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7. "Politicians must be held accountable if their lies damage democracy"

Mon May 25, 2026, 05:45 AM

19 hrs ago

Well, Trump lied 30,000+ times during his first term... & he got a second term.

We're not doing very well with that "held accountable" stuff.

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And,. It should not... reACTIONary Sunday #3

Propose it anyway! Grins Sunday #5

One of his points is that it is unlawful to lie to law enforcement. Chemical Bill 19 hrs ago #6

Lying must be held accountable delisen Sunday #4

"Politicians must be held accountable if their lies damage democracy" CaptainTruth 19 hrs ago #7