A.K.A. Fake It Until You Make It
Everyone recognizes the “imposter syndrome” in themselves, but they’re hoping no one else can see it.
This includes politicians of all stripes. It’s the “Emperor’s New Clothes” all over again.

Oh, when will we ever learn? Oh, when will we ever learn?
Pete Seeger, Joe Hickerson, Bert Paige “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?”
