- The Cynical Pessimist
| what politicians say | what politicians mean |
| I misspoke myself. | I am sorry I told the truth when I thought no one was listening. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I apologize for this unfortunate situation. | I am sorry I got caught committing a crime. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I can categorically deny all wrong doing. | I am sorry I got caught committing a crime. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I was found non guilty of all charges. | After bribing or killing all witnesses they were unable to convict me. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| Change you can believe in. | You better believe that I will change from my campaign promises to what I actually believe in once I get elected. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I am 100% behind him. | I am waiting for the bus to come by so I can push him under. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I believe in this Economic Stimulus Package. | I need to pay back everyone who contributed to my election campaign. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| I listen to all opinions. | And everyone who disagrees with me is unamerican and needs to be punished. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
| Let me say this about that. | Let me say nothing about something. I hope this won't hurt my chances for re-election. |
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