In his article, Ivica Granić reflects on the pervasive deceit in politics, arguing that lies have become a fundamental element of the political landscape rather than an anomaly or moral failing. He posits that politics is not merely a quest for truth but an ontological game of managing perception. The public's understanding that political lies exist is not the issue; rather, it's the moment when the lies become overt, unacceptable, and disrupt the societal contract of silence, leading to a panic rooted not in the misconduct itself but in the collapse of the carefully maintained façade of legitimacy and transparency.

Granić draws upon historical political philosophy, referring to thinkers from Machiavelli to Žižek, to illustrate that power survives by institutionalizing lies as normality. The fear arises not from the crimes committed but from the breaking point of maintaining this public illusion. The article delves into the implications of this normalization, suggesting that the media's complicity in maintaining this silence only exacerbates the issue, thereby creating a culture where truth is increasingly difficult to discern.

Ultimately, Granić poses deeper questions about the implications for democracy and society's ability to engage with a constitution that reflects only the surface level of truth. As the article explores, the consequences of accepting such a degraded political reality may have far-reaching ramifications for governance and public trust in institutions.