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LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts) Thu Jun 26, 2025, 11:28 AM Jun 26

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I automatically assume that everything that is stated by any cabinet member in this administration [View all]

is a lie.

I assume that everything that is said is not said to honor reality, but rather, it is said to honor Trump's ego.

I watched Hegseth today.

He acts like a man who knows he is lying. Pam Bondi acts the same way. Like children when they double-down on their lies.

They both get louder. They get aggressive. They get mean.

Because they think they sound more convincing when they act like that, when in reality, they sound weak and less convincing.

It amazes me that adults act like this, let alone adults in important cabinet positions.

Truly, it's amazing.

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I automatically assume that everything that is stated by any cabinet member in this administration [View all] LuckyCharms Jun 26 OP

Perceptive. kentuck Jun 26 #1

I consider it my civic duty to automatically assume they are lying Ohioboy Jun 26 #22

Times have changed a lot since Krasnov gab13by13 Jun 26 #2

They need a tanker ship full of gumption. nt Hotler Jun 26 #5

I assume anything stated by a republican SocialDemocrat61 Jun 26 #3

Same here... LuckyCharms Jun 26 #4

They are all demeaning the US government - either purposefully or through their stupidity. erronis Jun 26 #6

Absolutely agree. niyad Jun 26 #7

it's crazy. barbtries Jun 26 #8

I saw about 30 seconds of Hog's Breath presser this AM. Then I had to turn it off. Botany Jun 26 #9

But he WILL talk about it. ShazzieB Jun 26 #35

When government Just Jerome Jun 26 #10

The phony indignation is a tell ThoughtCriminal Jun 26 #11

Yep! That's at the heart of the attacks on the media... Wounded Bear Jun 26 #17

EXACTLY! vapor2 Jun 26 #41

No question, any contradiction in facts JMCKUSICK Jun 26 #12

Yep. Me too. Scrivener7 Jun 26 #13

They ARE members of a crime syndicate BaronChocula Jun 26 #14

weak and less convincing gfarber Jun 26 #15

Trump's DENVERPOPS Jun 26 #16

Me too. If the lips of Don the Con are moving [or anyone in his administration], they are likely LYING. n/t iluvtennis Jun 26 #18

Any time a Republican's lips move Lokee11 Jun 26 #19

They all act as if they're "in service" like the folks who serve(d) the wealthy classes in the UK (think Downtown Abbey) Texin Jun 26 #20

not much of a requirement NJCher Jun 26 #21

These are not adults ButchMcMuffin Jun 26 #23

Standard Departmental internal text disclaimer: Marcuse Jun 26 #24

CORRECT! I can't tell you how frustrating it is to tune into most MSM outlets and hear extended discussions about wiggs Jun 26 #25

Yes they know they are lying. Irish_Dem Jun 26 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author The Wizard Jun 26 #27

"The lady The Wizard Jun 26 #28

That's a correct assessment. Gimpyknee Jun 26 #29

Yup, as I have said a bazillion times, here and outhere THEY ALL FAWKING LIE BECAUSE THE a kennedy Jun 26 #30

That's a reasonable and safe stance to take. Pacifist Patriot Jun 26 #31

One of the most absurd lies was by Pam Bondi kkmarie Jun 26 #32

Used to be "Trust but verify". mwooldri Jun 26 #33

they are all children 4catsmom Jun 26 #34

Yeah, but they have "God" on their side, so it's all good. Evolve Dammit Jun 26 #36

Kegbreath is textbook angry drunk. Some reporter Hassler Jun 26 #37

Yup, you have nailed it. republianmushroom Jun 26 #38

Acting RecoveringJournalist Jun 26 #39

Everything they say is bullshit and subject to question. Space Lemon Jun 26 #40

They put the Gish in the Gallop! BidenRocks Jun 27 #42

dim donnie needs CONSTANT fluffing. pansypoo53219 Jun 27 #43

It is all 2+25 with these people RVN VET71 Jun 27 #44

In all fairness Seinan Sensei Jun 27 #45

I'm not amazed. MaineBlueBear Jun 27 #46

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