Lie and Liar. These words have a plain and simple meaning in the English language. Media organizations should use them in describing the mendacity of this administration. Sarah Sanders is America’s second most prolific public liar falling behind only her repugnant liar-in Chief.
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We are not talking about misstatements or good faith errors here. We are not talking about spin or tap dancing onthe north lawn of the WH which both Dan and I have done. We are talking about the non stop deliberate lying that is the hallmark of this unprecedentedly mendacious 1.
Administration. Trumps lies are lies of authority. They are the lies of an autocrat and his factotum that require submission and obedience to the leaders alternate reality. It’s straight out of 1984 where Winston is forced by the party to say four fingers are three. Truth is 2.
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Not defined by what the leader says but rather by objective fact. I understand your points and I would generally agree that the term should not be used lightly since intent does matter. However, TRUMP represents a radical departure from normal. The failure to speak plainly 4.
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About that is dangerous in a democratic republic. Journalists play an indispensable role in our democratic society as sentinels of truth. Yes , I’ve spun, evaded , complained and spoke both for affect and with sincerity about bias in the media but the plain truth is we have 5.
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“How long? Not long, because ‘no lie can live forever.’… Truth forever on the scaffold, Wrong forever on the throne,… How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice… Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” ~MLKpic.twitter.com/dnQxzNxKKW
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Thank you so much for posting this. Today I was tired and discouraged. This touched my soul.
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Scariest of all is that his base accepts his lies. They also believe the wall has been built, Trump united Korea, and all the economic lies. They actually believe he’s done more than any POTUS has because Trump repeats his messaging over & over.
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There's a thin line between love and hate.pic.twitter.com/j3cgHyqypY
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Explains Republicans in Congress
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This is exactly, spot-on, what is going on. We saw the tap dances and dog and pony shows of previous administrations and recognized them for what they were. This is sinister, almost to the point of I dare you to do something. Fasten your seat belts friends.
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