Mis-Speaking & Deniability

Misspeak - "express oneself in an insufficiently clear or accurate way".

Do we believe that is what happens so frequently with Trump, or any other Politician? I think not. They didn't get to be where they are today being unable to string two words together intelligably.

Apparently these are the skills Politicians need:-

1. Writing and Research Skills. ...
2. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. ...
3. Knowledge of Social Media. ...
4. Understanding Your Audience. ...
5. Crisis Management and Problem Solving.

I wonder how world leaders & Politicians would score on these with different audiences?  You really would think that the "gift of the gab" would rate highly on a politicians resume. Being able to communicate effectively & accurately seemed to be a prerequisite hitherto - but apparently not now in the age of Post Truth.

Politicians everywhere seem to be unable to speak simply & directly, without being open to misunderstanding, on issues important to their electorate. It is deliberate obfustication. Not wishing to tie themselves into a clear statement which may be quoted back at them. Trump is a law unto himself - Truth is an unknown concept to him. May is so far down the line of placating Conservative factions about Brexit that she has no idea what is honest any more.

So many politicians seem to believe that so long as they are woolly enough they can deny anything. Denial has become an art form. That's why they never give direct answers to direct questions. Trump, just lies, says whatever comes into his head & then denies he ever said it.

Then there is Political Deniability - "Plausible deniability. ... In politics and espionage, deniability refers to the ability of a powerful player or intelligence agency to pass the buck and avoid blowback by secretly arranging for an action to be taken on their behalf by a third party ostensibly unconnected with the major player".

Lying & Deniability is actually built into the system. It makes you sick.