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ms liberty

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2. "Why can some politicians say any outlandish thing and people still seem to like them for it?"

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 06:39 AM

Oct 16

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 .

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Interesting take on the psychology of politicians who lie. [View all] FadedMullet Oct 16 OP

What is interesting or new? (like many, I don't do Facebook) . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 16 #1

"Why can some politicians say any outlandish thing and people still seem to like them for it?" ms liberty Oct 16 #2

Thanks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 16 #4

Welcome to DU. Going forward please provide a summary of the subject matter and approximate length ms liberty Oct 16 #3