https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2007/04/28/the-real-life-and-the-phony-life/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 14:57:36 -0400<![CDATA[Glenn Reynolds has two posts on the top of Instapundit this morning that remind me of why I could never be a politician &#8211; one about Iraq and one about the environment. I could say that was because &#8220;I cannot tell a lie,&#8221; but that would be &#8230; a lie. It&#8217;s because I&#8217;m not good enough an actor. My real thoughts and feelings pop out too easily.]]>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:02:11 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2007/04/28/the-real-life-and-the-phony-life-n213919