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Nasruddin

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25. On target

Reply to Martin Eden (Reply #18)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 11:22 AM

Tuesday

We have to keep in mind all sides in this conflict are complete liars - not always in the same way or to the same ends.
Our side for example routinely lies to steer public opinion and reinforce the cult.
In addition the Boss lies to get himself out of sticky public embarrassments and probably to soothe himself. The man called Vance surely does the former. Then there’s the Boss’s confabulations.
We can only reason based on actions.

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It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war... [View all] spanone Tuesday OP

Oh My! malaise Tuesday #1

I know, it's SHOCKING!!!! spanone Tuesday #2

I'm shocked I tell you, shocked! ananda Tuesday #28

We are at a place in time where we can no longer believe or trust in the government. How sad. Katinfl Tuesday #3

I believe and trust the current administration... sindri Tuesday #11

Well, can anybody identify any clear lies the Iranians have told since Trump started bombing? Bluetus Tuesday #24

Or... the Iranians are gaslighting? There is no way we can know. Srkdqltr Tuesday #4

That's my response as well EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #6

Time will tell Kaleva Tuesday #7

Here's my take, which is speculation based on the track record in this sorry mess: Martin Eden Tuesday #18

On target Nasruddin Tuesday #25

They had to send amateurs, they fired most of the career diplomatic officials sboatcar Tuesday #27

Our Government Lying? Timewas Tuesday #5

I know, amazing. Srkdqltr Tuesday #8

The governmennt lying, death, taxes. You get it. twodogsbarking Tuesday #9

When it is more prudent to believe a spokesman for the Iranian regime... Martin Eden Tuesday #10

The Trump administration lied? Ray Bruns Tuesday #12

"It appears our Government is lying to us about....." PatSeg Tuesday #13

That would be a very, very short list. state of stupid Tuesday #20

Absolutely PatSeg Tuesday #21

*--* Gasp! *--* lastlib Tuesday #14

Yup. Their lips were moving... Martin68 Tuesday #15

As there's no real or measurable benefit otherwise, I'll presume Torchlight Tuesday #16

NO! SergeStorms Tuesday #17

The Iranians are telling truth. Our piece of s___ Republicans are LYING ! dave99 Tuesday #19

Ya Think? MineralMan Tuesday #22

trmp has proven that he is the most prodigious liar of all times. spanone Tuesday #23

It's not a good situation when reports from both sides are unreliable. Ocelot II Tuesday #26

Now ask IAEA Chief Grossi. moondust Tuesday #29

Vance, lying. Damn, I'm shocked. republianmushroom Tuesday #30

Really weird: public radio this morning snot Tuesday #31