Why do governments lie?

Governments lie. ...If they told people the truth, they wouldn't last very long. --Historian Howard Zinn.

Socialism my way

OK, I'll go along with "From each according to his ability to each according to his need" -- as long as I get to decide who needs, what they need, and how much of what I produce with my ability I give them. --L. Reichard White, April 6, 2012