There are times when Donald Trump gives an opinion while at the same proclaiming his belief to be true.  Two vivid examples. The former President has stated almost all "legal experts" wanted Roe v. Wade overturned.

No.  Millions in the legal world are angry the Supreme Court kicked the abortion situation back to the states.

Another.  Joe Biden is the worst president in history.   With James Buchanan failing to enforce federal authority in the South before the Civil War commenced, Biden cannot be sullied with "the worst" designation.   The war between the states was by far the worst catastrophe the United States has ever experienced.

Enter Kamala Harris whose acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention was largely based on false assertions when she spoke of policy.

Consider the following:

- The Vice President said that Donald Trump wants " to ban abortion".  Trump has clearly stated he believes the procedure is sometimes necessary.

- Kamala Harris put forth that Trump wants to "cut" social security and Medicare.  False.  He has not advocated any cuts.  In fact, he's calling for a cessation of tax on SS benefits.

- Ms. Harris then told the world that her opponent wants to "use the military against civilians".   Another falsehood. The former president has cited the "Insurrection Act" of 1792.  That law gives the President the authority to quell violent mayhem if individual states cannot.  It's on the books.

We could go on.  But why bother?  In politics today, there is no such thing as truth.  Therefore, the American public is the victim of continuous deceit.

As many television pundits enthusiastically praised the Vice President's speech, I spotlighted my falsehoods research on NewsNation. Chris Cuomo's counter was that all convention speeches lack specifics and accuracy because the goal of the speech is to rally the party faithful.  There is some truth to that.

But, the generalization doesn't cut it for me.  I will not accept distortions uttered by politicians no matter what the situation. It's wrong and dangerous not to challenge fabrications designed to deceive voters no matter what the forum.

Saying "they all do it" is a dereliction of journalism duty.  None of them SHOULD do it.  But, clearly, the American press doesn't care.

We the people are in an awful circumstance.  The national media has abdicated its responsibility to hold the powerful to account across the board. In fact, much of the press is rooting for favored candidates, not demanding honesty in presentations.

Kamala Harris knows she can say anything and skate away unbothered.  She also understands that Trump's misstatements will be called out while hers will be codified as truth-telling.

This is our country as we approach the presidential election.  

Dark times.