Forked tongue speaketh the truth

Via Indian Express,

Musharraf: If we are enemies, how can we do business together?

".... The 250-strong audience seemed to lap it up. So much so that when the mask slipped and the general reverted to form to retort, “If we are enemies, how can we do business together? Nations are like individuals. If we are killing each other, how can you expect other interests to bring us together” (in response to a question from an Indian member of the audience as why he does not do more to promote trade and economic relations with India), few seemed to see that as an example of doublespeak ......"

Truer words were never spoken.....

But will our people notice, No !

Reminds me of a particular episode from Lemony Snicket's