How Can You Tell When Paul Tomlinson Is Lying?

His lip are moving.

It's an old joke, but sadly an apt description of Kearney's mayor.

At the last council meeting a member of the public asked Tomlinson why he had abandoned VIP's Tony Clement and Norm Miller at the Dog Sled Races. Tomlinson, in response, didn't try to justify his absence, but chose instead to just lie. 

Let's look at the closing ceremonies. Mayor Paul Tomlinson, typically wearing his Chain of Office like a pompous ass, introduced MPP Norm Miller to the crowd and it went something like this:

Tomlinson: "Let me introduce Norm Miller, MPP for Muskoka."

Miller: "Thank you, Paul. But let me just correct that; I'm the MPP for Muskoka AND Parry Sound."

Tomlinson, who hates to be corrected, stomped off and went home. Seriously. He just stomped off without another word.

But! According to Tomlinson, when questioned at the council meeting, he and Miller (and Clement) hung out all weekend, watching the races, having dinner, and generally being the best of pals. 

Sorry, Paul, but unlike you, we were there.

Are you surprised?