Like all the right's demonstrable lies, this will lead to ... nothing. None of the people who told it will apologize or feel any regret. None of the people who believed it will feel like suckers. No reporter will apply additional skepticism the next time. washingtonpost.com/politics/biden…
The only thing you need to know about the future course of the GOP is that it is operating in a context in which lying is all upside, no downside. It's like playing the lottery, but the tickets are free -- possible jackpot, zero cost. Why wouldn't they keep doing it?
Here's a challenge. Of all the lies the right has told in the 21st C -- about Iraq, terrorism, climate change, the economy, Obama, Hillary, voting, etc. etc. -- name one that has harmed them in any way. Legally, electorally, financially, reputationally, anything. Name one.
See also. Blatant lie, easily debunked ... any consequences? Of any kind? washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/…
Oh look, here's @ParkerMolloy, making my point at length! (Or, I guess if you care about the linear flow of time, it's her point, which I made at brevity.) mediamatters.org/fox-news/right…
Final point on this: maybe it's just my personality, but finding out that I've been fooled, that I gullibly accepted a lie from someone who's trying to manipulate me, is my worst nightmare. To be on the right is to go through this daily & ... never mind. Never be bothered. HOW?!
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