Machiavelli Rides Again!

I went to the Conservative Leadership event at Olympia Resort yesterday.  It was okay.  Only 1/3 of seats were filled.  Most were seniors; few young people showed interest, which aligns with apolitical trend among Millenials.  What also strikes my attention is what was not discussed:  ticking time bomb of the federal deficit.  What is not said is often more important than what is said.  Or as Machiavelli observed, "The truth is never spoken.  It is too dangerous.  The 'street smart' hint at it, but they never state and discuss it."  Nothing has changed since Machiavelli penned this wisdom in the 1500's.