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Originally Posted by Sophie11
David Lory VanDerBeek is running for governor of Nevada. He has said that Cuba has nuclear missiles aimed at the USA and that there are Russians training in America. I have not heard of this before watching this. Is this true?
He is saying a lot I have never heard before. Can a politician lie about items that hurt another mans reputation without being held accountable?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axmj...h9XfcNJZglYMlN |
The Supreme Court has opined on your exact question. Yes, they can lie. It is protected free speech. And not just may politicians lie, PACs and parties may also with impunity. One vernacular term for this is "Swift Boating"
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