How did the US government lie about the Vietnam War?

The Pentagon Papers revealed that the U.S. had secretly enlarged the scope of its actions in the Vietnam War with coastal raids on North Vietnam and Marine Corps attacks—none of which were reported in the mainstream media.

How does lying affect our society?

The consequences of lying are not as simple as they might seem. People often think that lies breed contempt and guilt, but they do much more. They foster relationships, build trust, destroy social networks, create social networks, make people more creative, and influence how often other people lie.

What is the organ that never lie?

Have you ever taken a good look at your ears? Their shape mimics the Kidney itself—oval, with one side more curved than the other. Interestingly enough, those symptoms are not a coincidence. Remember—the body never lies!

Why is lying morally wrong?

Lies are morally wrong, then, for two reasons. First, lying corrupts the most important quality of my being human: my ability to make free, rational choices. Each lie I tell contradicts the part of me that gives me moral worth. Second, my lies rob others of their freedom to choose rationally.

Are government figures lying to you?

Just remember; the next time you hear a politician or newsreader say the words – “government figures” – YOU ARE BEING LIED TO. Governments don’t lie, politicians do.

Why is there no punishment for lying?

Simply, there is either no punishment for lying, or governments gain an advantage from lying to their people. Here are a couple possible reasons why this is the case: Even for those who know nothing about their government, it is a universal feeling that governments and politicians are a bunch of crooks and liars.

Why is the big lie so important?

Because of The Big Lie, not just millions, not just billions, but trillionsof dollars in private property have been stolen by governments.

What are some examples of big government lies?

Other big government lies: “Read my lips: no new taxes.” “I experimented with marijuana a time or two and I didn’t like it, and didn’t inhale and never tried it again.” “The federal building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by right-wing extremists” (why has the Arab-looking “John Doe #2” never been arrested