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How Do You Know if a Politician is Lying?
Their Lips Are Moving
November 3rd is voting day in the USA. I know this because all the politicians are polishing up their promises (aka LIES).
Oh wait, let me rephrase that. All the candidates who are running want our votes. They’re either funded by a super PAC or, if they’re well off, they fund their own campaigns. Oh wait… I think they have to start fundraising way before the primaries.
I’m not a political expert, but I am a citizen who is tired of being lied to by the wannabe candidates. Do you know how to tell if a politician is lying? Let me give you a few seconds to mull that over. If you guessed “their mouth is moving,”you’d be correct.
Here are some of the lies they’re floating across our screens:
“We will stop excessive spending.”
“We will lower your tax bill.”
“We will make your life more affordable.”
“We will help you save money for your kids’ college fund.”
“We won’t nickel-and-dime you with sales tax for road repair.”
“We will build a wall, and Mexico will pay for it.”
Let’s not forget the lies about how they’re going to go after the pharmaceutical companies and lower the price of medicine.
