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What does it mean?
Political denials are often transparent lies similar to other obvious deceptions.
In plain terms
Politicians lie openly and people believe them.
What can you take from it?
Don't trust political denials.

Where it applies

  • news consumption
  • election
  • interview

Putting it to work

  • check facts
  • question sources
  • demand proof

Questions to consider

  • When is a denial credible?
  • How do you spot a lie?

Another view

Sometimes people genuinely believe their own denials.

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