Don't Lie and Don't Be Rude

The chameleons of the political swamp are also members of the bully triad: the bully, the victim, and the bystander. Members of the bully triad can switch roles at any time, depending on current predators and swamp resources. What would it take to stabilize the political swamp so that effective policy, negotiations, and collaboration flow without the tedium of the toxic exchange of hate, violence, and even avoidance? The answer is: don't lie, don't be rude, and follow the standing rules of engagement for civility during peacetime and when opposing forces are active. -Dr. Stewart