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Interesting take on the psychology of politicians who lie. (Original Post) FadedMullet Oct 2025 OP
What is interesting or new? (like many, I don't do Facebook) . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #1
"Why can some politicians say any outlandish thing and people still seem to like them for it?" ms liberty Oct 2025 #2
Thanks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #4
Welcome to DU. Going forward please provide a summary of the subject matter and approximate length ms liberty Oct 2025 #3

ms liberty

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2. "Why can some politicians say any outlandish thing and people still seem to like them for it?"
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:39 AM
Oct 2025

That's the first sentence in the Reel. It's a mini philosophy segment and discusses a recent essay by Zizek in Philosophy Now on lying and the liars paradox. It's only a few minutes long but was interesting .

ms liberty

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3. Welcome to DU. Going forward please provide a summary of the subject matter and approximate length
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:41 AM
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