Inconsistency in politicians, and the rest of us.

Here's a fascinating essay, from National Public Radio, on inconsistency in politicians, and in the reactions of non-politicians to such inconsistency. This is not a partisan piece, and the findings apply to more than the United States. For one thing there's an analysis of whether or not consistency is important for good leadership.

There's also a quiz on the inconsistencies of the current candidates for President, including President Obama.

Read, and ponder.