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> Outright lies are very ineffective in manipulating public opinion because they can be easily disproven. I sincerely wish this were true. "A lie can run aroun
by JoshTriplett 1y ago
> Outright lies are very ineffective in manipulating public opinion because they can be easily disproven.
I sincerely wish this were true. "A lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on."
- lazyeye 1y agoConvenient half-truths, distortions, mis-characterizations (to support a desired narrative) go alot farther, faster.