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8. Okay Let's look at Maher's comment
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 02:39 PM
Jun 2016

Of course there is a lot generalization and hyperbole with his statement. But I think there is a bit of truth behind his logic there also. If Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders makes a claim that has its basic facts wrong the press and everyone else are ready to throw the book at them. The distractors will say loud and clear look at how either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton has lied. The distractors will say Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton need to be held up to some sort of standard and always tell the truth.

But Donald Trump lies often. Donald Trump lies continually with gusto and gets caught in his lie with no real consequences.The press never tries to hold him to a truth standard the way the press holds Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders to a standard.

Donald Trump's never has a final cut off where no one will tolerate his lies any longer and placate him with his lying any more.

I think that is what Maher is getting at with his statement.

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