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harumph

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10. Just so. They lie as a "power move" more than to actually deceive.

Reply to Bok_Tukalo (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 06:48 PM

Jan 9

It is basically a way of saying "We don't even respect you enough to tell the obvious truth." and "We are performing and we will make you watch the performance." and "You (citizens) are nothing."

Once you acquiesce to their lies, you are no longer an individual but merely a tool in their arsenal.

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