City of Detroit Files for Bankruptcy Protection

[Wesley Mouch]

The trustworthiness of the parties involved is always going to be an issue for me. I am never going to be willing to overlook subterfuge and outright lies. Snyder has a letter from Orr recommending bankruptcy, not some verbal discussion that could have been misinterpreted. As others have pointed out, it isn't Snyder's first time playing with the truth.

I would think a judge will also want to have confidence that what people on both sides present in court is truthfulness to the best of their knowledge.

I would think that detroit citizens also want to have confidence that when Snyder/Orr tell them they will benefit from this [[not just a few anointed neighborhoods) then they will keep their word.

Actually, if you think about it, a bankruptcy occurs because people cannot or will not keep their word - doesn't it? Trustworthiness helps you believe a person when they say it's "I cannot" vs. "I choose not to."

Yes, absolutely. Trustworthiness is crucial. Its a valid issue.

Politics have intensified. Each and every word is recorded. Look at Romney and 47%. You say something stupid once, and you're toast. Our parties have entire departments dedicated to finding 'lies'. They put together things. Remix videos. They tell their story. The story they want you to hear.

I don't think Bing, Snyder, Obama, Pelosi, Frank, Orr, Clinton, or Bush really lied -- well let me take that back. They all lied. If you want to find lies. Parse their words, and you will find lies. Everyone lies if you seek lies.

Instead try finding truth. Listen to those who speak the truth.