs.

There is a deadening conformity in the culture of cyberspace in which we don't intend to participate.

One answer is that the towns elected officials thought that the project served a public purpose and that the various subsidies and favors were worth the price. But they may or may not have thought this.

In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesn't remember the interview.