US Politics Election Extra: Obvious Lies - What Do They Say About us & Him?
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"He is a proven liar. And it seems like 46 percent of the population are wanting to endorse a proven liar to rule as the the most powerful leader in the world for another four years...that by voting for this guy you are advocating outright lying, there's no integrity there."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:41⏩
Jonathan opens the video as an extra, exploring the normalisation of overt lying in political discourse. He questions what it says about both the liar and society's acceptance of such behaviour. He uses a recent Donald Trump interview on Fox News' "The Five" as a case study.
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Trump's Lies About Debate Audience Reactions
🎦 00:41-03:45⏩
Jonathan dissects Trump's claims about his recent debate performance on Fox News.
- Trump claimed to have been fact-checked numerous times (nine or eleven) by moderators when it was actually four.
- Trump states that the audience loved his debate performance and "went crazy" despite there being no live audience present.
- Jonathan questions if this is a deliberate lie or a verbal tic, and whether Trump is even aware of the inaccuracies he's stating.
Analysis of Trump's Behaviour as Potential "Verbal Tics" Versus Lies
🎦 03:45-05:34⏩
Jonathan analyses whether Trump's pronouncements about the debate are 'verbal tics' - instinctive exaggerations - rather than outright lies.
- Jonathan cites examples like Trump claiming to not know the countries or languages of immigrants at the border. These are obvious falsehoods easily disproven.
- Jonathan questions if Trump would acknowledge these inaccuracies or if he genuinely believes his own pronouncements.
Jonathan's Personal Anecdote About His Son
🎦 08:39-14:33⏩
Jonathan draws parallels between Trump's behaviour and his son's, who exhibits traits of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Jonathan observes that his son, unable to accept not being 'the best' in any situation, creates narratives to rationalise shortcomings. For example, if his football team lost, it was because the other side cheated, not because they played better.
- Jonathan believes this aligns with Trump's conduct. Trump exists in an echo chamber of affirmation. When confronted with criticism (fact-checking in debates, negative media coverage), he accuses those challenging him of cheating or being unfair. It can't be that he is anything other than perfect.
- Jonathan uses this analogy to provide possible insight into Trump's psyche, suggesting that Trump genuinely believes his own distorted reality, making it difficult to differentiate between conscious lies and deeply ingrained self-deception.
The Normalisation of Lying in Politics
🎦 15:17-18:48⏩
Jonathan expresses concern about the normalisation of lying in politics, using Trump as a prime example.
- Jonathan argues that because Trump is rarely challenged on his fabrications in spaces like Fox News, his pronouncements are passively endorsed, further solidifying them as truth for his supporters.
- He is concerned that this normalises the act of lying itself, making it more challenging to identify and call out in the future.
Jonathan's Concerns About the Future of Truth
🎦 18:48-19:21⏩
Jonathan invites viewers to reflect on the future of truth in politics. Is this a dangerous period where politicians can lie with impunity?
- Jonathan references the PolitiFact count of over 30,000 lies and mistruths uttered by Trump during his presidency.
- He finds it alarming that a significant portion of the electorate seems willing to overlook this behaviour.
Jonathan's Dismay at Trump's Behaviour
🎦 19:29-20:08⏩
Jonathan expresses his utter bewilderment and dismay that anyone could endorse Trump's conduct, particularly for such a powerful position. He sees it as a complete lack of integrity, likening it to a "blanket of lies."
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Wrap up
🎦 20:08-20:22⏩
Jonathan concludes the video by thanking his audience for listening and signs off.
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