Deceptive politicians

Deceptive practices in politics are widely discussed by various experts. Here are some insights:

1. Peter Schiff on Political Deception: Peter Schiff, speaking on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, argues that politicians often lie to get and stay in office. He claims that promising voters something for nothing leads to continuous reelections, despite the unsustainable nature of these promises. Additionally, once a government program is in place, even those initially against it won't remove it for fear of voter backlash 1.

2. Joe Rogan's Take on Media and Politics: On The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan discusses how media relationships with politicians can lead to sanctioned and legal corruption. Rogan highlights tactics such as hiring media companies to create fake accounts and organized campaigns to shift public opinion, illustrating the accepted and systematic nature of deception in political campaigns 2.

3. Quassim Cassam on Bullshit in Politics: Quassim Cassam, featured on the Mindscape Podcast, observes an increase in the use of "bullshit" in politics—making claims with no concern for their truth. Cassam references philosopher Harry Frankfurt's distinction between lying and bullshitting, noting that many politicians now use bullshit as a successful political strategy despite its obvious falsehoods 3.

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     Political Deception

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     Political Deception

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     Rise of Political Bullshit

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     The Dishonesty of Politics

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4. Ben Shapiro on Dishonesty in Politics: Ben Shapiro discusses a candid admission by Nancy Pelosi about encouraging Democrats to lie to win elections. Shapiro emphasizes that this baseline dishonesty contributes to public distrust in politicians and explains why some voters tolerate dishonesty in leaders they perceive as straightforward about key issues 4.