You rather despair, because he who tries to tell the truth is called the biggest liar of all. Machiavelli, that kindly old cynic, came up with some wonderful advice in The Prince, which has been taken seriously by-Karl Roverino, I believe, is probably his correct name. Mr. Rove and company have taken up the fact that the bigger the lie, the more apt it is to be believed. So they're always stretching it, kind of: "You don't think that'll work? My God, it did." Then they go out and take polls, and things are working. Machiavelli-I was reminded of it.
The quote reflects a sobering reality where those who strive to speak the truth may be labeled as liars, as noted by Machiavelli. His insights in "The Prince" suggest that audacious lies can sometimes be more readily accepted by the public, a concept that Karl Roverino, and his associates, seem to have embraced. They manipulate narratives, often surprising critics by proving their outrageous claims to be effective through public polling.
This phenomenon reveals the dark side of political communication, where deception can become a powerful tool for influence and persuasion. Vidal’s analysis underlines the peril of such tactics, suggesting that the distortion of truth can lead to a troubling acceptance of falsehoods in society.
