Mental reservation?

HAVING listened to Martin McGuinness over the weekend it occurred to me that he may be using “mental reservation” in his responses to questions.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
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This is similar to the bishops — it allowed them to knowingly mislead people without being guilty of lying.

John Merren

Tymon Farm

Balrothery

Dublin 24

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