The time is now to speak hard truths to Ariel Sharon and his occupying army.
His reputation is that of the non-politician's politician willing to "level with the American public," to speak "hard truths".
Showing respect for other countries and being willing to acknowledge America's imperfections also give a President added credibility to speak hard truths abroad.
TAMPA, Fla .— Chris Christie, the sharp-tongued governor of New Jersey, on Tuesday extolled Mitt Romney as an exceptional leader willing to speak hard truths to a nation weary of President Obama's policies and ready to make a much-needed change.
Is Obama willing to speak hard truths?
He has earned the right to speak hard truths, to offend if necessary, but his presentation is not offensive.
As viewers queued up for the long line leading to the Empire Hotel's rooftop for the afterparty, it was hard to speak, hard to get over the return to contemporary English after the exquisite immersion of The Tempest.
"As world supplies of food, water, and oil become more scarce," Syer continues, "Californians must select governors who are willing to speak hard truths, willing to resist entrenched interests, and willing to forgo short-term popularity.
Country music's capacity for tenderness, catharsis, lyrical dexterity, heart and humour means it can speak hard truths about the rodeo of real life, turning pain into poetry and elevating the everyday to the profound.
The governor likes to think he speaks hard truths, and if you question him, he'll speak them even harder.
This is a quirky state, politically speaking, hard to read, full of ticket-splitters and independents.
