Another in a long line of self-decpetion amongst Southern Baptists. Richard land says this in the context of Bush’s Supreme Court nominee:

Bush nominates John G. Roberts to fill court vacancy; social conservatives applaud pick – (BP)

I have found the president in the 17 years I have known him personally to be a man of integrity and a man of his word. I will trust the president until I have compelling evidence to the contrary

Which means, in spite of all evidence, since he has apparently made a command decision to overlook, deny, or dismiss all that could be constued as evidence to the contrary.

Self-deception in the service of power, and the thrill of “being in control” (or at least having the illusion of control, which is yet another instance of self-deception)

via Jesus Politics