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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 09:09 AM Feb 2018

"Lies" and "damn lies".

"Lies" that we've all told at some point in our lives include: I didn't eat that cookie; I have been home all day; That's a great new hair style; and, You haven't changed a bit.

I understand these. They are lies, but they are not evil. Some are even an attempt at kindness.

Few of us have told "damn lies". Lies like: This tax cut is will primarily benefit the middle class; Klansmen and neo-nazis are fine people; I didn't say what I previously admitted I said on that tape.

These are evil in a way that most of us don't really know how to react to beyond being repulsed and sickened. And, this is our "leader"?

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"Lies" and "damn lies". (Original Post) Atticus Feb 2018 OP
I refuse to samplegirl Feb 2018 #1
He's the leader of his racist, demented base, and no one else. MoonRiver Feb 2018 #2
Yep. We all lie, every day probably. LuckyCharms Feb 2018 #3
God help us all rsdsharp Feb 2018 #4
"Sure, I know 'The Statistics'---one of the longest running plays on Broadway!". nt Atticus Feb 2018 #6
Try to remember the kind of September rsdsharp Feb 2018 #7
Three kinds of lies... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #5
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