The truth shall set us all free, Mr. President

I watched last night's State of the Union address as I do each year; with a cautious optimism. I always wonder what, specifically, the President will choose to address, and, more pessimistically, I wonder if he will tell the truth. Last night's speech was marred by convenient truths at best and doublespeak at worst. The President spoke of the need for unity while simultaneously sowing more seeds of division. Throughout the speech, he referred to those who do not agree with his talking points as

I watched last night's State of the Union address as I do each year; with a cautious optimism. I always wonder what, specifically, the President will choose to address, and, more pessimistically, I wonder if he will tell the truth. Last night's speech was marred by convenient truths at best and doublespeak at worst. The President spoke of the need for unity while simultaneously sowing more seeds of division. Throughout the speech, he referred to those who do not agree with his talking points as…