text: why do we put up with government officials that steal and lie?   because most american's believe in them and eat off the propaganda bandwagon on a daily basis. most are too shallow to dig deep, and are afraid to question authority. its easier for them to hide their head in the sand. change is scary for them.  thank god for us progressive folks. without us people would still be sitting around in the dark, hanging witches, and believing the world was flat.   baaaa sheep!!!