I totally agree. However, in corporate politics especially, one has to acknowledge that truth is not the basis on which the organisation or individuals are oper

I totally agree. However, in corporate politics especially, one has to acknowledge that truth is not the basis on which the organisation or individuals are operating on. It is money and status. Viewed through that lens, it is not important that statements made are exactly truthful or accurate, but that they are effective and have "good optics".