Thomas Oliphant:
Spain's vote against mendacityIt wasn't the bombs; it was the lies
In an atmosphere of horror and anger, Spanish voters managed to sort through their emotions over the weekend to deliver a surprisingly clear message to their government. Perhaps we should listen in the United States.And not only did Spain's government lie to their citizens about the bombings, Washington covered for them on this side of the Atlantic.Governments that lie and cover up on matters not only central to national security but also to the commitment of armed forces abroad are inviting rejection.
Of course, this is all right up the alley of the Neocons and their "noble lie" philosophy. Yet there is a lesson in the election results from Spain for the Neocons, although one that they will likely miss: That their noble lie philosophy depends on being able to fool all of the people all of the time. And that assuming that is in the end a fool's bet.
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