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napi21

(45,806 posts) Thu Feb 16, 2017, 06:22 PM Feb 2017

OK, just how many ways can you call a lie a lie without saying the word?

I swear, I've heard almost all of them today.

falsehood
alternate truth
misstatement
wrongful statement
misspoke
deception
inaccuracy

WHY CAN'T THEY JUST HE LIED!

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OK, just how many ways can you call a lie a lie without saying the word? (Original Post) napi21 Feb 2017 OP
That is what bothers me about NPR coverage ... call a lie a lie ! etherealtruth Feb 2017 #1
Because the word lie implies knowing intent to deceive. stopbush Feb 2017 #2
I understand lie implies deceit. I happen to believe the majority of what the Con says napi21 Feb 2017 #4
Bullshitting would be a better word. TheBlackAdder Feb 2017 #3

stopbush

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2. Because the word lie implies knowing intent to deceive.
Reply to napi21 (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 07:05 PM
Feb 2017

The euphemisms used in place of "lying" allow wiggle room that the person isn't being knowingly dishonest, ie: lying.

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napi21

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4. I understand lie implies deceit. I happen to believe the majority of what the Con says
Reply to stopbush (Reply #2)
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 07:18 PM
Feb 2017

IS knowingly and intentional lies. The Con acts quite stupid sometimes, but he's most times dumb like a fox. He know he's lying and just doesn't care. Somehow h's convinced his voters they never have to question him!

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