Heard someone mention honesty in the political arena (is that an oxymoron?)--especially about Al Gore's claim that he had grown up in a trailer.  

This person said, "If he'd have just told the truth and said, 'I grew up in money, and I am glad that I didn't have to work as hard as you people do,' I would have more trust in him. " 

So, honesty equals trustworthy, regardless of what correct 'image' we try to project.   

Any comedian will tell you that all comedy has at least some kernel of truth.  Then we embellish, exaggerate--basically lie.  But it is based on things that are true, because true things are more believable, and hence, more funny.  

What if ALL politicians just told their whole stories, good and bad parts?  Then there would be no attack ads, because none would be needed.  What if politicians made fun of themselves, first, before their opponents did?  What if someone wanted to buy these shoes that I will soon post on ebay?